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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kepa Keton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keton comes to the cage accompanied by Como un Rayo!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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240 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kepa Keton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keton is looking to clinch.
Keton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Filipovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filipovic misses with a double jab.
Filipovic misses with a few strikes there.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipovic misses with a double jab.
Keton misses with a takedown attempt - Filipovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filipovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filipovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keton.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Keton moves out of range.
Keton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filipovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Keton moves out of range easily.
Filipovic misses with a few strikes there.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Keton moves out of range.
Keton avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Some wild striking there from Filipovic.
Keton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filipovic sprawls well. Filipovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kepa Keton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Keton closes the distance and clinches up with Filipovic, looking for a takedown. Keton pushes Filipovic against the cage but Filipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Filipovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filipovic leaves Keton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filipovic defends it nicely.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Keton fails with a takedown attempt.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Keton moves out of range.
Filipovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Filipovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A combination from Filipovic does no damage.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Keton moves out of range.
Filipovic throws a push kick but Keton slaps the foot to one side.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Keton wants to clinch.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Keton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Filipovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Filipovic wants to stand and escape but Keton is having none of it.
Keton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filipovic uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Keton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filipovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Filipovic.
Keton blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keton throws a wild body kick that Filipovic sees coming a mile off.
Filipovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Keton backs up against the cage.
Keton blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Keton looks for a takedown but Filipovic sprawls well.
Filipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filipovic.
Keton moves into the clinch.
Filipovic avoiding damage as Keton throws knees to the body.
Keton wants a takedown.
Filipovic landing knees to the head.
Keton has Filipovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Filipovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Keton jumps into guard, dragging Filipovic to the mat.
Keton is trying to keep Filipovic in close.
Keton wants to sweep but no luck.
Filipovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Filipovic gets to his feet - Keton follows without any prompting.
Filipovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keton tries to clinch but Filipovic moves out of range.
Keton tries to clinch but Filipovic is having none of it.
Filipovic looks to land a combination but Keton avoids it well.
Filipovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filipovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Filipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Filipovic tries to bum rush Keton with a series of wild strikes but Keton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Filipovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filipovic swivels and escapes.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Keton moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Keton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filipovic swivels and escapes.
Keton blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
A left and a right from Filipovic both land. Nice combination.
Filipovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Filipovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Keton backs up against the cage.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Keton moves out of range easily.
Keton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Filipovic tries to avoid it but Keton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Filipovic to the ground. Filipovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Filipovic lands a head kick. Keton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Keton misses with a low kick.
Keton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Filipovic's head.
Filipovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keton tries to clinch but Filipovic is having none of it.
Filipovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Keton moves out of range easily.
Kepa Keton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keton shoots in but Filipovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kepa Keton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keton shoots in but Filipovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keton avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keton dodges the punch combination from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a nice looking combination but Keton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Keton moves in looking to clinch but Filipovic pushes him off.
Filipovic tries to bum rush Keton with a series of wild strikes but Keton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Keton moves out of range.
Filipovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Keton moves out of range easily.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Keton is defended easily by Filipovic.
Keton slips a jab and a cross from Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipovic scores with a one two! Keton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Keton counters with a takedown into side control.
Filipovic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Keton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Keton lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keton working the ground and pound but Filipovic is defending the strikes.
Filipovic pushes Keton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Keton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Keton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Keton lands a few punches from side control.
Keton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Keton blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Keton shoots in for a double leg but Filipovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Keton blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Keton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Filipovic is trying to defend but Keton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Filipovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Filipovic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is refusing to be controlled, as Keton sits in half guard.
Keton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Filipovic has one foot on Keton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Filipovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Keton.
Keton closes the distance and pushes Filipovic back into the cage.
Filipovic looking to throw knees to the head but Keton is blocking nicely.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but Keton blocks with his arms.
Keton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Filipovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Keton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Filipovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Keton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Filipovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Filipovic scores with a knee to the head.
Filipovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Filipovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filipovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keton blocks it with crossed arms.
Keton jumps guard.
Filipovic wants to get up but he can't break Keton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keton seems keen to control Filipovic's posture.
Keton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Filipovic gets to his feet - Keton follows without any prompting.
Keton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Keton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filipovic sprawls well. Filipovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keton gets slowly back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Keton scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kepa Keton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Filipovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Keton's head.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Keton moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Keton is defended easily by Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Keton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kepa Keton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Filipovic!
A combination from Filipovic does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keton shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keton avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Keton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filipovic is fending him off so far but Keton persists. Nope, Filipovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Keton moves out of range.
Keton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Filipovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Keton. Keton gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic scores with a leg kick.
Keton shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense.
Keton avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Keton doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Keton moves out of range easily.
Filipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Filipovic lands with a slapping head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keton.
Keton moves into range and clinches up with Filipovic.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filipovic lands with a light punch inside.
Keton is trying to drag Filipovic to the mat but Filipovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Filipovic misses with a knee strike.
Filipovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keton fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic misses with a knee strike.
Filipovic misses with a knee to the head.
Filipovic looking to throw knees to the head but Keton is blocking nicely.
Keton lands a left hand.
Filipovic scores with a knee to the head.
Keton goes for a takedown attempt but Filipovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Filipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keton blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipovic as he jumps to the side.
Keton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filipovic but Filipovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keton closes the distance and clinches up with Filipovic, looking for a takedown. Keton pushes Filipovic against the cage but Filipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keton feints and as Filipovic raises his hands in defense, Keton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Filipovic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Keton is working for takedown but Filipovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Keton's face.
Keton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filipovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but Keton blocks it.
Filipovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but Keton blocks it.
Filipovic trying to land knees to the body.
Filipovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keton has Filipovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Filipovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Filipovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keton tries to throw a body punch but Filipovic avoids it by throwing Keton back against the cage.
Filipovic looking to throw knees to the head but Keton is blocking nicely.
Filipovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Filipovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Filipovic lands a knee to the head.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Keton is trying to drag Filipovic to the mat but Filipovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but Keton blocks it.
Filipovic misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keton can't get the takedown.
Filipovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keton.
Keton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Filipovic walks away with a smile on his face. Keton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick by Filipovic misses
and Keton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Keton.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but Keton blocks it.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filipovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ketons head.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Keton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Filipovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Filipovic scores with a knee to the head.
Filipovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Filipovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keton blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Filipovic.
Filipovic looking to throw knees to the head but Keton is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a knee to the head.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Keton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Filipovic walks away with a smile on his face. Keton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Keton dives in and grabs Filipovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filipovic pushes down on Keton's head and hops out.
Filipovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Filipovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Keton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Filipovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Filipovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filipovic!
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