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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between AJ Heid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). AJ Heid has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 cm
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AJ Heid! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kirill Filipovic! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Filipovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heid. Heid wants to clinch. A punch combination from Filipovic misses. Heid shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Heid trying to control the action but Filipovic is working from the bottom. Heid missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Filipovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Filipovic is not content to let Heid control the position. Heid missing with the ground and pound from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heid tries to pass the half guard into mount. Filipovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Heid content to control rather than advance. Heid throwing shots but Filipovic is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Filipovic is not content to let Heid control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Filipovic cracks the inside of Heid's front leg. A jab lands there for Filipovic. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Filipovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heid's sensitive parts. Filipovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heid's sensitive parts. A nice leg kick lands there from Filipovic. Heid scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Heid in side control, just content to control the action for now. Filipovic is trying to buck Heid off. Heid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Filipovic keeps working. You can see the frustration on Filipovic's face as Heid controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Heid trying to control the action but Filipovic is working from the bottom. Heid takes a little break here. Filipovic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Heid throws an elbow but Filipovic slips to the side and avoids it well. Heid is looking to take a break and control but Filipovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Filipovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heid's calf. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Filipovic throws a shot to the body.
Heid is breathing heavily. Jab from Filipovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Heid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nice takedown defense from Filipovic. No joy for Heid on that attempt. Heid is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
Heid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filipovic swats him away and circles back towards the center. Heid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Filipovic looks to land a combination. Heid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Heid takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Heid is rocked! Filipovic seems to be stalking Heid here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Heid drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kirill Filipovic! Kirill Filipovic retains his welterweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
76% |
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