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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Severino Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Severino Schwarzenegger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzenegger shoots in looking for a takedown. Filipovic tries to sprawl out of it but Schwarzenegger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Filipovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schwarzenegger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Filipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Filipovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwarzenegger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Filipovic looks to land a left hand but Schwarzenegger moved out of range nicely.
Schwarzenegger avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Schwarzenegger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Schwarzenegger moves out of range easily.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic throws the left hand but Schwarzenegger avoids the punch easily.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Schwarzenegger moves out of range.
Filipovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwarzenegger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severino Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Filipovic manages to break the clinch.
Filipovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schwarzenegger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filipovic defends it nicely.
Filipovic cracks the inside of Schwarzenegger's front leg.
Schwarzenegger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schwarzenegger showed some decent athleticism there.
Filipovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzenegger thows a huge punch but Filipovic dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is refusing to be controlled, as Schwarzenegger sits in half guard.
Schwarzenegger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Schwarzenegger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Filipovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schwarzenegger working over Filipovic with some ground and pound. Filipovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Filipovic is pressing down on Schwarzenegger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Filipovic wants to stand but Schwarzenegger is controlling the position.
Filipovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet but Schwarzenegger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Filipovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Filipovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schwarzenegger distracts Filipovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Filipovic looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Filipovic wants to clinch.
Filipovic stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schwarzenegger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Schwarzenegger avoids them all with ease.
Filipovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filipovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Filipovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schwarzenegger avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schwarzenegger is defended easily by Filipovic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filipovic tries to clinch there but Schwarzenegger circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mirko Filipovic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schwarzenegger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schwarzenegger avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Schwarzenegger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Filipovic.
Filipovic looks to land a left hand but Schwarzenegger moved out of range nicely.
Schwarzenegger punishes Filipovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Filipovic throws an overhand right that lands on Schwarzenegger's shoulder, as Schwarzenegger tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic throws the kick towards the body but Schwarzenegger avoids it.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger moves out of range as Filipovic throws a body kick.
Filipovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Filipovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schwarzenegger misses with a two punch combination.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic tries to clinch there but Schwarzenegger circles away.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Filipovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schwarzenegger counters with a left to the body.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schwarzenegger.
Filipovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic misses with a double jab
and Schwarzenegger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Filipovic thinking.
Schwarzenegger checks a low kick from Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a jab to the body
and Schwarzenegger counters with a nice body shot.
Schwarzenegger blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a combination
and Schwarzenegger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schwarzenegger fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severino Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Schwarzenegger moves out of range easily.
Schwarzenegger dives in and grabs Filipovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filipovic pushes down on Schwarzenegger's head and hops out.
Filipovic stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Filipovic misses with a combination
and Schwarzenegger counters with a stiff right hand.
Schwarzenegger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filipovic pinned against the cage. Filipovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Filipovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filipovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Filipovic wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Filipovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Filipovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwarzenegger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Schwarzenegger moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Left hook, right uppercut from Schwarzenegger.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Filipovic wants to clinch up but Schwarzenegger keeps it at a distance.
Filipovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schwarzenegger is looking to wear down Filipovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Filipovic throws a lazy head kick
and Schwarzenegger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schwarzenegger shoots in but no luck this time.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filipovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schwarzenegger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mirko Filipovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Filipovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Schwarzenegger counters with a nice body shot.
Schwarzenegger wants to clinch up but Filipovic keeps it at a distance.
Filipovic misses with a wild combination.
Schwarzenegger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schwarzenegger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filipovic's waist but Filipovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schwarzenegger off to one side.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schwarzenegger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Schwarzenegger avoids them all with ease.
Schwarzenegger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filipovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwarzenegger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Filipovic misses with a double jab.
Filipovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filipovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schwarzenegger misses with a wild combination.
Filipovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Filipovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Schwarzenegger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Filipovic lands a high kick!
Schwarzenegger looks for a takedown but Filipovic sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severino Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipovic as he jumps to the side.
Filipovic misses with a double jab
and Schwarzenegger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schwarzenegger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filipovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Schwarzenegger looks for a takedown but Filipovic sprawls well.
A punch combination from Filipovic misses.
A low kick from Filipovic is predictable there
and Schwarzenegger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Filipovic thinking.
Filipovic stuffs the takedown.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic wants to clinch but Schwarzenegger slips to the side
and Schwarzenegger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filipovic misses with a body kick.
Schwarzenegger blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Schwarzenegger misses with a takedown attempt - Filipovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schwarzenegger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Filipovic counters with a head kick.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipovic scores with a leg kick.
Schwarzenegger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schwarzenegger lands a jab-cross combination.
Filipovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Schwarzenegger to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Filipovic lands but Schwarzenegger takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger throws a push kick but Filipovic slaps the foot to one side.
Filipovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Filipovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filipovic misses with a double jab
and Schwarzenegger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Filipovic thinking.
Filipovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Schwarzenegger. Schwarzenegger gets slowly back to his feet.
Filipovic misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch there but Filipovic circles away.
Schwarzenegger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filipovic's waist but Filipovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schwarzenegger off to one side.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Schwarzenegger tried to score with a low kick but Filipovic checks it.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Schwarzenegger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Filipovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schwarzenegger manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schwarzenegger is defended easily by Filipovic.
Filipovic tries to bum rush Schwarzenegger with a series of wild strikes but Schwarzenegger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzenegger moves out of range of the body kick.
Schwarzenegger scores with a three punch combo!
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schwarzenegger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filipovic but Filipovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Severino Schwarzenegger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Filipovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Filipovic wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severino Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic lands a high kick!
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Schwarzenegger moves out of range easily.
Schwarzenegger closes the distance and clinches up with Filipovic, looking for a takedown. Schwarzenegger pushes Filipovic against the cage but Filipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipovic as he jumps to the side.
Schwarzenegger blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schwarzenegger.
Filipovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schwarzenegger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Filipovic's guard now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Filipovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schwarzenegger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Filipovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schwarzenegger working some strikes from top position.
Schwarzenegger won't allow Filipovic to get back to his feet.
Filipovic has momentary wrist control but Schwarzenegger slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schwarzenegger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Filipovic tries to avoid it but Schwarzenegger 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 drives through and clinches with Schwarzenegger against the cage.
Filipovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Filipovic misses the target.
Filipovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Schwarzenegger circles away.
Filipovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Schwarzenegger circles away.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Schwarzenegger moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schwarzenegger slips a jab and a cross from Filipovic.
Schwarzenegger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Schwarzenegger moves out of range of the body kick.
Filipovic is looking to clinch.
Filipovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Filipovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schwarzenegger.
Filipovic rushes Schwarzenegger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Filipovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filipovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Schwarzenegger circles away.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipovic as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Schwarzenegger misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Schwarzenegger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schwarzenegger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filipovic is fending him off so far but Schwarzenegger persists. Nope, Filipovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Filipovic connects with a high kick.
Schwarzenegger shoots for a double leg takedown but Filipovic sprawls well. He's pushed Schwarzenegger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schwarzenegger is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
Filipovic pushes Schwarzenegger away with a front kick.
Filipovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Schwarzenegger moves out of range easily.
Filipovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Filipovic thows a body kick. Schwarzenegger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Schwarzenegger moves out of range easily.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Schwarzenegger counters with a body kick that stops Filipovic in his tracks momentarily.
Schwarzenegger misses with a takedown attempt
and Filipovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severino Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic manages to break the clinch.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Schwarzenegger moves out of range.
Schwarzenegger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Schwarzenegger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filipovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Filipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Filipovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Filipovic looks to land a body kick but Schwarzenegger moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense.
Schwarzenegger dodges the punch combination from Filipovic.
Schwarzenegger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filipovic pinned against the cage. Filipovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Filipovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schwarzenegger.
Filipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Filipovic misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Filipovic misses.
Filipovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schwarzenegger.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Filipovic. No joy for Schwarzenegger on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filipovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Filipovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schwarzenegger circles away quickly and effectively.
A chopping leg kick lands by Filipovic.
Schwarzenegger slips a straight right by Filipovic.
Filipovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schwarzenegger.
Mirko Filipovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Filipovic clinches.
Filipovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filipovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filipovic connects with a high kick.
Severino Schwarzenegger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schwarzenegger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filipovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwarzenegger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Schwarzenegger moves out of range.
Filipovic moves in looking to clinch but Schwarzenegger pushes him off.
Filipovic jabs at Schwarzenegger's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Filipovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Filipovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:50
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filipovic!
Mirko Filipovic is the new bantamweight champion!
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