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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulf Lundell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lundell comes to the cage accompanied by Lundell. 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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183 cm
27
208 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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188 cm
25
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ulf Lundell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mirko Filipovic! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lundell throws a head kick but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Lundell moves out of range.
Lundell tries to land a leg kick but Filipovic saw it coming and moves away.
Filipovic blocks a head kick by Lundell.
Lundell avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Lundell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Filipovic connects with a crisp jab. Filipovic cracks the inside of Lundell's front leg. Lundell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ulf Lundell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lundell scores with a spinning back kick! Filipovic misses the jab. Filipovic looks to land a left hand but Lundell moved out of range nicely. Lundell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lundell lands in his opponent's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lundell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lundell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Lundell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lundell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Lundell trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom. Lundell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Lundell wants to pass the guard but Filipovic is keeping the position.
That's two 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. Lundell preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Filipovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Filipovic lands a head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Filipovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Filipovic lunges at Lundell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lundell's hand. Filipovic throws a leg kick and Lundell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lundell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Filipovic looks gassed! A slapping leg kick lands for Lundell.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lundell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Filipovic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Lundell stalling. Lundell passes the guard and advances to mount! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lundell is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Filipovic is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Filipovic flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Lundell anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Filipovic and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Lundell slips an arm under Filipovic chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Lundell has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Lundell is squeezing on Filipovic like an anaconda would it's prey. Filipovic fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ulf Lundell!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
56% |
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