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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between hella killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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200 cm
25
263 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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189 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good in bed |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, hella killa ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Filipovic! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Filipovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Filipovic leaves killa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. killa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filipovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. killa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filipovic throws out the jab. Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. killa shoots in looking for a takedown. Filipovic tries to sprawl out of it but killa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Filipovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for hella killa . That's going to take a lot out of him. killa blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
A punch combination from Filipovic misses. Nice sprawl there from Filipovic as killa shoots in. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Filipovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and killa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from killa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. killa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Filipovic tries to avoid it but killa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Filipovic to the ground. Filipovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. killa gets in close and instigates a clinch. Filipovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Filipovic throws a series of punches but killa moves out of range. Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from killa . killa is looking to clinch. Filipovic misses with a few strikes there.
killa 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 killa off to one side. A big left from Filipovic misses. Filipovic throws a low kick but killa moves out of range easily. killa fails with a takedown attempt. Filipovic misses with a straight left. Some wild striking there from Filipovic.
Filipovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Filipovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. killa checks a leg kick. Filipovic throws a nice inside leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Filipovic.
killa is breathing heavily. killa fails in his attempt to clinch. Filipovic throws a right and a left that both miss. Filipovic throws a right and a left that killa avoids nicely. Filipovic slaps away a takedown attempt from killa , before circling back to the center of the mat. Filipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
killa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Filipovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big left from Filipovic misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Filipovic missing with a left hand there. killa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. killa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. killa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Filipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Filipovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Filipovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Filipovic wants it to stay on the feet. Filipovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Filipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Filipovic tries to bum rush killa with a series of wild strikes but killa uses good footwork to avoid the assault. No joy there for Filipovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Filipovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but killa manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Filipovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract killa . Filipovic misses with a double jab.
Filipovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but killa moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Filipovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Filipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Filipovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from killa . Filipovic thows a left - swing and a miss! Filipovic lands a really nice looking cross but killa seems unphased.
killa avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Filipovic throws a quick inside leg kick. Filipovic misses with a wild combination.
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!
killa misses with a takedown attempt - Filipovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A right-left combo lands from Filipovic. Filipovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. killa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Filipovic circles away. Filipovic misses with a hook. killa fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for hella killa . That's going to take a lot out of him. Filipovic swinging wildly here.
Filipovic throws a right and a left that both miss. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for killa . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Filipovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Filipovic misses with a two punch combination.
Filipovic missing with a left hand there. killa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Filipovic misses with the combination.
Filipovic is looking to chop away at killa 's legs. Filipovic throws a low kick but killa avoids it. killa fails with a takedown attempt. Filipovic throws a jab but it's blocked by killa . Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and killa moves out of range easily. Filipovic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. killa dodges the punch combination from Filipovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. killa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. killa slips a jab from Filipovic. Filipovic looks to land a combination but killa avoids it well. Filipovic throws a right hand that killa ducks under and follows up with a left that killa also avoids with ease. killa shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense. Filipovic lands with a slapping head kick. Filipovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands. killa slips a jab from Filipovic. Filipovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from killa . killa blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. killa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Filipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Filipovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but killa was well out of range. Poor timing from Filipovic. Mirko Filipovic seems to be getting the better of the standup. killa staying out of range there. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from killa . Filipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Filipovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
killa slips a jab and a cross from Filipovic.
Filipovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to killa 's calf. hella killa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A combination from Filipovic does no damage. killa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filipovic swivels and escapes. Filipovic tries a low kick but killa avoids it. Filipovic misses with a two punch combination.
killa shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense. Filipovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Filipovic throws a right and a left that both miss. killa blocks a jab. Filipovic looks to score with a jab to the body but killa is just out of range. killa shoots for a double leg takedown but Filipovic sprawls well. He's pushed killa 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mirko Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. killa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Filipovic to score with a decent uppercut. A punch combination from Filipovic misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fighters circling - Filipovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land. killa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Filipovic. killa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. killa shoots for a takedown but Filipovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. killa tries to bum rush Filipovic with a series of wild strikes but Filipovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault. killa throws a sloppy head kick and Filipovic moves out of range easily. Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and killa moves into the clinch. Filipovic wants to break free but killa has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. killa misses with a knee strike.
killa working hard to break the clinch. Filipovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but killa has him pressed against the ropes. Filipovic is trying to force a seperation but killa has the dominant position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Filipovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. killa missing with knees to the body.
Filipovic working hard to break the clinch. Filipovic breaks from the clinch.
killa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filipovic. killa tries to bum rush Filipovic with a series of wild strikes but Filipovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A big left from Filipovic misses. killa shoots for a takedown but Filipovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Filipovic delivers a nice body kick. A slow jab from Filipovic misses its intended target. Filipovic misses with a combination
and Filipovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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. Filipovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and killa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Filipovic wants to get back to his feet.
killa tries to pass to full mount but Filipovic defends it. Filipovic wants to control the action here but instead killa manages to pass to full mount! killa controlling from mount. Filipovic is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. killa controlling from the full mount. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Filipovic wants to hold on but killa pushes him away. killa controlling his opponent. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Filipovic is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. killa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Mirko Filipovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. killa looking to control but Filipovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. killa unloads with some shots from mount but Filipovic bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Poor strikes thrown by killa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
hella killa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! killa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that's the end of the fight! hella killa showed his dominance in that final round. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Mirko Filipovic! Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Mirko Filipovic! Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mirko Filipovic!
Mirko Filipovic wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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