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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GIORDANO FABIJAN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko Filipovic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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187 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, GIORDANO FABIJAN!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
FABIJAN shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense.
FABIJAN 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 FABIJAN off to one side.
FABIJAN scores with a one two! Filipovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Filipovic cracks FABIJAN with a good jab.
Filipovic misses with a wild body shot.
FABIJAN shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Filipovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ground and pound from FABIJAN seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Filipovic sneaks back into half guard.
FABIJAN sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FABIJAN is trying to control. Filipovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
FABIJAN is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Filipovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
FABIJAN looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FABIJAN looks gassed!
Filipovic wants to control but FABIJAN is keeping busy.
That's two 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.
FABIJAN is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Filipovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
FABIJAN is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Filipovic is just riding it out for now. FABIJAN eventually gives up the hold.
Filipovic is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Filipovic moves out of range as FABIJAN strikes.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
FABIJAN throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but FABIJAN avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Filipovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Filipovic throws a right hand that FABIJAN ducks under and follows up with a left that FABIJAN also avoids with ease.
Filipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
FABIJAN has a takedown stuffed.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of GIORDANO FABIJAN.
FABIJAN lands a two punch combo.
FABIJAN tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Filipovic is able to avoid easily.
A punch combination from FABIJAN misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GIORDANO FABIJAN dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
FABIJAN 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 FABIJAN off to one side.
FABIJAN shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Filipovic is looking to land body kicks.
FABIJAN shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right-left combo lands from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a head kick that FABIJAN semi-blocks.
FABIJAN blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
FABIJAN avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic stuffs the takedown.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of GIORDANO FABIJAN.
FABIJAN shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipovic as he jumps to the side.
FABIJAN dives in and grabs Filipovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filipovic pushes down on FABIJAN's head and hops out.
FABIJAN is breathing heavily.
Filipovic lands a head kick!
FABIJAN shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
FABIJAN drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FABIJAN goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Filipovic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in FABIJAN's guard! Nice work there by Filipovic!
Filipovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Filipovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filipovic is looking to work some ground and pound but FABIJAN has wrist control.
FABIJAN keeping full guard, as Filipovic tries to pass.
FABIJAN preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filipovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Filipovic thows a big elbow that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Filipovic, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FABIJAN looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filipovic is fending him off so far but FABIJAN persists. Nope, Filipovic circles away and we're back to standing.
FABIJAN scores a takedown into full mount!
FABIJAN jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Filipovic is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Filipovic and FABIJAN has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
FABIJAN laying and praying for a moment but Filipovic takes advantage and regains half guard.
FABIJAN is looking to stall here but Filipovic recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic looking to control.
Filipovic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because FABIJAN is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Filipovic seems keen to control FABIJAN's posture.
FABIJAN preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Horrible takedown by FABIJAN or perhaps it was just good defense by Filipovic which made him look bad.
FABIJAN shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense.
Filipovic stuffs the takedown attempt from FABIJAN. FABIJAN gets slowly back to his feet.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of GIORDANO FABIJAN.
FABIJAN looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filipovic is fending him off so far but FABIJAN persists. Nope, Filipovic circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from FABIJAN.
Filipovic stuffs the takedown attempt from FABIJAN. FABIJAN gets slowly back to his feet.
FABIJAN takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
FABIJAN shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filipovic sprawls well. Filipovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. FABIJAN gets slowly back to his feet.
Filipovic throws a combination that misses
and FABIJAN counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Filipovic!
FABIJAN looking to control but Filipovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is working to get back to half guard.
Filipovic prevents FABIJAN from taking his back.
Filipovic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by FABIJAN.
Filipovic is squirming around, avoiding FABIJAN's attempts to control the action.
Filipovic is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FABIJAN in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Filipovic can't escape the position.
Filipovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
FABIJAN is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Filipovic has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Filipovic!
Filipovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
FABIJAN working for a triangle but Filipovic defends it easily.
Filipovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Filipovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as FABIJAN works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
FABIJAN avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filipovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
FABIJAN bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Filipovic's guard.
FABIJAN lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Filipovic looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
FABIJAN cracks Filipovic with a solid left hand.
Filipovic keeping moving, preventing FABIJAN from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
GIORDANO FABIJAN comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think FABIJAN 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... GIORDANO FABIJAN!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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