PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirco Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Geddes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Filipovic
vs
Geddes

180 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirco Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Geddes!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Geddes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Geddes wants to stand and escape but instead Filipovic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Filipovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Geddes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filipovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Geddes is proving hard to escape from.
Filipovic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Filipovic trying to control the action but Geddes is working from the bottom.
Filipovic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Geddes tries to buck Filipovic off but Filipovic is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geddes keeps working.
The strikes coming from Filipovic are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Filipovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geddes keeps working.
Geddes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Filipovic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Horrible takedown by Geddes or perhaps it was just good defense by Filipovic which made him look bad.

Geddes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Filipovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Geddes finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geddes thows a big elbow that misses.
Filipovic wants to stand but Geddes is controlling the position.
Geddes connects with a couple of short punches.
Geddes looking to sit in guard and control but Filipovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Geddes is looking to stand up but Filipovic isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Filipovic stands up from Geddes's guard - Filipovic perhaps looking for a knockout.

Geddes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Geddes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Geddes trying to control but Filipovic is having none of it.
Geddes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geddes throwing strikes but Filipovic uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipovic is pressing down on Geddes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Geddes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Filipovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Geddes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Geddes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Filipovic's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipovic keeping moving, preventing Geddes from controlling successfully.
Geddes looking to sit in guard and control but Filipovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Geddes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Filipovic moves out of range as Geddes strikes.
Geddes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Filipovic throws a right and a left that Geddes avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Filipovic. No joy for Geddes on that attempt.
Geddes closes the distance and clinches up with Filipovic, looking for a takedown. Geddes pushes Filipovic against the cage but Filipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mirco Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Geddes.
Filipovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Geddes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filipovic as he avoids it easily.
Geddes shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Geddes is breathing heavily.
Geddes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Filipovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Geddes tries to sprawl out of it but Filipovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Geddes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Filipovic shoots in and drives through. Geddes sprawls well.
Geddes shoots in for a double leg but Filipovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Filipovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Geddes avoids it really well and circles away.
Geddes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Geddes misses with a double jab
and Filipovic counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geddes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Filipovic.
Mirco Filipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Geddes is defended easily by Filipovic.
Filipovic tries to clinch up but Geddes circles away and keeps his distance.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geddes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filipovic at a distance.

Geddes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geddes looking to land elbow strikes but Filipovic uses the position to regain half guard.
Filipovic pushes Geddes off looking to stand but Geddes dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geddes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filipovic's head.
Geddes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Geddes slips a nice elbow through Filipovic's hands, connecting with Filipovic's forehead.
Filipovic taking some punishment here, with Geddes in his half guard.
Geddes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Geddes throwing shots but Filipovic is blocking nicely.
Geddes is looking to take a break and control but Filipovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Geddes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geddes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Geddes throwing shots but Filipovic is blocking nicely.
Filipovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Filipovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Geddes.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet.
Filipovic trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Geddes tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Geddes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A combination from Geddes does no damage.
Geddes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filipovic pinned against the cage. Filipovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Geddes is having none of it.

Filipovic has managed to clinch.
Geddes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Filipovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Filipovic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Geddes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Geddes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mirco Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Geddes.
Geddes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Filipovic.
Filipovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Filipovic landing knees to the body.
Filipovic tries to circle away but Geddes has him pinned against the cage.
Geddes tries for a takedown but Filipovic manages to get underhooks.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but Geddes blocks with his arms.
Geddes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Filipovic's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geddes being controlled against the cage.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tim Geddes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Filipovic lands an elbow just above Geddes 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Filipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Geddes fails with the takedown.
Filipovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Geddes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Filipovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Geddes swivels and escapes.
Geddes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Geddes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Geddes circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geddes swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown by Geddes or perhaps it was just good defense by Filipovic which made him look bad.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Filipovic gets caught flat footed, as Geddes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Geddes prevents Filipovic from getting back to his feet.
Geddes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mirco Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geddes trying to control the position from guard on top but Filipovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirco Filipovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Geddes 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Geddes!