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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaim Grymaunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Grymaunch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Into The Battle - Ensifurm. Filipovic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Duran duran - Wild Boys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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270 lbs
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188 cm
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240 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaim Grymaunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grymaunch instigates a clinch.
Filipovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grymaunch keeps control of Filipovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Filipovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grymaunch prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.
Grymaunch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipovic throws a push kick but Grymaunch slaps the foot to one side.
Grymaunch misses with a right hand
enabling Filipovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaim Grymaunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic cracks Grymaunch with a good jab.
Grymaunch looks for a takedown but Filipovic sprawls well.
Grymaunch lunges at Filipovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filipovic's hand.
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!
Filipovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grymaunch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grymaunch shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaim Grymaunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Filipovic looks to land a combination but Grymaunch avoids it well.
A big right from Grymaunch misses.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Grymaunch cracks Filipovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Filipovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grymaunch.
Grymaunch misses with an uppercut.
Grymaunch dives in and grabs Filipovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filipovic pushes down on Grymaunch's head and hops out.
A combination from Grymaunch does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipovic gets tackled into the cage by Grymaunch. Grymaunch maintains the clinch.
Filipovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grymaunch has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grymaunch drags the fight down to the ground.
Grymaunch wants to get back to his feet but Filipovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grymaunch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We're going to have a standup here because Jaim Grymaunch wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Filipovic blocks a jab.
Grymaunch rushes Filipovic and presses him up against the cage.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Grymaunch has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovic stops a takedown attempt from Grymaunch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Filipovic is trying to push Grymaunch away but Grymaunch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Filipovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Filipovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Grymaunch won't allow it.
Filipovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee calls for Grymaunch to work.
Grymaunch has Filipovic pressed against the cage, preventing Filipovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grymaunch tries to score a body lock takedown but Filipovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grymaunch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic tries to break the clinch but Grymaunch is controlling the position.
Grymaunch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Filipovic blocking some punches.
Grymaunch manages to break the clinch.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grymaunch throws a hook to the side of Filipovic's head but Filipovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grymaunch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Filipovic as Grymaunch shoots in.
Grymaunch defending well as Filipovic loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Grymaunch.
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.
That was a close round but I would say that Jaim Grymaunch will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grymaunch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grymaunch throws a shot from downtown. Filipovic moves away and avoids it.
Grymaunch tries to clinch up.
Grymaunch clinches up against the cage.
Grymaunch prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.
Grymaunch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grymaunch shoots for a takedown but Filipovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Grymaunch moves out of range easily.
Filipovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grymaunch to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grymaunch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grymaunch wants to pass the guard but Filipovic is keeping the position.
Grymaunch is working hard here to advance position.
Filipovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Grymaunch connects with a couple of short punches.
Grymaunch postures up in Filipovic's guard and throws a big left but Filipovic blocks it.
Grymaunch looking to pass the guard.
Grymaunch drops back looking for a leg! Filipovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filipovic manages to kick Grymaunch off! Grymaunch jumps back into Filipovic's guard.
Grymaunch postures up and lands a big shot to Filipovic's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grymaunch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Filipovic's guard.
Ground and pound from Grymaunch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grymaunch thows a huge punch but Filipovic dodges it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grymaunch is working away from the top position though.
Grymaunch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grymaunch is looking for a kimura but Filipovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grymaunch to get the leverage.
Grymaunch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic tries to get to full guard but Grymaunch has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grymaunch connects with a nice short shot to Filipovic's temple.
Grymaunch 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.
Grymaunch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grymaunch seems to be working for a kimura but Filipovic defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic controlling the position for now.
Jaim Grymaunch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grymaunch lands strikes from half guard.
Grymaunch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filipovic defends it well.
Grymaunch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grymaunch thows a huge punch but Filipovic dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaim Grymaunch dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Filipovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grymaunch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Filipovic.
Grymaunch shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Filipovic throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Jaim Grymaunch has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Grymaunch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Filipovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grymaunch throws a jab but it's blocked by Filipovic.
Grymaunch avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filipovic walks into a straight right hand from Grymaunch.
Grymaunch tries to close the distance and clinch but Filipovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filipovic jabs Grymaunch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Grymaunch moves out of range easily.
Filipovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Filipovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Grymaunch moves out of range easily.
Grymaunch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grymaunch misses with an uppercut. Filipovic saw that one coming.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Grymaunch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filipovic.
Grymaunch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grymaunch misses with a hook. Filipovic ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grymaunch has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaim Grymaunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grymaunch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Filipovic - the referee stops the clock and Grymaunch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Filipovic. Grymaunch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Grymaunch avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grymaunch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filipovic defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
No joy there for Filipovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grymaunch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Grymaunch.
Filipovic misses with a few strikes there.
Grymaunch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filipovic defends it nicely.
A combination from Grymaunch does no damage.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Grymaunch moves out of range easily.
Filipovic lands with a cross.
Grymaunch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grymaunch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Filipovic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grymaunch decides to stand up, so the ref orders Filipovic to his feet.
Filipovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses
and Grymaunch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!
Grymaunch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filipovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grymaunch is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grymaunch can't break the clinch.
Mirko Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grymaunch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jaim Grymaunch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Filipovic tries to break free but Grymaunch pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Filipovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grymaunch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jaim Grymaunch!
After winning the bout, Jaim Grymaunch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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