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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russ Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Prince Ital Joe feat. Marky Mark - United. Filipovic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Crepitating Bowel Erosion, Carcass. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russ Rutger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic closes the distance but Rutger moves to the side
and Rutger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Filipovic is looking to clinch.
Rutger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Filipovic dodges the punch combination from Rutger.
Filipovic clinches with his opponent.
Rutger fails to pull guard.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but Rutger blocks it.
Rutger tries to circle away but Filipovic has him pinned against the cage.
Rutger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rutger prevents a body shot from Filipovic.
Filipovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rutger is defending well for now.
Filipovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Rutger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutger dodges an elbow strike from Filipovic.
Filipovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Filipovic uses from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Filipovic trying to control but Rutger is working from the bottom.
Rutger has his foot on Filipovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Filipovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Filipovic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rutger is trying to control Filipovic's posture but Filipovic avoids it.
Rutger seems a little lost for a moment, as Filipovic dominates the positioning.
Filipovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rutger keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic lands some shots froms side control.
Rutger is looking to regain half guard here but Filipovic keeps moving and retains side control.
Rutger is working hard here to advance position.
Filipovic lands a few punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovic remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rutger is looking to reverse the position.
Filipovic laying and praying for a moment but Rutger takes advantage and regains half guard.
Filipovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rutger defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Filipovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rutger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Filipovic throwing strikes but missing.
Filipovic trying to control but Rutger is working from the bottom.
Rutger has his foot on Filipovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Filipovic works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipovic looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rutger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Filipovic controls the pace.
Rutger working a defensive guard here.
Rutger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kirill Filipovic wasn't active enough on the ground.
Filipovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirill Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Filipovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Filipovic tries to score with a low kick but Rutger moves his leg out of the way.
Rutger throws a leg kick but Filipovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Filipovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rutger misses with a left hand
and Filipovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutger slips a jab from Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filipovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rutger misses with a combination
and Filipovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Filipovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rutger will feel that in the morning.
Rutger swats away the attempt to clinch by Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a low kick but Rutger avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a leg kick but Rutger checks it.
Rutger throws a lazy uppercut
and Filipovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutger.
Filipovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rutger lands with a good body shot.
Rutger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filipovic as he avoids it easily.
Rutger throws a leg kick but Filipovic moved away.
Rutger misses with a wild body shot.
Rutger shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Filipovic swings for the body but Rutger moves out of range.
Filipovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Filipovic stalling in the clinch.
Filipovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rutger is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Filipovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutger's brow.
Filipovic lands with a light punch inside.
Rutger is trying to break free.
Filipovic is leaning against Rutger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutger is trying to break free.
Filipovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Russ Rutger has been cut.
Filipovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutger.
Filipovic lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filipovic lands an uppercut.
Filipovic lands a knee to the body.
Filipovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
Filipovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Filipovic.
Rutger takes a shot to the head.
Filipovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Rutger avoids the damage to the body.
Filipovic working Rutger over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rutger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
Rutger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filipovic's elbow.
Rutger manages to break the clinch.
Rutger throws out a loose jab but Filipovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirill Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutger throws an overhand right that lands on Filipovic's shoulder, as Filipovic tries to avoid the shot.
Filipovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutger.
Filipovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Filipovic cracks the inside of Rutger's front leg.
Filipovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filipovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filipovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Filipovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filipovic clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filipovic.
Kirill Filipovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rutger can't find room to land a body shot as Filipovic controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rutger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipovic lands a head kick!
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutger keeps the fight on the outside.
Filipovic works over Rutger's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Filipovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russ Rutger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Filipovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Filipovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutger.
Rutger throws a shot to the body.
Rutger moves forwards but Filipovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Filipovic lands a leg kick that knocks Rutger off balance momentarily.
Rutger throws a sloppy head kick and Filipovic moves out of range easily.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filipovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rutger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Filipovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Filipovic duly obliges.
Filipovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Rutger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutger. Filipovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic drives through and clinches with Rutger against the cage.
Rutger can't break the clinch.
Rutger successfully pulls guard.
Filipovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rutger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rutger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filipovic is one step ahead there.
Rutger controlling the position.
Russ Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Russ Rutger just wasn't active enough.
Filipovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kirill Filipovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutger lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Rutger is predictable there
and Filipovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Filipovic avoids a kick to the body.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger misses with a few strikes there.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirill Filipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filipovic swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filipovic lands a two punch combo.
Rutger misses with a wild body shot.
Rutger tries to move into range but Filipovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rutger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filipovic. That did some damage!
Rutger is looking to wear down Filipovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Filipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Filipovic forces Rutger back against the cage and clinches.
Rutger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Filipovic stalls.
Rutger throws a punch but it's blocked by Filipovic.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside.
Rutger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Filipovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rutger is defending well for now.
Filipovic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutger avoiding damage as Filipovic throws knees to the body.
Rutger working hard to break the clinch.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rutger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filipovic's elbow.
Rutger struggles to land a body shot inside as Filipovic controls his hands.
Rutger tries a body shot but Filipovic blocks it.
Rutger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rutger wants to take the fight to the mat but Filipovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russ Rutger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutger struggles to land a body shot inside as Filipovic controls his hands.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filipovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kirill Filipovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Filipovic looking to throw knees to the head but Rutger is blocking nicely.
Rutger prevents a body shot from Filipovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirill Filipovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Filipovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Kirill Filipovic!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Kirill Filipovic!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Kirill Filipovic!
Kirill Filipovic wins by unanimous decision!
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