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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaanis Zadrots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 St Petersburg, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaanis Zadrots!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Filipovic as Zadrots shoots in.
Zadrots moves into range and clinches up with Filipovic.
Filipovic managing to block the knees to the body from Zadrots.
Zadrots is looking to control Filipovic's arms but Filipovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zadrots has his back to the cage.
Filipovic is trying to break free.
Zadrots gets control of Filipovic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zadrots will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zadrots looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Filipovic wants to stand but Zadrots has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Filipovic stops Zadrots from standing up.
Zadrots wants to sweep here but Filipovic controlling him for the moment.
Filipovic working some strikes from top position.
Filipovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zadrots is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Filipovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Filipovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zadrots looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zadrots gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Filipovic trying to control but Zadrots is working from the bottom.
Filipovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Filipovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Filipovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mirko Filipovic.
Filipovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Filipovic stuffs the takedown.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaanis Zadrots.
Filipovic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Zadrots is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Filipovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zadrots doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Filipovic.
Filipovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Filipovic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Filipovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Filipovic passes to side control.
Zadrots trying his best to control but Filipovic has mounted him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic looking to control but Zadrots is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Filipovic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zadrots is desperately trying to improve his position but Filipovic has a good base and remains in mount.
Filipovic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Filipovic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Filipovic content just to control the position here.
Filipovic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Filipovic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Filipovic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zadrots tries to lock up and control but Filipovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Filipovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zadrots is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipovic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zadrots is squirming around, avoiding Filipovic's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Filipovic.
Filipovic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Filipovic wants to finish this one by submission but Zadrots is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Filipovic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Filipovic lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Jaanis Zadrots has been cut.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Filipovic misses.
Zadrots misses with a body kick.
Filipovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Zadrots manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Filipovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Filipovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zadrots leaves Filipovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Filipovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zadrots gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zadrots tries to pull guard but Filipovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Zadrots drops back down to his feet.
Zadrots successfully pulls guard.
Zadrots is breathing heavily.
Filipovic trying to control but Zadrots is working from the bottom.
Filipovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 wants to control from the top but Zadrots keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic prevents Zadrots from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zadrots manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Filipovic is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zadrots throwing strikes but Filipovic recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Zadrots throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zadrots wants to pass to mount but Filipovic is defending the position.
Filipovic trying to control from the bottom.
Zadrots is looking to take a break and control but Filipovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Zadrots misses with a double jab.
Filipovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Filipovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filipovic throws a solid leg kick but Zadrots takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Filipovic.
Filipovic fails to land the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Filipovic. That's going to slow Zadrots down.
Nice body kick there by Zadrots.
Zadrots tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filipovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zadrots throws a push kick but Filipovic slaps the foot to one side.
Filipovic lands a jab.
Zadrots has closed the distance and engaged Filipovic in a clinch.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Zadrots is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zadrots has Filipovic pressed against the cage, preventing Filipovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zadrots escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipovic throws a combination. Zadrots tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zadrots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipovic connects with a body shot.
Zadrots takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zadrots avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Filipovic.
Zadrots pushes Filipovic up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zadrots tries to score a body lock takedown but Filipovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Filipovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Zadrots has double underhooks.
Zadrots can't get the takedown.
Filipovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mirko Filipovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaanis Zadrots's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Zadrots. No joy for Filipovic on that attempt.
Zadrots moves into range and clinches up with Filipovic.
Zadrots lands an elbow inside that Filipovic shrugs off.
Filipovic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zadrots to keep the fight standing.
Zadrots pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zadrots fails with a takedown attempt.
Filipovic looks for a takedown but Zadrots sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Filipovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Filipovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zadrots throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Filipovic. Those never looked like landing.
Filipovic misses with a wild combination.
Mirko Filipovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filipovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zadrots swivels and escapes.
Zadrots looks for a takedown but Filipovic sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zadrots shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filipovic pinned against the cage. Filipovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Zadrots does no damage.
Filipovic misses with a wild combination.
Zadrots tries to clinch up but Filipovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Zadrots tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filipovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filipovic closes the distance and pushes Zadrots back into the cage.
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch but Zadrots keeps him there for the moment.
Zadrots jumps guard but Filipovic stands there with Zadrots around his waist. Zadrots gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zadrots tries to pull guard but Filipovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zadrots fails with a takedown attempt.
Filipovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zadrots eats them both and turns towards Filipovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Filipovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zadrots back to the cage. Filipovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zadrots swats away the attempt to clinch by Filipovic.
Zadrots misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filipovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice body kick from Zadrots.
Filipovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zadrots shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filipovic sprawls well. Filipovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zadrots gets slowly back to his feet.
Zadrots on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Filipovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Filipovic shoots in but Zadrots avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Filipovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zadrots tries to avoid it but Filipovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zadrots to the ground. Zadrots escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Zadrots as Filipovic shoots in.
Zadrots blocks a jab.
Filipovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Filipovic as Zadrots shoots in.
Filipovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zadrots is out of range and Filipovic settles back down.
Filipovic has closed the distance and engaged Zadrots in a clinch.
Zadrots breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic misses with a double jab.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zadrots gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Filipovic controlling the action here for a moment.
Zadrots manages to pull guard.
Zadrots working for a triangle but Filipovic defends it easily.
Filipovic looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipovic won't allow Zadrots to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaanis Zadrots has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirko Filipovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Filipovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mirko Filipovic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Filipovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Mirko Filipovic!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Mirko Filipovic!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin 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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