PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko Filipovic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Filipovic
vs
Filipovic

188 cm
19
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, 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 Sydney, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mirko Filipovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Mirko Filipovic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mirko Filipovic has escaped the position, nice work there.

Mirko Filipovic decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mirko Filipovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Mirko Filipovic. Mirko Filipovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Mirko Filipovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mirko Filipovic.
Mirko Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Mirko Filipovic lands a body shot.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mirko Filipovic enables Mirko Filipovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mirko Filipovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirko Filipovic pushes down on Mirko Filipovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mirko Filipovic is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mirko Filipovic trying to control but Mirko Filipovic postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mirko Filipovic decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Mirko Filipovic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mirko Filipovic tries to pass to full mount but Mirko Filipovic defends it.
Mirko Filipovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mirko Filipovic uses his free foot to push down on Mirko Filipovic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mirko Filipovic.

Mirko Filipovic looking to secure an arm triangle but Mirko Filipovic defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirko Filipovic controlling the pace for now.
Mirko Filipovic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirko Filipovic throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mirko Filipovic looking to ground and pound but Mirko Filipovic is blocking nicely.
Mirko Filipovic looking to finish with strikes here!
Mirko Filipovic wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
What can Mirko Filipovic do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mirko Filipovic is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mirko Filipovic gets his way!
Mirko Filipovic is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Filipovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mirko Filipovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mirko Filipovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mirko Filipovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mirko Filipovic.
Mirko Filipovic passes Mirko Filipovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mirko Filipovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mirko Filipovic looking to ground and pound but Mirko Filipovic is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirko Filipovic unloads with some shots from mount but Mirko Filipovic bucks and avoids them well.
Mirko Filipovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mirko Filipovic thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mirko Filipovic sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mirko Filipovic is working to get back to half guard.
Mirko Filipovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirko Filipovic misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mirko Filipovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mirko Filipovic tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Mirko Filipovic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mirko Filipovic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mirko Filipovic.
Mirko Filipovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mirko Filipovic content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirko Filipovic fails to move to back control.
Mirko Filipovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mirko Filipovic tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mirko Filipovic controlling the position easily from mount.

Mirko Filipovic is working for a guillotine from mount but Mirko Filipovic frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirko Filipovic tries to lock up and control but Mirko Filipovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Mirko Filipovic is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mirko Filipovic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mirko Filipovic really wants to buck Mirko Filipovic off and get back to his feet.
Mirko Filipovic unloads with some shots from mount but Mirko Filipovic bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirko Filipovic throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mirko Filipovic because Mirko Filipovic loaded up on that one.
Mirko Filipovic punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mirko Filipovic controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Filipovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mirko Filipovic gets tackled into the cage by Mirko Filipovic. Mirko Filipovic maintains the clinch.
Mirko Filipovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mirko Filipovic is struggling to control the position.
Mirko Filipovic can't break the clinch.

Mirko Filipovic breaks from the clinch.

Mirko Filipovic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mirko Filipovic passes to full mount!

Mirko Filipovic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mirko Filipovic throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirko Filipovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mirko Filipovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mirko Filipovic with shots to the head and body - Mirko Filipovic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mirko Filipovic wants to control but Mirko Filipovic is having none of it.
Mirko Filipovic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mirko Filipovic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirko Filipovic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mirko Filipovic looks a forlorn figure.

It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Mirko Filipovic controlling from mount.
Mirko Filipovic misses with a head shot.
Mirko Filipovic unloads with some shots from mount but Mirko Filipovic bucks and avoids them well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirko Filipovic controlling the pace for now.
Mirko Filipovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mirko Filipovic throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirko Filipovic looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Mirko Filipovic has got his arm under Mirko Filipovic's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Mirko Filipovic has spun round into Mirko Filipovic's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Mirko Filipovic doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mirko Filipovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mirko Filipovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mirko Filipovic managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mirko Filipovic wasn't active enough on the ground.

Mirko Filipovic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mirko Filipovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mirko Filipovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mirko Filipovic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mirko Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirko Filipovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Filipovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mirko 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filipovic!