PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kova Tangis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko Filipovic had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Filipovic
vs
Tangis

195 cm
21
206 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

182 cm
19
218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Solid boxing
Big heart

Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 3 - 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kova Tangis!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tangis takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Tangis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Filipovic, pushing him back against the ropes.

Tangis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic tries to bum rush Tangis with a series of wild strikes but Tangis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Filipovic connects with a body shot that sends Tangis's belly button to the back.
Tangis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tangis misses with a wild combination.
Filipovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tangis.
Filipovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tangis moves away.
Filipovic misses with a low kick.
Tangis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filipovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tangis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tangis.
Filipovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Filipovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tangis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic tries to bum rush Tangis with a series of wild strikes but Tangis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Filipovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
A good leg kick by Tangis.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filipovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tangis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tangis throws a sloppy head kick and Filipovic moves out of range easily.
Tangis tries to clinch there but Filipovic circles away.
Filipovic misses with the combination.
Tangis throws a head kick but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tangis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filipovic.
Tangis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
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!
Tangis wants to clinch.
Tangis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filipovic cracks the inside of Tangis's front leg.
Tangis wants to clinch up but Filipovic keeps it at a distance.
Filipovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Filipovic wants to slow Tangis down by chopping away at his legs.
Tangis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Filipovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filipovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filipovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tangis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.

Tangis closes the distance and pushes Filipovic back into the ropes.

Tangis breaks from the clinch.
Filipovic misses with the combination.

Tangis has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Tangis controls his hands.
Tangis avoiding damage as Filipovic throws knees to the body.
Tangis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Tangis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Tangis clinches up against the ropes.

Filipovic breaks from the clinch.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Tangis avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick there by Tangis.
Tangis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tangis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tangis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tangis looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Tangis clinches up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tangis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tangis checks a leg kick.
Tangis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filipovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tangis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Filipovic's head.

Tangis gets a clinch.
Filipovic wants to break free but Tangis has control.
Filipovic is trying to break free.
Filipovic is trying to push Tangis away but Tangis has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tangis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Filipovic tries a body shot but Tangis blocks it.
Filipovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tangis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Tangis has Filipovic up against the ropes in a clinch.
Filipovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Tangis gets an underhook and turns Filipovic into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kova Tangis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Filipovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Filipovic tries to land a leg kick but Tangis saw it coming and moves away.
Filipovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tangis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Filipovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tangis avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Tangis moves out of range.
Filipovic throws a nice looking combination but Tangis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Tangis takes the fight into the clinch.

Tangis breaks the clinch.
Kova Tangis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filipovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tangis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filipovic throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tangis tries to clinch but Filipovic is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Filipovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tangis circles away quickly and effectively.
Filipovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tangis is just out of range.
Filipovic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tangis. That one must have hurt.
Tangis tries to clinch up but Filipovic circles away and keeps his distance.

Tangis clinches.
Filipovic misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Tangis - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Tangis.
Tangis digs a right hand into Filipovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filipovic's gas tank.
Tangis cracks Filipovic with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tangis gets through Filipovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Tangis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Tangis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Filipovic, pushing him back against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tangis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Tangis breaks the clinch.
Filipovic moves out of range as Tangis throws a body kick.
Filipovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Filipovic tries to keep at a distance but Tangis has taken the fight into the clinch.

Tangis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tangis slips a jab and a cross from Filipovic.
Tangis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Filipovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filipovic misses with a two punch combination.
Tangis tries to clinch but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tangis circles away quickly and effectively.
Tangis throws a head kick that misses.
Tangis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Filipovic.
Tangis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Tangis moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tangis moves into the clinch successfully.
Kova Tangis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Tangis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tangis tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Tangis misses.
Tangis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tangis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Filipovic takes a step back to recover.

Filipovic tries to keep at a distance but Tangis has taken the fight into the clinch.

Tangis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tangis throws a head kick but Filipovic moves out of range.
Tangis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tangis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tangis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filipovic moves away.
A combination from Filipovic does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tangis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tangis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tangis throws a head kick but Filipovic moves out of range.
Tangis misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Tangis.
Filipovic misses with a double jab.
Tangis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipovic throws a leg kick but Tangis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tangis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filipovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tangis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filipovic misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Tangis circles away.
Tangis lands with a kick to the temple. Filipovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Tangis moves into the clinch.
Filipovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tangis has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kova Tangis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mirko Filipovic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Filipovic. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Filipovic misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tangis.
Filipovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tangis throws a sloppy head kick and Filipovic moves out of range easily.
A combination from Filipovic does no damage.
Tangis tries to close the distance and clinch but Filipovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tangis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tangis wants to clinch.

Tangis looks low and kicks high, catching Filipovic right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Tangis moves out of range.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tangis darts in and clinches Filipovic up against the ropes.
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch but Tangis keeps him there for the moment.
Tangis leaning his opponent against the ropes.

Tangis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tangis is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tangis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A left and a right from Filipovic both land. Nice combination.
Tangis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tangis misses with a straight right.
Tangis is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.

Tangis takes the fight into the clinch.
Kova Tangis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tangis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Filipovic's efforts to push away.
Filipovic is trying to break free.
Filipovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Tangis won't allow it.
Filipovic tries to break free but Tangis pushes him back against the ropes.

Tangis manages to break the clinch.
Filipovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Filipovic misses with a two punch combination.
Filipovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Filipovic is looking to wear down Tangis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tangis wants to clinch.
Filipovic throws a right hand that Tangis ducks under and follows up with a left that Tangis also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tangis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Tangis moves into the clinch.

Tangis breaks from the clinch.

Tangis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Filipovic, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tangis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Filipovic's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Tangis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filipovic throws a nice looking combination but Tangis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Filipovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filipovic misses with a two punch combination.
Tangis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tangis throws a series of punches but Filipovic avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic swinging wildly here.
Mirko Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tangis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tangis throws a shot to the body.
Filipovic throws the left hand but Tangis avoids the punch easily.

Tangis drives through and clinches with Filipovic against the ropes.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Tangis is controlling him.

Tangis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipovic avoids the head kick by Tangis.
Sloppy strikes from Filipovic. Those never looked like landing.
Tangis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipovic misses with a few strikes there.
Filipovic blocks a head kick by Tangis.

Tangis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tangis is leaning against Filipovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kova Tangis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tangis 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kova Tangis!
A very excited looking Kova Tangis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.