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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Den Filippov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosko Dragovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Den Filippov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bosko Dragovic!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filippov fails to land the takedown.
Filippov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dragovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filippov.
Filippov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dragovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Filippov misses with a takedown attempt - Dragovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Den Filippov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragovic scores with a jab to the head.
Filippov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dragovic swivels and escapes.
Filippov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dragovic has Filippov pulled in close to control his posture.
Dragovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filippov throws a strike but Dragovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dragovic passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragovic stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Filippov to get to his feet.
Dragovic throws a shot to the body.
Filippov throws a series of punches but Dragovic avoids them all with ease.
Dragovic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Filippov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Filippov is breathing heavily.
A cross from Dragovic lands.
Dragovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dragovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Bosko Dragovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filippov gets tackled into the cage by Dragovic. Dragovic maintains the clinch.
Dragovic breaks the clinch.
Dragovic lands a jab to the head.
Dragovic lands with a shot to the body.
Bosko Dragovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filippov.
Filippov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Filippov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dragovic.
Dragovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Filippov off the cage and back into range.
Dragovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dragovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dragovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Filippov checks a leg kick.
Dragovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dragovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dragovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Filippov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dragovic lands with a hook. Filippov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dragovic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dragovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Filippov on the side of the head.
Dragovic connects with a body shot.
Filippov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dragovic jabs Filippov right on the nose. Filippov blinks but takes it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dragovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dragovic cracks Filippov with a good jab.
Dragovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Filippov.
Dragovic lands a nice shot that snaps Filippov's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dragovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dragovic feints a jab promting Filippov to slip. Dragovic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Filippov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Filippov walks into a stiff left hand from Dragovic.
Filippov takes one to the chin there.
Dragovic lands with a right hand.
Good shot there by Dragovic.
Dragovic lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Dragovic.
Sloppy strikes from Filippov. Those never looked like landing.
Dragovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Filippov circles away.
Filippov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dragovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filippov.
Filippov gets tackled into the cage by Dragovic. Dragovic maintains the clinch.
Dragovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dragovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Filippov checks the leg kick.
Dragovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dragovic punishes Filippov's body with a nice straight punch.
Filippov throws a right and a left that Dragovic avoids nicely.
Dragovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragovic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dragovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dragovic.
Dragovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filippov.
Dragovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Filippov gets a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragovic manages to break the clinch.
Filippov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dragovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Filippov backs up against the cage.
Dragovic tries to clinch up.
Filippov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dragovic to the ground. Filippov is now in Dragovic's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosko Dragovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dragovic tries to clinch there but Filippov circles away.
Filippov keeps the fight on the outside.
Dragovic connects with a right hand. Filippov shakes it off.
Filippov shoots for a double leg takedown but Dragovic sprawls well. He's pushed Filippov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dragovic avoids the body shot from Filippov.
Dragovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Filippov back to the cage. Dragovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dragovic with a hook.
Filippov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dragovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Filippov scrambles back to his feet.
Filippov keeps the fight on the outside.
Filippov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragovic manages to avoid it.
Filippov fails with a takedown attempt.
Dragovic connects with a crisp jab.
Den Filippov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filippov throws a series of punches but Dragovic avoids them all with ease.
Dragovic lands a nice shot that snaps Filippov's head back.
Bosko Dragovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Filippov on the side of the head.
Dragovic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Filippov wants to clinch up but Dragovic keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dragovic.
Dragovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dragovic cracks Filippov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dragovic lands a jab.
Dragovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dragovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dragovic clinches with his opponent.
Dragovic breaks from the clinch.
Dragovic lands a nice shot that snaps Filippov's head back.
Filippov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A clash of legs there as Filippov blocks the low kick.
Dragovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Filippov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Filippov lands in his opponent's guard.
Filippov throws a strike but Dragovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Filippov is trying to control the position but Dragovic postures up.
Dragovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Filippov's guard.
Dragovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filippov keeping moving, preventing Dragovic from controlling successfully.
Dragovic pushes down on Filippov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dragovic is trying to control. Filippov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dragovic controlling the action here.
Filippov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dragovic on the ground.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bosko Dragovic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dragovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filippov under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragovic stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Den Filippov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Dragovic.
Dragovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dragovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Filippov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Filippov.
Filippov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dragovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Filippov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Filippov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A clash of legs there as Filippov blocks the low kick.
Filippov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Dragovic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dragovic.
Dragovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragovic lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosko Dragovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dragovic clobbers Filippov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dragovic drives through and clinches with Filippov against the cage.
Dragovic breaks the clinch.
Dragovic tries to clinch but Filippov is having none of it.
Filippov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dragovic.
Filippov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dragovic misses with a low kick.
Filippov shoots in looking for a takedown but Dragovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Filippov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good standup being displayed there by Dragovic as he connects with a hook.
Filippov throws a right and a left that Dragovic avoids nicely.
Dragovic scores with the left hand. Filippov knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Dragovic as Filippov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Den Filippov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Filippov with that takedown attempt.
Dragovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dragovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filippov under the eye.
Dragovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dragovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Filippov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dragovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filippov looks for a takedown but Dragovic sprawls well.
Filippov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Filippov has time to react.
Dragovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Filippov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragovic. Dragovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Filippov closes the distance and clinches up with Dragovic, looking for a takedown. Filippov pushes Dragovic against the cage but Dragovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dragovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dragovic.
Dragovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Filippov takes one on the button.
Dragovic is looking to clinch.
Filippov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Dragovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Filippov doesn't seem phased though.
Dragovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Filippov fails to land the takedown.
Dragovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Filippov shoots in looking for a takedown. Dragovic tries to sprawl out of it but Filippov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dragovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragovic scores with a nice right hand.
Dragovic throws a series of punches but Filippov avoids them all with ease.
Dragovic leaves Filippov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dragovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Filippov eats them both and turns towards Dragovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dragovic connects with a jab.
Filippov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dragovic trying to control but Filippov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragovic manages to get to full guard.
Dragovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Den Filippov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dragovic controlling the position.
Filippov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dragovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Filippov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dragovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filippov postures up in Dragovic's guard and throws a big left but Dragovic blocks it.
Filippov stopping the sweep attempt from Dragovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragovic wants to stand and escape but Filippov is having none of it.
Filippov is in close to Dragovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Filippov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filippov stopping the sweep attempt from Dragovic.
Den Filippov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragovic tries to strike from the bottom.
Bosko Dragovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Filippov defends it easily.
Filippov throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bosko Dragovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dragovic 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 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosko Dragovic!
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