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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roderick Lagoc Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagoc Ii is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Here Comes The Boom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roderick Lagoc Ii!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've been told by Filipovic's head coaches at Elite MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lagoc Ii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filipovic is fending him off so far but Lagoc Ii persists. Nope, Filipovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic misses with a low kick.
Lagoc Ii shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lagoc Ii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Filipovic is trying to maintain the position but Lagoc Ii is very close to passing his half guard.
Filipovic regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lagoc Ii.
Filipovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lagoc Ii throwing strikes from guard but Filipovic blocks nicely.
Filipovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Lagoc Ii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagoc Ii trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Lagoc Ii 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.
Lagoc Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Filipovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lagoc Ii stops Filipovic from standing up.
Lagoc Ii trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Roderick Lagoc Ii wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lagoc Ii clinches with his opponent.
Lagoc Ii just leaning against Filipovic, taking a breather.
Lagoc Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagoc Ii avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Lagoc Ii fails to land the takedown.
Filipovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filipovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lagoc Ii ducks under a wild hook from Filipovic.
Lagoc Ii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Filipovic tries to avoid it but Lagoc Ii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Filipovic to the ground. Filipovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roderick Lagoc Ii.
Filipovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lagoc Ii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Filipovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lagoc Ii somewhat.
Filipovic lands a leg kick that knocks Lagoc Ii off balance momentarily.
Lagoc Ii dives in and scores a takedown into Filipovic's guard.
Filipovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagoc Ii tries to free his leg and advance position but Filipovic is retaining full guard.
Lagoc Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Filipovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filipovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Filipovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Filipovic, not yet.
Lagoc Ii passes Filipovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lagoc Ii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filipovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Filipovic wants to sweep here but Lagoc Ii controlling him for the moment.
Filipovic is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagoc Ii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lagoc Ii trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Lagoc Ii throwing strikes from guard but Filipovic blocks nicely.
Filipovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lagoc Ii stands up over Filipovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Filipovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Filipovic tries to get out of the position.
Lagoc Ii trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagoc Ii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Filipovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lagoc Ii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filipovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roderick Lagoc Ii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Filipovic misses the shot to the body.
Filipovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lagoc Ii.
Lagoc Ii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Filipovic to the mat! Filipovic manages to get full guard.
Lagoc Ii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lagoc Ii throwing strikes but missing.
Lagoc Ii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lagoc Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Filipovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lagoc Ii being controlled here momentarily.
Filipovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagoc Ii stopping the sweep attempt from Filipovic.
Lagoc Ii wants to control from the top but Filipovic keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lagoc Ii clinches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lagoc Ii. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lagoc Ii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Filipovic up against the cage.
Lagoc Ii wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagoc Ii is looking for a takedown.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roderick Lagoc Ii.
Lagoc Ii's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lagoc Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Lagoc Ii has Filipovic pressed against the cage, preventing Filipovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lagoc Ii tries to pull guard but Filipovic won't allow it.
Lagoc Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filipovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Roderick Lagoc Ii has been cut.
Mirko Filipovic is winning the standup battle so far.
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 misses with a hook
and Lagoc Ii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lagoc Ii.
Lagoc Ii throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is trying to keep Lagoc Ii in close.
Lagoc Ii looking to pass the guard.
Roderick Lagoc Ii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lagoc Ii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Filipovic's head.
Filipovic is trying to keep Lagoc Ii in close.
Lagoc Ii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lagoc Ii throws a big elbow that misses.
Lagoc Ii throws a big elbow that misses.
Lagoc Ii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagoc Ii stands up over Filipovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filipovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lagoc Ii.
Filipovic working a defensive guard here.
Lagoc Ii cracks Filipovic with a solid left hand.
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!
Lagoc Ii with a nice head shot there.
Lagoc Ii stops Filipovic from standing up.
Lagoc Ii wants to control from the top but Filipovic keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagoc Ii stands up over Filipovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roderick Lagoc Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roderick Lagoc Ii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lagoc Ii blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic gets caught flat footed, as Lagoc Ii shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Filipovic is rocked!
Lagoc Ii gets to his feet and stands over Filipovic, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Filipovic felt that one! Lagoc Ii unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Filipovic from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roderick Lagoc Ii!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Roderick Lagoc Ii waved his t-shirt featuring Damnfield clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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