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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donavon Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black has chosen Imperial March as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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275 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced |
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Good kicks
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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
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 Tokyo, Donavon Black!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Black.
Danga de danga de dang - Black scores with a four punch combination!
Filipovic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
Filipovic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black is trying to control Filipovic's posture but Filipovic avoids it.
Filipovic prevents Black from escaping the position.
Filipovic controls the position.
Black defending against the ground and pound.
Black wants to get back to his feet but Filipovic drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic stands up and beckons Black to his feet.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Filipovic.
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet.
Black throws a jab when Filipovic was well out of range.
Black gets tackled into the cage by Filipovic. Filipovic maintains the clinch.
Filipovic tightens his grip and picks Black up, before dumping him to the ground. Black manages to land in guard.
Black is looking to stand up but Filipovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Black looks winded!
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.
Black keeping moving, preventing Filipovic from controlling successfully.
Filipovic looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Black pushes Filipovic off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipovic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Black wants to stand but Filipovic is controlling the position.
Filipovic landing with the ground and pound.
Filipovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Filipovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black working a defensive guard here.
Filipovic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Filipovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mirko Filipovic.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Black throws a right hand that misses
and Filipovic counters with a series of strikes. Black will be more careful next time no doubt.
Filipovic closes the distance and clinches.
Filipovic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Filipovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Filipovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Filipovic wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Filipovic is looking to stand up but Black won't let him.
Filipovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mirko Filipovic wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Black shoots for a takedown but Filipovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Black is looking to break free of the clinch but Filipovic has double underhooks.
Black working hard to break the clinch.
Filipovic goes for a takedown attempt but Black pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Filipovic shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Filipovic moves out of range of the body kick from Black.
Black scores with a shot to the body.
Black scores with a punch to the head.
Nice jab there from Black.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black slaps away a takedown attempt from Filipovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Black lands a nice shot to the body.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
Black throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Black works over Filipovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black has closed the distance and engaged Filipovic in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Filipovic takes one on the button.
Black scores with a hook.
Black is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Filipovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filipovic moves away.
No luck for Filipovic with that takedown attempt.
Filipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Black scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Filipovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Black tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Filipovic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mirko Filipovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black tries to kick Filipovic off but Filipovic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Filipovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Black tries to kick Filipovic off but Filipovic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Filipovic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Black knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Black trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Filipovic working for a guillotine from mount but Black is in no mood to give up.
Filipovic looking to finish Black with some ground and pound. This is bad for Black!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black working to try and regain half guard.
Black takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Filipovic controlling the pace for now.
Black tries to reverse the position but Filipovic maintains control.
Filipovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Black is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic controlling from mount.
Filipovic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Black for as long as he can get away with.
Black manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Filipovic seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mirko Filipovic just wasn't active enough.
Filipovic instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipovic jumps guard but Black stands there with Filipovic around his waist. Filipovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black tries to circle away but Filipovic has him pinned against the cage.
Filipovic manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Donavon Black will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Filipovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Black tries to avoid it but Filipovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Black to the ground. Black escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Filipovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Black misses with a straight left.
Black fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Filipovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Filipovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Filipovic is looking to land body kicks.
Black takes a swing at Filipovic's ribcage but misses.
Filipovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Filipovic counters with a shoot takedown. Black fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Black keeping moving, preventing Filipovic from controlling successfully.
Filipovic stops Black from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filipovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Filipovic is stalling in the full guard.
Filipovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black is looking to stand up but Filipovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Filipovic tries to stand but Black is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mirko Filipovic.
Filipovic rushes Black and presses him up against the cage.
Filipovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Black's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic lands a takedown into guard.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Filipovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Black wants to stand and escape but Filipovic is having none of it.
Black wants to get back to his feet but Filipovic passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Filipovic is looking for a kimura but Black is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Filipovic to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Filipovic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Filipovic tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Black kicks Filipovic off and gets back to his feet.
Filipovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filipovic closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Filipovic pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Filipovic is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
Black scores with a hook to the body. Filipovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a left and a right that both miss
and Filipovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Filipovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Filipovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Black gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Filipovic just leaning against Black, taking a breather.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
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!
Black swings widly with a right hand
and Filipovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Black is trying to keep Filipovic in close.
Filipovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic won't allow Black to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Filipovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Filipovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filipovic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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