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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirco Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirco Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic clinches up against the cage.
Baker goes for a takedown attempt but Filipovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by Filipovic which made him look bad.
Baker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Filipovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baker is controlling him.
Filipovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baker controls the pace.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet but Baker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filipovic as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic fails with the takedown
and Baker counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Filipovic prevents Baker from moving into mount.
Filipovic sneaks out the side door and pushes Baker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Baker has his takedown stuffed
and Filipovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Filipovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Baker controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipovic is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker controlling from the full mount.
Filipovic is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Baker controlling his opponent.
Filipovic really wants to buck Baker off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker controlling the position easily from mount.
Filipovic is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Filipovic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Baker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Filipovic is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Baker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Filipovic trying desperately to get to his feet.
Baker looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jake Baker.
Baker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a push kick but Baker slaps the foot to one side.
Filipovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Filipovic wants to stand but Baker is controlling the position.
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Filipovic is retaining full guard.
Baker stops Filipovic from standing up.
Baker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet but Baker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Baker prevents Filipovic from getting back to his feet.
Baker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baker won't allow Filipovic to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Filipovic is looking to stand up but Baker isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A slapping body kick lands there for Filipovic.
Baker moves out of range of the body kick.
Baker fails with the takedown
and Filipovic counters with a solid body kick.
Filipovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Filipovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Baker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic is looking to stand up but Baker isn't so interested in that idea.
Baker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake Baker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Filipovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filipovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baker tries for a takedown but Filipovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jake Baker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Filipovic gets to his feet - Baker follows without any prompting.
Baker gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall.
Baker prevents Filipovic from standing back up.
Baker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Filipovic tries to buck Baker off but he can't manage it.
Mirco Filipovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Baker content just to control the position here.
Baker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Filipovic somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Filipovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Baker if he has to take too many more of those.
Filipovic throws the kick towards the body but Baker avoids it.
Filipovic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Filipovic gets to his feet - Baker follows without any prompting.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Filipovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker keeping his opponent close.
Baker struggling a bit here.
Filipovic stands up and beckons Baker to his feet.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Filipovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker moves out of range of the body kick.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Filipovic tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily
and Baker counters with a takedown into side control.
Baker taking a breather here.
Filipovic is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jake Baker.
Baker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Filipovic wants to stand up but Baker is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet but Baker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baker controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jake Baker.
Baker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Filipovic is pushing Baker's head away, looking to escape. Baker manages to hold on to the position though.
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Filipovic keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Baker trying to control the position but Filipovic is working away.
Filipovic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Baker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Baker controlling from side mount.
Baker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baker shoots in but Filipovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Filipovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.
Baker tries for a takedown but Filipovic manages to get underhooks.
Filipovic tries to break the clinch but Baker is controlling the position.
Filipovic can't break the clinch.
Baker tries for a takedown but Filipovic manages to get underhooks.
Filipovic tries for a takedown but Baker manages to get underhooks.
Baker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Filipovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mirco Filipovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Baker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Filipovic wants to stand up but Baker is controlling him.
Baker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filipovic is keeping the position for now.
Baker prevents Filipovic from getting back to his feet.
Baker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baker looking to pass the guard.
Filipovic wants to stand up but Baker is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Filipovic has Baker up against the cage in a clinch.
Baker wants the takedown. Filipovic is fighting it off but Baker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Filipovic's guard against the cage.
Baker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker stops Filipovic from standing up.
Baker looking to pass the guard.
Filipovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baker is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baker scores a takedown into full mount!
You get the feeling that Filipovic really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Baker content just to control the position here.
Filipovic is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Baker controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is trying to stand up.
Baker controlling from mount.
Filipovic tries to buck Baker off but he can't manage it.
Baker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Filipovic is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker controlling from the full mount.
Filipovic is trying to stand up.
Baker content just to control the position here.
Filipovic wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Baker fails to move to back control.
Filipovic is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Baker content just to control the position here.
Filipovic is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Baker controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Filipovic is trying to stand.
Baker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Filipovic is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Baker controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jake Baker.
Baker with a poor takedown
and Filipovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Baker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Filipovic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Filipovic seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Baker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baker.
Baker controlling Filipovic's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Filipovic's guard.
Baker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Filipovic wants to stand and escape but Baker is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baker 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Baker!
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