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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donatien Oquendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Mirkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oquendo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is enter the sandman. Donatien Oquendo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Filip Mirkovic's chin.
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217 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donatien Oquendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Filip Mirkovic!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirkovic throws a nice looking combination but Oquendo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mirkovic throws a right hand that Oquendo ducks under and follows up with a left that Oquendo also avoids with ease.
Mirkovic works the jab nicely.
Mirkovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oquendo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oquendo fails to land the takedown.
Oquendo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMirkovic.
Some wild striking there from Mirkovic.
Oquendo attempts a counter takedown but Mirkovic avoids it well and moves away.
Mirkovic motions for Oquendo to come forward. Mirkovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oquendo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mirkovic as he jumps to the side.
Mirkovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oquendo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oquendo feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Mirkovic misses.
Oquendo tries to counter with a takedown but Mirkovic is quick to defend against it.
Mirkovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oquendo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donatien Oquendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirkovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Oquendo feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirkovic misses with a low kick.
Oquendo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mirkovic.
Oquendo fails with a takedown attempt.
Mirkovic scores with a hook to the body. Oquendo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mirkovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Oquendo sprawls well. He's pushed Mirkovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oquendo looks for a takedown but Mirkovic sprawls well.
Mirkovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mirkovic.
Mirkovic drives through and clinches with Oquendo against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirkovic is trying to break the clinch but Oquendo has him pressed against the ropes.
Mirkovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mirkovic has Oquendo pushed against the ropes.
Mirkovic tries to circle away but Oquendo has him pinned against the ropes.
Oquendo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mirkovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mirkovic working hard to break the clinch.
Oquendo is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mirkovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oquendo has been working on his balance at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mirkovic.
Mirkovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Mirkovic - that landed with a thud.
Oquendo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mirkovic is defending well.
Oquendo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mirkovic's efforts to push away.
A short right from Mirkovic on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oquendo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oquendo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oquendo is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oquendo has Mirkovic pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mirkovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mirkovic works on Oquendo's body with a couple of short punches.
Oquendo is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mirkovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mirkovic stalling.
Mirkovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Oquendo won't allow it.
Mirkovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mirkovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirkovic pulls guard effortlessly.
Mirkovic keeping moving, preventing Oquendo from controlling successfully.
Mirkovic tries to strike from the bottom.
Oquendo prevents Mirkovic from getting back to his feet.
Oquendo trying to control but Mirkovic is working from the bottom.
Oquendo landing some decent shots from guard.
Mirkovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oquendo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Mirkovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oquendo stuffs the takedown attempt from Mirkovic. Mirkovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Filip Mirkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirkovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mirkovic leaves Oquendo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mirkovic drives through and clinches with Oquendo against the ropes.
Oquendo is working for takedown but Mirkovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oquendo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mirkovic lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oquendo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mirkovic regains guard.
Oquendo throwing strikes from guard but Mirkovic blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mirkovic is trying to control the position but Oquendo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirkovic wants to stand and escape but Oquendo is having none of it.
Oquendo wants to control from the top but Mirkovic keeps moving.
Oquendo stops Mirkovic from standing up.
Mirkovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oquendo is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oquendo fails with the takedown.
Mirkovic throws out a counter right but Oquendo avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donatien Oquendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oquendo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mirkovic is fending him off so far but Oquendo persists. Nope, Mirkovic circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oquendo is defended easily by Mirkovic.
Oquendo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mirkovic fails with the takedown.
Oquendo tries to counter with a takedown but Mirkovic is quick to defend against it.
Mirkovic throws a right hand that Oquendo ducks under and follows up with a left that Oquendo also avoids with ease.
Oquendo attempts a counter takedown but Mirkovic avoids it well and moves away.
Mirkovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Oquendo feinted with a counter takedown.
Mirkovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mirkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Oquendo circles away.
Mirkovic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oquendo's half guard.
Mirkovic wants to control but Oquendo is keeping him busy.
Mirkovic is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oquendo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mirkovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mirkovic's back!
Oquendo looking to break Mirkovic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mirkovic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Oquendo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Oquendo looking to hold on to the position here but Mirkovic rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Mirkovic pulls Oquendo in close to prevent any damage.
Mirkovic keeping full guard, as Oquendo tries to pass.
Oquendo landing some decent shots from guard.
Oquendo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mirkovic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirkovic postures up.
Mirkovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mirkovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mirkovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Oquendo has wrist control.
Mirkovic tries to stand but Oquendo is controlling from the bottom.
Mirkovic throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mirkovic wants to control from the top but Oquendo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Mirkovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Mirkovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Oquendo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mirkovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oquendo swats away the attempt to clinch by Mirkovic.
Mirkovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oquendo wants a takedown.
Oquendo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mirkovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mirkovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oquendo's waist but Oquendo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mirkovic off to one side.
Mirkovic misses with a low kick.
Mirkovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oquendo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donatien Oquendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oquendo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mirkovic avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oquendo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mirkovic defends it nicely.
Mirkovic shoots in and drives through. Oquendo sprawls well.
Mirkovic wants to clinch up but Oquendo keeps it at a distance.
Oquendo dives in and grabs Mirkovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mirkovic pushes down on Oquendo's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oquendo fails to land the takedown.
Mirkovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Mirkovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mirkovic fails with the takedown.
Oquendo feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirkovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mirkovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Mirkovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mirkovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Mirkovic.
Oquendo wants a takedown but no success here.
Oquendo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mirkovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mirkovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oquendo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mirkovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mirkovic misses with a knee strike.
Oquendo has Mirkovic pressed against the ropes, preventing Mirkovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mirkovic tries to break the clinch but Oquendo is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirkovic wants to break free but Oquendo has control.
Mirkovic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Oquendo to keep the fight standing.
Mirkovic gets underhooks to prevent Oquendo's takedown attempt.
Oquendo tries to score a body lock takedown but Mirkovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oquendo is working for takedown but Mirkovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oquendo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mirkovic's efforts to push away.
Filip Mirkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mirkovic is trying to push Oquendo away but Oquendo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mirkovic gets through Oquendo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mirkovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A right hand to the body from Mirkovic.
Oquendo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mirkovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oquendo is trying to drag Mirkovic to the mat but Mirkovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Filip Mirkovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oquendo is defending well for now.
Donatien Oquendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Oquendo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mirkovic's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Mirkovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mirkovic 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Filip Mirkovic!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Filip Mirkovic!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Filip Mirkovic!
Filip Mirkovic wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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