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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kiko Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hell Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's entrance music is 209 Bitch - Nick & Nate. A fine choice. The key to victory for Kiko Diaz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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155 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kiko Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hell Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Filipovic.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Filipovic on that attempt.
Diaz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diaz lands a head kick!
It looks like Hell Filipovic has been cut.
Filipovic should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Diaz scores with a kick to the body.
Diaz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz is looking to counter with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Filipovic.
Diaz throws a quick counter head kick but Filipovic was just out of range.
Kiko Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hell Filipovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Filipovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Filipovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diaz enables Filipovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filipovic.
Filipovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Filipovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Filipovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipovic throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Filipovic moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kiko Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filipovic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Filipovic moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
and Diaz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Filipovic shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Filipovic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filipovic thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Filipovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Filipovic.
Filipovic thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Filipovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Filipovic is looking for a kimura here.
Filipovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Filipovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Filipovic is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Filipovic is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Filipovic thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filipovic thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Filipovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
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 Kiko Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hell Filipovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Filipovic looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Filipovic drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Filipovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Filipovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filipovic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Filipovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filipovic throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Filipovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filipovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Filipovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Filipovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filipovic postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Filipovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Filipovic postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kiko Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Filipovic.
Filipovic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Filipovic has eaten all the pies!
Filipovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filipovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Filipovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filipovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Filipovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Filipovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Filipovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Filipovic throwing strikes but missing.
Filipovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Filipovic feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Filipovic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Filipovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filipovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Filipovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Filipovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Filipovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filipovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Filipovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hell Filipovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hell Filipovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Filipovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
As Filipovic backs away, Diaz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Filipovic clinches up against the cage.
Filipovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diaz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Filipovic prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Filipovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Filipovic has double underhooks.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filipovic is trying to stall.
Filipovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
That's two 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 pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Filipovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filipovic trying to land knees to the body.
Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Filipovic, against the cage.
Filipovic is trying to stall.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
Filipovic lands with a right to the head.
Filipovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diaz up against the cage.
Filipovic pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz trying to land knees to the body.
Filipovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Filipovic avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Filipovic.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Filipovic is keeping busy.
Diaz avoiding damage as Filipovic throws knees to the body.
Filipovic misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Filipovic is trying to stall.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Filipovic trying to land knees to the body.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Filipovic stalling in the clinch but Diaz improves position.
Filipovic is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Filipovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filipovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a solid body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hell Filipovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Filipovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hell Filipovic!
Kiko Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck it!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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