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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hell Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Pugialli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pugialli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bate Pesadão kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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174 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hell Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricardo Pugialli!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Pugialli.
Filipovic dives in for a single leg takedown but Pugialli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Filipovic backing away here, and Pugialli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Filipovic blocks a leg kick.
Pugialli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filipovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Filipovic shoots in for a double leg but Pugialli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pugialli thows a leg kick but Filipovic checks it
and Filipovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Filipovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filipovic prevents Pugialli from getting back to his feet.
Filipovic really is a fat lump.
Pugialli is pulling down on Filipovic's head. It's preventing any offense from Filipovic, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic being controlled here momentarily.
Filipovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pugialli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Filipovic drops back looking for a leg! Pugialli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pugialli manages to kick Filipovic off! Filipovic jumps back into Pugialli's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filipovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Filipovic drops back looking for a leg! Pugialli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pugialli manages to kick Filipovic off! Filipovic jumps back into Pugialli's guard.
Pugialli controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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 drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Filipovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Filipovic drops back looking for a leg! Pugialli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pugialli manages to kick Filipovic off! Filipovic jumps back into Pugialli's guard.
Pugialli is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Filipovic is looking to land body kicks.
Pugialli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Filipovic goes for a double leg but Pugialli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pugialli continues to drive forward.
Pugialli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hell Filipovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Pugialli. No joy for Filipovic on that attempt.
Filipovic tries to clinch there but Pugialli circles away.
Filipovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pugialli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Filipovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pugialli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Filipovic somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Filipovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pugialli lands with an uppercut that bounces Filipovic off the cage and back into range.
Filipovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pugialli pinned against the cage. Pugialli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pugialli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pugialli misses with a low kick as Filipovic jumps back.
Pugialli cracks Filipovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pugialli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ricardo Pugialli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filipovic shoots and misses
and Pugialli counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Filipovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugialli cracks a nice hook into Filipovic's ribs.
Pugialli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice sprawl there from Pugialli as Filipovic shoots in.
Filipovic shoots and misses
and Pugialli counters with a series of strikes. Filipovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pugialli lands with a shot to the body.
Pugialli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pugialli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Filipovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pugialli's waist but Pugialli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Filipovic off to one side.
Pugialli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pugialli lands a nice looking body shot.
Pugialli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Filipovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Filipovic misses with a hook. Pugialli ducked under it nicely.
Pugialli connects with a looping right hand.
Pugialli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Pugialli 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 moves in looking to clinch but Pugialli pushes him off.
Filipovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pugialli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Pugialli.
Pugialli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pugialli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pugialli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Filipovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Pugialli has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pugialli.
Pugialli lands a glancing blow to the side of Filipovic's head.
Filipovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pugialli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Filipovic goes for a double leg but Pugialli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pugialli continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hell Filipovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pugialli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pugialli.
Pugialli throws a leg kick but Filipovic checks it.
Filipovic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pugialli sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic walks into a left hand.
Filipovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pugialli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pugialli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pugialli lands a jab to Filipovic's midsection.
Filipovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pugialli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pugialli.
Filipovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pugialli finds it's way round the side to connect with Filipovic's head.
Hell Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pugialli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pugialli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filipovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pugialli counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pugialli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugialli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Filipovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Pugialli circles away.
Pugialli feints a counter leg kick.
Pugialli scores with a body shot.
Filipovic tries to clinch
and Pugialli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pugialli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Filipovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Hell Filipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pugialli lands a lovely overhand right.
Pugialli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pugialli blocks a jab.
Filipovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pugialli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Filipovic scrambles back to his feet.
Filipovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Filipovic tries for a takedown but Pugialli circles away easily
and Pugialli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ricardo Pugialli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugialli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab from Pugialli.
Pugialli scores with a hook to the body. Filipovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Filipovic has a takedown stuffed.
Pugialli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pugialli scores with a body shot.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown but Pugialli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Pugialli. No joy for Filipovic on that attempt.
Pugialli throws out a powerful jab.
Pugialli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Filipovic is able to avoid easily.
Filipovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Pugialli coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic misses with a takedown attempt
letting Pugialli counter with a right 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!
Filipovic is looking to clinch.
Filipovic tries to clinch there but Pugialli circles away.
Pugialli lands a body shot.
Filipovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Pugialli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Pugialli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pugialli.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown but Pugialli shows good takedown defense.
Pugialli jabs Filipovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Filipovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pugialli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Filipovic doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pugialli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Filipovic drops his hands momentarily and Pugialli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pugialli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Filipovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pugialli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Pugialli 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! This is the final round!
Filipovic tries to move into range but Pugialli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Filipovic with a poor takedown
enabling Pugialli to counter with a crisp jab.
Pugialli digs a good hook to Filipovic's body.
Pugialli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Filipovic checks a leg kick.
Pugialli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Hell Filipovic has been cut.
Filipovic is looking to clinch but Pugialli is avoiding it.
Filipovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Filipovic closes the distance and clinches up with Pugialli, looking for a takedown. Filipovic pushes Pugialli against the cage but Pugialli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pugialli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Filipovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Pugialli connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pugialli.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Filipovic is defended easily by Pugialli.
Pugialli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hell Filipovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Pugialli throws a solid leg kick but Filipovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pugialli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugialli throws a shot to the body.
Pugialli jabs at Filipovic's body.
Filipovic wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from Pugialli.
Filipovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pugialli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Filipovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Filipovic with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Pugialli to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Filipovic with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugialli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Filipovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pugialli connects with a body shot that sends Filipovic's belly button to the back.
Filipovic is looking to clinch.
Pugialli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pugialli thuds a left hand into Filipovic's body.
Filipovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Filipovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown but Pugialli shows good takedown defense.
Pugialli thuds a left hand into Filipovic's body.
Pugialli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pugialli lands a head shot.
Filipovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Filipovic dives in and grabs Pugialli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pugialli pushes down on Filipovic's head and hops out.
Pugialli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugialli feints and then cracks Filipovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Filipovic down.
Pugialli scores with a body shot.
Pugialli connects with a body shot.
Pugialli lands a nice looking body shot.
Pugialli scores with a decent looking hook.
Pugialli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pugialli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pugialli punishes Filipovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Filipovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Filipovic misses with a takedown
enabling Pugialli to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pugialli counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Filipovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pugialli thuds a left hand into Filipovic's body.
Pugialli lands a glancing blow to the side of Filipovic's head.
Filipovic ducks right into an uppercut from Pugialli.
Pugialli stuffs the takedown.
Filipovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pugialli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pugialli wants it to stay on the feet.
Pugialli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pugialli works Filipovic's body with a nice hook.
Ricardo Pugialli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pugialli connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Pugialli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pugialli winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Pugialli!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Pugialli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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