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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellison Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Mirkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellison Jr comes to the ring accompanied by i aint never scared. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Ellison Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Filip Mirkovic!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirkovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ellison Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mirkovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mirkovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Ellison Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mirkovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ellison Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mirkovic sprawls and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Mirkovic scores with a four punch combination!
Ellison Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mirkovic's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirkovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ellison Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Mirkovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ellison Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison Jr keeping moving, preventing Mirkovic from controlling successfully.
Mirkovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mirkovic stopping the sweep attempt from Ellison Jr.
Mirkovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mirkovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mirkovic lands a couple of elbows.
Mirkovic lands a couple of digs.
Ellison Jr keeping moving, preventing Mirkovic from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Mirkovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ellison Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mirkovic chips away with some ground and pound.
Mirkovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ellison Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ellison Jr has escaped and now he's on top!
Mirkovic is looking to stand up but Ellison Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Mirkovic pushes Ellison Jr off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mirkovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Ellison Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Mirkovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ellison Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ellison Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Ellison Jr with that takedown attempt.
As Ellison Jr backs off Mirkovic throws a huge counter combo but Ellison Jr manages to avoid it all.
Mirkovic looks for a takedown but Ellison Jr sprawls well.
Anthony Ellison Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filip Mirkovic.
Ellison Jr tries to clinch up but Mirkovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Mirkovic goes for a double leg but Ellison Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ellison Jr continues to drive forward.
Ellison Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Mirkovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mirkovic is looking to chop away at Ellison Jr's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr gets tackled into the ropes by Mirkovic. Mirkovic maintains the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ellison Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ellison Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mirkovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Cozad Amsterdam inform us that Mirkovic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mirkovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellison Jr is one step ahead there.
Mirkovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mirkovic wants to stand up but Ellison Jr is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Mirkovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ellison Jr moves into range and clinches up with Mirkovic.
Ellison Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mirkovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mirkovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mirkovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mirkovic misses with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Ellison Jr. No joy for Mirkovic on that attempt.
Ellison Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirkovic moves into the clinch.
Ellison Jr is trying to pull guard but Mirkovic turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellison Jr digs a right hand underneath Mirkovic's ribcage. Mirkovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ellison Jr tries a body shot but Mirkovic blocks it.
Mirkovic is trying to break the clinch but Ellison Jr is controlling him.
Ellison Jr tries for a takedown but Mirkovic manages to get underhooks.
Mirkovic decides to pull guard.
Mirkovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirkovic wants to stand up but Ellison Jr is controlling him.
Mirkovic keeping moving, preventing Ellison Jr from controlling successfully.
Ellison Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ellison Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Mirkovic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mirkovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellison Jr is one step ahead there.
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.
Mirkovic is looking to sweep but instead, Ellison Jr has passed into half guard.
Mirkovic is trying to control but can't.
Ellison Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ellison Jr is thwarting Mirkovic's attempts to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ellison Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mirkovic is fending him off so far but Ellison Jr persists. Nope, Mirkovic circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ellison Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellison Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ellison Jr with that takedown attempt.
Ellison Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mirkovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ellison Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mirkovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Filip Mirkovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mirkovic throws a nice looking combination but Ellison Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mirkovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ellison Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mirkovic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mirkovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ellison Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mirkovic somewhat.
Mirkovic is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirkovic stuffs the takedown.
Ellison Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Mirkovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirkovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mirkovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Ellison Jr misses with a body punch.
Mirkovic can't get the takedown.
Mirkovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ellison Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mirkovic after a bit of a struggle.
A bit of stalling here from Ellison Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellison Jr fails to pull guard.
Mirkovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ellison Jr is keeping busy.
Ellison Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mirkovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mirkovic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mirkovic tries to pull guard but Ellison Jr won't allow it.
Anthony Ellison Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filip Mirkovic.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Mirkovic tries to pull guard but Ellison Jr won't allow it.
Ellison Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Ellison Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mirkovic up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellison Jr has Mirkovic pressed against the ropes, preventing Mirkovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mirkovic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison Jr is trying to pull guard but Mirkovic turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Mirkovic gets underhooks to prevent Ellison Jr's takedown attempt.
Mirkovic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ellison Jr uses from the top position.
Ellison Jr wants to pass the guard but Mirkovic is keeping the position.
Mirkovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ellison Jr wants to control from the top but Mirkovic keeps moving.
Mirkovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mirkovic wants to get back to his feet but Ellison Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two 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.
Mirkovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellison Jr.
Mirkovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mirkovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ellison Jr.
Anthony Ellison Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirkovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ellison Jr defends well and Mirkovic ends up having to push Ellison Jr into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mirkovic rushes Ellison Jr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ellison Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Mirkovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ellison Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mirkovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ellison Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirkovic tries for a takedown but Ellison Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ellison Jr attempts a counter takedown but Mirkovic avoids it well and moves away.
Mirkovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mirkovic drives through and clinches with Ellison Jr against the ropes.
Mirkovic takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Filip Mirkovic has been cut.
Ellison Jr blocks a body shot from Mirkovic.
Ellison Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mirkovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mirkovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ellison Jr is trying to stall.
Filip Mirkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mirkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr 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.
Mirkovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ellison Jr prevents it.
Ellison Jr breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ellison Jr.
Mirkovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Mirkovic.
Mirkovic shoots in for a double leg but Ellison Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ellison Jr is looking for a counter combo.
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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Filip Mirkovic!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Filip Mirkovic!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Filip Mirkovic!
Filip Mirkovic wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Anthony Ellison Jr had this to say: 'we'll get him next time'.
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