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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
17 - 1 - 0 |
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300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos takes a swing at Filipovic's ribcage but misses.
Filipovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Filipovic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Filipovic trying to control the position.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santos stands and throws Filipovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is staying tight to Filipovic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Filipovic is looking for a sweep.
Santos working away.
Santos stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two 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.
Santos connects with a jab.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Filipovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Santos is working for a kimura but Filipovic is defending it quite comfortably.
Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is looking to improve his position.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Filipovic is looking to escape.
Santos is taking a breather. Filipovic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Santos'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.
Santos has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Filipovic defend it? Santos steps over the head and cranks it - Filipovic is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gustavo Santos!
Gustavo Santos is the new super heavyweight champion!
Gustavo Santos took some time post fight to say the following; 'Valeu galera queria agradecer ao meu treinador de boxe Luiz Dórea e mas uma coisa..Gustavo Santos gravem este nome é Brasil porra!!'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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