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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arto Bryggare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryggare's entrance music is Immortal Technique - Goonies Never Die. A fine choice. 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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26
195 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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186 cm
30
195 lbs
14 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arto Bryggare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic shoots in and bounces Bryggare off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Filipovic trying to control but Bryggare is working from the bottom.
Filipovic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bryggare looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bryggare looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bryggare!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryggare remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic is looking to reverse the position.
Bryggare has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bryggare is staying tight to Filipovic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bryggare is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Filipovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Filipovic prevents Bryggare from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bryggare controlling the position from side mount.
Filipovic wants to control but Bryggare postures up.
Filipovic tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Bryggare is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Filipovic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bryggare trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Filipovic doesn't escape.
Filipovic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bryggare controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Bryggare dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Filipovic dives in and scores a takedown into Bryggare's guard.
Bryggare looking for a triangle here. Filipovic is fighting it but it looks tight! Bryggare pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Filipovic is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arto Bryggare!
Arto Bryggare thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
23% |
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