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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Nunez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko Filipovic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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278 lbs
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226 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Nunez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Filipovic's guard.
Filipovic wants to stand up but Nunez is controlling him.
Filipovic manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nunez prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.
Filipovic wants to break free but Nunez has control.
Filipovic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nunez is looking to improve his position.
Filipovic gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunez blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filipovic closes the distance and clinches.
Nunez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Filipovic regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic pushes Nunez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nunez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Filipovic wriggles free and stands up.
Filipovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Nunez has Filipovic pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nunez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Filipovic tumbling to the mat - Nunez dives into Filipovic's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Filipovic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Filipovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Nunez has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Filipovic stands up from Nunez's guard - Filipovic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Filipovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nunez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Filipovic pushes Nunez off and gets back to his feet.
Filipovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Filipovic clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Filipovic stands and steps away. Nunez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Filipovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Filipovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nunez has Filipovic pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nunez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Filipovic tumbling to the mat - Nunez dives into Filipovic's guard.
Filipovic has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nunez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nunez is breathing heavily.
Nunez pulls guard effortlessly.
Filipovic stands up and waves to Nunez to follow him.
Filipovic pushes Nunez up against the cage in a clinch.
Nunez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunez misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Nunez manages to break the clinch.
Filipovic moves into the clinch.
Filipovic is trying to force a seperation but Nunez has the dominant position.
Filipovic working hard to break the clinch.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Nunez has him pressed against the cage.
Nunez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Filipovic regains guard immediately.
Filipovic has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nunez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Filipovic has Nunez up against the cage in a clinch.
Nunez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filipovic darts in and clinches Nunez up against the cage.
Nunez wants the takedown. Filipovic is fighting it off but Nunez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Filipovic's guard against the cage.
Filipovic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Filipovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nunez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Filipovic regains guard.
Filipovic kicks Nunez off and gets to his feet.
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 throws a lazy head kick
and Nunez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Filipovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nunez breaks from the clinch.
Filipovic moves into the clinch.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Nunez has him pressed against the cage.
Nunez breaks from the clinch.
Filipovic clinches.
Filipovic wants to break free but Nunez has control.
Nunez is trying to trip Filipovic. He has hold of a leg but Filipovic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nunez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Filipovic pushes Nunez off and gets back to his feet.
Filipovic moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipovic manages to break the clinch.
Nunez blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic closes the distance and pushes Nunez back into the cage.
Nunez has clasped his hands together around Filipovic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Filipovic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Filipovic sneaks out the side door and pushes Nunez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Filipovic forces Nunez back against the cage and clinches.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nunez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nunez has Filipovic pressed against the cage, preventing Filipovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nunez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Filipovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Filipovic's guard now, I'm sure.
Filipovic has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nunez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunez has clasped his hands together around Filipovic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Filipovic throws Nunez to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovic has Nunez up against the cage in a clinch.
Filipovic can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nunez breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunez gets tackled into the cage by Filipovic. Filipovic maintains the clinch.
Nunez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Filipovic is trying to keep an underhook but Nunez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Filipovic kicks Nunez off and gets back to his feet.
Filipovic closes the distance and pushes Nunez back into the cage.
Nunez has picked Filipovic up - he's going for a ride! Nunez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Filipovic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Filipovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Filipovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Nunez won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipovic tries to circle away but Nunez has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Filipovic has Nunez up against the cage in a clinch.
Nunez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nunez tries to keep at a distance but Filipovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Nunez is controlling him.
Nunez struggles to land a body shot inside as Filipovic controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic wants to break free but Nunez has control.
Nunez jumps into guard, dragging Filipovic to the mat.
Filipovic stands up and waves to Nunez to follow him.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic misses with a body kick.
Nunez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Filipovic has Nunez up against the cage in a clinch.
Nunez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nunez manages to end up in side control.
Filipovic sneaks out the side door and pushes Nunez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Filipovic clinches up with Nunez and pushes him back against the cage.
Nunez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Filipovic regains guard.
Filipovic uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipovic clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunez has picked Filipovic up - he's going for a ride! Nunez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Filipovic pushes Nunez off and gets back to his feet.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Filipovic closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nunez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Filipovic pushes Nunez off and gets back to his feet.
Filipovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nunez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Filipovic sprawls well initially but Nunez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Filipovic kicks off Nunez and gets to his feet.
Filipovic rushes Nunez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Filipovic breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nunez checks it well.
Filipovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Nunez lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Filipovic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nunez has clasped his hands together around Filipovic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Filipovic bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jesse Nunez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nunez is able to avoid easily.
Nunez blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filipovic clinches.
Nunez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nunez manages to end up in side control.
Filipovic explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nunez moves out of range of the body kick.
Filipovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Filipovic clinches.
Filipovic wants to break free but Nunez has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Jesse Nunez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirko Filipovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Filipovic can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Filipovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Filipovic 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filipovic!
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