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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miko Filipopic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Solorzano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solorzano has chosen Raining Blood- Slayer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Robbie Solorzano told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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250 lbs
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193 cm
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270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miko Filipopic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Solorzano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipopic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Solorzano wants to clinch up but Filipopic keeps it at a distance.
Solorzano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filipopic lands a front kick.
Solorzano looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipopic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Filipopic keeps Solorzano at a distance using the push kick.
Filipopic cracks the inside of Solorzano's front leg.
Filipopic throws a shot to the body.
Solorzano walks into a straight right hand from Filipopic.
Filipopic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Solorzano's head.
A head kick from Filipopic lands but Solorzano takes it in his stride.
It looks like Robbie Solorzano has been cut.
Filipopic throws a head kick but Solorzano moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Filipopic.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Filipopic, as that shot connected.
Filipopic lands a high kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Filipopic.
Filipopic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Filipopic misses with a head kick.
Solorzano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filipopic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Filipopic lands a front kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Filipopic. Solorzano shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solorzano moves in looking to clinch but Filipopic pushes him off.
Filipopic cracks Solorzano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Solorzano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filipopic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Filipopic lands a high kick!
Robbie Solorzano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipopic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Solorzano tries to close the distance and clinch but Filipopic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filipopic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Solorzano doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipopic circles away.
Filipopic throws a head kick that Solorzano semi-blocks.
Solorzano rushes Filipopic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Solorzano leaning against his opponent.
Filipopic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Solorzano leaning against his opponent.
Solorzano tries a knee to the head but Filipopic blocks it.
Solorzano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filipopic blocks it with crossed arms.
Solorzano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filipopic can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipopic can't break the clinch.
Solorzano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Filipopic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filipopic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Solorzano keeps control of Filipopic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Filipopic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Solorzano misses with a knee to the head.
Solorzano with a knee to the head.
Solorzano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filipopic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Filipopic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Solorzano misses with a knee strike.
Filipopic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Solorzano has him pressed against the cage.
Solorzano tries to land a knee to the head but Filipopic blocks with his arms.
Filipopic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Solorzano is trying to maintain a safe position but Filipopic gets an underhook and turns Solorzano into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipopic wants to break free but Solorzano has control.
Solorzano tries to land a knee to the head but Filipopic blocks with his arms.
Solorzano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filipopic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Solorzano misses with a knee to the head.
Filipopic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Solorzano taking a breather.
Filipopic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Solorzano prevents Filipopic from breaking the clinch.
Filipopic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Solorzano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filipopic has had enough of the clinch but Solorzano keeps him there for the moment.
Solorzano wants a takedown.
Solorzano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filipopic is trying to break free.
Filipopic can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Filipopic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Filipopic wants to get back to striking at distance but Solorzano won't allow it.
Filipopic is looking to break free of the clinch but Solorzano has double underhooks.
Solorzano misses with a knee strike.
Filipopic is trying to break the clinch but Solorzano has him pressed against the cage.
Solorzano misses with a knee to the head.
Solorzano tries a knee to the head but Filipopic blocks it.
Solorzano keeps control of Filipopic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Solorzano looking to stall.
Solorzano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filipopic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solorzano tries a knee to the head but Filipopic blocks it.
Filipopic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Solorzano misses with a knee to the head.
Filipopic has had enough of the clinch but Solorzano keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Filipopic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Solorzano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Filipopic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Solorzano's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Filipopic, right into the meat.
Solorzano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Filipopic throws a head kick that Solorzano semi-blocks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Filipopic.
Filipopic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Solorzano takes a step back to recover.
Filipopic lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipopic scores with a head kick.
Solorzano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filipopic lands with a shot to the body.
Filipopic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Filipopic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Solorzano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Filipopic.
Filipopic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Solorzano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Solorzano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Solorzano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Solorzano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Filipopic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solorzano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Filipopic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Filipopic lands with a shot to the body.
Filipopic lands with a slapping head kick.
Solorzano wants to clinch up but Filipopic keeps it at a distance.
Solorzano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Filipopic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Solorzano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filipopic throws a head kick that half lands.
Solorzano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Solorzano is looking to clinch.
Filipopic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solorzano clinches.
Solorzano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Solorzano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filipopic blocks it with crossed arms.
Solorzano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filipopic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipopic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Solorzano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filipopic blocks it with crossed arms.
Solorzano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Filipopic here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Solorzano trying to stall but Filipopic improves his position.
Solorzano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filipopic is looking to break free of the clinch but Solorzano has double underhooks.
Solorzano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filipopic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Filipopic can't break the clinch.
Solorzano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filipopic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Filipopic is looking to break free of the clinch but Solorzano has double underhooks.
Filipopic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Solorzano tries to land a knee to the head but Filipopic blocks with his arms.
Filipopic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Solorzano prevents Filipopic from breaking the clinch.
Filipopic is looking to break free of the clinch but Solorzano has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solorzano misses with a knee strike.
Filipopic can't break the clinch.
Filipopic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Solorzano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Solorzano prevents Filipopic from breaking the clinch.
Solorzano looking to throw knees to the head but Filipopic is blocking nicely.
Filipopic wants to break free but Solorzano has control.
Solorzano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Solorzano keeps control of Filipopic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Solorzano prevents Filipopic from breaking the clinch.
Filipopic is trying to break free.
Filipopic is trying to break the clinch but Solorzano has him pressed against the cage.
Solorzano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Filipopic up against the cage.
Filipopic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four 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.
Solorzano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filipopic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Solorzano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filipopic is trying to break the clinch but Solorzano has him pressed against the cage.
Filipopic is looking to break free of the clinch but Solorzano has double underhooks.
Solorzano keeps control of Filipopic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Filipopic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipopic lands a head kick. Solorzano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice leg kick lands there from Filipopic.
Nice body punch from Filipopic.
Solorzano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Filipopic.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipopic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Filipopic scores with a punch to the head.
Filipopic thumps Solorzano with a low kick.
Solorzano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Filipopic lunges at Solorzano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Solorzano's hand.
Solorzano tries to clinch but Filipopic moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Filipopic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Solorzano's cut.
That's time! Filipopic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Solorzano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Filipopic can pounce on him.
Solorzano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solorzano moves in looking to clinch but Filipopic pushes him off.
Filipopic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Solorzano's head.
Filipopic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solorzano is looking to clinch.
Filipopic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Solorzano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filipopic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solorzano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filipopic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Solorzano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Filipopic can't break the clinch.
Filipopic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solorzano can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filipopic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Solorzano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Solorzano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filipopic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solorzano prevents Filipopic from breaking the clinch.
Solorzano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Solorzano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filipopic blocks it with crossed arms.
Solorzano misses with a knee to the head.
Filipopic wants to get back to striking at distance but Solorzano won't allow it.
Solorzano prevents Filipopic from breaking the clinch.
Solorzano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filipopic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Filipopic is looking to break free of the clinch but Solorzano has double underhooks.
Solorzano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filipopic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Filipopic is trying to break the clinch but Solorzano has him pressed against the cage.
Filipopic wants to break free but Solorzano has control.
Filipopic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filipopic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Filipopic wants to get back to striking at distance but Solorzano won't allow it.
Solorzano misses with a knee strike.
Filipopic tries to break the clinch but Solorzano is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Solorzano looking to slow down the pace here.
Solorzano keeps control of Filipopic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Solorzano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Solorzano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Filipopic prevents it.
Solorzano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Solorzano misses with a knee strike.
Filipopic tries to break the clinch but Solorzano is controlling the position.
Solorzano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filipopic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Filipopic has had enough of the clinch but Solorzano keeps him there for the moment.
Filipopic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Solorzano misses with a knee to the head.
Filipopic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Solorzano has him pressed against the cage.
Solorzano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filipopic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipopic wants to get back to striking at distance but Solorzano won't allow it.
Solorzano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Solorzano keeps control of Filipopic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Filipopic is trying to break the clinch but Solorzano has him pressed against the cage.
Solorzano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filipopic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Solorzano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Solorzano tries a knee to the head but Filipopic blocks it.
Filipopic tries to break the clinch but Solorzano is controlling the position.
Solorzano looking to throw knees to the head but Filipopic is blocking nicely.
Filipopic is looking to break free of the clinch but Solorzano has double underhooks.
Filipopic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Solorzano tries to land a knee to the head but Filipopic blocks with his arms.
Filipopic tries to break the clinch but Solorzano is controlling the position.
Solorzano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Solorzano misses with a knee strike.
Filipopic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four 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.
Filipopic can't break the clinch.
Filipopic wants to get back to striking at distance but Solorzano won't allow it.
Solorzano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Solorzano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miko Filipopic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Solorzano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Filipopic is looking to break free of the clinch but Solorzano has double underhooks.
Filipopic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Solorzano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filipopic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Solorzano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filipopic is trying to break the clinch but Solorzano has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solorzano tries a knee to the head but Filipopic blocks it.
Filipopic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Filipopic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robbie Solorzano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filipopic wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miko Filipopic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Filipopic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miko Filipopic!
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hype
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