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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 5191 p4p, 470 weight class) and Great Tiger (ranked 4883 p4p, 451 weight class). Filipovic comes to the cage accompanied by The Wild Boys - Duran Duran. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Great Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger works the jab nicely.
Filipovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick from Tiger.
Tiger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Filipovic. Filipovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Filipovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tiger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tiger misses with a head kick.
Filipovic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tiger avoids it.
Filipovic staying out of range there.
Filipovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Filipovic throws a looping overhand right but Tiger ducks down to avoid it.
Filipovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiger.
It looked like Filipovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tiger has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Filipovic is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tiger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Filipovic looks to throw the jab but Tiger is out of range.
Tiger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiger instigates a clinch.
Filipovic tries for a takedown but Tiger manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filipovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Tiger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tiger lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger scores with a shot to the side of Filipovic's head.
Tiger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Tiger.
Tiger prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Filipovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tiger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tiger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tiger lands with a light punch inside.
Tiger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tiger gets through Filipovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tiger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Tiger.
Tiger lands a shot to the body.
Filipovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filipovic misses with some punches.
Tiger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiger lands with a short shot to the head.
Tiger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Tiger.
A right hand to the body from Tiger.
A right hand to the body from Tiger.
Tiger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
Tiger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tiger lands a body punch.
Tiger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tiger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
Filipovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tiger lands an uppercut.
Tiger lands a nice uppercut.
Tiger scores with a shot to the side of Filipovic's head.
Filipovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tiger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Filipovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tiger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Tiger lands a left hand.
Filipovic takes a shot to the head.
Tiger lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filipovic.
Tiger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
Tiger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tiger lands a hook that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
Tiger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Filipovic misses with some punches.
Tiger has Filipovic pressed against the cage, preventing Filipovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Tiger.
Filipovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tiger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Tiger.
Tiger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tiger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tiger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tiger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Filipovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Tiger there.
Filipovic is rocked!
Tiger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tiger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tiger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiger lands a brutal head kick. Filipovic looks out on his feet and Tiger throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Great Tiger!
Great Tiger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
67% |
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