PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovi comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast- Rammstein. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Filipovi
vs
Star

188 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Syndicate Drugs

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Filipovi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Star!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star connects with a good right hand that stumbles Filipovi. Filipovi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Mirko Filipovi has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Star. That snapped Filipovi's head back.
Filipovi doesn't manage to clinch there - Star circles away.
Star swings for the body but Filipovi moves out of range.
Filipovi tries to clinch but Star is having none of it.
Mirko Filipovi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Star shoots in for a takedown but Filipovi shows good takedown defense.
Filipovi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Star avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Filipovi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Filipovi throws a head kick that misses.

Star closes the distance and clinches.
Star can't break the clinch.
Filipovi prevents Star from breaking the clinch.

Filipovi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Star jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Star is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filipovi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Filipovi clinches but Star breaks the clinch

and Star counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Star escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Star misses with a jab, cross combination.
Star throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filipovi.
Filipovi wants to clinch but Star slips to the side

and Star counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Filipovi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Star is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Star is tying to control. Filipovi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipovi tries to kick Star off but Star keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Filipovi tries to get to full guard but Star has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovi wants to get back to his feet.
Star winds up and cracks Filipovi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Star decides to stand up.

Filipovi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Filipovi is breathing heavily.

Star gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovi is looking to clinch.
Star wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filipovi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Star circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filipovi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Star shoots in but Filipovi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Star keeps the fight on the outside.
Star tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filipovi swivels and escapes.
Mirko Filipovi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Star.
Star swats away the attempt to clinch by Filipovi.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Star avoids the elbow strike from Filipovi, against the cage.
Filipovi misses with an elbow strike.
Star has had enough of the clinch but Filipovi keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Star to work.
Star can't get the takedown.

That's four 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.
Filipovi can't break the clinch.
Filipovi jumps guard but Star stands there with Filipovi around his waist. Filipovi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Star tries for a takedown but Filipovi manages to get underhooks.
Star wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filipovi has him pressed against the cage.
Star stalls.
Star wants a takedown.
Filipovi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Star wants to break the clinch but can't.
Star dodges an elbow strike from Filipovi.
Star has had enough of the clinch but Filipovi keeps him there for the moment.
Star wants to break free but Filipovi has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, Filipovi throws an elbow but misses.
Filipovi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Star wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Star avoiding damage as Filipovi throws knees to the body.
Filipovi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Star has had enough of the clinch but Filipovi keeps him there for the moment.

Star manages to break the clinch.
Star blocks the body kick.
A jab from Star finds it's way through Filipovi's defenses.
Star shoots in and drives through. Filipovi sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Star dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Filipovi's cut.
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.

Filipovi wants to clinch but Star slips to the side
and Star counters with a nice body shot.
Filipovi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Filipovi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Star as he jumps to the side.
Star shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filipovi wants to clinch but Star slips to the side
letting Star counter with a right hand.
Star scores with a jab to the body.
Star lands a body shot.
Star moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Star cracks Filipovi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Filipovi wants to clinch but Star slips to the side
and Star counters with a stiff right hand.

Star tries to keep at a distance but Filipovi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Star dodges an elbow strike from Filipovi.
Filipovi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters up against the cage, Filipovi throws an elbow but misses.
Filipovi misses with an elbow over the top.
Star wants to break free but Filipovi has control.
Star blocks an elbow strike from Filipovi.
Star lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Star takes an elbow to the temple.
Star is breathing heavily.
Filipovi misses with an elbow over the top.
Filipovi scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Filipovi breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Filipovi instigates a clinch.
Filipovi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Filipovi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star wants to break the clinch but can't.
Filipovi lands a damaging elbow.
Star blocks an elbow strike from Filipovi.
Star prevents the takedown attempt.
Filipovi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Filipovi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Star wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Filipovi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Star blocks an elbow strike from Filipovi.
Star has had enough of the clinch but Filipovi keeps him there for the moment.
Star has Filipovi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Filipovi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Star gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Filipovi regains guard.
Star wants to control from the top but Filipovi keeps moving.

Star gets to his feet. Filipovi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A big head kick from Filipovi and Star is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Star is rocked!
Filipovi preventing the sweep.
Star is still in real trouble! Can Filipovi finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star trying to control the position.

Star wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Filipovi seems to be stalking Star here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Star drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mirko Filipovi!