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Event:
HonoHi 3: Success
Date: Sep 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Pave darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pave moves out of range of the body kick.
Pave thumps Filipovic with a low kick.
Filipovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Filipovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Filipovic throws a wild body kick that Pave sees coming a mile off.
Filipovic lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Pave throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pave smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pave looks to land a right hand but Filipovic moved out of range.
Filipovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Filipovic throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Victo Pave has been cut.
Filipovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pave counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Filipovic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pave throws a solid leg kick but Filipovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pave.
Filipovic avoids the head kick by Pave.
A quick step to the side and Filipovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filipovic feints a jab and as Pave dips his head, Filipovic unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Pave right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Pave falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Filipovic smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mirko Filipovic!
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Event:
HonoHi 2: Muay Thai
Date: Sep 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Nakamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
As Nakamoto backs away, Filipovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Filipovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Filipovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Katsuya Nakamoto has been cut.
Filipovic lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Nakamoto falls backwards - clearly groggy! Filipovic dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Filipovic!
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Event:
HonoHi 1: Origins
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
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.#CL2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.
#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Tiger there.#ROC2#
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Filipovic misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Filipovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daranbolt.
Filipovic cracks Daranbolt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daranbolt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daranbolt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filipovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daranbolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filipovic.
Filipovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Filipovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Daranbolt feints and then cracks Filipovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Filipovic down.
A jab from Daranbolt does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Daranbolt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Filipovic doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Filipovic scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filipovic. Daranbolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daranbolt sizes up Filipovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daranbolt with a hook.#ROC2#
Filipovic is rocked!
Daranbolt with a nice cross.
Oh Filipovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Daranbolt connects with a nice looking jab.
Filipovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Filipovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daranbolt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Daranbolt! Filipovic is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Daranbolt!
Zoran Daranbolt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WeInSyd 20
Date: Jul 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Bardakci avoids the body shot from Filipovic.
Nice jab there from Filipovic. #TD#
Bardakci looking to score a takedown here. Filipovic is defending well but Bardakci drives through and ends up in Filipovic's guard.
Bardakci looking to pass the guard.
Bardakci trying to control the position from guard on top but Filipovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bardakci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filipovic is keeping the position for now.
Bardakci pushing down on Filipovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardakci works his foot free and advances to mount.
Filipovic can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Bardakci swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nazim Bardakci!
Nazim Bardakci bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
WeInSyd 15
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Filipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Filipovic lands.
Filipovic misses with a hook.
Filipovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson tries to bum rush Filipovic with a series of wild strikes but Filipovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
It appears Filipovic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Johnson lands with a hook. Filipovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Filipovic misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Filipovic. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Filipovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Filipovic wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Derek Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Filipovic.
Johnson stalks Filipovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Filipovic's face. Filipovic staggers backwards, shaken.
Filipovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Filipovic misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries to bum rush Filipovic with a series of wild strikes but Filipovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Filipovic misses the target.
Filipovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filipovic slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson looks winded!
Filipovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Filipovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
A cross from Filipovic lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Filipovic.
Johnson moves out of range as Filipovic throws a body kick.
Filipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circle, before Filipovic throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Johnson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Filipovic lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mirko Filipovic!
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Event:
WeInSyd 7
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Filipovic throws a wild body kick that Canthropus Jr sees coming a mile off.
Filipovic avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Canthropus Jr drives through and clinches with Filipovic against the cage.
Canthropus Jr scores with a shot to the side of Filipovic's head.
Filipovic misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
I was talking to Filipovic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Filipovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Canthropus Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipovic misses the jab.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Filipovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Filipovic backs off Canthropus Jr throws a huge counter combo but Filipovic manages to avoid it all.
Canthropus Jr scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Canthropus Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Filipovic misses with a left hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good leg kick by Canthropus Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Canthropus Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Filipovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Canthropus Jr stuns Filipovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Filipovic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Canthropus Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canthropus Jr digs a good hook to Filipovic's body.
Filipovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Canthropus Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body punch from Canthropus Jr.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Filipovic - that will leave a mark!
Canthropus Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Canthropus Jr moves out of range easily.
Canthropus Jr slips under a jab from Filipovic.
An inside leg kick lands from Canthropus Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Filipovic.
Filipovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Canthropus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filipovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Canthropus Jr swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Canthropus Jr avoids the body shot from Filipovic.
#KD2#
Canthropus Jr lands a big head kick that sends Filipovic tumbling to the mat! Canthropus Jr takes a step backwards and waves Filipovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Filipovic is rocked!
Canthropus Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filipovic at a distance.
Oh Filipovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Filipovic gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Canthropus Jr gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Filipovic is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pit Canthropus Jr!
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Event:
SyFi 24
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Filipovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luther takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luther throws an off balance right hand
and Filipovic counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Max Luther has been cut.
Filipovic misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luther! But no joy.
Luther takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Filipovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luther swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filipovic throws a counter high kick but Luther was just alert enough to avoid it.
Luther stuns Filipovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Filipovic falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Luther to counter with a crisp jab.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic looks to land a right hand but Luther moved out of range.
Luther throws a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipovic misses with a looping left.
Luther tries to counter with a clinch but Filipovic shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Filipovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Luther if he has to take too many more of those.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Luther avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Luther darts in and clinches Filipovic up against the cage.
Luther can't find room to land a body shot as Filipovic controls the action.
I was talking to Filipovic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luther.
Filipovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Luther lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
Luther lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luther misses with a punch on the inside.
Luther has a couple of punches blocked by Filipovic.
A bit of stalling here from Filipovic.
Filipovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luther misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Filipovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luther pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luther lands a nice uppercut.
Luther working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Luther.
A short left from Luther.
A head punch on the inside from Luther fails to land.
Luther has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Filipovic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luther can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filipovic.
Luther gets through Filipovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luther goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filipovic misses with a body punch.
Luther misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Luther fails to land.
Luther working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Luther.
Luther has a couple of punches blocked by Filipovic.
#T3#
Luther scores with a shoulder strike.
Filipovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luther has a couple of punches blocked by Filipovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filipovic.
Filipovic lands with a right to the head.
Luther works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luther digs a right hand underneath Filipovic's ribcage. Filipovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Filipovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Luther lands a body shot in the clinch.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Luther lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luther scores with a shoulder strike.
Luther working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Luther.
Luther softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luther scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filipovic misses with a body punch.
A short right from Luther on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luther. #ROC2#
Filipovic is rocked!
Luther makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Filipovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Filipovic is trying to force a seperation but Luther has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Luther.
Luther lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luther lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Filipovic to his knees! Luther keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Luther!
A less than humble Max Luther misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
SyFi 15
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Fazeli has his takedown stuffed
and Fazeli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fazeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fazeli looks to score with a jab to the body but Filipovic is just out of range.
As Fazeli tries to get set, Filipovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Fazeli manages to avoid the attempt.
Fazeli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Filipovic leaves Fazeli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keon Fazeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fazeli closes the distance and clinches up with Filipovic, looking for a takedown. Fazeli pushes Filipovic against the cage but Filipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keon Fazeli.
Fazeli looks to throw the jab but Filipovic is out of range.
Fazeli darts in looking for a takedown but Filipovic gets double underhooks and turns Fazeli into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Filipovic throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Fazeli stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Filipovic follows into mount!
Fazeli has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fazeli is trying to escape the mount.
Filipovic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC#
Fazeli is rocked!#SUB#
Filipovic looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T1#
Filipovic lands a big elbow.
Fazeli is still in real trouble! Can Filipovic finish him?
Filipovic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fazeli can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fazeli is in a horrible position here. Filipovic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fazeli tries to lock up and control but Filipovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Filipovic looking to control but Fazeli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fazeli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Filipovic lands a big shot to the head and Fazeli winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mirko Filipovic!
In defeat, Keon Fazeli stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well this was dissapointing'.
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Event:
SyFi 5
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Alli clinches up with Filipovic and pushes him back against the ropes.
Alli blocks a body shot from Filipovic. #BC2#
Alli breaks from the clinch.
Filipovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Alli closes the distance and clinches.
Filipovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Alli backwards. #BC2#
Alli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alli fails with a takedown attempt.
Filipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Alli moves in looking to clinch but Filipovic pushes him off.
Filipovic loads up on a big right hand but Alli slips the punch.
Alli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Filipovic looks to throw the jab but Alli is out of range. #CL2#
Alli moves into the clinch.#T1#
Alli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Alli.
Filipovic lands with a light punch inside.
Filipovic looking to stall.
Alli tries a body shot but Filipovic blocks it.
Filipovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch but Alli keeps him there for the moment.
Filipovic tries a body shot but Alli blocks it.
The referee calls for Alli to work.
Filipovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alli's elbow.
Filipovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alli backwards.
Alli working aggressively here.
Filipovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alli throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Filipovic.#BC#
Filipovic breaks the clinch.
Filipovic scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alli avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
#CL2#
Alli darts in and clinches Filipovic up against the ropes.#BC2#
Alli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filipovic is fending him off so far but Alli persists. Nope, Filipovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Filipovic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Filipovic avoids the body shot from Alli.
Filipovic is looking for a counter combo.
Filipovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Filipovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alli in his tracks. #ROC#
Alli is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Josh Alli has been cut.
Alli dodges the punch combination from Filipovic.
Alli is still on wobbly legs! Can Filipovic finish him?#T3#
Filipovic throws a head kick but Alli moves out of range.
Alli seems to have recovered his senses.
Filipovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alli.
Alli closes the distance but Filipovic moves to the side
and Filipovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alli looks winded!
Filipovic blocks a head kick by Alli.
A punch combination from Filipovic misses.
Filipovic pushes Alli away with a front kick.
Filipovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alli looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Filipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Filipovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alli under the eye.
Alli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Filipovic is pawing at Alli, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Alli's nose. Alli is badly hurt! Filipovic pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Alli tries desperately to hold on but Filipovic is relentless in his assault! As Alli receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Filipovic away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Filipovic!
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