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Event:
The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Filippovich throws the left hand but Murderer avoids the punch easily.
Murderer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Murderer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Filippovich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murderer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Murderer tries to buck Filippovich off but Filippovich is having none of it.#SUB2#
Filippovich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Murderer sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Filippovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murderer is just riding it out for now. Filippovich eventually gives up the hold.
Murderer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murderer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Filippovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Filippovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Murderer has his hands on Filippovich's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Murderer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Filippovich stacks Murderer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Filippovich!#SUB2#
Filippovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murderer, who protects the arm well.
Murderer tries to buck Filippovich off but Filippovich is having none of it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Filippovich gets to mount! Murderer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murderer prevents Filippovich from taking his back.
Filippovich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murderer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Murderer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Murderer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filippovich is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Filippovich has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Murderer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Filippovich.
Murderer trying to control the action but Filippovich is working from the bottom. #T3#
Murderer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Filippovich!
Murderer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Filippovich is looking to escape.
Murderer controlling his opponent.
Murderer is stalling here but it's allowed Filippovich to get half guard.
Murderer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Filippovich moves into full guard.
Filippovich keeping full guard, as Murderer tries to pass. #SUB2#
Filippovich working for a triangle but Murderer defends it easily.
Filippovich wants to control the position but Murderer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filippovich is not content to let Murderer control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drotenkov Filippovich will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Filippovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Filippovich wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Filippovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murderer fails with a takedown attempt.
Murderer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murderer darts in looking for a takedown but Filippovich gets double underhooks and turns Murderer into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Murderer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filippovich throws a hook but Murderer blocks it.
Murderer blocks a jab.
Filippovich with a jab.
Filippovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murderer misses with a takedown attempt - Filippovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Filippovich changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filippovich throws a shot from downtown. Murderer moves away and avoids it.
Murderer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck for Murderer with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Filippovich cracks Murderer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Filippovich throws a hook but Murderer blocks it.
Murderer feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Filippovich as Murderer shoots in.#TD2#
Filippovich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Murderer is trying to defend but Filippovich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Murderer is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Filippovich is trying to work for a kimura but Murderer is defending well.
#SUB2#
Murderer is defending against the submission attempts here by Filippovich.
Murderer wants to improve his position but Filippovich is controlling well.
#T2#
Filippovich is looking to take a break and control but Murderer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murderer manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Murderer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Filippovich is defending well. Murderer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Filippovich has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Murderer celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Murderer!
A relieved looking Bjj Murderer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Filippovich misses with a looping left.
Filippovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Filippovich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pelayo's half guard.
Pelayo trying to hold on to Filippovich's head to control him but Filippovich postures up.
Pelayo is not content to let Filippovich control the position.
My spies in Temp Spar Gym inform me that Filippovich has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pelayo tries to get to full guard but Filippovich has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pelayo is refusing to be controlled, as Filippovich sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Filippovich is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pelayo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Drotenkov Filippovich!
Drotenkov Filippovich was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Espiga misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Filippovich counters with a takedown into side control.
Espiga is not content to let Filippovich control the position.
Espiga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Filippovich has hold of Espiga's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Espiga tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Filippovich cranks the arm and Espiga screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Espiga, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Drotenkov Filippovich!
Drotenkov Filippovich spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
SPARTA 48: THE ISLAND FINALE
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Aguinaldo drives through and clinches with Filippovich against the cage.
Aguinaldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Filippovich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Filippovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aguinaldo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Filippovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aguinaldo is aware though and is defending well.
Aguinaldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Filippovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aguinaldo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguinaldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Filippovich is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Aguinaldo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Filippovich has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Aguinaldo is looking to defend but Filippovich has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Aguinaldo! Filippovich pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Aguinaldo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Drotenkov Filippovich!
Drotenkov Filippovich is the new welterweight champion!
Drotenkov Filippovich was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Emilio Aguinaldo stepped up to the mic, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.
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Event:
SPARTA 42
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Filippovich throws a right hand that misses
and Jab counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Jab misses.
Jab swings for the body but Filippovich moves out of range.
Jab defending well as Filippovich loads up on a big left hand.
Filippovich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Filippovich swings widly with a right hand
letting Jab counter with a right hand.
Jab throws out a powerful jab.
Filippovich misses with a takedown attempt
and Jab connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab connects with a body shot that sends Filippovich's belly button to the back.
Jab waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filippovich.
Jab keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filippovich.
Filippovich throws a big shot that misses.
Jab swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Filippovich counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jab!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Jab's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Filippovich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jab is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Filippovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jab, who protects the arm well.
Jab trying his best to control but Filippovich has mounted him.#SUB#
Filippovich goes for an armbar but Jab turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jab.
Jab is looking to stand up but Filippovich won't let him. #T2#
Jab looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Filippovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jab defends well.#SUB#
Filippovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jab is aware though and is defending well.
Jab trying to stand up but can't free himself from Filippovich's guard.#T3##SUB#
Filippovich is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jab frees his head nicely. Oh but Filippovich has switched to an armbar! Jab is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Drotenkov Filippovich!
Drotenkov Filippovich spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
SPARTA 37
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Filippovich with the counter takedown but Holmes avoids it easily.
Filippovich misses with a hook.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Holmes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filippovich is fending him off so far but Holmes persists. Nope, Filippovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holmes scores with a jab to the body.
Filippovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holmes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sherlock Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filippovich.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filippovich manages to avoid it.
Filippovich has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Filippovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holmes's head backwards.#TD2#
Holmes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Filippovich to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Filippovich wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving. #SUB2#
Filippovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Filippovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Filippovich passes into half guard.
Filippovich prevents Holmes from improving his position.#T1#
Filippovich trying to control from half guard but Holmes is working away. #SUB#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmes won't allow Filippovich to pass to mount.
Filippovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holmes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holmes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filippovich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Filippovich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Holmes is looking for a sweep. Filippovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Holmes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Holmes trying to hold on to Filippovich's head to control him but Filippovich postures up.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Filippovich is controlling well.
#SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes is staying active underneath Filippovich, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Filippovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well. #SUB2#
Filippovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Holmes is doing well to control the position and prevent Filippovich from advancing to side control.
Holmes trying to control here.
Filippovich tries to pass to full mount but Holmes defends it. #SUB2#
Filippovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holmes is just riding it out for now. Filippovich eventually gives up the hold.
Filippovich is pressing down on Holmes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holmes is holding on for now. #SUB#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filippovich pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Filippovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
Filippovich is thwarting Holmes's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holmes is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drotenkov Filippovich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Filippovich throws the left hand but Holmes avoids the punch easily.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Filippovich avoids them all with ease.
Filippovich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holmes digs a good hook to Filippovich's body.
Filippovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holmes sprawls well. Holmes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Filippovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Filippovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holmes.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filippovich.
Filippovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holmes as he avoids it easily.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Filippovich throws the left hand but Holmes avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes takes a swing at Filippovich's ribcage but misses.
Filippovich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Filippovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holmes somewhat.#T1#
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Filippovich shows good takedown defense.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filippovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holmes. #TD2#
Filippovich throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holmes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Filippovich is in Holmes's guard.#SUB2#
Filippovich drops back looking for a leg! Holmes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holmes manages to kick Filippovich off! Filippovich jumps back into Holmes's guard. #SUB#
Holmes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filippovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Holmes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Filippovich wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving. #T2#
Filippovich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Holmes looking for a guillotine here but Filippovich defends easily.
Holmes controlling the position.
Filippovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Holmes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filippovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Filippovich drops back looking for a leg! Holmes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holmes manages to kick Filippovich off! Filippovich jumps back into Holmes's guard.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Holmes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filippovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Filippovich passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Filippovich is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Filippovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Filippovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holmes sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Holmes wants to control but Filippovich is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes trying to control but Filippovich postures up.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Filippovich is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Filippovich is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drotenkov Filippovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filippovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filippovich misses with a hook. Holmes ducked under it nicely.
Holmes throws a hook but Filippovich avoids it easily.
Filippovich throws a shot from downtown. Holmes moves away and avoids it.
Filippovich avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Filippovich throws out a loose jab but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filippovich takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Filippovich defending well as Holmes loads up on a big left hand.
Filippovich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holmes defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes misses with a few strikes there.
Holmes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filippovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Filippovich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Filippovich throws the left hand but Holmes avoids the punch easily.
Holmes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Filippovich manages to circle out of the way.
Filippovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Holmes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Filippovich shoots in but no luck this time.
Filippovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holmes staying out of range there.
Filippovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Some wild striking there from Holmes.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Filippovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes is looking to wear down Filippovich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Filippovich misses with a looping left.
Holmes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holmes scores with a shot to the body.
Filippovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Filippovich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Filippovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filippovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Holmes looking for subs off his back but Filippovich has passed one foot through into half guard.
Holmes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes tries to roll over but Filippovich keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Filippovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holmes sees it coming and defends easily.
Sherlock Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Filippovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Holmes is trying to maintain the position but Filippovich is very close to passing his half guard.
Holmes is looking for a sweep. Filippovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filippovich pulls his head out easily.
Holmes is looking to improve his position.
Filippovich moves nicely into side control.
Filippovich working away.
Holmes prevents Filippovich from moving into mount.
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drotenkov Filippovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Holmes can't do much from the bottom here.
Filippovich is looking to take a break and control but Holmes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Filippovich tries to advance to mount but can't.
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drotenkov Filippovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Filippovich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drotenkov Filippovich!
Drotenkov Filippovich tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
SPARTA 31
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Aoki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Filippovich tries to avoid it but Aoki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Filippovich to the ground. Filippovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Filippovich attempts a counter takedown but Aoki avoids it well and moves away.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Filippovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filippovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Aoki shoots in but no luck this time.
Filippovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Filippovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Filippovich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filippovich closes the distance and clinches up with Aoki, looking for a takedown. Filippovich pushes Aoki against the cage but Aoki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Filippovich is just out of range.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Filippovich slips under a jab from Aoki.
Filippovich looks to land a left hand but Aoki moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Aoki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Filippovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aoki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drotenkov Filippovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filippovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Filippovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki.
Filippovich throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Filippovich throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Filippovich scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Filippovich is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Filippovich prevents Aoki from improving his position.#SUB#
Filippovich is trying to work for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
#SUB#
Filippovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Filippovich in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Aoki tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Filippovich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Drotenkov Filippovich!
After the fight, Drotenkov Filippovich was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
SPARTA 26
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Filippovich swings widly with a right hand
and Sparks counters with a stiff right hand.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filippovich but Filippovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Filippovich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sparks's guard.#ES2#
Sparks pushes Filippovich off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sparks wants to clinch.
Filippovich dips to his left and cracks Sparks with an uppercut!
Filippovich misses with an uppercut. Sparks saw that one coming.#CL2#
Filippovich gets tackled into the cage by Sparks. Sparks maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Filippovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Filippovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sparks just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Sparks successfully pulls guard.
Filippovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filippovich stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks.#SUB#
Filippovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Filippovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparks is retaining full guard.
Sparks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Filippovich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sparks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Filippovich drops back looking for a leg! Sparks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sparks manages to kick Filippovich off! Filippovich jumps back into Sparks's guard. #SUB#
Filippovich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sparks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sparks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sparks! #REVB#
Filippovich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sparks tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Filippovich looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Filippovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Filippovich is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Filippovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Filippovich wants to control but Sparks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Filippovich controlling the position for now.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Filippovich looking for submissions off his back.
Filippovich controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Sparks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sparks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Filippovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Filippovich is refusing to be controlled, as Sparks sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frankie Sparks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Sparks moves into the clinch.
Sparks's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sparks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Filippovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filippovich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Filippovich misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sparks breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Filippovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sparks is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Filippovich is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sparks still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sparks has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filippovich manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sparks's best efforts.#T1##SUB#
Filippovich looking for submissions off his back.
Filippovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparks.
Frankie Sparks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sparks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Filippovich defending well though.
Filippovich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Filippovich is looking for a sweep. Sparks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filippovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparks.
Sparks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sparks is looking to take a break and control but Filippovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Filippovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparks.
Sparks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Filippovich defending well though.
Filippovich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sparks throws a big elbow that misses.
Filippovich pulls Sparks in to control the position.
Sparks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Filippovich keeping full guard, as Sparks tries to pass. #SUB#
Filippovich has his foot on Sparks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparks works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Filippovich is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sparks throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Filippovich's body to avoid the submission. Filippovich has instead reached around Sparks's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Filippovich arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Drotenkov Filippovich!
In his post fight interview, Drotenkov Filippovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Frankie Sparks stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry better try harder I guess'.
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