PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko Filipovic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki's chin.

Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki
vs
Filipovic

215 cm
24
275 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

189 cm
22
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic throws a leg kick which misses Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki's front leg but catches the back leg as Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki tries to avoid it.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws a combination. Filipovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Filipovic moves in looking to clinch but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki pushes him off.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Filipovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Filipovic shoots in for a double leg but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filipovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki.
A low kick from Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is predictable there
and Filipovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki misses with a combination
and Filipovic counters with a leg kick.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Filipovic on the side of the head.
Filipovic shoots for a takedown but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filipovic tries for a takedown but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Filipovic.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki lands a left and a right that sends Filipovic crashing to the canvas! Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki dives into mount looking to finish!
Poor strikes thrown by Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Filipovic blocking the ground and pound.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki raining down shots from the mount!
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Filipovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws some wild stikes that Filipovic manages to avoid easily.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Filipovic because Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki loaded up on that one.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki thowing shots but they're missing.
Filipovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is working to get back to half guard.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki unloads with some shots from mount but Filipovic bucks and avoids them well.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Filipovic tries to hold on but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki pushes him away.
Filipovic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki.
Filipovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Filipovic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki.
Filipovic tries to hold on but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki pushes him away.
Filipovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Filipovic tries to hold on but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki postures up.
Filipovic is trying desperately to improve position.
Filipovic looks gassed!
Filipovic tries to hold on but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki pushes him away.
Filipovic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki looking to finish with strikes here!
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki landing strikes from the mount and Filipovic is in trouble!
Filipovic blocking the ground and pound.
Filipovic wants to hold on but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki pushes him away.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki looking to ground and pound but Filipovic is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki thowing shots but they're missing.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki unloading with bombs!
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki looking to ground and pound but Filipovic is blocking nicely.
Filipovic can't escape the position.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Filipovic is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki punching from mount but Filipovic doing a good job of avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipovic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Filipovic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Filipovic counters with a big head kick but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki shrugs it off.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Filipovic tries to clinch up.
Filipovic tries to bum rush Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki with a series of wild strikes but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki misses with a head kick.
Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki misses with a leg kick
and Filipovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki lands with a nice combination. Filipovic backs away looking to recover.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws a right hand that Filipovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Filipovic also avoids with ease.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki as he avoids it easily.
Filipovic misses with a takedown attempt - Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki tests Filipovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Filipovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Filipovic.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki cracks the inside of Filipovic's front leg.
Filipovic dodges the punch combination from Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki.
A bone on bone clash there as Filipovic blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki motions for Filipovic to come forward. Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filipovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filipovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws a good cross that connects.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Filipovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Filipovic dodges the punch combination from Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws a combination that misses

and Filipovic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is trying to control the position but Filipovic postures up.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Filipovic is looking to stand up but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki won't let him.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Filipovic's guard.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki thows a big elbow that misses.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki passes Filipovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Filipovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is trying to control the action in half guard but Filipovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Filipovic tries to get to full guard but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki thows a huge punch but Filipovic dodges it nicely.
Filipovic is looking for a sweep. Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws a one two combo.
Filipovic slips under a jab from Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki misses with a double jab
and Filipovic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Filipovic dives in and grabs Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki pushes down on Filipovic's head and hops out.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki as he avoids it easily.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Filipovic counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki looks to land a combination but Filipovic avoids it well.
No joy there for Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Filipovic dodges the punch combination from Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws a combination that misses
and Filipovic counters with a good low kick that Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki was not able to check.
Filipovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Filipovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Filipovic moves in looking to clinch but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki pushes him off.
Filipovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Filipovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki misses the jab.
Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws the kick towards the body but Filipovic avoids it.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Filipovic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws a right hand that Filipovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Filipovic also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Filipovic slips a jab and a cross from Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki.
Filipovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki defends it nicely.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws a front kick aimed at Filipovic's knee but Filipovic avoids it well.
Filipovic has a takedown stuffed.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki tried to score with a low kick but Filipovic checks it.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki looks to land a combination but Filipovic avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki misses
and Filipovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filipovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Filipovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Filipovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki misses with a combination
and Filipovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Filipovic counters with a nice body kick.
Filipovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki circles away.
Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Filipovic.
Filipovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki pinned against the cage. Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Filipovic counters with a body kick.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki misses with a wild combination.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Filipovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Filipovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws a series of punches but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic wants to clinch up but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki keeps it at a distance.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Filipovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki shrugs it off.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Filipovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki shrugs it off.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filipovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki slaps away a takedown attempt from Filipovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Filipovic with that takedown attempt.
Filipovic is looking to clinch but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is avoiding it.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki falls off balance throwing a combination

and Filipovic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki's guard.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Filipovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is retaining full guard.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Filipovic wants to hold on but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki punching from mount but Filipovic doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Filipovic is trying desperately to improve position.
Filipovic blocking the ground and pound.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki avoids the attempt from Filipovic to control.
Filipovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki landing shots from mount.
Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Filipovic tries to reverse the position but Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki maintains control.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki landing strikes from the mount.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throws some wild stikes that Filipovic manages to avoid easily.
Filipovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki is working for a guillotine from mount but Filipovic frees his head quite easily.
Filipovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mirko Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Filipovic is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki.
Well Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borsh Hatakuraytononindentsubastamenogariki!