PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilfred Apae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Apae
vs
Filipovic

175 cm
25
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilfred Apae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apae misses the shot to the body.
Apae loads up on a big right hand but Filipovic slips the punch.
Apae cracks Filipovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Apae lands a nice shot to the body.
Apae works the jab nicely.

Apae shoots in and gets a takedown into Filipovic's guard.
Filipovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Apae pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filipovic is keeping the position for now.
Apae is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic wants to sweep here but Apae controlling him for the moment.
Apae showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Wilfred Apae wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Filipovic tries for a takedown but Apae circles away easily
and Apae makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Apae throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Filipovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Apae finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Apae trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apae is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Apae looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apae looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apae's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Wilfred Apae just wasn't active enough.
Filipovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Filipovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apae's sensitive parts.
Filipovic lands a head kick!
Apae scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apae thuds a left hand into Filipovic's body.
Filipovic looks gassed!
Apae stuns Filipovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apae with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Apae looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Apae trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Apae is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Apae dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Filipovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Apae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Apae bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Filipovic is letting Apae control him for a moment.
Apae creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Apae controlling the position from side mount.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Filipovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Apae.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apae controlling the position.
Apae throws a strike aimed at the side of Filipovic's head but Filipovic avoids it well.
Apae controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Apae working away.
Filipovic seems a little lost for a moment, as Apae dominates the positioning.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Apae advances to full mount.
Apae throws some wild stikes that Filipovic manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apae punishing his opponent with strikes.
Filipovic wants to control but Apae is having none of it.
Apae controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poor strikes thrown by Apae there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Apae controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Apae dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Filipovic moves forwards but Apae connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Filipovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Apae counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Filipovic is trying to control the position but Apae postures up.
Apae content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipovic looking to control.
Filipovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apae pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filipovic is keeping the position for now.
Apae is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Filipovic tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Apae counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Apae.
Apae tries to free his leg and advance position but Filipovic is retaining full guard.
Filipovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Filipovic, not yet.
Apae is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Apae seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Filipovic for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic controls Apae momentarily but Apae frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Wilfred Apae just wasn't active enough.
Filipovic lands a head kick. Apae smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Apae looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Filipovic!
Apae avoids the attempt from Filipovic to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apae sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wilfred Apae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Apae has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wilfred Apae overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Filipovic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Apae.
Filipovic tries to hold on but Apae pushes him away.
Mirko Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apae controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Apae showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Apae 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Apae!