PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Filcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinto Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandro Filcic had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be fireworks!

Filcic
vs
Rage

178 cm
27
157 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

175 cm
28
155 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandro Filcic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shinto Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Rage blocks the low kick.

Filcic drives through with a takedown into Rage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rage being controlled here, momentarily.
Rage will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Filcic manages to get himself to full guard.
Rage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filcic is keeping the position for now.
Filcic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filcic is trying to control the position but Rage postures up.
Rage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Filcic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Filcic stops Rage from passing to mount.
Filcic is trying to improve his position.

Rage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rage landing a few strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rage with the ground and pound but Filcic regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rage is looking to advance position but Filcic won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filcic trying to control but Rage postures up.
Rage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Filcic is defending against the submission attempts here by Rage.
Rage winds up and cracks Filcic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rage is pressing down on Filcic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Filcic is holding on for now.
Filcic trying to control but Rage postures up.
Filcic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rage trying to mount his opponent but Filcic defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Filcic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filcic's head.
Filcic taking some punishment here, with Rage in his half guard.

Rage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Filcic is pressing down on Rage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Filcic trying to control the position here.
Rage throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Rage postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Filcic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rage, into his guard.

Rage has an active guard here but Filcic has managed to pass into half guard.
Rage looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage wants to get back to full guard but Filcic has mounted him!
Rage can't escape the position.
Filcic is trying to take his opponent's back.
Filcic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Filcic fails to advance to Rage's back.
Filcic controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sandro Filcic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Filcic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rage counters with a takedown into side control.
Filcic manages to get back to half guard.
Filcic trying to hold on to Rage's head to control him but Rage postures up.
Rage slips a nice elbow through Filcic's hands, connecting with Filcic's forehead.
Rage tries to pass to full mount but Filcic defends it.
Filcic wants to get back to full guard.

Rage is trying to work for a kimura but Filcic is defending well.
Filcic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rage prevents Filcic from improving his position.
Rage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ground and pound from Rage.
Rage thows a huge punch but Filcic dodges it nicely.
Filcic won't allow Rage to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rage works his way into side control.
Rage tries to advance to mount but Filcic denies him.

Rage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rage misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Filcic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rage gets full guard.
Rage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Rage is trying to work for a kimura but Filcic is defending well.
Rage wants to pass to mount but Filcic is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Filcic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Filcic regains full guard. Nicely done.

Rage drops back looking for a leg! Filcic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filcic manages to kick Rage off! Rage jumps back into Filcic's guard.
Rage wants to pass the guard but Filcic is keeping the position.
Rage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filcic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Filcic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rage.
Rage postures up in Filcic's guard and throws a big left but Filcic blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filcic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Filcic looking to control.
Rage stands up over Filcic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
Rage stands up over Filcic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rage tries to free his leg and advance position but Filcic is retaining full guard.
Rage pushing down on Filcic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rage thows a huge punch but Filcic dodges it nicely.
Filcic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rage lands a nice short elbow.
Rage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Rage wants to work for an arm triangle but Filcic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Filcic is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage working Filcic over with strikes.

Rage is looking for a kimura but Filcic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rage to get the leverage.
Rage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rage looks to land a strike but Filcic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rage chips away with some ground and pound.
Rage postures up in Filcic's guard and throws a big left but Filcic blocks it.
Rage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filcic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rage thows a big elbow that misses.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
Filcic is trying to keep Rage in close.
Rage looking to pass the guard.
Rage sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Filcic's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinto Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Filcic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rage misses with a takedown attempt - Filcic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Filcic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sandro Filcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinto Rage.
Filcic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Filcic obliges.
Rage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rage tries to pull guard but Filcic won't allow it.
Rage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Filcic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Filcic lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Filcic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rage with a poor takedown
and Filcic counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filcic scores with a leg kick.
Rage has his takedown stuffed
and Filcic counters with a three punch combo that has Rage backing up. Rage nods at Filcic to acknowledge the strikes.
Filcic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rage.
Filcic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Filcic wants it to stay on the feet.
Sandro Filcic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filcic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Filcic fails with an attempt to clinch.

Rage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rage throws an elbow but Filcic slips to the side and avoids it well.

Rage is trying to get an arm triangle but Filcic is defending well.
Rage is putting a hurting on Filcic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Filcic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filcic wants to control but Rage is keeping him busy.
Rage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Rage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filcic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rage wants to sweep but no luck.

Rage looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Filcic passes into half guard.
Rage tries to get to full guard but Filcic has control of the leg.
Shinto Rage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rage has a hand on Filcic's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Filcic takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rage is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filcic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rage gets back to half guard.

Rage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Filcic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rage is trying to reverse the position but instead Filcic has taken his back - oops!
Rage rolls, trying to escape but Filcic keeps control of the position.
Filcic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rage.
Rage wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Filcic's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rage tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Filcic wants to control the pace but Rage is squirming around nicely.
Filcic prevents Rage from getting the reversal.
Filcic controlling the position easily from mount.
Rage is squirming around, avoiding Filcic's attempts to control the action.
Rage bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sandro Filcic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Filcic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sandro Filcic!