PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jingo Dyalae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Filipovic
vs
Dyalae

195 cm
20
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jingo Dyalae!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic misses with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a nice looking combination but Dyalae bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dyalae fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic wants to land a leg kick but Dyalae is out of range.
Filipovic is looking to slow Dyalae down with leg kicks.
Filipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dyalae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dyalae misses with a series of wild punches.
Filipovic misses with a double jab.
Filipovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Dyalae's head.

Filipovic moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dyalae wants a takedown.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Dyalae has him pressed against the cage.
Dyalae tries for a takedown. No joy.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Dyalae is controlling him.
Filipovic wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyalae is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Filipovic is defending well.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingo Dyalae.
Filipovic is trying to push Dyalae away but Dyalae has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dyalae changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Filipovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dyalae blocks a head kick by Filipovic.

Dyalae shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dyalae passes Filipovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Dyalae is trying to work for a kimura but Filipovic is defending well.

Dyalae is trying to work for a kimura but Filipovic is defending well.
Dyalae looks gassed!

Dyalae 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyalae wants to pass to mount but Filipovic is defending the position.

Dyalae is trying to work for a kimura but Filipovic is defending well.

Dyalae is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Filipovic is just riding it out for now. Dyalae eventually gives up the hold.
Dyalae should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is trying to maintain the position but Dyalae is very close to passing his half guard.

Dyalae wants to work for an arm triangle but Filipovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Filipovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Dyalae.
Filipovic gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dyalae!
Dyalae is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Filipovic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dyalae hang on?
Dyalae is squirming around, avoiding Filipovic's attempts to control the action.
Filipovic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dyalae is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Filipovic lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Filipovic is landing with some decent strikes but Dyalae is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Filipovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Filipovic.
Filipovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Filipovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Dyalae shoots in and bounces Filipovic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dyalae won't allow Filipovic to get back to his feet.

Dyalae drops back looking for a leg! Filipovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filipovic manages to kick Dyalae off! Dyalae jumps back into Filipovic's guard.

Dyalae has gone for a leg lock! Filipovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dyalae's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dyalae wants to sweep here but Filipovic controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Dyalae escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filipovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Dyalae had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Filipovic defends it easily.

Dyalae working for a triangle but Filipovic defends it easily.

Dyalae is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Filipovic is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic wants to control from the top but Dyalae keeps moving.
Filipovic is really struggling to control Dyalae but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Filipovic stopping the sweep attempt from Dyalae.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mirko Filipovic.
Filipovic cracks Dyalae with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Filipovic misses with a wild combination.

Dyalae looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Filipovic!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dyalae is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Filipovic to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Filipovic shrugs it off.

Dyalae swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Filipovic is now in Dyalae's guard. A big mistake from Dyalae there, giving up the dominant position!

Dyalae has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Filipovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dyalae wants to sweep here but Filipovic controlling him for the moment.
Jingo Dyalae has got the better of the ground game so far.
Filipovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyalae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Filipovic gets to his feet - Dyalae follows without any prompting.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Filipovic.

Dyalae dives in and scores a takedown into Filipovic's guard.
Dyalae tries to free his leg and advance position but Filipovic is retaining full guard.

Dyalae drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Filipovic dives on top into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyalae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mirko Filipovic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Filipovic throws out a leg kick but Dyalae moves out of range and Filipovic only half commits.
Filipovic misses with a low kick.

Dyalae looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Filipovic!

Dyalae working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Dyalae working for a submission but Filipovic is keeping him at bay.

Dyalae working for a submission but Filipovic is keeping him at bay.
Dyalae takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Dyalae working for a submission but Filipovic is keeping him at bay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Dyalae is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Filipovic is just riding it out for now. Dyalae eventually gives up the hold.

Dyalae is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Dyalae is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Filipovic has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is trying to control but can't.
Dyalae uses his free foot to push down on Filipovic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Filipovic.
Filipovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Dyalae has a good base and remains in mount.

Dyalae moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Filipovic has worked his arm free - good work by Filipovic!

Dyalae goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Filipovic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dyalae's guard! Nice work there by Filipovic!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dyalae has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Filipovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Filipovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyalae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filipovic pushes down on Dyalae's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dyalae is not content to let Filipovic control the position.
Dyalae tries to roll over but Filipovic keeps him under control.
Filipovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Dyalae is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyalae gets full guard.
Filipovic wants to control from the top but Dyalae keeps moving.

Filipovic is sitting in close to Dyalae's body. Dyalae has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Filipovic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Filipovic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dyalae.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jingo Dyalae!