PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Heaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Fillipovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Heaney
vs
Fillipovitch

178 cm
28
212 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

185 cm
25
218 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Seamus Heaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirko Fillipovitch!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heaney misses with a wild body shot.
Seamus Heaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fillipovitch throws a leg kick but Heaney checks it.
Heaney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fillipovitch but Fillipovitch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Heaney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick from Fillipovitch lands but Heaney takes it in his stride.

It looks like Seamus Heaney has been cut.
Fillipovitch throws a hook but Heaney blocks it.
Fillipovitch misses with a looping left.
Fillipovitch throws out a loose jab but Heaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fillipovitch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heaney. That did some damage!

Heaney drives through with a takedown into Fillipovitch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heaney throwing strikes from guard but Fillipovitch blocks nicely.
Heaney trying to control but Fillipovitch is working from the bottom.
Fillipovitch is trying to keep Heaney in close.
Fillipovitch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heaney.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fillipovitch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heaney throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Heaney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Heaney cracks Fillipovitch with a solid left hand.
Fillipovitch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fillipovitch keeping moving, preventing Heaney from controlling successfully.
Heaney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fillipovitch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heaney postures up and lands a big shot to Fillipovitch's brow.
Fillipovitch keeping full guard, as Heaney tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heaney is working hard here to advance position.
Heaney trying to control the position from guard on top but Fillipovitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heaney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heaney trying to control but Fillipovitch is working from the bottom.
Heaney tries to free his leg and advance position but Fillipovitch is retaining full guard.
Heaney wants to control from the top but Fillipovitch keeps moving.
Fillipovitch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heaney throws a strike but Fillipovitch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fillipovitch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Heaney bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fillipovitch managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Heaney.
Fillipovitch wants to control but Heaney postures up.
Heaney is trying to ground and pound but Fillipovitch uses the momentary lack of control by Heaney to regain half guard.
Fillipovitch trying to hold on to Heaney's head to control him but Heaney postures up.
Heaney is looking to advance position but Fillipovitch won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fillipovitch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fillipovitch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Heaney thows a huge punch but Fillipovitch dodges it nicely.
Fillipovitch preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Heaney working Fillipovitch over with strikes.
Fillipovitch is trying to maintain the position but Heaney is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fillipovitch is doing well to control the position and prevent Heaney from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus Heaney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seamus Heaney's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A solid leg kick lands there for Fillipovitch.
Heaney avoids a kick to the body.
Fillipovitch throws a solid leg kick but Heaney takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fillipovitch.
Fillipovitch scores with a push kick.
Heaney checks the leg kick.
Fillipovitch loads up on a big right hand but Heaney slips the punch.
Fillipovitch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heaney checks it well.
Fillipovitch throws a push kick but Heaney slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heaney. Fillipovitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heaney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fillipovitch.
Fillipovitch cracks the inside of Heaney's front leg.
Heaney moves away from the strike by Fillipovitch.
Heaney throws a shot from downtown. Fillipovitch moves away and avoids it.
Fillipovitch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fillipovitch slips under a jab from Heaney.
Mirko Fillipovitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fillipovitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fillipovitch tries to land a leg kick but Heaney saw it coming and moves away.
Fillipovitch lands a head kick!
Fillipovitch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Heaney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fillipovitch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fillipovitch is adopting a defensive guard.
Fillipovitch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fillipovitch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fillipovitch working a defensive guard here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mirko Fillipovitch hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Heaney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fillipovitch misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heaney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heaney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fillipovitch.
Fillipovitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heaney misses with a body shot
and Fillipovitch counters with an inside leg kick.
Fillipovitch misses with a low kick.
Heaney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fillipovitch moves away from the strike by Heaney.
Fillipovitch misses with a wild body shot.
Fillipovitch works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fillipovitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heaney. Fillipovitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fillipovitch throws a leg kick but Heaney checks it.

Heaney shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heaney takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Heaney is looking to take a break and control but Fillipovitch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seamus Heaney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heaney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fillipovitch trying to control but Heaney postures up.
Heaney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heaney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fillipovitch trying to hold on to Heaney's head to control him but Heaney postures up.
Heaney winds up and cracks Fillipovitch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Heaney wants to take a breather but Fillipovitch is having none of it.
Heaney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heaney trying to control from half guard but Fillipovitch is working away.
Fillipovitch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heaney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heaney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heaney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fillipovitch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Heaney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mirko Fillipovitch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Seamus Heaney's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Heaney gets a takedown into half guard.
Heaney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Heaney is trying to control. Fillipovitch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Heaney seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Heaney 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.
Fillipovitch trying to hold on to Heaney's head to control him but Heaney postures up.
Heaney throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fillipovitch wants to get back to full guard.
Heaney trying to mount his opponent but Fillipovitch defends it.
Heaney seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fillipovitch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heaney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heaney lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fillipovitch is trying to maintain the position but Heaney is very close to passing his half guard.
Heaney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fillipovitch defending well though.
Fillipovitch trying to control here.
Fillipovitch regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Heaney.
Heaney throwing strikes from guard but Fillipovitch blocks nicely.
Fillipovitch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heaney.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heaney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fillipovitch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heaney scoring with some ground and pound.
Heaney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fillipovitch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fillipovitch trying to keep a closed guard but Heaney is proving a slippery customer.
Heaney wants to pass the guard but Fillipovitch is keeping the position.
Fillipovitch working a defensive guard here.
Heaney throwing strikes but missing.
Heaney throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fillipovitch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heaney controls the pace.
Fillipovitch pulls Heaney in close to his closed guard and prevents Heaney from doing any damage or advancing position.
Heaney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mirko Fillipovitch was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fillipovitch looks to land a right hand but Heaney moved out of range.
Heaney moves out of range of the leg kick from Fillipovitch.
Heaney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fillipovitch.
Heaney misses with a hook. Fillipovitch ducked under it nicely.
Heaney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Heaney swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fillipovitch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heaney throws a jab when Fillipovitch was well out of range.
Fillipovitch lands with a nice body punch.
Heaney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heaney checks a low kick from Fillipovitch.
Mirko Fillipovitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heaney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fillipovitch throws the left hand but Heaney avoids the punch easily.
Heaney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fillipovitch.
Fillipovitch looks to land a body kick but Heaney moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heaney with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fillipovitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fillipovitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heaney was well out of range. Poor timing from Fillipovitch.
Heaney slips a jab from Fillipovitch.
Heaney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Heaney showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Heaney 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Heaney!
As Seamus Heaney got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Clearly Holmes is the better fighter but I have a much better manager so I'd liek to thank Kevin Johnson for making this win happen, Holmes you need a new manager!'.