PBP Commentary

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

Filipovic
vs
Bulk

188 cm
20
227 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 2 - 2 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brice Bulk!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic looks to land a right hand but Bulk moved out of range.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulk is looking to land body kicks.
Bulk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filipovic throws out the jab.
Bulk misses with a takedown attempt - Filipovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bulk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filipovic loads up on a big right hand but Bulk slips the punch.
Filipovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Brice Bulk has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Filipovic tries to avoid it but Bulk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Filipovic to the ground. Filipovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brice Bulk.
Filipovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Filipovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Filipovic throws a hook to the side of Bulk's head but Bulk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filipovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filipovic throws a body punch but Bulk moves out of range.
Filipovic moves away from the strike by Bulk.
Filipovic misses with a looping right.
Bulk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filipovic swivels and escapes.
Bulk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filipovic.

Filipovic lands a big head kick that sends Bulk tumbling to the mat! Filipovic takes a step backwards and waves Bulk back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bulk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a body punch but Bulk moves out of range.
Bulk wants to clinch.
Bulk slips a straight right by Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a hook but Bulk avoids it easily.
Bulk is trying desperately to land a takedown but Filipovic is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bulk.
Bulk slips under a jab from Filipovic.

Filipovic lands a big head kick that sends Bulk tumbling to the mat! Filipovic takes a step backwards and waves Bulk back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Bulk is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bulk is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
Bulk is still on wobbly legs! Can Filipovic finish him?
Bulk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filipovic.
A telegraphed right hand from Filipovic misses the target.
Filipovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bulk.
Bulk looks winded!
Filipovic connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Bulk out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mirko Filipovic!