PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexsi Kiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Filipovic
vs
Kiser

190 cm
25
250 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexsi Kiser!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Kiser moves out of range easily.
Filipovic keeps the fight on the outside.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kiser has eaten all the pies!
Kiser changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Filipovic tries to avoid it but Kiser manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Filipovic to the ground. Filipovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kiser dives in and grabs Filipovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filipovic pushes down on Kiser's head and hops out.
Kiser fails to land the takedown.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexsi Kiser.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Kiser is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filipovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Filipovic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kiser fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiser takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic misses with a low kick.
Filipovic lands a leg kick that knocks Kiser off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kiser is defended easily by Filipovic.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kiser.
Kiser throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Filipovic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kiser shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filipovic pinned against the cage. Filipovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kiser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filipovic swivels and escapes.
Filipovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiser closes the distance looking to clinch
and Filipovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kiser changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Filipovic tries to avoid it but Kiser manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Filipovic to the ground. Filipovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Filipovic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Filipovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Kiser. Kiser gets slowly back to his feet.
Filipovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Filipovic throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiser looking to slow down the pace here.
Kiser tries for a takedown. No joy.
Filipovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Filipovic.

It looks like Alexsi Kiser has been cut.

Filipovic breaks the clinch.
Kiser blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Kiser dives in and grabs Filipovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filipovic pushes down on Kiser's head and hops out.
Kiser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filipovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filipovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.

Kiser moves into the clinch.

Kiser ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kiser no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kiser trying to control the position.
Filipovic wants to stand but Kiser is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiser bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Filipovic's guard.

Kiser gets to his feet. Filipovic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kiser.
Filipovic tries to land a leg kick but Kiser saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filipovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Filipovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiser tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Filipovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexsi Kiser'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.

Kiser shoots for a double leg takedown but Filipovic sprawls well. He's pushed Kiser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kiser tries to clinch up.
Kiser with a lazy takedown attempt
and Filipovic counters with a nice leg kick.
Kiser goes for a double leg but Filipovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Filipovic continues to drive forward.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexsi Kiser.
Kiser tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filipovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kiser fails with a takedown attempt.
Kiser shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Filipovic throws a counter high kick but Kiser was just alert enough to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Kiser moves out of range easily.
Kiser shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Filipovic counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiser wants to clinch up but Filipovic keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Filipovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Filipovic.
Filipovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiser.
Kiser tries for a takedown but Filipovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Filipovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Kiser avoided it.
Kiser is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filipovic.
Kiser is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filipovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It appears Filipovic was looking to counter with a kick there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kiser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiser looks for a takedown but Filipovic sprawls well.
Kiser tries to close the distance and clinch but Filipovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiser with a poor takedown
and Filipovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kiser's knee momentarily.
Kiser shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipovic as he jumps to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Filipovic.
Mirko Filipovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiser dives in and grabs Filipovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filipovic pushes down on Kiser's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Filipovic!
Kiser takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Filipovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Filipovic avoids the head kick by Kiser.
Filipovic lands a leg kick that knocks Kiser off balance momentarily.
Alexsi Kiser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Filipovic checks a leg kick.
Kiser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filipovic swivels and escapes.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kiser goes for a double leg but Filipovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Filipovic continues to drive forward.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Kiser with the counter takedown but Filipovic avoids it easily.
Kiser avoids the head kick by Filipovic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Filipovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kiser is defended easily by Filipovic.
Filipovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiser feints a jab promting Filipovic to slip. Kiser then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Filipovic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Kiser darts in and clinches Filipovic up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Filipovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexsi Kiser's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kiser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Filipovic tenderised Kiser's leg. Kiser is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kiser fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiser shoots for a double leg takedown but Filipovic sprawls well. He's pushed Kiser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexsi Kiser.
Kiser looks for a takedown but Filipovic sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Filipovic misses with an elbow over the top.

Kiser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiser tries for a takedown but Filipovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kiser motions for Filipovic to come forward. Kiser throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Filipovic cracks the inside of Kiser's front leg.
Kiser tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filipovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kiser gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kiser wants a takedown but no success here.
Kiser is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Filipovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Filipovic breaks the clinch.
Filipovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Filipovic blocks a head kick by Kiser.
Filipovic thinks about countering with a head kick.
Filipovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Filipovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kiser shoots in looking for a takedown but Filipovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kiser's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kiser is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
Jab from Filipovic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiser has a takedown stuffed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Filipovic.
Kiser tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiser can do to turn this around?
Kiser tries to clinch but Filipovic moves out of range.
Kiser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Filipovic throws a front kick that sends Kiser stumbling back into the cage.
Filipovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Kiser checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiser darts in looking for a takedown but Filipovic gets double underhooks and turns Kiser into the cage.
Kiser wants to clinch.
Kiser is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filipovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Filipovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Kiser avoided it.
Mirko Filipovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiser is looking to clinch.
Filipovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Filipovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Filipovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filipovic!