PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivok Smolar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic's entrance music is Crepitating Bowel Erosion, Carcass. A fine choice. Smolar has chosen Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Filipovic
vs
Smolar

178 cm
28
180 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

177 cm
25
177 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI
[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Filipovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivok Smolar!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smolar throws a hook but Filipovic blocks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Filipovic.
Filipovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirill Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Filipovic.
Filipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Smolar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filipovic.
Filipovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Smolar.
A solid leg kick lands there for Filipovic.
Filipovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Filipovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Filipovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipovic scores with a push kick.
Smolar looks gassed!
Smolar throws the left hand but Filipovic avoids the punch easily.
Filipovic connects with a right hand. Smolar shakes it off.
Smolar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Filipovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Filipovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Filipovic lands the left hand.
Filipovic is looking to slow Smolar down with leg kicks.
Filipovic scores with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Filipovic does no damage.
Filipovic scores with a leg kick.
Filipovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smolar. That did some damage!
Filipovic lands a head shot.

Filipovic clinches up against the cage.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smolar managing to block the knees to the body from Filipovic.

Filipovic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Filipovic manages to end up in side control.
Filipovic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Filipovic moves into full mount!
Filipovic throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Filipovic controlling the pace for now.

Filipovic looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smolar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Filipovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smolar is trying to stand up.
Filipovic controlling his opponent.
Filipovic looking to finish Smolar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smolar!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Filipovic thowing shots but they're missing.
Smolar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Filipovic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic wants to control the pace but Smolar is squirming around nicely.
Filipovic throwing strikes here but Smolar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Smolar wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Filipovic tries to control but Smolar wriggling away.
Smolar is trying to stand up.
Filipovic punching from mount but Smolar doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Filipovic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Filipovic looking to control but Smolar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Filipovic misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Filipovic controlling his opponent.
Filipovic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Filipovic won't let Smolar get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Filipovic is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smolar can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Filipovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Filipovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smolar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Filipovic.
Filipovic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jab by Filipovic.
Smolar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kirill Filipovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Smolar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filipovic.
Filipovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Filipovic wants to clinch.
Smolar needs to keep his hands up - Filipovic had a free shot at his head there.
Filipovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smolar.
Filipovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smolar manages to avoid it.
Filipovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Smolar's head.
Filipovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smolar can do to turn this around?
Smolar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Filipovic lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipovic scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smolar swings for the body but Filipovic moves out of range.
A punch combination from Smolar misses.
Smolar is breathing heavily.
Filipovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smolar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Filipovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smolar, pushing him back against the cage.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Filipovic.
Filipovic crunches a lovely knee into Smolar's ribcage.
Filipovic lands a nice elbow.
Filipovic misses with an elbow strike.
Smolar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smolar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filipovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smolar blocks it with crossed arms.
Filipovic lands an elbow just above Smolar 's eye.
Good body shot from Filipovic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filipovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Filipovic missing with knees to the body.
Smolar is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic is controlling him.
Filipovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smolar blocks it with crossed arms.
Smolar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smolar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Filipovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smolar takes a shot to the head.
Filipovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smolar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Filipovic prevents Smolar from breaking the clinch.
Smolar stops a takedown attempt from Filipovic.
Filipovic lands a nice elbow.
Smolar is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.

Filipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipovic misses with a double jab

and Smolar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Filipovic's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smolar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filipovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smolar cracks Filipovic with a solid left hand.
Filipovic wants to stand but Smolar is controlling the position.

Filipovic is working an open guard so Smolar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smolar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Filipovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Smolar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Filipovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kirill Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Smolar moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Filipovic.
Filipovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smolar.
Filipovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Smolar.
Smolar keeps the fight on the outside.
Filipovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smolar at a distance.
Filipovic lands with a cross.
Filipovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smolar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Filipovic clinches up with Smolar and pushes him back against the cage.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside.
Filipovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smolar is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic is controlling him.
Filipovic trying to land knees to the body.
Filipovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Filipovic clinches but Smolar breaks the clinch
and Smolar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Smolar feints and as Filipovic raises his hands in defense, Smolar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smolar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filipovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Filipovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Filipovic, not yet.
Smolar is looking to work some ground and pound but Filipovic has wrist control.
Smolar throws and elbow that misses. Filipovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smolar's guard. Nice move by Filipovic!
Filipovic advances to half guard.
Smolar wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Filipovic escapes and gets back to his feet.
Filipovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smolar.
Filipovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick from Filipovic lands but Smolar takes it in his stride.
Filipovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Filipovic - just one landing.
Smolar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Filipovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Filipovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Filipovic lands with a kick to the temple. Smolar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smolar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Smolar is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Filipovic wants to clinch.
Crunch! Filipovic slams his shin into Smolar's torso.
Filipovic cracks the inside of Smolar's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Filipovic.
Filipovic scores with a shot to the body.
Filipovic misses with a two punch combination.
Filipovic scores with a nice right hand.
Filipovic thuds his right hand into Smolar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smolar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Filipovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Filipovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Filipovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Filipovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smolar.
Smolar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Filipovic gets a clinch.
Smolar blocks an elbow strike from Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with some punches.

Filipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smolar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Filipovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smolar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smolar throws the left hand but Filipovic avoids the punch easily.
Filipovic throws a leg kick which misses Smolar's front leg but catches the back leg as Smolar tries to avoid it.

Filipovic instigates a clinch.
Filipovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smolar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside.
Filipovic digs a right hand into Smolar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smolar's gas tank.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside.
Smolar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Filipovic misses with a knee strike.
Filipovic misses with a knee to the head.
Filipovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Filipovic can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smolar.
Filipovic misses with an elbow strike.
Smolar working hard to break the clinch.
Smolar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Filipovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Filipovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smolar wants to get back to striking at distance but Filipovic won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Filipovic.
Filipovic keeps control of Smolar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Filipovic scores a nice knee to the body.
Smolar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Filipovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smolar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smolar is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic is controlling him.

Smolar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smolar misses with a body shot
and Filipovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Filipovic thuds his right hand into Smolar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smolar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Filipovic finds it's target.
Smolar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filipovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smolar throws the left hand but Filipovic avoids the punch easily.
Filipovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smolar.
Filipovic lunges at Smolar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smolar's hand.
Smolar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Smolar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smolar keeps the fight on the outside.
Smolar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Filipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolar throws a hook but Filipovic blocks it.
Smolar misses with a hook. Filipovic ducked under it nicely.
Filipovic is looking to clinch but Smolar is avoiding it.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Smolar moves out of range.
Smolar drops his hands momentarily and Filipovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smolar throws a hook but Filipovic avoids it easily.
Smolar tries to move into range but Filipovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Filipovic gets a clinch.
Filipovic looking for a takedown.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Filipovic scores with a knee to the head.
Smolar is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smolar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Smolar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Smolar circles away.
Filipovic lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Smolar misses its intended target.

Filipovic closes the distance and pushes Smolar back into the cage.
Smolar is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Filipovic.
Filipovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smolar is defending well for now.
Smolar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Filipovic.
Smolar has had enough of the clinch but Filipovic keeps him there for the moment.
Smolar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smolar is looking to break free of the clinch but Filipovic has double underhooks.
Filipovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Filipovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smolar is looking to break free of the clinch but Filipovic has double underhooks.
Filipovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Filipovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Smolar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Filipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decent striking displayed by Smolar there.
Filipovic scores with a nice strike.
Smolar throws a jab when Filipovic was well out of range.
Filipovic slips a jab from Smolar.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smolar moves forwards but Filipovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smolar misses with a straight left.
Smolar misses with a looping left.
Filipovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Filipovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Smolar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filipovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smolar's head.
Filipovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Smolar circles away.
Smolar misses with an uppercut. Filipovic saw that one coming.
Smolar misses with the combination.
Filipovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Smolar misses with a looping right.
Filipovic with a hook.
Filipovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smolar on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Filipovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smolar misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a front kick that sends Smolar stumbling back into the cage.
Filipovic throws a nice head kick!

Filipovic rushes Smolar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Filipovic with a knee to the head.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside.
Smolar blocks an elbow strike.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but Smolar blocks it.
Filipovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smolar backwards.
Smolar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but Smolar blocks it.
Filipovic lands a nice uppercut.
Smolar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Filipovic landing knees to the body.
Filipovic prevents Smolar from breaking the clinch.
Smolar blocks an elbow strike from Filipovic.
Filipovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smolar's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Filipovic had his way with Ivok Smolar in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Filipovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smolar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Filipovic counters with a body kick that stops Smolar in his tracks momentarily.
Filipovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Smolar throws a hook but Filipovic avoids it easily.
Filipovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smolar.
A lazy left from Filipovic finds it's target.
Filipovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smolar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filipovic slips a jab from Smolar.
Filipovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smolar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Filipovic jabs at Smolar's body.
Filipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Filipovic.
Filipovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Filipovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smolar.
A slapping leg kick lands for Filipovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic connects with a high kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Smolar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Filipovic.
Smolar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Filipovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Filipovic.
A right handed body shot lands from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Filipovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smolar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Filipovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Smolar won't want to take too many of those.
Smolar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Filipovic lands an elbow inside.
Filipovic lands an elbow just above Smolar 's eye.
Smolar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Filipovic working Smolar over with knees to the body.
Filipovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Filipovic lands an elbow just above Smolar 's eye.
Filipovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Smolar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smolar avoiding damage as Filipovic throws knees to the body.
Filipovic crunches a lovely knee into Smolar's ribcage.
Filipovic goes for a takedown attempt but Smolar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Filipovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smolar.
Filipovic wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Filipovic.
Smolar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filipovic wants to clinch up but Smolar keeps it at a distance.
Filipovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filipovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Smolar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smolar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Filipovic connects with a right hand. Smolar shakes it off.
Filipovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Filipovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smolar. That did some damage!
Filipovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Filipovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smolar.
Filipovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smolar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smolar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smolar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smolar missing with a left hand there. Filipovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filipovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Smolar moves out of range easily.
Filipovic lands a right hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Filipovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ivok Smolar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smolar loads up on a big right hand but Filipovic slips the punch.
Filipovic lands with a nice body kick.
Smolar misses the shot to the body.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smolar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filipovic moves out of range as Smolar strikes.
Smolar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smolar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smolar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Filipovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Smolar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filipovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smolar throws out the jab.
Filipovic fails with an attempt to clinch.

Filipovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipovic connects with a knee to the head.

Filipovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smolar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Filipovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smolar's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirill 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:43
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:43
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirill Filipovic!
Kirill Filipovic retains his welterweight title!