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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Pinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinha has chosen Bate Pesadão ( Pregador Luo ) as his entrance music. Diego Pinha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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191 cm
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215 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Pinha!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Filipovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Filipovic.
Pinha can't break the clinch.
Pinha pressing his opponent against the cage.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside that Pinha shrugs off.
It looks like Diego Pinha has been cut.
Pinha goes for a takedown attempt but Filipovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Pinha moves out of range.
Filipovic is looking to clinch.
Pinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filipovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Filipovic. No joy for Pinha on that attempt.
Filipovic looks for a takedown but Pinha sprawls well.
Filipovic keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic drives through and clinches with Pinha against the cage.
Filipovic lands a knee to the body.
Filipovic stalling against the cage.
Pinha is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Pinha.
Filipovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pinha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Pinha. No joy for Filipovic on that attempt.
Pinha fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Filipovic.
Filipovic clinches.
Filipovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Filipovic tries to pull guard but Pinha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Filipovic stalling in the clinch.
Pinha prevents the takedown attempt.
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!
Pinha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Filipovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Filipovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pinha up against the cage.
Filipovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Pinha misses
and Filipovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Filipovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinha drives through and clinches with Filipovic against the cage.
Filipovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Filipovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinha's elbow.
Filipovic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pinha has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Filipovic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Filipovic defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pinha gets his hands free as Filipovic looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinha is trying to stick to Filipovic's back but Filipovic is turning into Pinha. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pinha's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Filipovic.
Filipovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filipovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pinha has his hands on Filipovic's head, controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinha throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pinha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Filipovic defends it easily.
Pinha keeping moving, preventing Filipovic from controlling successfully.
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 Diego Pinha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pinha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filipovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinha moves out of range of the body kick.
Pinha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filipovic's waist but Filipovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pinha off to one side.
Pinha fails with a takedown attempt.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Pinha.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pinha but Pinha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pinha moves into the clinch.
Filipovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Filipovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Pinha has double underhooks.
Filipovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Pinha won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pinha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Filipovic tries a knee to the head but Pinha blocks it.
Pinha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Filipovic prevents it.
Filipovic pulls guard effortlessly.
Filipovic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pinha trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Filipovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pinha trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Filipovic wants to control the position but Pinha says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Filipovic trying to hold on to Pinha's head to control him but Pinha postures up.
Pinha stands up out of the half guard.
Filipovic misses with a takedown attempt - Pinha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Filipovic tries for a takedown but Pinha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pinha moves into the clinch successfully.
Pinha is looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic jumps guard but Pinha stands there with Filipovic around his waist. Filipovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Filipovic jumps guard but Pinha stands there with Filipovic around his waist. Filipovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pinha digs a right hand underneath Filipovic's ribcage. Filipovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pinha tries to pull guard but Filipovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Pinha drops back down to his feet.
Filipovic is trying to drag Pinha to the mat but Pinha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pinha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Filipovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pinha's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pinha.
Pinha tries to score a body lock takedown but Filipovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pinha can't get the takedown.
Filipovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pinha shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Filipovic cracks the inside of Pinha's front leg.
Horrible takedown by Filipovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Pinha which made him look bad.
Pinha fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinha closes the distance and clinches up with Filipovic, looking for a takedown. Pinha pushes Filipovic against the cage but Filipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Filipovic tries to land a front kick but Pinha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Pinha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Diego Pinha's cut.
That's time! Filipovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pinha throws a head kick but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic shoots in for a double leg but Pinha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pinha fails with the takedown.
Filipovic clinches.
Filipovic wants a takedown.
Filipovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Filipovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinha is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Filipovic to keep the fight standing.
Pinha has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Filipovic uses from the top position.
Filipovic stopping the sweep attempt from Pinha.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filipovic pushes down on Pinha's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Filipovic wants to stand but Pinha has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pinha is looking for a sweep. Filipovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filipovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pinha wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Filipovic is keen to just control but Pinha is a slippery customer.
Pinha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pinha.
Pinha working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipovic looking to sit in guard and control but Pinha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinha is looking to work some ground and pound but Filipovic has wrist control.
Filipovic pulls Pinha in close to his closed guard and prevents Pinha from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pinha gets to his feet. Filipovic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pinha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Filipovic wants to clinch up but Pinha keeps it at a distance.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Pinha moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinha shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense.
Pinha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filipovic pinned against the cage. Filipovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pinha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Filipovic.
Pinha throws a series of punches but Filipovic moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Filipovic. No joy for Pinha on that attempt.
Filipovic is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pinha tries to avoid it but Filipovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pinha to the ground. Pinha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Filipovic gets tackled into the cage by Pinha. Pinha maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Pinha.
I think Pinha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Pinha!
After winning the bout, Diego Pinha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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