PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tymoteusz Filipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Domus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Filipowicz
vs
Domus

185 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
26
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tymoteusz Filipowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luka Domus!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipowicz slips a straight right by Domus.
Domus throws out a loose jab but Filipowicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Domus tries to get set, Filipowicz tries to push him back and clinch up but Domus manages to avoid the attempt.
Domus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Filipowicz dives in and grabs Domus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Domus pushes down on Filipowicz's head and hops out.
Domus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filipowicz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Domus.
Domus stalks Filipowicz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Filipowicz's face. Filipowicz staggers backwards, shaken.

Filipowicz dives in and scores a takedown into Domus's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipowicz with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Domus has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Filipowicz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Domus is trying to maintain a safe position but Filipowicz gets an underhook and turns Domus into the cage.

Domus breaks from the clinch.
Domus tries to bum rush Filipowicz with a series of wild strikes but Filipowicz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Domus misses with a combination

and Filipowicz counters with a shoot takedown. Domus fights it but they end up in guard.
Filipowicz landing with the ground and pound.
Filipowicz scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz chips away with some ground and pound.
Filipowicz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Filipowicz throwing strikes but missing.

Domus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Filipowicz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domus stuffs the takedown attempt from Filipowicz. Filipowicz gets slowly back to his feet.
Filipowicz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Luka Domus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Domus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Domus misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz dives in for a single leg takedown but Domus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Domus is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tymoteusz Filipowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipowicz fails with a takedown attempt.
Filipowicz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Domus swings for the body but Filipowicz moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Filipowicz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Domus was covering up waiting for the punch and Filipowicz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Filipowicz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Filipowicz 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.
Filipowicz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Domus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Filipowicz with a nice head shot there.
Domus has momentary wrist control but Filipowicz slips an elbow through the middle.
Domus has momentary wrist control but Filipowicz slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipowicz postures up in Domus's guard and throws a big left but Domus blocks it.
Filipowicz throwing strikes but missing.
Domus wants to stand and escape but Filipowicz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luka Domus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Filipowicz fails with the takedown
and Domus counters with a right hand to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Domus cracks Filipowicz with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Domus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Filipowicz fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tymoteusz Filipowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Domus does no damage.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Domus misses with a double jab

and Filipowicz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Filipowicz gets a trip takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Domus pushes Filipowicz off looking to stand but Filipowicz dives back in and keeps control.
Filipowicz is nestled in close to Domus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Filipowicz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Domus scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Filipowicz manages to mount him!
Domus is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Filipowicz punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domus taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Domus really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Filipowicz raining down shots from the mount!
Filipowicz lands a big shot there that rocks Domus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
You get the feeling that Domus really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Filipowicz dominating with strikes here.
Filipowicz dominating with strikes here.

Domus is rocked!
Domus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Filipowicz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Domus is breathing heavily.
Domus is trying to stand up.
Domus is still in real trouble! Can Filipowicz finish him?
Filipowicz postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Domus out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Filipowicz goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tymoteusz Filipowicz!