Post by The Sandmen on Apr 10, 2013 16:52:30 GMT -5
Pat Miletich is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Costa Philippou is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Miletich and Costa move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Costa is holding Pat Miletich's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Costa Philippou in his guard.
Pat Miletich manages to switch to half guard.
Costa Philippou is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to move on the ground and shows Costa Philippou a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miletich's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Costa Philippou is in half guard over Miletich
Costa Philippou tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Costa Philippou passes momentarily but Pat Miletich sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Miletich
Costa tries to escape from closed guard...
Costa struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Costa Philippou is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Costa can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Costa launches a barrage of elbows over Miletich's face!
Pat Miletich blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Pat Miletich tries to close the guard.
Miletich put Costa Philippou in closed guard.
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Miletich
Costa Philippou hovers above Miletich
Good punches to Miletich's body.
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Costa Philippou doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Miletich's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Miletich jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Pat Miletich pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Costa Philippou is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Miletich with uppercuts!
Miletich is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Miletich is unable to escape!
There is a small laceration on Pat Miletich's Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Costa Philippou fakes a few punches and advance towards Miletich trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Pat Miletich lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Crushing shot to Miletich's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Costa is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Costa decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Miletich's guard.
Miletich did not see that coming! Costa Philippou is in open guard over Miletich now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Miletich
Costa gets a good position on the ground. ..
Miletich holds Costa Philippou arms and counters his opponent punches.
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Miletich
Costa Philippou tries to finish with a leg lock!
Miletich is able to break the lock.
Costa Philippou gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Miletich tries to close his guard around Costa
He succeeds!
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Costa Philippou realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Costa Philippou is standing now.
Costa is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Pat Miletich launches an up-kick intended for Costa Philippou's head...
Costa leans out of the way.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Pat Miletich is standing now.
Incredible haymaker from Costa Philippou!
You can see Pat Miletich's head being snapped backwards!
Miletich is holding Costa Philippou's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Costa Philippou shows great balance while pushing away Pat Miletich
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Miletich moves backwards and Costa Philippou is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Costa feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Costa moves backwards and Pat Miletich is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Costa is holding Pat Miletich's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Deep breaths from Pat Miletich who tries a hammer punch to Costa's ribs.
Costa blocks those punches
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Costa throws a few hammer fists to the face of Pat Miletich
Solid shots!
Miletich's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich launches a few punches to Costa's cheek from the guard.
Costa Philippou uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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A furious flurry of punches from Pat Miletich
puts Costa in a world of hurt!
Costa has a small cut in his Mouth
Costa cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Miletich can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Miletich is holding Costa Philippou's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Costa Philippou shows great balance while pushing away Pat Miletich
Poorly executed technique. Costa Philippou looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Costa Philippou
that forces Miletich to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Pat Miletich's Mouth
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Costa Philippou tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pat Miletich jumps backwards and frees his leg.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Miletich.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
land on Costa.
Costa Philippou moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Costa moves forward looking for some action
Costa Philippou shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Costa tries to take Pat Miletich down... Miletich stumbles backwards and Costa Philippou launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Miletich's jaw!
Miletich's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Miletich's face while in the clinch!
Miletich can't take many more shots like those!
Oh! Down goes Miletich! Costa Philippou knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Costa Philippou really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Winner is Costa Philippou by KO (Punches) at 1:26 Round 2
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 13/14 (93%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 157 s
Statistics: Costa Philippou
Punches 8/11 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/11 (73%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/18 (44%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 138 s
Horrible performance by Pat. Just terrible. Costa came to fight though.
Costa Philippou is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Miletich and Costa move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Costa is holding Pat Miletich's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Costa Philippou in his guard.
Pat Miletich manages to switch to half guard.
Costa Philippou is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to move on the ground and shows Costa Philippou a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miletich's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Costa Philippou is in half guard over Miletich
Costa Philippou tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Costa Philippou passes momentarily but Pat Miletich sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Miletich
Costa tries to escape from closed guard...
Costa struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Costa Philippou is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Costa can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Costa launches a barrage of elbows over Miletich's face!
Pat Miletich blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Pat Miletich tries to close the guard.
Miletich put Costa Philippou in closed guard.
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Miletich
Costa Philippou hovers above Miletich
Good punches to Miletich's body.
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Costa Philippou doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Miletich's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Miletich jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Pat Miletich pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Costa Philippou is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Miletich with uppercuts!
Miletich is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Miletich is unable to escape!
There is a small laceration on Pat Miletich's Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Costa Philippou fakes a few punches and advance towards Miletich trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Pat Miletich lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Crushing shot to Miletich's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Costa is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Costa decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Miletich's guard.
Miletich did not see that coming! Costa Philippou is in open guard over Miletich now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Miletich
Costa gets a good position on the ground. ..
Miletich holds Costa Philippou arms and counters his opponent punches.
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Miletich
Costa Philippou tries to finish with a leg lock!
Miletich is able to break the lock.
Costa Philippou gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Miletich tries to close his guard around Costa
He succeeds!
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Costa Philippou realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Costa Philippou is standing now.
Costa is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Pat Miletich launches an up-kick intended for Costa Philippou's head...
Costa leans out of the way.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Pat Miletich is standing now.
Incredible haymaker from Costa Philippou!
You can see Pat Miletich's head being snapped backwards!
Miletich is holding Costa Philippou's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Costa Philippou shows great balance while pushing away Pat Miletich
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Miletich moves backwards and Costa Philippou is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Costa feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Costa moves backwards and Pat Miletich is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Costa is holding Pat Miletich's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Deep breaths from Pat Miletich who tries a hammer punch to Costa's ribs.
Costa blocks those punches
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Costa throws a few hammer fists to the face of Pat Miletich
Solid shots!
Miletich's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Costa Philippou is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich launches a few punches to Costa's cheek from the guard.
Costa Philippou uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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A furious flurry of punches from Pat Miletich
puts Costa in a world of hurt!
Costa has a small cut in his Mouth
Costa cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Miletich can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Miletich is holding Costa Philippou's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Costa Philippou shows great balance while pushing away Pat Miletich
Poorly executed technique. Costa Philippou looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Costa Philippou
that forces Miletich to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Pat Miletich's Mouth
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Costa Philippou tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pat Miletich jumps backwards and frees his leg.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Miletich.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
land on Costa.
Costa Philippou moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Costa moves forward looking for some action
Costa Philippou shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Costa tries to take Pat Miletich down... Miletich stumbles backwards and Costa Philippou launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Miletich's jaw!
Miletich's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Miletich's face while in the clinch!
Miletich can't take many more shots like those!
Oh! Down goes Miletich! Costa Philippou knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Costa Philippou really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Winner is Costa Philippou by KO (Punches) at 1:26 Round 2
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 13/14 (93%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 157 s
Statistics: Costa Philippou
Punches 8/11 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/11 (73%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/18 (44%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 138 s
Horrible performance by Pat. Just terrible. Costa came to fight though.