PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brita Filter (ranked 4261 p4p, 4497 weight class) and OJ MiZoHoNi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OJ MiZoHoNi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Filter
vs
MiZoHoNi

182 cm
18
170
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
155
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brita Filter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, OJ MiZoHoNi!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MiZoHoNi moves in looking to clinch but Filter pushes him off.

Filter rushes MiZoHoNi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Filter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filter is pressed up against the cage. MiZoHoNi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Filter down to the mat. Filter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
MiZoHoNi stuffs the takedown attempt from Filter. Filter gets slowly back to his feet.
MiZoHoNi wants to counter with a clinch but Filter pushes him away.

Filter darts in and clinches MiZoHoNi up against the cage.

Filter breaks the clinch.
MiZoHoNi darts in looking for a takedown but Filter gets double underhooks and turns MiZoHoNi into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MiZoHoNi.
MiZoHoNi wants to counter with a clinch but Filter pushes him away.
Filter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MiZoHoNi backs up against the cage.
MiZoHoNi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Filter defends well and MiZoHoNi ends up having to push Filter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brita Filter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of OJ MiZoHoNi.
Filter tries for a takedown but MiZoHoNi circles away easily

and MiZoHoNi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MiZoHoNi is looking to take this one to the mat.
MiZoHoNi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Filter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Filter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MiZoHoNi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MiZoHoNi looking for a sweep. Not yet MiZoHoNi, not yet.
Filter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Filter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Filter throws a big elbow that misses.
Filter wanted to stand there but MiZoHoNi had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filter trying to control but MiZoHoNi is working from the bottom.
MiZoHoNi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Filter is looking to clinch.

MiZoHoNi moves into the clinch successfully.
Filter slows down the pace here.
MiZoHoNi can't get the takedown.

Filter jumps guard.
Filter is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MiZoHoNi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Filter keeping moving, preventing MiZoHoNi from controlling successfully.
MiZoHoNi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MiZoHoNi is pushing down on Filter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Filter is fighting to maintain full guard but MiZoHoNi has managed to sneak the leg through.

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.

MiZoHoNi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

MiZoHoNi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Filter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MiZoHoNi.
Filter tries to get to full guard but MiZoHoNi has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brita Filter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Filter fails with an attempt to clinch.
MiZoHoNi moves in looking to clinch but Filter pushes him off.
Brita Filter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

MiZoHoNi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Filter is trying to defend but MiZoHoNi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Filter is looking to improve his position.
MiZoHoNi passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MiZoHoNi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Filter wants to control but MiZoHoNi is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MiZoHoNi content just to control the position here.

MiZoHoNi goes for an armbar but Filter turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Filter.
Filter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MiZoHoNi can do to turn this around?

Filter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MiZoHoNi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MiZoHoNi working for a triangle but Filter defends it easily.

MiZoHoNi is looking for a triangle but Filter pushes his legs off easily.

MiZoHoNi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Filter is aware though and is defending well.
Filter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MiZoHoNi keeping moving, preventing Filter from controlling successfully.
Filter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Filter trying to control the position from guard on top but MiZoHoNi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Filter stands up from MiZoHoNi's guard - Filter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Filter fails to land the takedown.
Filter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MiZoHoNi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

MiZoHoNi drives through and clinches with Filter against the cage.
Filter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MiZoHoNi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Filter pulls his leg out and moves away.

MiZoHoNi has closed the distance and engaged Filter in a clinch.

Filter breaks the clinch.
Filter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MiZoHoNi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filter as he avoids it easily.
Filter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MiZoHoNi is breathing heavily.
MiZoHoNi fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MiZoHoNi fails in his attempt to clinch.
MiZoHoNi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filter feinted with a counter takedown.
Brita Filter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of OJ MiZoHoNi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Filter is defended easily by MiZoHoNi.
As Filter backs off MiZoHoNi throws a huge counter combo but Filter manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but OJ MiZoHoNi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

MiZoHoNi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for MiZoHoNi with that takedown attempt.
MiZoHoNi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filter swivels and escapes.
Filter looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
MiZoHoNi misses with a head kick.
MiZoHoNi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

MiZoHoNi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Filter's half guard.
Filter is looking to improve his position.
MiZoHoNi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

MiZoHoNi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Filter has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MiZoHoNi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Filter is looking for a sweep. MiZoHoNi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filter trying to control but MiZoHoNi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two 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.
Filter tries to roll over but MiZoHoNi keeps him under control.
MiZoHoNi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Filter trying to control but MiZoHoNi postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Filter is pressed up against the cage. MiZoHoNi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Filter down to the mat. Filter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brita Filter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of OJ MiZoHoNi.
MiZoHoNi tries to clinch there but Filter circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filter has a takedown stuffed.
MiZoHoNi stuffs the takedown.
Filter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MiZoHoNi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Filter.

MiZoHoNi darts in and clinches Filter up against the cage.
MiZoHoNi wants a takedown but no success here.

MiZoHoNi is trying to trip Filter. He has hold of a leg but Filter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. MiZoHoNi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
MiZoHoNi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

MiZoHoNi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MiZoHoNi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Filter keeping moving, preventing MiZoHoNi from controlling successfully.
Filter looking for a sweep. Not yet Filter, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
OJ MiZoHoNi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MiZoHoNi 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for OJ MiZoHoNi!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for OJ MiZoHoNi!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Brita Filter!

OJ MiZoHoNi wins by split decision!