PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Ustynov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeny Filimoshkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ustynov
vs
Filimoshkin

192 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Ustynov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeny Filimoshkin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ustynov pushes Filimoshkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Ustynov fails to pull guard.
Ustynov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ustynov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Filimoshkin fails to pull guard.

Filimoshkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ustynov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Filimoshkin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ustynov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ustynov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ustynov stopping the sweep attempt from Filimoshkin.
Ustynov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Filimoshkin's head.
Ustynov cracks Filimoshkin with a solid left hand.
Ustynov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ustynov working some strikes from top position.
Ustynov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filimoshkin has momentary wrist control but Ustynov slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filimoshkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ustynov wants to control from the top but Filimoshkin keeps moving.

Filimoshkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ustynov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ustynov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ustynov throwing strikes from guard but Filimoshkin blocks nicely.
Ustynov stopping the sweep attempt from Filimoshkin.

Filimoshkin working for a triangle but Ustynov defends it easily.
Filimoshkin keeping moving, preventing Ustynov from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filimoshkin has a closed guard, preventing Ustynov from standing up.
Ustynov works over Filimoshkin with some ground and pound from guard.
Filimoshkin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ustynov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ustynov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ustynov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Filimoshkin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ustynov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Filimoshkin to see if he's OK.
Ustynov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Filimoshkin looks gassed!

Ustynov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Filimoshkin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ustynov's guard! Nice work there by Filimoshkin!
Ustynov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ustynov keeping moving, preventing Filimoshkin from controlling successfully.
Ustynov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Filimoshkin is looking to improve his position.
Ustynov lands with a punch from half guard.
Filimoshkin is trying to maintain the position but Ustynov is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Ustynov.
Ustynov working Filimoshkin over with strikes.
Ustynov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ustynov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ustynov trying to control the action but Filimoshkin is working from the bottom.
Ustynov slips a nice elbow through Filimoshkin's hands, connecting with Filimoshkin's forehead.
Ustynov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Filimoshkin on the ground.
Ustynov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ustynov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Ustynov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filimoshkin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Ustynov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The crowd cheers as Ustynov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Filimoshkin doesn't seem phased though.
Ustynov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ustynov duly obliges.
Ustynov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Ustynov gets a clinch.
Ustynov tries to break free but Filimoshkin pushes him back against the cage.

Filimoshkin manages to pull guard.
Filimoshkin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ustynov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Filimoshkin's head.
Ustynov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ustynov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ustynov landing with the ground and pound.
Ustynov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ustynov landing with the ground and pound.
Ustynov landing with the ground and pound.
Ustynov with a nice head shot there.
Filimoshkin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ustynov trying to control the position from guard on top but Filimoshkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ustynov chips away with some ground and pound.
Ustynov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filimoshkin is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ustynov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ustynov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ustynov wants to stand but Filimoshkin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Ustynov drops back looking for a leg! Filimoshkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filimoshkin manages to kick Ustynov off! Ustynov jumps back into Filimoshkin's guard.
Ustynov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Ustynov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Filimoshkin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Filimoshkin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Filimoshkin!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ustynov tries to improve position but can't.
Ustynov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ustynov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ustynov is looking to control Filimoshkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ustynov avoid being mounted?
Oleg Ustynov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ustynov looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filimoshkin trying to control the action but Ustynov is working from the bottom.
Filimoshkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ustynov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ustynov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ustynov tries to get out of the position.
Ustynov is positioning himself well to prevent Filimoshkin advancing to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ustynov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ustynov tries to clinch but Filimoshkin is having none of it.
Oleg Ustynov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filimoshkin drops his hands momentarily and Ustynov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Filimoshkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ustynov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ustynov throws a combination. Filimoshkin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Filimoshkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ustynov stalks Filimoshkin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Filimoshkin's face. Filimoshkin staggers backwards, shaken.

Filimoshkin tries to keep at a distance but Ustynov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filimoshkin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ustynov smiles and moves away.
Ustynov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oleg Ustynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ustynov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Filimoshkin tries to clinch but Ustynov moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Ustynov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Ustynov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ustynov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Filimoshkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Filimoshkin has a takedown stuffed.
Oleg Ustynov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ustynov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Ustynov.
Ustynov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ustynov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ustynov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Filimoshkin.

Ustynov rushes Filimoshkin and presses him up against the cage.
Ustynov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ustynov trying to stall but Filimoshkin improves his position.

Ustynov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ustynov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filimoshkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ustynov lands with a slapping head kick.
Filimoshkin blocks a head kick by Ustynov.
Ustynov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filimoshkin.
Filimoshkin shoots for a double leg takedown but Ustynov sprawls well. He's pushed Filimoshkin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ustynov works over Filimoshkin's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ustynov lands a head kick. Filimoshkin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ustynov moves in looking to clinch but Filimoshkin pushes him off.
Ustynov stalks Filimoshkin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Filimoshkin's face. Filimoshkin staggers backwards, shaken.

Ustynov takes the fight into the clinch.

Ustynov drags the fight down to the ground.

Filimoshkin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ustynov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Filimoshkin has Ustynov in his guard.
Filimoshkin keeping moving, preventing Ustynov from controlling successfully.
Filimoshkin trying to control the position.
Ustynov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filimoshkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ustynov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ustynov wants to stand but Filimoshkin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ustynov postures up and lands a big shot to Filimoshkin's brow.
Ustynov scoring with some ground and pound.
Ustynov landing with the ground and pound.
Ustynov stands up over Filimoshkin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ustynov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Filimoshkin's head.
Ustynov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ustynov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ustynov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ustynov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ustynov stands up over Filimoshkin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ustynov stays in close to Filimoshkin's body and controls the position.
Ustynov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ustynov trying to control but Filimoshkin is working from the bottom.
Ustynov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ustynov lands a couple of elbows.
Ustynov trying to control the position from guard on top but Filimoshkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ustynov tries to free his leg and advance position but Filimoshkin is retaining full guard.
Ustynov trying to control but Filimoshkin is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ustynov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Oleg Ustynov wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Ustynov closes the distance and clinches.
Evgeny Filimoshkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ustynov digs a right hand underneath Filimoshkin's ribcage. Filimoshkin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Filimoshkin tries to break free but Ustynov pushes him back against the cage.

Ustynov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Ustynov instigates a clinch.

Ustynov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Filimoshkin uses from the top position.
Ustynov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Filimoshkin!
Oleg Ustynov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ustynov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Ustynov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ustynov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Ustynov!