PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Filippov Denis Filippov Denis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ratka Chaticai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaticai has chosen Muay Ram as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Denis Filippov Denis
vs
Chaticai

172 cm
18
168 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

178 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filippov Denis Filippov Denis!
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, Ratka Chaticai!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaticai throws a sloppy head kick

and Filippov Denis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Filippov Denis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chaticai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chaticai keeping full guard, as Filippov Denis tries to pass.
Chaticai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chaticai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filippov Denis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Filippov Denis Filippov Denis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chaticai looks to land a combination but Filippov Denis avoids it well.
Filippov Denis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chaticai's waist but Chaticai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Filippov Denis off to one side.
Filippov Denis throws a push kick but Chaticai slaps the foot to one side.

Filippov Denis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chaticai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Filippov Denis is in Chaticai's guard.
Filippov Denis wants to control from the top but Chaticai keeps moving.
Chaticai is looking to stand back up but Filippov Denis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chaticai.
Filippov Denis is keen to just control but Chaticai is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filippov Denis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Filippov Denis wants to get back to his feet.
Filippov Denis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Filippov Denis thows a huge punch but Chaticai dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filippov Denis throwing shots but Chaticai is blocking nicely.
Chaticai is refusing to be controlled, as Filippov Denis sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Filippov Denis stands up and beckons Chaticai to join him on the feet.
Filippov Denis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chaticai avoids it really well and circles away.

Filippov Denis takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaticai lands an elbow inside that Filippov Denis shrugs off.

It looks like Filippov Denis Filippov Denis has been cut.
Chaticai scores with a knee to the head.
Filippov Denis letting Chaticai take a breather here.

Chaticai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ratka Chaticai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaticai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chaticai lands with a kick to the temple. Filippov Denis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chaticai pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Filippov Denis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Filippov Denis wants to stand up but Chaticai is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filippov Denis Filippov Denis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Filippov Denis Filippov Denis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chaticai throws a sloppy head kick

and Filippov Denis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Filippov Denis uses his free foot to push down on Chaticai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chaticai.
Filippov Denis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chaticai is looking to escape.
Filippov Denis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaticai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Filippov Denis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Filippov Denis is trying to control the action in half guard but Chaticai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Filippov Denis stands up and beckons Chaticai to join him on the feet.
Chaticai lands a front kick.
Filippov Denis looks for a takedown but Chaticai sprawls well.
Chaticai lands a head kick!
Chaticai feints and then cracks Filippov Denis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Filippov Denis down.
A low kick from Filippov Denis misses
and Chaticai counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filippov Denis swinging wildly here.
Chaticai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaticai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chaticai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaticai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chaticai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chaticai throws a head kick that Filippov Denis semi-blocks.
Filippov Denis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chaticai. That one must have hurt.
Chaticai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chaticai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chaticai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Chaticai lands but Filippov Denis takes it in his stride.
Chaticai lands a front kick.
Filippov Denis blocks a head kick by Chaticai.
Chaticai tries a head kick but it misses.
Filippov Denis takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaticai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Filippov Denis.
Filippov Denis Filippov Denis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaticai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chaticai throws a head kick but Filippov Denis moves out of range.
Chaticai lands with a kick to the temple. Filippov Denis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chaticai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chaticai misses with a series of wild punches.
Chaticai misses with a combination

so Filippov Denis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Filippov Denis stands and steps away. Chaticai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaticai throws the kick towards the body but Filippov Denis avoids it.

Filippov Denis closes the distance and clinches.

Chaticai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ratka Chaticai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Filippov Denis Filippov Denis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Filippov Denis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chaticai pinned against the cage. Chaticai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chaticai looks to throw a body kick

and Filippov Denis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chaticai won't be happy with that.

Filippov Denis swings around for an armbar but Chaticai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Filippov Denis's guard.
Chaticai trying to control the position from guard on top but Filippov Denis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaticai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Filippov Denis kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chaticai wanted to stand there but Filippov Denis had control of the position.

Filippov Denis pushes Chaticai off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filippov Denis shoots in and drives through. Chaticai sprawls well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chaticai, right into the meat.
Chaticai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chaticai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Filippov Denis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chaticai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chaticai throws a head kick that Filippov Denis semi-blocks.
Filippov Denis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chaticai looks to score with a jab to the body but Filippov Denis is just out of range.
Filippov Denis shoots in for a double leg but Chaticai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippov Denis Filippov Denis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaticai scores with a head kick. Filippov Denis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chaticai lands a head kick. Filippov Denis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chaticai throws a head kick but Filippov Denis moves out of range.

Filippov Denis clinches.
Filippov Denis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chaticai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chaticai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Filippov Denis.

Chaticai breaks the clinch.
Filippov Denis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chaticai.

Filippov Denis closes the distance and clinches.
Chaticai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Filippov Denis is trying to drag Chaticai to the mat but Chaticai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Filippov Denis takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaticai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chaticai landing knees to the head.
Chaticai connects with a knee to the head.
Chaticai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chaticai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chaticai landing knees to the head.
Filippov Denis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Chaticai breaks from the clinch.
Chaticai lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Chaticai.
Chaticai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chaticai throws a sloppy head kick and Filippov Denis moves out of range easily.
Filippov Denis looks for a takedown but Chaticai sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chaticai is looking to slow Filippov Denis down with leg kicks.

Filippov Denis pushes Chaticai up against the cage in a clinch.

Chaticai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Chaticai misses
and Filippov Denis counters with a head kick. That will keep Chaticai thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chaticai throws a head kick that misses.
Filippov Denis avoids the head kick by Chaticai.
Chaticai misses with a head kick.
Filippov Denis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ratka Chaticai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chaticai scores with a head kick. Filippov Denis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chaticai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chaticai.
Chaticai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ratka Chaticai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chaticai 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ratka Chaticai!