PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Filippov Denis Filippov Denis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onin Ogladif (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filippov Denis Filippov Denis had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Denis Filippov Denis
vs
Ogladif

172 cm
19
168 lbs
4 - 14 - 0

179 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 4 - 14 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Onin Ogladif!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filippov Denis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ogladif paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filippov Denis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A head kick misses from Ogladif.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ogladif.
Ogladif tries to clinch there but Filippov Denis circles away.
Filippov Denis fails with an attempt to clinch.

Ogladif instigates a clinch.
Filippov Denis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Filippov Denis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ogladif blocks it with crossed arms.

Ogladif pulls guard successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Ogladif is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Filippov Denis is aware though and is defending well.
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.

Ogladif is looking for a triangle but Filippov Denis pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ogladif 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.

Ogladif looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ogladif looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogladif lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Ogladif looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Filippov Denis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ogladif trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ogladif wants to stand and escape but Filippov Denis is having none of it.
Ogladif tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ogladif has his foot on Filippov Denis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Filippov Denis works his way back into a safe position though.
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.

Ogladif is looking for a triangle but Filippov Denis pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filippov Denis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Filippov Denis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogladif is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Filippov Denis Filippov Denis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ogladif wants to clinch up but Filippov Denis keeps it at a distance.
Filippov Denis moves in looking to clinch but Ogladif pushes him off.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ogladif.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ogladif is trying to get an arm triangle but Filippov Denis is defending well.

Ogladif decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filippov Denis tries to clinch up but Ogladif circles away and keeps his distance.
Filippov Denis keeps the fight on the outside.
Filippov Denis doesn't manage to clinch there - Ogladif circles away.
Filippov Denis swats away the attempt to clinch by Ogladif.
Filippov Denis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ogladif swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ogladif fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ogladif drives through and clinches with Filippov Denis against the cage.
Filippov Denis is trying to stall.

Ogladif ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ogladif no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Ogladif working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Filippov Denis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Filippov Denis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ogladif wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogladif is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Filippov Denis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ogladif is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Filippov Denis is controlling him.

Ogladif looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Ogladif had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Filippov Denis defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filippov Denis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onin Ogladif dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Filippov Denis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ogladif shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filippov Denis as he avoids it easily.
Ogladif shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filippov Denis pinned against the cage. Filippov Denis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Ogladif looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Filippov Denis!

Ogladif is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Filippov Denis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ogladif trying to control but Filippov Denis is having none of it.

Ogladif goes for an armbar but Filippov Denis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Filippov Denis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filippov Denis controls from within his opponent's guard.

Ogladif is looking for a triangle but Filippov Denis pushes his legs off easily.
Ogladif is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Filippov Denis is controlling him.

Ogladif has his feet on Filippov Denis's thighs here. He's pushed Filippov Denis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Filippov Denis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Onin Ogladif!