PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borys Filipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Taktarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Filipowicz
vs
Taktarov

194 cm
20
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

188 cm
29
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borys Filipowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Taktarov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taktarov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Filipowicz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Taktarov on his heels. He'll look to pass Taktarov's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Taktarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filipowicz is one step ahead there.
Taktarov wants to hit a switch here but Filipowicz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Taktarov there!
Taktarov tries to hold on but Filipowicz postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipowicz wants to take his opponent's back but Taktarov doesn't allow it.
Taktarov tries to hold on but Filipowicz postures up.
Filipowicz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taktarov is looking to escape.
Taktarov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Filipowicz tries to control but Taktarov wriggling away.
Filipowicz avoids the attempt from Taktarov to control.
Taktarov manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov is looking to control Filipowicz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taktarov avoid being mounted?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Borys Filipowicz.
Filipowicz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Filipowicz misses with a takedown attempt

and Taktarov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taktarov.
Filipowicz keeping moving, preventing Taktarov from controlling successfully.
Taktarov looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Filipowicz trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Borys Filipowicz just wasn't active enough.
Taktarov looks to throw the jab but Filipowicz is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taktarov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taktarov takes one to the side of the head.
Filipowicz shoots in for a double leg but Taktarov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taktarov tries to work over Filipowicz's front leg with a kick but Filipowicz checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Borys Filipowicz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Filipowicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Filipowicz doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Taktarov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taktarov advances to half guard.
Taktarov is thwarting Filipowicz's attempts to control the position.
Taktarov trying to control the action but Filipowicz is working from the bottom.
Taktarov uses his free foot to push down on Filipowicz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Filipowicz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taktarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oleg Taktarov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Oleg Taktarov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Filipowicz scores with a leg kick.
Filipowicz sizes up Taktarov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Filipowicz. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Taktarov. No joy for Filipowicz on that attempt.
Filipowicz shoots in looking for a takedown but Taktarov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Filipowicz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Filipowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taktarov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Filipowicz somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filipowicz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taktarov on the side of the head.
Filipowicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taktarov looks for a takedown but Filipowicz sprawls well.
Taktarov is looking to clinch but Filipowicz is avoiding it.

Taktarov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Filipowicz's guard.
Filipowicz is trying to hold Taktarov in close to prevent damage but Taktarov has managed to pass into half guard.
Ground and pound from Taktarov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Taktarov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipowicz throws a leg kick but Taktarov checks it.
Borys Filipowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Taktarov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Filipowicz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Taktarov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Filipowicz's legs.
Filipowicz dodges the ground and pound from Taktarov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taktarov controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Taktarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Taktarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filipowicz swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Taktarov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taktarov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Taktarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taktarov not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Oleg Taktarov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Taktarov forces Filipowicz back against the cage and clinches.

Taktarov gets control of Filipowicz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taktarov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Taktarov keeping moving, preventing Filipowicz from controlling successfully.

Borys Filipowicz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Taktarov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taktarov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taktarov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Filipowicz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taktarov backs up against the cage.
Taktarov tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Filipowicz.
Taktarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipowicz manages to avoid it.
Filipowicz misses the jab.
Taktarov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filipowicz but Filipowicz pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Taktarov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taktarov staying calm.
Filipowicz parries the strikes from Taktarov easily there. Taktarov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Filipowicz to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Filipowicz is avoiding damage well.
Taktarov in side control, throwing shots but Filipowicz defends.

Taktarov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Filipowicz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Taktarov's guard! Nice work there by Filipowicz!
Taktarov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Filipowicz has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov struggling a bit here.
Taktarov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taktarov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Filipowicz is controlling him well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Taktarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taktarov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

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