PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bastad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tymoteusz Filipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bastad
vs
Filipowicz

180 cm
29
215 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

185 cm
27
205 lbs
8 - 9 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Bastad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tymoteusz Filipowicz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipowicz slaps away a takedown attempt from Bastad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Filipowicz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bastad tries to clinch up.
As Bastad backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Bastad manages to avoid it all.
Bastad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filipowicz's waist but Filipowicz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bastad off to one side.
As Bastad backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Bastad manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bastad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Filipowicz as Bastad shoots in.
Bastad tries to clinch up but Filipowicz circles away and keeps his distance.
Filipowicz throws a counter combo.
Bastad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Bastad backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Bastad manages to avoid it all.
Nice takedown defense from Filipowicz. No joy for Bastad on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastad looks to land a left hand but Filipowicz moved out of range nicely.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Bastad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bastad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filipowicz swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bastad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bastad.
Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bastad is defended easily by Filipowicz.

Bastad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Filipowicz wants to control but Bastad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Filipowicz is looking for a sweep. Bastad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filipowicz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Filipowicz has his hands clasped together around Bastad's back. He's all about the action.
Filipowicz tries to roll over but Bastad keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz wants to control but Bastad is keeping busy.
Filipowicz misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Bastad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Filipowicz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bastad.
Filipowicz wants to improve his position but Bastad is controlling well.
Filipowicz landing strikes from the bottom.
Filipowicz is looking for a sweep. Bastad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bastad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Filipowicz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bastad.
Filipowicz is trying to maintain the position but Bastad is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipowicz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Filipowicz is trying to maintain the position but Bastad is very close to passing his half guard.
Filipowicz tries to roll over but Bastad keeps him under control.

Bastad is working for a kimura but Filipowicz is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipowicz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Filipowicz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bastad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Filipowicz tries to get to full guard but Bastad has control of the leg.
Bastad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Filipowicz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Bastad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Filipowicz tries to roll over but Bastad keeps him under control.

Bastad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Filipowicz lands with a few short shots to the body.
Filipowicz lands a couple of sideways elbows.

Bastad is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bastad is trying to work for a kimura but Filipowicz is defending well.
Filipowicz trying to control here.
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 Chris Bastad will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bastad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filipowicz defends it nicely.
Filipowicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Bastad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bastad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Bastad shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Filipowicz is looking to improve his position.
Bastad trying to control from half guard but Filipowicz is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipowicz is looking to control Bastad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Filipowicz avoid being mounted?
Filipowicz wants to get back to full guard.
Bastad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filipowicz can do to turn this around?

Bastad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bastad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Filipowicz landing rabbit punches to the side of Bastad's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Filipowicz missing with punches from the bottom.
Filipowicz wants to control but Bastad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Filipowicz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Filipowicz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Filipowicz punching from the bottom.
Bastad is thwarting Filipowicz's attempts to control the position.

Bastad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Bastad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Filipowicz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Filipowicz striking from half guard on the bottom.
Filipowicz is trying to get back to full guard.
Filipowicz is trying to maintain the position but Bastad is very close to passing his half guard.

Bastad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Filipowicz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bastad prevents Filipowicz from improving his position.

Bastad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Filipowicz is just riding it out for now. Bastad eventually gives up the hold.

Bastad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filipowicz defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bastad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Filipowicz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Filipowicz misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Bastad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filipowicz defends it well.
Filipowicz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Bastad wants to work for an arm triangle but Filipowicz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Filipowicz wants to get back to full guard.
Filipowicz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bastad is working away from the top position though.

Bastad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filipowicz defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bastad prevents Filipowicz from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Filipowicz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Filipowicz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Filipowicz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chris Bastad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Filipowicz striking from half guard on the bottom.

Bastad is looking for a kimura but Filipowicz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bastad to get the leverage.
Filipowicz trying to control from the bottom.

Bastad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Filipowicz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Filipowicz wants to control but Bastad is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filipowicz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Bastad dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Filipowicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Bastad.
Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bastad looks for a takedown but Filipowicz sprawls well.
As Bastad backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Bastad manages to avoid it all.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bastad fails with a takedown attempt.
Bastad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filipowicz sprawls well. Filipowicz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bastad gets slowly back to his feet.
Filipowicz throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bastad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastad wants to clinch up but Filipowicz keeps it at a distance.
Filipowicz throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bastad is defended easily by Filipowicz.
Bastad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filipowicz avoids it really well and circles away.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Bastad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filipowicz but Filipowicz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bastad shoots in but no luck this time.
Bastad shoots in for a takedown but Filipowicz shows good takedown defense.
Bastad fails with a takedown attempt.
Bastad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filipowicz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bastad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Filipowicz circles away.
Filipowicz throws a counter combo.
Bastad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Filipowicz tries to avoid it but Bastad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Filipowicz to the ground. Filipowicz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Bastad backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Bastad manages to avoid it all.
Bastad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipowicz as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filipowicz's waist but Filipowicz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bastad off to one side.
Filipowicz throws a counter combo.
Filipowicz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Filipowicz counters with a three punch combo that has Bastad backing up. Bastad nods at Filipowicz to acknowledge the strikes.
Bastad shoots in looking for a takedown. Filipowicz tries to sprawl out of it but Bastad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Filipowicz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bastad is looking to clinch but Filipowicz is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bastad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bastad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Filipowicz tries to avoid it but Bastad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Filipowicz to the ground. Filipowicz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bastad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Filipowicz circles away.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz slaps away a takedown attempt from Bastad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bastad is looking to clinch but Filipowicz is avoiding it.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Bastad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bastad shoots in but Filipowicz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Bastad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bastad tries for a takedown but Filipowicz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bastad.
Bastad moves in looking to clinch but Filipowicz pushes him off.
Filipowicz keeps the fight on the outside.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Bastad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bastad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipowicz as he jumps to the side.
Filipowicz throws a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bastad.
Filipowicz throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bastad is defended easily by Filipowicz.
As Bastad backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Bastad manages to avoid it all.
Filipowicz leaves Bastad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bastad or perhaps it was just good defense by Filipowicz, which made it look bad.
Filipowicz stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bastad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipowicz as he jumps to the side.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bastad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tymoteusz Filipowicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bastad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!