PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miroslaw Filipowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Peterson (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.

Filipowski
vs
Peterson

188 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miroslaw Filipowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipowski misses with a head kick.
Paul Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipowski tries for a takedown but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Peterson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Peterson happy to just control the position for now.
Peterson landing a few strikes.
Filipowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peterson controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson blocks the strikes from Filipowski.
Filipowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Filipowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Filipowski tries to control but Peterson manages to take his back.
Peterson is riding his opponent, not letting Filipowski buck him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Can Filipowski hold on?! Peterson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Filipowski breaks Peterson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Filipowski stopping the sweep attempt from Peterson.
Peterson is controlling Filipowski's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peterson is on top in guard.
Peterson prevents Filipowski from getting back to his feet.
Peterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filipowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peterson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Peterson preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson pushing down on Filipowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Peterson is looking for a kimura but Filipowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peterson to get the leverage.
Peterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Filipowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Filipowski is looking to escape.
Filipowski missing with punches from the bottom.
Filipowski wants to improve his position but Peterson is controlling well.
Filipowski is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Peterson prevents Filipowski from getting the reversal.
Filipowski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Filipowski is breathing heavily.
Filipowski is looking to get back to is feet but Peterson passes into side control.
Peterson working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Peterson controls the position.
Filipowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Peterson asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Peterson decides to stand back up. Peterson steps back and let's Filipowski get back to his feet.

Peterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Peterson lands a shot to the body.
Filipowski takes an elbow to the temple.

Filipowski breaks from the clinch.
Peterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Filipowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Peterson. Peterson obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filipowski fails with an attempt to clinch.

Peterson scores with a takedown into Filipowski's guard.
Peterson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Filipowski is looking to stand up but Peterson isn't so interested in that idea.
Peterson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Peterson postures up.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Filipowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filipowski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Peterson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Peterson dominated that round.
That's time! Filipowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Filipowski.
Filipowski shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense.
Filipowski misses with a takedown attempt

and Peterson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Filipowski trying to keep a closed guard but Peterson is proving a slippery customer.
Filipowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peterson is controlling him.
Paul Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peterson is stalling in the full guard.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Filipowski keeps moving.
Filipowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipowski trying to control the position.

Peterson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peterson wants to stand but Filipowski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Filipowski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Peterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Filipowski. Filipowski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miroslaw Filipowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Peterson. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Filipowski moves in looking to clinch but Peterson pushes him off.
Horrible takedown by Filipowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Peterson which made him look bad.
Peterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Filipowski
and Peterson counters with a three punch combo that has Filipowski backing up. Filipowski nods at Peterson to acknowledge the strikes.
Peterson throws the kick towards the body but Filipowski avoids it.
Filipowski darts in trying to clinch
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Filipowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peterson as he avoids it easily.

Peterson clinches up with Filipowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Filipowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Filipowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Peterson tries a body shot but Filipowski blocks it.

Peterson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Filipowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Filipowski wants to stand up but Peterson is controlling him.
Filipowski wants to sweep here but Peterson controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipowski is working hard here to advance position.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Filipowski is keeping the position.
Filipowski wants to stand but Peterson is controlling the position.
Peterson preventing the sweep.

Filipowski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Filipowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Filipowski is avoiding it.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Filipowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipowski throws a series of punches but Peterson moves out of range.
Filipowski looks to land a right hand but Peterson moved out of range.

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.
Peterson misses with a low kick as Filipowski jumps back.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Peterson tries to clinch
and Filipowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peterson blocks a head kick by Filipowski.
Filipowski punishes Peterson's body with a nice straight punch.
Peterson moves out of range of the body kick from Filipowski.
Filipowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Peterson circles away.
Filipowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Peterson counters with a left to the body.
Peterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Filipowski. Filipowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Filipowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peterson looks to land a body kick but Filipowski moved away.
Filipowski tries to clinch

and Peterson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Filipowski's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson stopping the sweep attempt from Filipowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Peterson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Filipowski checks it well.
Miroslaw Filipowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peterson cracks Filipowski with a big right hand and Filipowski goes down!

Filipowski is rocked!

Filipowski is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Peterson works on Filipowski's body with a couple of short punches.

Peterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Peterson has managed to clinch.
Peterson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Peterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Peterson clinches.
Peterson stalling against the cage.

Filipowski breaks from the clinch.
Peterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Filipowski misses with a takedown

and Peterson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Filipowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Filipowski wants to break free but Peterson has control.

Peterson lands a takedown into guard.
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Filipowski looking to control.
Peterson works over Filipowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Peterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filipowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Filipowski wants to stand up but Peterson is controlling him.
Filipowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Peterson controls the pace.
Peterson postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice body kick there by Peterson.
Filipowski tries to clinch there but Peterson circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Filipowski. No joy for Peterson on that attempt.
Miroslaw Filipowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Peterson.

Filipowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Peterson has one foot on Filipowski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Filipowski circles away.
Filipowski closes the distance looking to clinch

and Peterson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Peterson.
Filipowski is trying to break free.
Filipowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filipowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peterson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Filipowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Filipowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Peterson counters with a left and a right that hurts Filipowski! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Peterson jumps into full mount!
Oh Filipowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipowski is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Filipowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Peterson wants to control the pace but Filipowski is squirming around nicely.
Peterson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Peterson landing strikes from the mount and Filipowski is in trouble!
Filipowski tries to control the position but Peterson now has his back.
Will Peterson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filipowski wants to control his opponent's hands but Peterson gets his hands free.
Good control from Peterson.
Filipowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Peterson's guard. Nice work there by Filipowski.
Filipowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Peterson holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is trying to control the position but Filipowski postures up.
Filipowski wants to pass the guard but Peterson is keeping the position.
Peterson is trying to control the position but Filipowski postures up.
Filipowski is looking to stand up but Peterson won't let him.
Peterson is trying to keep Filipowski in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Paul Peterson.
Filipowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.

Filipowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peterson is trying to improve his position.
Filipowski wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy.
Miroslaw Filipowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peterson gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peterson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Peterson!