PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Filatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson has chosen Rambo theme as his entrance music. Floyd Filatov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sylvester Fredriksson's chin.

Filatov
vs
Fredriksson

180 cm
22
172 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Floyd Filatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sylvester Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fredriksson clinches up against the cage.
Filatov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fredriksson blocks it with crossed arms.
Fredriksson tries a knee to the head but Filatov blocks it.
A short left from Fredriksson.
Filatov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Filatov tries for a takedown but Fredriksson manages to get underhooks.
Filatov jumps guard but Fredriksson stands there with Filatov around his waist. Filatov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Filatov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Filatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson tries to land a knee to the head but Filatov blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fredriksson tries a knee to the head but Filatov blocks it.
The is referee keeping an eye on Fredriksson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Filatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fredriksson scores with a knee to the head.
Fredriksson lands a knee to the head.
Fredriksson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filatov blocks it with crossed arms.
Fredriksson tries a knee to the head but Filatov blocks it.
Filatov tries to break the clinch but Fredriksson is controlling the position.
Fredriksson scores with a knee to the head.
Filatov wants a takedown but no success here.
Fredriksson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filatov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fredriksson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filatov wants to break free but Fredriksson has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fredriksson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fredriksson stops a takedown attempt from Filatov.
Filatov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fredriksson scores with a shot to the side of Filatov's head.
Filatov is trying to stall.
Filatov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fredriksson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Filatov is looking to break free of the clinch but Fredriksson has double underhooks.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch.

Fredriksson pushes Filatov up against the cage in a clinch.
Fredriksson lands a knee to the head.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Floyd Filatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filatov shoots in for a takedown but Fredriksson shows good takedown defense.
Sylvester Fredriksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Fredriksson rushes Filatov and presses him up against the cage.
Filatov wants to get back to striking at distance but Fredriksson won't allow it.
Fredriksson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Fredriksson breaks from the clinch.

Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filatov has Fredriksson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fredriksson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Filatov is breathing heavily.
Filatov has Fredriksson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fredriksson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filatov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Fredriksson clinches.
Fredriksson landing knees to the head.
Fredriksson avoiding damage.
Filatov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Filatov pulls Fredriksson into guard.
Fredriksson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Filatov is working an open guard so Fredriksson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fredriksson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Filatov keeps the fight on the outside.

Filatov tries to keep at a distance but Fredriksson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filatov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fredriksson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filatov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fredriksson scores with a knee to the head.

Fredriksson manages to break the clinch.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filatov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fredriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredriksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four 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.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fredriksson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filatov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fredriksson is pressed up against the cage. Filatov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fredriksson down to the mat. Fredriksson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fredriksson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filatov looks for a takedown but Fredriksson sprawls well.

Fredriksson gets a clinch.

Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Fredriksson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Filatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson tries to avoid it but Filatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fredriksson to the ground. Fredriksson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Filatov shoots in and drives through. Fredriksson sprawls well.
Filatov wants to clinch

and Fredriksson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fredriksson.
Filatov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fredriksson scores with a knee to the head.
Filatov is trying to drag Fredriksson to the mat but Fredriksson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Filatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Filatov's face.
Fredriksson just leaning against Filatov, taking a breather.
A short left from Fredriksson.

Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filatov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fredriksson pinned against the cage. Fredriksson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filatov tries for a takedown but Fredriksson circles away easily
letting Fredriksson counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fredriksson moves into the clinch successfully.
Fredriksson stalling against the cage.
Fredriksson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fredriksson with a knee to the head.
Fredriksson is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Fredriksson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Filatov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filatov being controlled against the cage.
Knees to the body from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson with a knee to the head.
Fredriksson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filatov blocks it with crossed arms.
Filatov is looking to control Fredriksson's arms but Fredriksson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Filatov has his back to the cage.
Fredriksson connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Fredriksson.

Fredriksson manages to break the clinch.
Filatov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fredriksson finds it's way round the side to connect with Filatov's head.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filatov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fredriksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fredriksson tries to clinch up.
Filatov clinches but Fredriksson breaks the clinch
and Filatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch.

Filatov moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filatov being controlled against the cage.
Filatov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fredriksson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fredriksson managing to block the knees to the body from Filatov.
Fredriksson stalling the fight.
Fredriksson looking to throw knees to the head but Filatov is blocking nicely.
Filatov tries to pull guard but Fredriksson won't allow it.
Fredriksson lands an elbow that stopped Filatov in his tracks for a moment.
Fredriksson lands a hook that snaps the head of Filatov backwards.

Filatov manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredriksson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Filatov is looking for a triangle but Fredriksson pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Fredriksson stands and steps away. Filatov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Filatov tries to clinch
letting Fredriksson counter with a right hand.
Filatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fredriksson as he jumps to the side.

Fredriksson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Fredriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Filatov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Filatov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredriksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filatov throws a head kick that misses.

A big head kick from Fredriksson and Filatov is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Filatov is rocked!

Filatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oh Filatov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fredriksson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Filatov seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Fredriksson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Filatov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Fredriksson clinches up with Filatov and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fredriksson lands with a right to the head.
Fredriksson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filatov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Fredriksson breaks from the clinch.
Fredriksson wants to clinch up but Filatov keeps it at a distance.
Fredriksson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Fredriksson counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Fredriksson looking to finish!
Filatov looking to control.

Fredriksson gets to his feet. Filatov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Filatov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filatov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filatov with a poor takedown

and Fredriksson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fredriksson stops a takedown attempt from Filatov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Filatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches.
Fredriksson landing knees to the head.
Fredriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Filatov backwards.
Fredriksson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fredriksson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sylvester Fredriksson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filatov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fredriksson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sylvester Fredriksson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Filatov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fredriksson pushes Filatov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fredriksson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Fredriksson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Filatov tries to pull guard but Fredriksson won't allow it.
Fredriksson lands a knee to the head.

Filatov breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Floyd Filatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filatov avoids the head kick by Fredriksson.
Filatov tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Fredriksson moves into the clinch.
Fredriksson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Filatov is keeping busy.
Filatov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filatov tries a knee to the head but Fredriksson blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sylvester Fredriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fredriksson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sylvester Fredriksson!