PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tamati Tauati (ranked 4438 p4p, 4235 weight class) and Brita Filter (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.

Tauati
vs
Filter

181 cm
21
162
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tamati Tauati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brita Filter!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tauati fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Filter as Tauati shoots in.
Filter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Filter wants to clinch but Tauati slips to the side

and Tauati counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Filter!
You can see the frustration on Filter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filter trying to remain calm as Tauati controls from the top position.
Tauati taking a break here but Filter is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tauati prevents Filter from standing back up.
Filter wants to control but Tauati is keeping busy.
Tauati trying to pass the guard but Filter defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filter regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tauati.
Filter is trying to keep Tauati in close.
Tauati in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tauati's guard.

Tauati is looking to sweep but instead, Filter has passed into half guard.
Tauati trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filter prevents Tauati from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tauati wants to control the action here but instead Filter manages to pass to full mount!
Tauati throws a strike from the bottom but Filter uses the opportunity to take his back.
Filter not allowing Tauati to control his hands.
Tauati tries to roll but Filter sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tauati is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Filter go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tauati trying to control the position but Filter manages to sink in the hooks.
Tauati staying busy and making it hard for Filter to control.
I really don't envy Tauati right now.
Tauati avoids the strikes from Filter.
Tauati wants to escape the position.
Tauati knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Filter on the ground.
Tauati is working hard here to advance position.
Tauati breaks Filter's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Filter is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tauati controlling the position.
Tauati looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filter is one step ahead there.
Filter wants to stand and escape but instead Tauati has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Tauati postures up in Filter's guard and throws a big left but Filter blocks it.
Tauati is in close to Filter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tauati throws an elbow that misses. Filter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tauati's guard. Nice move by Filter!

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tauati is striking off his back. Filter thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brita Filter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tauati avoids the head kick by Filter.

Tauati closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tauati lands in his opponent's guard.
Filter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Filter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tauati gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Filter holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tauati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filter is keeping the position for now.
Tauati looking to sit in guard and control but Filter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filter wants to control from the top but Tauati keeps moving.
Tauati on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tauati tries to get out of the position.
Filter won't allow Tauati to sweep him here.
Tauati is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Filter preventing the sweep.
Tauati is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Filter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tauati working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tauati has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Filter has passed into side control.
Tauati tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tauati tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Filter presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tauati tries to reverse the position but Filter maintains control.
Tauati is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tauati is just holding on here. Filter manages to take his back.
Tauati trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Filter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filter has the hooks in. Tauati is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tauati breaks Filter's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Filter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tauati tries to roll over but Filter keeps him under control.
Filter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Filter prevents Tauati from improving his position.
Brita Filter has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filter is looking to take a break and control but Tauati is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tauati is trying to control but can't.
Tauati is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tauati is trying to reverse the position but instead Filter has taken his back - oops!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Filter scores with a takedown into Tauati's guard.
Filter trying to control the position from guard on top but Tauati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tauati wants to improve his position but instead Filter has moved into half guard.
Filter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tauati defending well though.
Tauati punching from the bottom.
Tauati is staying active underneath Filter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tauati wants to get back to full guard.
Tauati missing with punches from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tauati gets full guard.
Filter passes Tauati's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tauati is staying active underneath Filter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Filter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Filter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Filter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tauati looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Filter has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tauati has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Filter avoiding Tauati 's attempts to control his hands.
Tauati is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Filter trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Filter has the hooks in. Tauati is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tauati trying to control the hands but Filter breaks the grip.
Filter is hanging on to Tauati's back as he tries to escape.

Filter working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tamati Tauati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tauati is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filter gets his hands free as Tauati looks to control.
Filter controlling well, preventing Tauati from escaping the position.

Filter working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Filter is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tauati has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tauati tries to escape but Filter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brita Filter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Filter 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Brita Filter!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Brita Filter!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Brita Filter!

Brita Filter wins by unanimous decision!