PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Filippov Denis Filippov Denis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigi Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Denis Filippov Denis
vs
Falcon

172 cm
19
168 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

180 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filippov Denis Filippov Denis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gigi Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filippov Denis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Falcon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Filippov Denis somewhat.
Falcon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Filippov Denis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falcon defends it nicely.
Filippov Denis misses with a takedown attempt

and Falcon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Filippov Denis!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippov Denis Filippov Denis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Falcon trying to control but Filippov Denis is having none of it.
Falcon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Filippov Denis is looking to get to half guard.
Filippov Denis wants to hold on but Falcon pushes him away.
Falcon is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filippov Denis tries to lock up and control but Falcon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Filippov Denis is looking to improve his position but Falcon isn't that keen on the idea.

Falcon working for a guillotine from mount but Filippov Denis is in no mood to give up.
Filippov Denis wants to control but Falcon is having none of it.
Falcon controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filippov Denis tries to hold on but Falcon pushes him away.
Filippov Denis tries to improve his position but instead Falcon has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filippov Denis is trying to break free.
Falcon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Falcon keeps control of the position easily here as Filippov Denis tries to buck him off.
Filippov Denis just trying to survive but Falcon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Falcon has his arm under Filippov Denis's chin here. Game over son! Falcon squeezes tightly and Filippov Denis is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gigi Falcon!