PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fletcher Moran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Filatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikita Filatov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fletcher Moran's chin.

Moran
vs
Filatov

194 cm
22
177 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

179 cm
20
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue 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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fletcher Moran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikita Filatov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Filatov drives through with a takedown into guard.

Moran pushes Filatov off and scrambles back to his feet.

Filatov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Filatov lands in his opponent's guard.
Moran trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Filatov throws a big elbow that misses.
Moran looking for a sweep. Not yet Moran, not yet.
Filatov is in close to Moran's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filatov.
Filatov landing with the ground and pound.
Filatov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moran has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Filatov postures up.
Filatov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Moran is rocked!
Filatov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Moran is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Filatov loads up on a big left hand. Moran felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Filatov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Moran can't hide his disappointment, as Filatov celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikita Filatov!