PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksey Drubetsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedorov comes to the cage accompanied by SashaTheme. Fedorov is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Aleksey Drubetsky will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Fedorov
vs
Drubetsky

184 cm
24
257 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

220 cm
19
230 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksey Drubetsky!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drubetsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Fedorov is breathing heavily.
Drubetsky throws a hook but Fedorov blocks it.

Drubetsky shoots in and bounces Fedorov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Drubetsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fedorov is keeping the position for now.
Drubetsky wants to get up but he can't break Fedorov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fedorov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drubetsky wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.
Fedorov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drubetsky on the ground.
Drubetsky works over Fedorov with some ground and pound from guard.
Fedorov keeping moving, preventing Drubetsky from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drubetsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drubetsky avoids the body shot from Fedorov.
Drubetsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fedorov is fending him off so far but Drubetsky persists. Nope, Fedorov circles away and we're back to standing.
Drubetsky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drubetsky throws a head kick but Fedorov moves out of range.
Drubetsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexander Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Drubetsky.
Drubetsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Drubetsky rushes Fedorov and presses him up against the cage.

Drubetsky jumps guard.
Drubetsky manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fedorov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drubetsky looking to control but Fedorov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fedorov tries to hold on but Drubetsky postures up.
Fedorov is squirming around, avoiding Drubetsky's attempts to control the action.
Fedorov tries to hold on but Drubetsky pushes him away.
Drubetsky looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fedorov is trying to escape the mount.
Fedorov is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drubetsky stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Fedorov wants to clinch but Drubetsky slips to the side
and Drubetsky counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fedorov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Drubetsky dodges the punch combination from Fedorov.
Fedorov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck for Drubetsky with that takedown attempt.
Fedorov looks to land a combination but Drubetsky avoids it well.
Fedorov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fedorov stuffs the takedown.
Fedorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drubetsky moves away.

Fedorov pushes Drubetsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Fedorov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fedorov is struggling to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drubetsky manages to pull guard.
Drubetsky is trying to control the position but Fedorov postures up.
Drubetsky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fedorov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Drubetsky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Drubetsky has his foot on Fedorov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fedorov works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drubetsky is on top in guard.
Fedorov keeping full guard, as Drubetsky tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksey Drubetsky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Drubetsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fedorov tries to avoid it but Drubetsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fedorov to the ground. Fedorov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexander Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drubetsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drubetsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fedorov swivels and escapes.
Drubetsky staying out of range there.
Drubetsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedorov.

Drubetsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fedorov misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fedorov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov lands a shoulder strike.
Drubetsky keeps control of Fedorov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Fedorov pulls guard effortlessly.
Drubetsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Drubetsky drops back looking for a leg! Fedorov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fedorov manages to kick Drubetsky off! Drubetsky jumps back into Fedorov's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fedorov is looking for a triangle but Drubetsky pushes his legs off easily.

Fedorov has his foot on Drubetsky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drubetsky works his way back into a safe position though.
Fedorov has a closed guard, preventing Drubetsky from standing up.

Fedorov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Drubetsky has picked Fedorov up and slammed him! Fedorov can't keep hold of the triangle and Drubetsky manages to pass to side control!
Drubetsky working away.
Drubetsky is looking to take a break and control but Fedorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fedorov wants to control but Drubetsky postures up.

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.
Drubetsky misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Drubetsky wants to control but Fedorov is keeping him busy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fedorov throws a left and a right that both miss

and Drubetsky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drubetsky.

Drubetsky pulls Fedorov into guard.
Fedorov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Drubetsky is proving hard to escape from.
Fedorov stopping the sweep attempt from Drubetsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drubetsky has a closed guard, preventing Fedorov from standing up.

Drubetsky wriggles free and stands up.
Fedorov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Fedorov clinches with his opponent.
Fedorov gets through Drubetsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drubetsky can't break the clinch.

Fedorov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drubetsky shoots in and drives through. Fedorov sprawls well.
Alexander Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Drubetsky.
Drubetsky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fedorov as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov is looking to clinch.

Drubetsky moves into the clinch successfully.
Fedorov is trying to break the clinch but Drubetsky has him pressed against the cage.

Fedorov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fedorov tries to clinch

and Drubetsky counters by clinching up.

Drubetsky manages to pull guard.

Drubetsky pushes Fedorov off and gets back to his feet.
Drubetsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fedorov throws a nice looking combination but Drubetsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexander Fedorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fedorov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drubetsky misses with a takedown attempt - Fedorov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Fedorov clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksey Drubetsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Fedorov wants to clinch up but Drubetsky keeps it at a distance.
Drubetsky misses with a takedown attempt - Fedorov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Drubetsky closes the distance and pushes Fedorov back into the cage.
Drubetsky can't break the clinch.
Fedorov is trying to break free.
Fedorov swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Drubetsky jumps into guard, dragging Fedorov to the mat.
Drubetsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drubetsky keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully.
Drubetsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fedorov's guard.

Fedorov working for a triangle but Drubetsky defends it easily.
Drubetsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drubetsky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Drubetsky trying to control but Fedorov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drubetsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fedorov wants to stand up but Drubetsky is controlling him.
Drubetsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fedorov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drubetsky has a takedown stuffed.
Fedorov swats away the attempt to clinch by Drubetsky.
A jab lands there for Fedorov.
Drubetsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alexander Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Drubetsky.
Drubetsky misses with a body kick.
Fedorov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Drubetsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Fedorov misses with a double jab.
Drubetsky tries to clinch but Fedorov is having none of it.

Fedorov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexander Fedorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drubetsky can't get the takedown.

Fedorov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drubetsky tries to clinch but Fedorov is having none of it.
Fedorov doesn't manage to clinch there - Drubetsky circles away.
Drubetsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drubetsky wants to clinch up but Fedorov keeps it at a distance.
Drubetsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drubetsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fedorov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drubetsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Drubetsky looks for a takedown but Fedorov sprawls well.
Fedorov misses with a jab, cross combination.

Fedorov forces Drubetsky back against the cage and clinches.
Fedorov stops a takedown attempt from Drubetsky.
Fedorov scores with a shoulder strike.
Drubetsky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fedorov walks away with a smile on his face. Drubetsky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fedorov fails to land with a series of punches.
Drubetsky looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov lands a jab to Drubetsky's midsection.
Drubetsky tries for a takedown but Fedorov circles away easily

and Fedorov moves into the clinch.

Fedorov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fedorov throws a series of punches but Drubetsky avoids them all with ease.
Drubetsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedorov.
Drubetsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Fedorov lands a two punch combo.
Drubetsky tries for a takedown but Fedorov circles away easily

and Fedorov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fedorov is looking to break free of the clinch but Drubetsky has double underhooks.

Drubetsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drubetsky shoots and misses
and Fedorov counters with a right hand to the body.
Drubetsky wants to clinch up but Fedorov keeps it at a distance.
Aleksey Drubetsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fedorov tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Fedorov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drubetsky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksey Drubetsky!