PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Fedorov (ranked 2495 p4p, 2619 weight class) and Shane Fergusson (ranked 306 p4p, 321 weight class). Fedorov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Miyagi & Эндшпиль feat. Рем Дигга - I Got Love. Fergusson has chosen Scotland the brave as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fedorov
vs
Fergusson

188 cm
20
185
4 - 5 - 0

185 cm
22
189
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Fergusson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fergusson missing with a left hand there. Fedorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fedorov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fergusson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedorov slips under a jab from Fergusson.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
A slow jab from Fedorov misses its intended target.
Fedorov checks a leg kick.
Fergusson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fedorov counters with a straight right hand.
Fedorov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fergusson doesn't seem bothered though.
Fergusson scores with a spinning back kick!
Fedorov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fergusson can pounce on him.
Fergusson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Fedorov.
Fergusson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedorov scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Fedorov misses.
It seemed like Fergusson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fergusson is just out of range.
Fedorov moves out of range of the leg kick from Fergusson.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
Fedorov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fedorov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fergusson throws a wild body kick that Fedorov sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Fergusson.
An attempted straight right counter from Fedorov misses the target.
Fergusson misses with a kick to the body
and Fedorov counters with a left and a right that stings Fergusson.
Fergusson needs to keep his hands up - Fedorov had a free shot at his head there.
Fergusson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fedorov.
Fergusson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fergusson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fedorov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fergusson scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Fedorov's head coaches at Heartless Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fergusson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fedorov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov throws a hook but Fergusson avoids it easily.
Fergusson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fedorov takes a step back to recover.
Fergusson walks into a stiff left hand from Fedorov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fedorov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fergusson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fergusson.
Fedorov misses with a hook.
A low kick from Fergusson misses
and Fedorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fergusson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fergusson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fedorov is able to avoid easily.
Fergusson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fedorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fergusson.
Fedorov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fergusson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fergusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fergusson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Fergusson wants to counter the offense by Fedorov and move into the clinch position.
Fedorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson misses with a hook
and Fedorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fergusson thows a leg kick but Fedorov checks it
and Fedorov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fedorov scores with the left hand. Fergusson knows he should have avoided that one.
Fergusson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fedorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fergusson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fergusson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson tries to land a front kick but Fedorov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fergusson misses with a straight right.
Fergusson slips a jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fergusson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fedorov slips under a jab from Fergusson.
Fedorov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fedorov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fedorov dips to his left and cracks Fergusson with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson connects with a single shot there.
Fergusson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fergusson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fedorov.
Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. Fedorov moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergusson.
Fedorov throws an overhand right that lands on Fergusson's shoulder, as Fergusson tries to avoid the shot.
Fergusson is looking to land body kicks.
Fedorov defending well as Fergusson loads up on a big left hand.
Fedorov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fergusson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fedorov misses with a hook.
Fedorov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fedorov missing with a left hand there. Fergusson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fergusson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of Fergusson's head but Fergusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Fedorov misses.
Fedorov moves out of range as Fergusson strikes.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fergusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Fedorov misses.
Fergusson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fergusson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedorov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fergusson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fedorov has got the better of the exchanges.
Fergusson slips under a jab.
Fedorov checks a low kick from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws out a leg kick but Fedorov moves out of range and Fergusson only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Fergusson.
Fergusson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fedorov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fergusson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Fedorov throws a lazy uppercut

and Fergusson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fergusson.
Fedorov is trying to stall.
Fedorov stalling the fight.
Fergusson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedorov controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Fedorov.
Fergusson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fergusson blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
Fedorov tries to work over Fergusson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedorov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedorov leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Fergusson.
Fedorov can't find room to land a body shot as Fergusson controls the action.
Fedorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedorov lands a right hand.
Fergusson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedorov.
Fergusson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedorov blocking some punches.
Fedorov presses Fergusson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fedorov tries a body shot but Fergusson blocks it.
Fedorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fergusson can do to turn this around?
Fergusson tries to throw a body punch but Fedorov avoids it by throwing Fergusson back against the cage.
Fedorov presses Fergusson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fergusson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson lands a shot to the body.
Fergusson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Fedorov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fedorov misses with a body punch.
Fedorov gets through Fergusson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fedorov throws a head punch that misses.
Fergusson working aggressively here.
Fedorov tries a body shot but Fergusson blocks it.
Fedorov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fergusson blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a punch to the body.
Fergusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fergusson can't find room to land a body shot as Fedorov controls the action.
Fedorov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fedorov tries a body shot but Fergusson blocks it.
Fergusson lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedorov.
Nice body punch from Fergusson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A bit of stalling here from Fergusson.
Fedorov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fergusson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedorov trying to stall but Fergusson improves his position.
A short right from Fergusson.
Fedorov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fedorov as Fergusson tries to tie him up.
Fergusson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedorov's elbow.
Fergusson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fedorov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fergusson can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fergusson.
Fedorov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedorov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedorov throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Fedorov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fergusson throws an elbow that misses.
Fergusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedorov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedorov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fergusson or not.
Fergusson lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedorov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fedorov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fedorov lands a nice shot to the body.
Fedorov stalling against the cage.
Fedorov stalls.
Fedorov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Fergusson tries to work over Fedorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nathan Fedorov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fedorov throws a lazy uppercut
and Fergusson counters with a good, hard body kick but Fedorov shrugs it off.
Fergusson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fergusson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fedorov slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson connects with a single shot there.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Fedorov ducks down to avoid it.
Fedorov lands a jab to the head.
Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. Fedorov moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fergusson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fedorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
Fedorov sets himself, and Fergusson steps forward looking for the clinch! Fedorov avoids it this time.
Fergusson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fergusson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fergusson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fergusson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fedorov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fergusson.
Fergusson is looking for the big counter here.
Fedorov lands a jab to the nose.
Fergusson lands a jab to the nose.
Fedorov avoids the head kick by Fergusson.
Fedorov tests Fergusson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedorov is just out of range.
Fergusson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fedorov slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fedorov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fergusson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fedorov lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Fedorov.
Fergusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fedorov misses with a body shot.
Fergusson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedorov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fergusson misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fergusson takes one on the button.
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.
Fedorov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fergusson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fedorov should have avoided that one.
Fedorov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fergusson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fedorov!
Fedorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fergusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedorov.
Fedorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nathan Fedorov is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson moves forwards but Fedorov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a lazy right hand but Fergusson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fedorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fergusson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedorov.
Fergusson scores with a punch to the head.
Fedorov digs a good hook to Fergusson's body.
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.
Fedorov drops his hands momentarily and Fergusson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fergusson throws a right hand that misses
and Fedorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fergusson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shane Fergusson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fergusson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fedorov circles away quickly and effectively.
Fedorov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Fergusson.
Fedorov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fergusson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fergusson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut
and Fedorov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fergusson thinking.
Fedorov connects with a body shot.
Fergusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fergusson staying out of range there.
Fedorov slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a poor cross that misses
and Fedorov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fergusson looks to land a left hand but Fedorov moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedorov. Fergusson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Fergusson.
A left lands for Fergusson.
Fedorov throws a series of punches but Fergusson avoids them all with ease.
Fergusson clobbers Fedorov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nathan Fedorov.
Well Fedorov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Fedorov!
In his post fight interview, Nathan Fedorov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.