PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Fuchs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuchs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fly me to the moon. Fedor Khalidov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Franz Fuchs's chin.

Fuchs
vs
Khalidov

193 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Franz Fuchs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fuchs.
Khalidov stuffs the takedown.
Khalidov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fuchs doesn't seem bothered though.
Khalidov drops Fuchs with a left right combo! Khalidov follows him down to the ground into side control.

Fuchs is rocked!

Khalidov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh Fuchs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khalidov misses with a body shot.
Khalidov takes a swing at Fuchs's ribcage but misses.
Fuchs seems to have got his legs back now.
Fuchs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khalidov throws a left that rocks Fuchs and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Khalidov dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Fuchs regain composure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Khalidov stands up.
Fedor Khalidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuchs shoots in and drives through. Khalidov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Fuchs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidov lands a with a good body shot.
Fuchs is breathing heavily.
Fuchs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fuchs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalidov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov scores with a sloppy right hand. Fuchs should have avoided that one.
Fuchs shoots for a double leg takedown but Khalidov sprawls well. He's pushed Fuchs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khalidov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fuchs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khalidov lands with a nice body punch.
Khalidov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khalidov misses with a double jab.
Khalidov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khalidov throws a series of punches but Fuchs moves out of range.
Khalidov stalks Fuchs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fuchs's face. Fuchs staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidov looks to land a combination but Fuchs avoids it well.
Khalidov stuffs the takedown.

Fuchs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Khalidov!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fuchs goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Khalidov turns into him and now he's in Fuchs's guard.
Fuchs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khalidov manages to get himself to full guard.
Fuchs wants to pass the guard but Khalidov is keeping the position.
Khalidov looking to control.
Fuchs forces his way into half guard.
Fuchs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khalidov kicks Fuchs off and gets back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Fuchs.
Khalidov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuchs manages to avoid it.
Khalidov throws a right hand that Fuchs ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuchs also avoids with ease.
Khalidov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fuchs rather than just go for the knockout.
Khalidov swings for the body but Fuchs moves out of range.
Khalidov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khalidov stuffs the takedown.
Khalidov misses with a few strikes there.
Fuchs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khalidov lands a with a good body shot.
Khalidov scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Khalidov.

Khalidov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fuchs is not content to let Khalidov control the position.
Khalidov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fuchs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fuchs tries to bench press Khalidov off him but Khalidov keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov takes a little break here. Fuchs wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fuchs tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Fuchs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fuchs is looking to get back to full guard here but Khalidov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Fuchs tries to improve his position but instead Khalidov has taken his back!
Fuchs can't escape the position.
Fuchs is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I would not like to be Fuchs right now.
Khalidov doesn't have the hooks in and Fuchs manages to turn into his guard.
Khalidov is looking to stand up but Fuchs isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fuchs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franz Fuchs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khalidov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Khalidov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khalidov jabs at Fuchs's body.
Fuchs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fuchs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Khalidov fails to land with a series of punches.
Khalidov misses with a few strikes there.
Fuchs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khalidov.
Fuchs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khalidov misses with a series of wild punches.

Fuchs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Fuchs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khalidov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khalidov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fuchs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khalidov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Fuchs tries for a kimura but Khalidov is defending well.
Khalidov prevents Fuchs from improving position.
Khalidov regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fuchs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khalidov keeping hold of Fuchs's head, controlling as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khalidov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fuchs.
Khalidov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Khalidov pushes Fuchs off and scrambles back to his feet.
Khalidov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khalidov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khalidov throws a nice looking combination but Fuchs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fuchs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khalidov lands a jab to Fuchs's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown but Khalidov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Fuchs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown but Khalidov shows good takedown defense.
Fuchs tries for a takedown but Khalidov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fuchs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuchs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fuchs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fuchs looks for a takedown but Khalidov sprawls well.
Fuchs shoots in and drives through. Khalidov sprawls well.
Fuchs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khalidov is fending him off so far but Fuchs persists. Nope, Khalidov circles away and we're back to standing.
Fuchs looks for a takedown but Khalidov sprawls well.
Khalidov scores with a nice right hand.
Fuchs fails with the takedown
and Khalidov counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown but Khalidov shows good takedown defense.
Fuchs ducks under a wild hook from Khalidov.
Fuchs shoots in for a double leg but Khalidov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khalidov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fuchs looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khalidov stuffs the takedown attempt from Fuchs. Fuchs gets slowly back to his feet.
A shot to de liver by Khalidov. Beautiful body shot.
Khalidov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuchs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khalidov.
Khalidov swinging wilding here.
Fuchs shoots for a double leg takedown but Khalidov sprawls well. He's pushed Fuchs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Khalidov 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. This is the final round!

Khalidov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fuchs fails with the takedown.
Fuchs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khalidov.
Khalidov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khalidov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fuchs's head.

Fuchs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Khalidov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Khalidov wants to stand but Fuchs is controlling the position.
Khalidov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fuchs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalidov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khalidov pushes Fuchs off and scrambles back to his feet.
Khalidov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khalidov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khalidov lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Khalidov does no damage.
Khalidov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuchs.
Fuchs fails to land the takedown.
Khalidov connects with a body shot.
No luck for Fuchs with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Fuchs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khalidov as he avoids it easily.
Fedor Khalidov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuchs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khalidov counters with a one-two to the body.
Khalidov throws a body punch but Fuchs moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov works Fuchs's body with a nice hook.
Fuchs tries for a takedown but Khalidov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khalidov throws a shot from downtown. Fuchs moves away and avoids it.
Khalidov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuchs is just out of range.

Fuchs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Fuchs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khalidov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fuchs.
Fuchs prevents Khalidov from standing back up.
Fuchs trying to mount his opponent but Khalidov defends it.
Khalidov wants to get back to his feet.
Khalidov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fuchs is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fuchs seems to be working for a kimura but Khalidov defends the submission attempt.
Khalidov works his way to full guard. Good work.

Fuchs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Khalidov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fuchs, into his guard.
Khalidov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Khalidov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fuchs, up you get!
Khalidov misses with a two punch combination.
Fuchs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khalidov is fending him off so far but Fuchs persists. Nope, Khalidov circles away and we're back to standing.
Khalidov lands with an overhand left.
Khalidov misses with a double jab.
Khalidov scores with a three punch combo!
Fuchs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalidov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov takes a swing at Fuchs's ribcage but misses.
Khalidov throws a series of punches but Fuchs avoids them all with ease.
Khalidov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuchs.
Khalidov takes a swing at Fuchs's ribcage but misses.
Fuchs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khalidov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fuchs at a distance.
Good shot there by Khalidov.
Fuchs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khalidov misses with an uppercut. Fuchs saw that one coming.
Khalidov stuns Fuchs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuchs moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuchs fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Khalidov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khalidov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Khalidov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khalidov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Khalidov!