PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor A million ankle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think A million ankle might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to punchout. Proudstar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Run to the hills" by Iron Maiden. Fedor A million ankle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

A million ankle
vs
Proudstar

199 cm
22
285 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

213 cm
24
286 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Springfield HW Nutrition
Springfield HW Nutrition

Springfield HW Nutrition
Supersize Me

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor A million ankle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Proudstar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proudstar throws a right hand that misses
and A million ankle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Proudstar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A million ankle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Proudstar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A million ankle misses with a series of wild punches.
A million ankle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A million ankle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Proudstar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A million ankle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Proudstar throws a poor cross that misses
and A million ankle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Proudstar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and A million ankle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Proudstar misses the shot to the body.
A million ankle tries to clinch
and Proudstar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Fedor A million ankle has been cut.
Proudstar pivots, looking for a leg kick but A million ankle is out of range and Proudstar settles back down.
A million ankle tries a low kick but Proudstar avoids it.
A million ankle moves out of range as Proudstar strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A million ankle swings away with a body shot that misses

and A million ankle is countered with a crisp right hand from Proudstar that sends him to the canvas! Proudstar follows him to the mat into side control.
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!
A million ankle is looking to reverse the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Proudstar.
Proudstar takes a little break here. A million ankle wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
A million ankle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Proudstar on the ground.
Proudstar in side control, throwing shots but A million ankle defends.
A million ankle is looking for a sweep.

Proudstar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but A million ankle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Proudstar is looking to take a break and control but A million ankle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Proudstar tries for a kimura but A million ankle is defending well.
Proudstar trying to control the position but A million ankle is working away.

Proudstar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Proudstar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proudstar in side control, throwing shots but A million ankle defends.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A million ankle is not content to let Proudstar control the position.
Proudstar working the ground and pound from side control.
Proudstar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on A million ankle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A million ankle is looking for a sweep.

Proudstar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by A million ankle, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Proudstar working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Proudstar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor A million ankle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Proudstar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A million ankle was well out of range. Poor timing from Proudstar.
A million ankle wants to clinch up but Proudstar keeps it at a distance.
Proudstar throws a shot from downtown. A million ankle moves away and avoids it.
Proudstar throws a leg kick that is checked
and A million ankle counters with a stiff right hand.
Proudstar throws a sloppy head kick and A million ankle moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A million ankle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Proudstar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Proudstar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and A million ankle counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A million ankle tries to clinch up.
Proudstar with a nice cross.
Proudstar misses with a lunging right hand
and A million ankle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A million ankle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A million ankle throws a front kick that sends Proudstar stumbling back into the cage.
A million ankle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Proudstar misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar misses with an uppercut

and A million ankle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A million ankle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Proudstar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as A million ankle walks away with a smile on his face. Proudstar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A million ankle tries to clinch up but Proudstar circles away and keeps his distance.
A million ankle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Proudstar misses with a hook
and A million ankle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A million ankle throws a body punch but Proudstar moves out of range.
Proudstar keeps the fight on the outside.
Proudstar misses with a left hand
and A million ankle counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A million ankle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Proudstar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and A million ankle counters with a body kick that stops Proudstar in his tracks momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Proudstar.
A million ankle wants to clinch up but Proudstar keeps it at a distance.
Proudstar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. A million ankle tries to avoid it but Proudstar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag A million ankle to the ground. A million ankle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Proudstar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Proudstar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Proudstar misses with a left hand
and A million ankle counters with a nice body kick.
Proudstar throws a leg kick
and A million ankle counters with a right hand to the body.
Proudstar misses with an uppercut

and A million ankle counters by moving into the clinch.
A million ankle misses with an elbow over the top.
A million ankle misses with the head strike.
Proudstar jumps guard but A million ankle stands there with Proudstar around his waist. Proudstar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fedor A million ankle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Proudstar.
A million ankle lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like James Proudstar has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by A million ankle.
A million ankle lands a nice elbow.
Proudstar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as A million ankle walks away with a smile on his face. Proudstar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Proudstar throws an off balance right hand
and A million ankle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor A million ankle dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Proudstar misses with a low kick.
A million ankle tries to clinch but Proudstar is having none of it.
Proudstar connects with a single shot there.
A million ankle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Proudstar scores with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Proudstar.

A million ankle darts in and clinches Proudstar up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Proudstar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fedor A million ankle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Proudstar.
Proudstar jumps guard but A million ankle stands there with Proudstar around his waist. Proudstar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A million ankle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A million ankle lands a nice elbow.
Proudstar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. A million ankle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Proudstar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. A million ankle just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from A million ankle fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A million ankle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Proudstar's brow.
A million ankle misses with an elbow strike.
Proudstar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. A million ankle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Proudstar tries to pull guard but A million ankle holds him up against the cage and eventually Proudstar drops back down to his feet.
A million ankle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by A million ankle.
A short right from Proudstar.
A million ankle lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar fails to pull guard.
Proudstar avoids a wild elbow strike from A million ankle.
Proudstar jumps guard but A million ankle stands there with Proudstar around his waist. Proudstar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A million ankle misses with an elbow over the top.
Proudstar tries to pull guard but A million ankle holds him up against the cage and eventually Proudstar drops back down to his feet.
Proudstar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as A million ankle walks away with a smile on his face. Proudstar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A million ankle fakes the leg kick and cracks Proudstar in the body.
A million ankle doesn't manage to clinch there - Proudstar circles away.
James Proudstar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Proudstar throws an off balance right hand
and A million ankle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Proudstar throws a hook but A million ankle avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from A million ankle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Proudstar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Proudstar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Proudstar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but A million ankle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Proudstar throws a right hand that misses
and A million ankle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Proudstar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A million ankle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Proudstar. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Proudstar moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar throws an overhand right that lands on A million ankle's shoulder, as A million ankle tries to avoid the shot.
Proudstar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from A million ankle.
A million ankle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Proudstar counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A million ankle walks into a jab.
Proudstar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A million ankle was well out of range. Poor timing from Proudstar.
A million ankle misses with a lunging right hand
and Proudstar counters with a slapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Proudstar is looking to slow A million ankle down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Proudstar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Proudstar 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Proudstar!