PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Fyodorovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rosco Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fyodorovich
vs
Bunga

185 cm
20
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Fyodorovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rosco Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fyodorovich closes the distance and clinches.
Bunga is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Fyodorovich manages to break the clinch.
Fyodorovich stuffs the takedown.
Bunga blocks a head kick by Fyodorovich.
Fyodorovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bunga tries to keep at a distance but Fyodorovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bunga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fyodorovich prevents it.
Alexei Fyodorovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rosco Bunga.
Bunga tries for a takedown but Fyodorovich manages to get underhooks.

Fyodorovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bunga just misses with a punch to the body.

Bunga scores with a takedown into Fyodorovich's guard.
Fyodorovich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bunga has passed into side control.
Fyodorovich regains half guard.
Fyodorovich holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga prevents Fyodorovich from improving his position.
Fyodorovich is trying to stand up here but Bunga is controlling him well.
Bunga wants to stand up but Fyodorovich is controlling the position.
Fyodorovich tries to roll over but Bunga keeps him under control.
Bunga tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fyodorovich.
Bunga looks gassed!
Bunga prevents Fyodorovich from improving his position.
Fyodorovich is pressing down on Bunga's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fyodorovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bunga closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fyodorovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fyodorovich rushes Bunga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Fyodorovich turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bunga is trying to improve his position.
Fyodorovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bunga on the ground.
Fyodorovich working the ground and pound but Bunga is defending the strikes.
Fyodorovich trying to control the action but Bunga is working from the bottom.

Fyodorovich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fyodorovich postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bunga can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fyodorovich tries to stand but Bunga is controlling his head.
Fyodorovich throwing shots but missing, from side control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bunga misses with a takedown
and Fyodorovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Fyodorovich wants to clinch up but Bunga keeps it at a distance.

Fyodorovich gets a clinch.
Bunga tries for a takedown but Fyodorovich manages to get underhooks.

Fyodorovich manages to break the clinch.
Bunga gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Fyodorovich has closed the distance and engaged Bunga in a clinch.
Bunga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fyodorovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bunga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fyodorovich stalls.

Fyodorovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga throws a nice looking combination but Fyodorovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fyodorovich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bunga counters with a two punch combo.
Bunga misses with a two punch combination.

Bunga tries to keep at a distance but Fyodorovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bunga wants a takedown.

Fyodorovich manages to break the clinch.

Fyodorovich forces Bunga back against the cage and clinches.

Fyodorovich manages to break the clinch.
Bunga misses with a takedown attempt - Fyodorovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bunga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fyodorovich counters with a series of strikes. Bunga will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rosco Bunga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Fyodorovich scores with a four punch combination!

Fyodorovich moves into the clinch.
Bunga tries to pull guard but Fyodorovich won't allow it.

Fyodorovich breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Fyodorovich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fyodorovich moves into the clinch successfully.

Fyodorovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bunga tries to clinch up
and Fyodorovich counters with a two punch combo.
Bunga swinging wilding here.
Bunga fails with the takedown

and Fyodorovich counters with a series of strikes that sends Bunga to the canvas! Fyodorovich follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Bunga is rocked!
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!
Fyodorovich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fyodorovich connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fyodorovich throwing strikes from guard but Bunga blocks nicely.
Bunga controls Fyodorovich momentarily but Fyodorovich frees himself.

Bunga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga keeping moving, preventing Fyodorovich from controlling successfully.
Bunga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bunga is trying to control the action in half guard but Fyodorovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fyodorovich punching from the bottom.
Fyodorovich flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunga trying to control from half guard but Fyodorovich is working away.
Bunga wants to free his trapped foot but Fyodorovich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bunga is looking to take a break and control but Fyodorovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Fyodorovich looking for submissions off his back.
Bunga is looking to stall here but Fyodorovich recovers full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bunga fails with the takedown

and Fyodorovich counters by moving into the clinch.

Fyodorovich breaks from the clinch.
Fyodorovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bunga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fyodorovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexei Fyodorovich is winning the standup battle so far.

Bunga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fyodorovich looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bunga tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fyodorovich tries to buck Bunga off but Bunga is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fyodorovich keeps working.
Fyodorovich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fyodorovich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fyodorovich is working hard here to advance position.
Bunga trying to control the action but Fyodorovich is working from the bottom.
Fyodorovich is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bunga's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fyodorovich is trying to control but can't.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Fyodorovich avoids the head kick by Bunga.
Bunga darts in trying to clinch

and Fyodorovich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fyodorovich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bunga defending well though.
Bunga trying to control here.
Fyodorovich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fyodorovich is tying to control. Bunga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bunga is looking to improve his position.
Bunga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fyodorovich is working away from the top position though.
Bunga missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunga gets back to full guard.
Fyodorovich trying to control but Bunga is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Fyodorovich dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fyodorovich dodges the punch combination from Bunga.

Fyodorovich clinches up against the cage.

Fyodorovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fyodorovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fyodorovich wants to clinch up but Bunga keeps it at a distance.

Bunga tries to keep at a distance but Fyodorovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bunga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bunga wants a takedown but no success here.
Fyodorovich just leaning against Bunga, taking a breather.

Fyodorovich breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fyodorovich stalks Bunga and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bunga's face. Bunga staggers backwards, shaken.
Fyodorovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fyodorovich tries to clinch up but Bunga circles away and keeps his distance.

Bunga tries to keep at a distance but Fyodorovich has taken the fight into the clinch.

Bunga has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fyodorovich uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fyodorovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunga wants to sweep here but Fyodorovich controlling him for the moment.
Fyodorovich wants to pass the guard but Bunga is keeping the position.
Bunga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fyodorovich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fyodorovich postures up.
Bunga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fyodorovich's guard.
Bunga wants to control from the top but Fyodorovich keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bunga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bunga postures up.
Bunga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fyodorovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bunga wants to control from the top but Fyodorovich keeps moving.
Fyodorovich is looking to stand up but Bunga isn't so interested in that idea.
Fyodorovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bunga won't allow Fyodorovich to sweep him here.
Fyodorovich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fyodorovich tries to get out of the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Fyodorovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Alexei Fyodorovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fyodorovich working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fyodorovich with a couple of short strikes.
Fyodorovich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bunga wants to hold on but Fyodorovich pushes him away.
BOOM! Fyodorovich connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bunga in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fyodorovich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bunga is looking to escape.
Bunga can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga tries to hold on but Fyodorovich postures up.
Bunga regains half guard.
Fyodorovich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bunga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bunga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bunga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fyodorovich controls the pace.
Fyodorovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Fyodorovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fyodorovich 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Fyodorovich!