PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedorov has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8kANB2XBYU&feature=related as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kimura
vs
Fedorov

170 cm
24
187 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
180 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masahiko Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleksandr Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura fails with the takedown.
Kimura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masahiko Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov shoots in but Kimura avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Fedorov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kimura quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kimura moves into full guard.
Fedorov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kimura is proving hard to escape from.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Fedorov controlling him for the moment.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fedorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fedorov tries to stand but Kimura is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Fedorov wants to stand but Kimura has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fedorov defends well.
Fedorov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fedorov trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov advances position into side control!
Kimura is looking to reverse the position.
Fedorov trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.

Fedorov stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Fedorov tries to keep at a distance but Kimura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fedorov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Masahiko Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Fedorov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov prevents the takedown attempt.

Fedorov breaks from the clinch.

Fedorov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kimura looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Fedorov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kimura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown. Fedorov tries to sprawl out of it but Kimura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Fedorov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Fedorov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimura's waist but Kimura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fedorov off to one side.
Fedorov shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kimura gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

Fedorov manages to break the clinch.
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown. Fedorov tries to sprawl out of it but Kimura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Fedorov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fedorov shoots in for a double leg but Kimura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fedorov shoots and misses

so Kimura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kimura pushes down on Fedorov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kimura is working for a kimura but Fedorov is defending it quite comfortably.
Fedorov is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleksandr Fedorov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fedorov stuffs the takedown attempt from Kimura. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet.
Kimura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fedorov pinned against the ropes. Fedorov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Kimura or perhaps it was just good defense by Fedorov which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masahiko Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fedorov as he avoids it easily.

Fedorov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kimura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kimura can't keep his opponent in guard - Fedorov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fedorov controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fedorov is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Fedorov sits in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksandr Fedorov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kimura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kimura wants to clinch up but Fedorov keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown but Kimura shows good takedown defense.
Fedorov shoots for a double leg takedown but Kimura sprawls well. He's pushed Fedorov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Fedorov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fedorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully.
Kimura looking to control.
Fedorov slips nicely into half guard.
Fedorov controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Fedorov sits in half guard.
Aleksandr Fedorov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fedorov is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Fedorov moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that!
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fedorov stalling.
Fedorov is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fedorov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aleksandr Fedorov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fedorov but Fedorov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kimura fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kimura shoots for a double leg takedown but Fedorov sprawls well. He's pushed Kimura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fedorov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Fedorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fedorov gets a double leg takedown into Kimura's guard.
Fedorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fedorov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fedorov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully.
Fedorov passes Kimura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimura is not content to let Fedorov control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Kimura manages to get to full guard.
Fedorov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fedorov controlling from the top position.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksandr Fedorov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice takedown defense from Fedorov. No joy for Kimura on that attempt.

Fedorov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fedorov trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Fedorov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kimura's thigh. Kimura counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fedorov advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to roll over but Fedorov keeps him under control.

Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Fedorov.
Fedorov prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Fedorov sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Still in half guard, Fedorov seems content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksandr Fedorov was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Kimura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Masahiko Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedorov wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Aleksandr Fedorov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Fedorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fedorov 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Fedorov!