PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedorov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8kANB2XBYU&feature=related. Ferrari has chosen Holy Diver by Dio as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Fedorov
vs
Ferrari

190 cm
25
180 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

185 cm
32
175 lbs
22 - 14 - 1

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksandr Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari throws a head kick that misses.
Fedorov blocks a head kick by Ferrari.
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown but Fedorov shows good takedown defense.
Ferrari looks gassed!

Fedorov rushes Ferrari and presses him up against the cage.

Fedorov breaks from the clinch.

Fedorov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ferrari's guard.
Fedorov content to stall in guard here.
Fedorov looking to pass the guard.

Fedorov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferrari, up you get!

Ferrari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferrari is retaining full guard.
Fedorov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fedorov with a flurry of punches that miss.

Fedorov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferrari, up you get!

Fedorov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferrari was covering up waiting for the punch and Fedorov finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Fedorov stands up and waves to Ferrari to follow him.

Fedorov takes the fight into the clinch.
Fedorov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferrari blocks it with crossed arms.
Fedorov tries to land a knee to the head but Ferrari blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov scores with a shoulder strike.
Fedorov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fedorov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fedorov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferrari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fedorov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferrari's efforts to push away.
Fedorov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferrari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferrari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferrari is trying to force a seperation but Fedorov has the dominant position.
Fedorov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fedorov breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrari circles away.
Ferrari keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Fedorov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferrari doesn't seem phased though.
Fedorov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ferrari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fedorov is looking to clinch but Ferrari is avoiding it.
Fedorov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Fedorov shoots in and bounces Ferrari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Fedorov stands up from Ferrari's guard - Fedorov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferrari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrari misses with a few strikes there.
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fedorov sprawls well. Fedorov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferrari gets slowly back to his feet.

Fedorov drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fedorov stands up and waves to Ferrari to follow him.

Ferrari tries to keep at a distance but Fedorov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fedorov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ferrari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Fedorov manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferrari keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Fedorov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fedorov showed some decent athleticism there.

Fedorov stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Fedorov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fedorov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferrari has had enough of the clinch but Fedorov keeps him there for the moment.
Ferrari is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fedorov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards.
Ferrari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fedorov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferrari working hard to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Fedorov.
Fedorov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferrari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fedorov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ferrari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fedorov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferrari prevents it.
Ferrari is breathing heavily.
Ferrari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedorov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ferrari can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov has Ferrari pushed against the cage.
Fedorov lands with a light punch inside.
Fedorov is leaning against Ferrari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fedorov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Ferrari is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fedorov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ferrari to the mat. Ferrari regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Fedorov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fedorov tries to clinch there but Ferrari circles away.
Fedorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferrari can do to turn this around?

Fedorov moves into the clinch successfully.
Fedorov is stalling here.
Ferrari is pressed up against the cage. Fedorov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferrari down to the mat. Ferrari avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferrari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Fedorov pushes Ferrari up against the cage in a clinch.

Fedorov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Ferrari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fedorov tries to clinch but Ferrari moves out of range.
Fedorov tries to clinch but Ferrari moves out of range.

Fedorov moves into the clinch.

Fedorov breaks the clinch.
Fedorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Fedorov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferrari is trying to defend but Fedorov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fedorov passes to full mount!
Fedorov working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ferrari is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fedorov breaks from Ferrari's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Fedorov stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Fedorov dives in and scores a takedown into Ferrari's guard.
Fedorov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fedorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fedorov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fedorov passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov controls the position from side control.

Fedorov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Ferrari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fedorov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fedorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Fedorov stands up and waves to Ferrari to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Fedorov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Fedorov slips under a jab.

Fedorov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Fedorov stands up and beckons Ferrari to his feet.

Fedorov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Fedorov stands up out of the half guard.

Fedorov moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Fedorov.
Fedorov slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferrari is trying to break the clinch but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedorov wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fedorov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fedorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Fedorov with that takedown attempt.

Fedorov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ferrari manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Fedorov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferrari, up you get!

Fedorov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fedorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fedorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferrari is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ferrari pushes Fedorov off and gets back to his feet.
Vinicius Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov tries to clinch up but Ferrari circles away and keeps his distance.

Fedorov instigates a clinch.
Fedorov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferrari tries to circle away but Fedorov has him pinned against the cage.
Fedorov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fedorov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards.
Fedorov stalling the fight.

Fedorov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Fedorov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fedorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fedorov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ferrari for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Fedorov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Fedorov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Fedorov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Fedorov.
Fedorov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferrari swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to clinch there but Fedorov circles away.
Ferrari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aleksandr Fedorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Fedorov takes the fight into the clinch.
Fedorov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferrari's efforts to push away.

Fedorov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fedorov rushes Ferrari and presses him up against the cage.
Fedorov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferrari wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedorov won't allow it.
Fedorov wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Ferrari tries to sprawl but Fedorov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Fedorov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Aleksandr Fedorov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Fedorov showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

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