PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Aldo Jr
vs
Fedotov

150 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

162 cm
19
137 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vyacheslav Fedotov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Aldo Jr.
Fedotov is looking for a sweep.
Aldo Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fedotov is looking to reverse the position.
A control attempt from Fedotov but he's now mounted!
Aldo Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fedotov on the ground.
Fedotov tries to reverse the position but Aldo Jr maintains control.
Fedotov tries to hold on but Aldo Jr pushes him away.
Fedotov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aldo Jr controlling from the full mount.
Fedotov is desperately trying to improve his position but Aldo Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Aldo Jr wants to control the pace but Fedotov is squirming around nicely.
Fedotov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aldo Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Fedotov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aldo Jr.
Fedotov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fedotov gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fedotov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fedotov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aldo Jr!
Fedotov wants to control the pace but Aldo Jr is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo Jr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fedotov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aldo Jr wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fedotov.
Aldo Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Aldo Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fedotov.
Aldo Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fedotov tries to control but Aldo Jr wriggling away.
Fedotov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Aldo Jr because Fedotov loaded up on that one.
Aldo Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fedotov looking to ground and pound but Aldo Jr is blocking nicely.
Aldo Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Fedotov has a good base and remains in mount.
Aldo Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Fedotov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aldo Jr defends it well.
Aldo Jr tries to kick Fedotov off but Fedotov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov trying to control from half guard but Aldo Jr is working away.
Fedotov is looking to stall here but Aldo Jr recovers full guard.
Aldo Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Aldo Jr pulls Fedotov in to control the position.

Fedotov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fedotov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fedotov advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedotov trying to control the action but Aldo Jr is working from the bottom.

Fedotov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fedotov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vyacheslav Fedotov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fedotov lands with an overhand left.
Jose Aldo Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fedotov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aldo Jr.
Fedotov misses with a hook to the body

and Aldo Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fedotov's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fedotov is on top in guard.

Aldo Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aldo Jr controls Fedotov momentarily but Fedotov frees himself.
Aldo Jr keeping full guard, as Fedotov tries to pass.
Aldo Jr trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov is looking to stall here but Aldo Jr recovers full guard.
Aldo Jr keeping full guard, as Fedotov tries to pass.

Aldo Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fedotov is aware though and is defending well.
Fedotov wants to control from the top but Aldo Jr keeps moving.
Fedotov advances to half guard.
Aldo Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aldo Jr tries to get out of the position.
Aldo Jr is trying to stand.
Fedotov uses his free foot to push down on Aldo Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aldo Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov content just to control the position here.
Fedotov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Aldo Jr gets back to half guard.
Fedotov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fedotov lands a big shot there that rocks Aldo Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
BOOM! Fedotov connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Fedotov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aldo Jr turns into him and now he's in Fedotov's guard.
Fedotov is trying to keep Aldo Jr in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Fedotov.
Fedotov keeping full guard, as Aldo Jr tries to pass.
Fedotov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aldo Jr wants to improve his position but Fedotov is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo Jr is in trouble now - Fedotov has advanced to mount!
Fedotov with good strikes from the mount here!

Fedotov is working for a guillotine from mount but Aldo Jr frees his head quite easily.
Aldo Jr tries to hold on but Fedotov postures up.
Fedotov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedotov wants to control the pace but Aldo Jr is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo Jr wants to control but Fedotov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vyacheslav Fedotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aldo Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fedotov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aldo Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fedotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedotov.
Fedotov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aldo Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fedotov thinking.
An inside leg kick from Fedotov misses.
Fedotov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aldo Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fedotov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vyacheslav Fedotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fedotov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fedotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fedotov lands a slapping body shot.
Aldo Jr tries to clinch up.
Fedotov misses with a few strikes there.
Fedotov lands with a shot to the body.
Aldo Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fedotov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Fedotov does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov throws a body punch but Aldo Jr moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fedotov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aldo Jr somewhat.
Vyacheslav Fedotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fedotov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aldo Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A right-left combo lands from Fedotov.
Aldo Jr looks for a takedown but Fedotov sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aldo Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fedotov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fedotov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fedotov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo Jr.
Fedotov looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo Jr is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Fedotov. No joy for Aldo Jr on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedotov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aldo Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fedotov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aldo Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Vyacheslav Fedotov seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aldo Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aldo Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Fedotov, looking for a takedown. Aldo Jr pushes Fedotov against the cage but Fedotov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fedotov lands a jab to Aldo Jr's midsection.
Fedotov swings for the body but Aldo Jr moves out of range.
Fedotov misses with a wild body shot.
Fedotov thows a body kick. Aldo Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fedotov digs a good hook to Aldo Jr's body.
Fedotov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aldo Jr misses with a head kick.
Aldo Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Fedotov.
Aldo Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov throws a shot to the body.
Aldo Jr avoids the body shot from Fedotov.
Fedotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aldo Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fedotov misses with a body shot.
Fedotov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aldo Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fedotov scores with a nice strike.
Fedotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fedotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo Jr tries to clinch up.
Fedotov lands a slapping body shot.
Fedotov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aldo Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Fedotov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fedotov swings away with a body shot that misses

and Aldo Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedotov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aldo Jr is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo Jr wants to control from the top but Fedotov keeps moving.
Aldo Jr works over Fedotov with some ground and pound from guard.
Fedotov looking to control.
Aldo Jr looking to pass the guard.
Fedotov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aldo Jr!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fedotov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vyacheslav Fedotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fedotov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vyacheslav Fedotov!
After winning the bout, Vyacheslav Fedotov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.