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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Fedorov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Koch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koch counters with a nice uppercut.
Koch thows a body shot but no joy.
Koch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fedorov.
Koch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fedorov shoots in looking for a takedown but Koch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fedorov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Koch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fedorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fedorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fedorov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov throws a big right hand that misses.
Fedorov throwing strikes but missing.
Fedorov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fedorov defends well.
Koch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fedorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fedorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fedorov throws a strike but Koch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fedorov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fedorov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fedorov seems a little lost for a moment, as Koch dominates the positioning.
Fedorov throws a few strikes from the bottom but Koch takes advantage and mounts!
Koch jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fedorov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Koch lands an elbow.
Fedorov striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koch is looking to take a break and control but Fedorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koch controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fedorov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Koch off and has taken his back!
Koch manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Koch.
Fedorov throws a strike but Koch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fedorov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fedorov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fedorov tries to strike from the bottom.
Koch trying to control but Fedorov is working from the bottom.
Koch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fedorov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Koch stopping the sweep attempt from Fedorov.
Fedorov trying to strike off his back.
Koch trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Koch was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fedorov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koch counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koch clinches up with Fedorov and pushes him back against the cage.
Fedorov has hold of one of Koch's legs. Koch is fighting the takedown attempt but Fedorov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fedorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fedorov with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fedorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koch working a defensive guard here.
Fedorov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Fedorov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fedorov shoots in looking for a takedown but Koch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fedorov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexander Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown but Koch shows good takedown defense.
Fedorov fails with the takedown
and Koch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koch tries to sprawl but Fedorov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Koch actively working from the bottom here.
Koch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fedorov.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fedorov connects with a nice short shot to Koch's temple.
Koch gets back to full guard.
Koch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fedorov is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexander Fedorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch looking for a sweep. Not yet Koch, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koch trying to control the position.
Fedorov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fedorov throws a strike but Koch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fedorov lands an upkick as Koch stands over him.
Koch throws a big right hand that misses.
Fedorov keeping moving, preventing Koch from controlling successfully.
Fedorov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fedorov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Koch wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Eric Koch has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Koch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fedorov doesn't seem phased though.
Koch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fedorov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koch - the referee stops the clock and Fedorov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koch. Fedorov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Eric Koch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fedorov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koch defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koch swivels and escapes.
Koch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koch scores with a head kick.
Alexander Fedorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fedorov's hands.
Koch slaps away a takedown attempt from Fedorov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koch lands a really nice looking cross but Fedorov seems unphased.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koch as he avoids it easily.
Koch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fedorov has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koch throws a head kick but Fedorov moves out of range.
Koch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fedorov under the eye.
Fedorov has his takedown stuffed
and Koch counters with a leg kick.
Fedorov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Koch.
Fedorov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koch finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Eric Koch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fedorov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Koch tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Koch.
Koch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fedorov shoots in and drives through. Koch sprawls well.
Koch connects with a high kick.
Koch connects with a body shot that sends Fedorov's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Koch - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fedorov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koch.
Fedorov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fedorov.
Fedorov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koch thows a body kick. Fedorov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fedorov shoots and misses
and Koch counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A lazy left from Koch finds it's target.
Fedorov tries for a takedown but Koch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Koch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fedorov's hands.
Koch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Koch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fedorov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fedorov shoots for a takedown but Koch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fedorov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koch circles away.
A good leg kick by Koch.
Koch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fedorov takes a step back to recover.
Fedorov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov blocks a head kick by Koch.
Koch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fedorov.
Nice sprawl there from Koch as Fedorov shoots in.
Koch thuds his shin into the meat of Fedorov's side.
Koch tries a head kick but it misses.
Koch punishes Fedorov's body with a nice straight punch.
Fedorov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koch can pounce on him.
Koch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koch clinches up against the cage.
Koch tries a knee to the head but Fedorov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov goes for a takedown attempt but Koch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fedorov shoots in and drives through. Koch sprawls well.
Koch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Koch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koch lands with a straight right. Fedorov didn't see that one coming.
Koch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fedorov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koch lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fedorov is defended easily by Koch.
Fedorov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koch scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fedorov misses with a takedown attempt - Koch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koch tries to clinch up.
Koch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koch looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedorov is just out of range.
Koch swings for the body but Fedorov moves out of range.
Fedorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koch.
Koch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fedorov misses with a takedown attempt - Koch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fedorov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Koch throws a sloppy head kick and Fedorov moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Koch.
Fedorov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koch defends it nicely.
Koch scores with a head kick. Fedorov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fedorov somewhat.
Koch lands a leg kick that knocks Fedorov off balance momentarily.
Koch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fedorov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fedorov fails with a takedown attempt.
Koch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fedorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koch lands with a slapping head kick.
Koch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fedorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koch lands a head kick!
Fedorov shoots and misses
and Koch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fedorov in his tracks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fedorov.
Koch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Koch slams his shin into Fedorov's torso.
Fedorov closes the distance and clinches up with Koch, looking for a takedown. Fedorov pushes Koch against the cage but Koch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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!
Koch scores with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Koch.
Koch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fedorov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Koch connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koch throws a sloppy head kick and Fedorov moves out of range easily.
Fedorov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koch counters with a head kick. That will keep Fedorov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alexander Fedorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Koch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fedorov tries to keep at a distance but Koch has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Koch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koch 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Eric Koch!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Eric Koch!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Eric Koch!
Eric Koch wins by unanimous decision!
Eric Koch bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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