PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pepe Ceuref (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ceuref's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, French Fighter. Vladik Fedotov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Ceuref
vs
Fedotov

180 cm
25
169 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

184 cm
37
184 lbs
32 - 21 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pepe Ceuref!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vladik Fedotov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ceuref blocks the body kick.
Ceuref on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fedotov. Fedotov obviously looking to wear him down.
Fedotov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ceuref misses with a leg kick.
Ceuref circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pepe Ceuref seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ceuref is looking to score with low kicks.
Fedotov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Fedotov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ceuref blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ceuref is looking to control Fedotov's arms but Fedotov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ceuref has his back to the cage.
Fedotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ceuref has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedotov misses with some punches.
Ceuref is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceuref is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fedotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ceuref.
Fedotov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fedotov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
Ceuref presses Fedotov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Ceuref.
Fedotov with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fedotov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fedotov fails to land.
Ceuref misses with the head strike.
Fedotov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ceuref's efforts to push away.
Fedotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fedotov keeps control of Ceuref as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ceuref tries to work over Fedotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ceuref wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedotov won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceuref is looking to break free of the clinch but Fedotov has double underhooks.
Ceuref's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hook to the body lands for Ceuref.
Fedotov has Ceuref pressed against the cage, preventing Ceuref from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fedotov working aggressively here.
Ceuref doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedotov throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fedotov lands a body shot.
Fedotov scores with a shot to the side of Ceuref's head.
Fedotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ceuref's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedotov.
Ceuref is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fedotov throws an elbow but misses.
Fedotov tries to land a knee to the head but Ceuref blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladik Fedotov dominated that round.
That's time! Ceuref's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ceuref throws a head kick but Fedotov moves out of range.

Fedotov moves into the clinch.
Ceuref pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fedotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ceuref uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ceuref is looking to break free of the clinch but Fedotov has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov misses with the head strike.
Ceuref wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedotov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ceuref's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceuref swings wildly with an uppercut but Fedotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
Ceuref struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedotov controls his hands.
Ceuref taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ceuref is looking to control Fedotov's arms but Fedotov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ceuref has his back to the cage.
Fedotov misses with a knee strike.
Fedotov misses with an elbow over the top.
Fedotov lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
Ceuref wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedotov won't allow it.
Ceuref is trying to stall.
Fedotov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fedotov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ceuref avoids it.
Ceuref wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedotov won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov pushes Ceuref back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fedotov lands a body punch.
Fedotov can't find room to land a body shot as Ceuref controls the action.
Fedotov pushes Ceuref back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fedotov blocking some punches.
Ceuref trying to stall but Fedotov improves his position.
Fedotov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ceuref controls his hands.
Ceuref just leaning against Fedotov, taking a breather.
Ceuref trying to stall but Fedotov improves his position.
Ceuref blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Fedotov.
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ceuref is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fedotov lands with a left to the head.
Fedotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladik Fedotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fedotov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Ceuref.
Ceuref tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ceuref looks for the body kick but Fedotov saw that one coming.
Ceuref looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ceuref throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ceuref looks to land a body kick but Fedotov moved away.
Fedotov throws the kick towards the body but Ceuref avoids it.
Fedotov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ceuref on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fedotov. Fedotov obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ceuref has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ceuref throws a leg kick

and Fedotov counters by clinching up.
Fedotov being controlled against the cage.
Fedotov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ceuref uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fedotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ceuref blocking some punches.
Fedotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ceuref has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ceuref is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
Vladik Fedotov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedotov.
Fedotov prevents Ceuref from breaking the clinch.
Ceuref trying to stall but Fedotov improves his position.
Fedotov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ceuref's efforts to push away.
Fedotov misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceuref displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fedotov up against the cage.

Ceuref's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ceuref throws a push kick but Fedotov slaps the foot to one side.
Pepe Ceuref has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ceuref fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ceuref, right into the meat.
Ceuref tries to land a leg kick but Fedotov saw it coming and moves away.
Fedotov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ceuref can pounce on him.
Ceuref tries to land a front kick but Fedotov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fedotov throws a body punch but Ceuref moves out of range.

Fedotov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ceuref misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fedotov.
Vladik Fedotov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ceuref goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladik Fedotov.
I've got Fedotov 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladik Fedotov!
Vladik Fedotov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.