PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JD Wildstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wildstein has chosen Do It Right as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vladik Fedotov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Fedotov
vs
Wildstein

184 cm
37
184 lbs
35 - 21 - 2

183 cm
32
176 lbs
21 - 9 - 1

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World class MT
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 35 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vladik Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, JD Wildstein!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wildstein throws a chopping leg kick but Fedotov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fedotov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fedotov throws a shot from downtown. Wildstein moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that Wildstein has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fedotov tries to clinch but Wildstein moves away
and Wildstein counters with a nice uppercut.

Fedotov closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fedotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Fedotov - that landed with a thud.
Wildstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wildstein can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein tries to throw a body punch but Fedotov avoids it by throwing Wildstein back against the cage.
Wildstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov landing knees to the body.
Wildstein has a couple of punches blocked by Fedotov.
Wildstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedotov.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Wildstein.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wildstein is trying to force a seperation but Fedotov has the dominant position.
Wildstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wildstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wildstein leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedotov.
Wildstein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wildstein working aggressively here.
Fedotov lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wildstein.
Wildstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wildstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wildstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wildstein misses with some punches.
Wildstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedotov controls his hands.
Wildstein misses with a body punch.
Fedotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedotov.
Still in the clinch, Fedotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Wildstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wildstein throws a head punch that misses.
Fedotov misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fedotov lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wildstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wildstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedotov's elbow.
Fedotov pushes off an throws an elbow but Wildstein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedotov.
Wildstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fedotov backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wildstein.
Fedotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wildstein takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like JD Wildstein has been cut.
Fedotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wildstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedotov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
Wildstein working aggressively here.
Wildstein is working Fedotov over against the cage.
Fedotov working aggressively here.
Wildstein can't find room to land a body shot as Fedotov controls the action.
Fedotov struggles to land a body shot inside as Wildstein controls his hands.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Fedotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Wildstein.
Wildstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Wildstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fedotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wildstein misses with the head strike.
Wildstein is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein presses Fedotov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wildstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wildstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wildstein lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov misses with the head strike.
Wildstein tries to break free but Fedotov pushes him back against the cage.
Fedotov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fedotov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
Wildstein throws a head punch that misses.
Fedotov misses with the head strike.
Wildstein misses with some punches.
Wildstein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wildstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedotov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but JD Wildstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on JD Wildstein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fedotov is looking to clinch but Wildstein is avoiding it.
Fedotov wants to clinch up but Wildstein keeps it at a distance.
Wildstein is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fedotov blocks a leg kick.
Fedotov tries to clinch but Wildstein moves out of range.
Wildstein wants to counter with a clinch but Fedotov pushes him away.
Fedotov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wildstein.
Wildstein lands a high kick!

Wildstein rushes Fedotov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wildstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wildstein dodges an elbow strike from Fedotov.
Fedotov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein has Fedotov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fedotov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wildstein has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fedotov after a bit of a struggle.
Wildstein takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wildstein throws a head punch that misses.
Fedotov throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein misses with a body punch.

Wildstein manages to break the clinch.
Wildstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Wildstein loads up on a big right hand but Fedotov slips the punch.
Fedotov scores with a decent looking hook.
Fedotov is looking to clinch but Wildstein is avoiding it.
Fedotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wildstein throws out the jab.
Vladik Fedotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wildstein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wildstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by Wildstein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fedotov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fedotov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wildstein. That did some damage!
Wildstein lands a nice looking body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedotov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fedotov.

Wildstein gets tackled into the cage by Fedotov. Fedotov maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedotov.
Wildstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wildstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Fedotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vladik Fedotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fedotov.
Fedotov prevents a body shot from Wildstein.
Wildstein is trying to push Fedotov away but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fedotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov has a couple of punches blocked by Wildstein.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fedotov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fedotov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Wildstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fedotov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Fedotov finds it's target.
Fedotov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wildstein.
Fedotov takes a swing at Wildstein's ribcage but misses.
Fedotov checks a low kick from Wildstein.
A big right from Fedotov misses.
Wildstein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wildstein throws a sloppy head kick and Fedotov moves out of range easily.
Fedotov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wildstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fedotov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wildstein is able to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein misses with an uppercut. Fedotov saw that one coming.
Fedotov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fedotov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wildstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick by Wildstein misses

and Fedotov moves into the clinch.
Wildstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Wildstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedotov controls his hands.
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wildstein lands a left hand.
Wildstein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fedotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov tries a body shot but Wildstein blocks it.
Wildstein throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Wildstein.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Fedotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wildstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but JD Wildstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on JD Wildstein's cut.
That's time! Fedotov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fedotov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wildstein slips under a jab from Fedotov.
Fedotov fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Wildstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wildstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Wildstein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wildstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fedotov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wildstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Fedotov misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov tries to clinch but Wildstein is having none of it.
Wildstein throws a head kick that misses.
Fedotov tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Wildstein.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wildstein misses the target.
As Wildstein tries to get set, Fedotov tries to push him back and clinch up but Wildstein manages to avoid the attempt.

Fedotov gets a clinch.
Fedotov looking to throw knees to the head but Wildstein is blocking nicely.
Fedotov blocks an elbow strike.
Wildstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Wildstein.
Fedotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fedotov.
Wildstein can't find room to land a body shot as Fedotov controls the action.
Wildstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wildstein can't find room to land a body shot as Fedotov controls the action.
Fedotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein misses with the head strike.
Fedotov blocking some punches.
Fedotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wildstein avoids the elbow strike from Fedotov, against the cage.
Wildstein scores with a hook to the body.
Fedotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Wildstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fedotov checks a leg kick.
Wildstein throws a solid leg kick but Fedotov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wildstein.
Vladik Fedotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedotov avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov wants to clinch.
Fedotov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein lands a really nice looking cross but Fedotov seems unphased.
Fedotov moves into range and connects with a jab.

Fedotov tries to keep at a distance but Wildstein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wildstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wildstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Wildstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wildstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wildstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fedotov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fedotov tests Wildstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wildstein throws a leg kick but Fedotov checks it.
Fedotov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wildstein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Wildstein misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov tries to clinch but Wildstein moves out of range.
Wildstein throws a jab when Fedotov was well out of range.
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!
Fedotov is looking to clinch but Wildstein is avoiding it.
JD Wildstein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fedotov tries to clinch but Wildstein moves out of range.
Fedotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wildstein.
Fedotov is looking to counter the offense by Wildstein and move into the clinch.
Fedotov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fedotov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wildstein.
Fedotov defending well as Wildstein loads up on a big left hand.
Fedotov misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Wildstein moves into the clinch.
Wildstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wildstein's elbow.
Wildstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wildstein avoids the elbow strike from Fedotov, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
JD Wildstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wildstein 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JD Wildstein!
Our winner, JD Wildstein, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.