PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alexander Hardenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artjom Fjodorow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fjodorow's choice of entrance music: Moskau. Artjom Fjodorow will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hardenov
vs
Fjodorow

195 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
266 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Counter fighter
KO power

Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Hardenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artjom Fjodorow!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Hardenov.
Fjodorow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardenov tries to counter by clinching up but Fjodorow breaks away and moves out of range.
Fjodorow thuds a left hand into Hardenov's body.
Fjodorow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardenov tries to counter by clinching up but Fjodorow breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fjodorow. Hardenov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardenov tries to clinch but Fjodorow moves out of range.
Fjodorow lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjodorow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardenov tries to clinch but Fjodorow moves out of range.
Fjodorow avoids the body shot from Hardenov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fjodorow! But no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjodorow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardenov tries to clinch up.
Hardenov tries to clinch up but Fjodorow circles away and keeps his distance.
Fjodorow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardenov circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardenov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fjodorow misses with a wild combination.
Hardenov jabs at Fjodorow's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjodorow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fjodorow has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hardenov is looking to clinch but Fjodorow is avoiding it.
Fjodorow lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No joy there for Fjodorow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardenov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fjodorow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fjodorow throws a nice looking combination but Hardenov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardenov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fjodorow.
Fjodorow throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardenov.
Hardenov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fjodorow is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Fjodorow misses.
Fjodorow scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Alexander Hardenov has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjodorow avoids the body shot from Hardenov.
Hardenov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fjodorow tries to bum rush Hardenov with a series of wild strikes but Hardenov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fjodorow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hardenov is looking to clinch but Fjodorow is avoiding it.
Hardenov looks to clinch
and Fjodorow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fjodorow misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot lands for Fjodorow.
Fjodorow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardenov scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardenov avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Fjodorow tries to get set, Hardenov tries to push him back and clinch up but Fjodorow manages to avoid the attempt.

Hardenov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fjodorow, pushing him back against the ropes.
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!
A frustrated look appears on Fjodorow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fjodorow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fjodorow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardenov is trying to maintain a safe position but Fjodorow gets an underhook and turns Hardenov into the ropes.
Fjodorow is trying to force a seperation but Hardenov has the dominant position.
Hardenov prevents Fjodorow from breaking the clinch.
Fjodorow blocking some punches.
Fjodorow wants to break free but Hardenov has control.
Fjodorow is trying to force a seperation but Hardenov has the dominant position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hardenov looking to throw knees to the head but Fjodorow is blocking nicely.
Fjodorow has had enough of the clinch but Hardenov keeps him there for the moment.
Fjodorow is trying to break the clinch but Hardenov has him pressed against the ropes.
Fjodorow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fjodorow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardenov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardenov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fjodorow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hardenov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fjodorow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fjodorow is trying to break the clinch but Hardenov is controlling him.
Fjodorow wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardenov won't allow it.
Fjodorow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardenov has him pressed against the ropes.
Hardenov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fjodorow looks winded!
Hardenov lands an uppercut.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fjodorow tries to break the clinch but Hardenov is controlling the position.
Fjodorow stalling in the clinch but Hardenov improves position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fjodorow is trying to break the clinch but Hardenov has him pressed against the ropes.
Fjodorow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardenov has him pressed against the ropes.
Hardenov trying to control the position but instead, Fjodorow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hardenov into the ropes.
Hardenov lands a shot to the body.
Fjodorow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hardenov throws an elbow but misses.
Fjodorow tries to circle away but Hardenov has him pinned against the ropes.
Hardenov is leaning against Fjodorow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fjodorow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fjodorow.
Hardenov misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fjodorow takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Artjom Fjodorow has been cut.
Hardenov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardenov working Fjodorow over with knees to the body.
Hardenov is stalling here.
Fjodorow is trying to break the clinch but Hardenov has him pressed against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hardenov obliges.
Hardenov stalling the fight.
Fjodorow has had enough of the clinch but Hardenov keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Good body shot from Hardenov.
Hardenov slows down the pace here.
Hardenov keeps control of Fjodorow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardenov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fjodorow's defenses.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fjodorow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardenov as Fjodorow tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Hardenov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fjodorow prevents a body shot from Hardenov.
Fjodorow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Fjodorow tries to break free but Hardenov pushes him back against the ropes.
Hardenov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hardenov scores with a hook to the body.
Hardenov has Fjodorow pressed against the ropes, preventing Fjodorow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hardenov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fjodorow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardenov tries a body shot but Fjodorow blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardenov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hardenov stalling in the clinch.
Hardenov lands an elbow that stopped Fjodorow in his tracks for a moment.
Hardenov misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hardenov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hardenov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardenov stalling in the clinch.
Fjodorow wants to break free but Hardenov has control.
Hardenov tries to work over Fjodorow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Hardenov.
Hardenov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Fjodorow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hardenov lands an elbow that stopped Fjodorow in his tracks for a moment.
Hardenov lands a nice elbow.
Hardenov tries to work over Fjodorow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Hardenov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Hardenov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hardenov lands a jab to Fjodorow's midsection.
Hardenov is looking to clinch.

Hardenov instigates a clinch.
Hardenov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fjodorow's defenses.
Hardenov prevents Fjodorow from breaking the clinch.
Hardenov landing knees to the body.
Hardenov scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardenov.
Fjodorow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardenov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardenov trying to control the position but instead, Fjodorow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hardenov into the ropes.
Fjodorow is breathing heavily.
Fjodorow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardenov stalling in the clinch but Fjodorow improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjodorow can't break the clinch.
Fjodorow is trying to break the clinch but Hardenov has him pressed against the ropes.
Hardenov lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardenov trying to stall but Fjodorow improves his position.
Hardenov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hardenov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fjodorow can do to turn this around?
Fjodorow being controlled against the ropes.
Hardenov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fjodorow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fjodorow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardenov can't find room to land a body shot as Fjodorow controls the action.
Hardenov stalling in the clinch but Fjodorow improves position.
Hardenov lands a damaging elbow.
Hardenov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardenov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardenov works on Fjodorow's body with a couple of short punches.
Hardenov digs a right hand into Fjodorow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fjodorow's gas tank.
Hardenov lands an uppercut.
Hardenov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Fjodorow is rocked!
Alexander Hardenov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardenov effectively controlling the action here.
Fjodorow is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardenov finish him?
Hardenov cracks Fjodorow on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! Fjodorow crumples to the floor in pain, holding his face! It doesn't look like he's going to beat the count - he's out of it! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Alexander Hardenov!
Our winner, Alexander Hardenov, 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.
In defeat, Artjom Fjodorow stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to him, he is a tough guy and fought a very good fight but i will come back much stronger.'.