PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Touko Pouko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vyacheslav Fedotov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pouko
vs
Fedotov

165 cm
25
142 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

162 cm
35
137 lbs
22 - 19 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Touko Pouko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vyacheslav Fedotov!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pouko darts in looking for a takedown but Fedotov gets double underhooks and turns Pouko into the cage.
Pouko avoids the body shot from Fedotov.
Pouko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Fedotov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pouko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fedotov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedotov throws a shot from downtown. Pouko moves away and avoids it.
Fedotov scores with a sloppy right hand. Pouko should have avoided that one.
Fedotov misses with an uppercut. Pouko saw that one coming.
Fedotov cracks Pouko with a good jab.

Pouko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fedotov is trying to defend but Pouko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fedotov wants to improve his position but Pouko is controlling well.
Fedotov is not content to let Pouko control the position.
Pouko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fedotov for as long as he can get away with.
Fedotov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pouko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pouko's back!
Pouko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fedotov.
Pouko trying to control the action but Fedotov just sinks the hooks in.
Fedotov trying to control.
Pouko's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Fedotov's hands.
Pouko just trying to survive but Fedotov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pouko wants to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Pouko's head.
Pouko tries to escape but Fedotov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pouko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fedotov.
Pouko tries to escape but Fedotov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pouko has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Fedotov.
Pouko grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedotov trying to control.
Pouko rolls, trying to escape but Fedotov keeps control of the position.
Fedotov tries to keep control of the position but Pouko is staying busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pouko is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pouko is trapped and Fedotov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Will Fedotov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedotov lands strikes to the head.
Pouko covering up well under a series of strikes from Fedotov.
I really don't envy Pouko right now.
Fedotov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Pouko!
Pouko wants to escape the position.
Pouko has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Fedotov.
Fedotov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Pouko hold on?
Pouko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fedotov's guard. Nice work there by Pouko.
Pouko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fedotov is keeping the position for now.
Pouko trying to control but Fedotov is working from the bottom.
Pouko 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.
Fedotov working a defensive guard here.
Pouko advances position into side control!
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!
Pouko advances nicely into full mount.
Fedotov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vyacheslav Fedotov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fedotov darts in and clinches Pouko up against the cage.
Pouko misses with the head strike.
Fedotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pouko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pouko tries to work over Fedotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pouko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fedotov backwards.
Pouko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fedotov backwards.
Pouko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pouko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fedotov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pouko looking to slow down the pace here.
Pouko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pouko.
Pouko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hook to the body lands for Pouko.
Fedotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedotov presses Pouko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fedotov tries to stall but Pouko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fedotov can't find room to land a body shot as Pouko controls the action.
Fedotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pouko.
Fedotov tries a body shot but Pouko blocks it.
Fedotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedotov blocks an uppercut.
Pouko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pouko effectively controlling the action here.
Fedotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedotov letting Pouko take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Pouko.
Pouko lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pouko up against the cage.
Pouko misses with some punches.
Pouko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pouko prevents a body shot from Fedotov.
Fedotov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pouko controls his hands.
Fedotov tries to work over Pouko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedotov throws an elbow but it misses.
Touko Pouko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pouko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pouko effectively controlling the action here.
Pouko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Pouko.
A right hand to the body from Fedotov.
Pouko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fedotov or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouko lands a body shot.
Pouko tries to stall but Fedotov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pouko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Pouko.
Fedotov can't find room to land a body shot as Pouko controls the action.
Fedotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fedotov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fedotov pushes Pouko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pouko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pouko swings wildly with an uppercut but Fedotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pouko tries to stall but Fedotov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Fedotov as the two fighters clinch.
Fedotov gets through Pouko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pouko tries to throw a body punch but Fedotov avoids it by throwing Pouko back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pouko avoids the damage to the body.
Fedotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pouko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pouko tries a body shot but Fedotov blocks it.
Pouko can't find room to land a body shot as Fedotov controls the action.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Pouko avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Pouko is struggling to control the position.
Pouko scores with a shoulder strike.
Fedotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fedotov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pouko throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Fedotov to work.
Pouko struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedotov controls his hands.
Pouko prevents a body shot from Fedotov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Touko Pouko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fedotov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fedotov swinging wildly here.
Pouko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fedotov sprawls and moves away.
Pouko fails with a takedown attempt.
Fedotov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Pouko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fedotov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fedotov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fedotov tries to roll over but Pouko keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fedotov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pouko won't allow Fedotov to sweep him here.
Pouko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fedotov is keeping the position for now.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two 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.
Pouko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fedotov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pouko's guard.

Fedotov works over Pouko with some ground and pound from guard.
Fedotov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fedotov looking to pass the guard.
Pouko trying to control the position.
Pouko pulls Fedotov in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov won't allow Pouko to sweep him here.
Fedotov wants to control from the top but Pouko keeps moving.
Fedotov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pouko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fedotov connects with a couple of short punches.
Fedotov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pouko's guard.
Fedotov thows a huge punch but Pouko dodges it nicely.
Fedotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fedotov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pouko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pouko is looking for a sweep. Fedotov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pouko taking some punishment here, with Fedotov in his half guard.
Pouko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fedotov.
Fedotov prevents Pouko from improving his position.
Fedotov is looking to take a break and control but Pouko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fedotov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pouko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vyacheslav Fedotov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fedotov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pouko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fedotov wants to free his trapped foot but Pouko is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Fedotov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pouko defends it well.
Fedotov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pouko is concentrating on defense, preventing Fedotov from advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vyacheslav Fedotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fedotov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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