PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John AppleSkillett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Fedorov
vs
AppleSkillett

184 cm
23
189 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kirill Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John AppleSkillett!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov moves away from the strike by AppleSkillett.
AppleSkillett takes a swing at Fedorov's ribcage but misses.
AppleSkillett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
AppleSkillett stuffs the takedown.

Fedorov gets the takedown into side control.

Fedorov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by AppleSkillett, who protects the arm well.
AppleSkillett can't do much from the bottom here.
AppleSkillett is looking to regain half guard here but Fedorov keeps moving and retains side control.
Fedorov tries to advance to mount but AppleSkillett denies him.
AppleSkillett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fedorov's best efforts.
AppleSkillett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fedorov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AppleSkillett is trying to stand back up but Fedorov is controlling him

Fedorov looking for a submission but AppleSkillett manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Fedorov trying to control but AppleSkillett is working from the bottom.
Fedorov looking to pass the guard.
Fedorov advances to half guard.

Fedorov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but AppleSkillett sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
AppleSkillett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fedorov wants to free his trapped foot but AppleSkillett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fedorov prevents AppleSkillett from improving his position.
Fedorov moves nicely into side control.
AppleSkillett wants to control but Fedorov postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AppleSkillett is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fedorov misses with the ground and pound.

Fedorov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Fedorov is trying to get an arm triangle but AppleSkillett is defending well.

Fedorov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
AppleSkillett is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fedorov has hold of AppleSkillett's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! AppleSkillett tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fedorov cranks the arm and AppleSkillett screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from AppleSkillett, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kirill Fedorov!