PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Oliphant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zakhar Feofan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Oliphant
vs
Feofan

188 cm
24
202 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

187 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Oliphant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zakhar Feofan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliphant throws a series of punches but Feofan moves out of range.
Feofan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oliphant.

It looks like Zakhar Feofan has been cut.
Oliphant is looking to clinch.
Oliphant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feofan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliphant paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Feofan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Feofan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Feofan content just to control the position here.
It looks like Feofan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Feofan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliphant tries to reverse the position but Feofan maintains control.
Feofan controlling his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zakhar Feofan.

Feofan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oliphant's half guard.
Feofan slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Feofan stands up out of the half guard.
Oliphant is looking to clinch.
Oliphant looks for a takedown but Feofan sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliphant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliphant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Feofan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliphant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feofan tries to clinch but Oliphant is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Oliphant.
Feofan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Feofan moves in looking to clinch but Oliphant pushes him off.
Feofan keeps the fight on the outside.

Feofan has closed the distance and engaged Oliphant in a clinch.
Feofan misses with a knee to the head.
Feofan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Feofan has clasped his hands together around Oliphant's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Feofan taking a breather here.
Feofan advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feofan controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Oliphant defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Feofan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zakhar Feofan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zakhar Feofan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Oliphant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliphant circles away from the clinch attempt.

Feofan drives through and clinches with Oliphant against the cage.

Feofan tightens his grip and picks Oliphant up, before dumping him to the ground. Oliphant manages to land in guard.
Feofan throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliphant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Feofan manages to get himself to full guard.
Feofan 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.
Feofan has his hands on Oliphant's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feofan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliphant trying to stand up but can't free himself from Feofan's guard.
Feofan wants to sweep but no luck.

We're going to have a standup here because Junior Oliphant wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Oliphant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Feofan as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feofan shoots in but Oliphant avoids the takedown attempt easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oliphant tries to circle away but Feofan has him pinned against the cage.

Feofan breaks the clinch.

Oliphant moves into the clinch.

Feofan breaks the clinch.
Oliphant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oliphant throws a head kick but Feofan moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliphant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Feofan takes a swing at Oliphant's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Oliphant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A clash of legs there as Feofan blocks the low kick.
Oliphant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Feofan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliphant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliphant throws a series of strikes that have Feofan backpedaling.
Oliphant works over Feofan's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliphant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Oliphant. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Feofan clinches up with Oliphant and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Feofan.
Feofan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oliphant.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliphant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Feofan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Feofan is trying to trip Oliphant. He has hold of a leg but Oliphant is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Feofan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feofan controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zakhar Feofan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zakhar Feofan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Feofan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliphant's waist but Oliphant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Feofan off to one side.

Feofan closes the distance and clinches.
Oliphant is trying to break the clinch but Feofan is controlling him.
Oliphant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Feofan tries to throw a body punch but Oliphant avoids it by throwing Feofan back against the cage.
Oliphant stops a takedown attempt from Feofan.

Feofan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Feofan is looking to clinch.
Oliphant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliphant tries to clinch but Feofan moves out of range.
Feofan stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliphant. Oliphant gets slowly back to his feet.

Feofan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oliphant on his heels. He'll look to pass Oliphant's guard now, I'm sure.
Feofan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oliphant 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Feofan sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Zakhar Feofan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Oliphant scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Feofan shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliphant tries to sprawl out of it but Feofan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oliphant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Junior Oliphant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zakhar Feofan.
Feofan throws the kick towards the body but Oliphant avoids it.

Feofan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oliphant to the mat! Oliphant manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feofan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Junior Oliphant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feofan scoring with some ground and pound.
Oliphant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Zakhar Feofan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Oliphant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Feofan misses with a wild body shot.
Oliphant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Feofan avoids a punch combination nicely.

Feofan darts in and clinches Oliphant up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliphant tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Feofan smiles and moves away.
Feofan fails with the takedown.
Oliphant misses with a few strikes there.

Feofan moves into the clinch successfully.
Feofan lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Feofan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Oliphant is trying to keep an underhook but Feofan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zakhar Feofan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Feofan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zakhar Feofan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Feofan 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zakhar Feofan!