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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Stewart acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov fails to land the takedown.
Fedorov drives through with a takedown into Stewart's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stewart doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fedorov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stewart lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fedorov!
Stewart avoids the attempt from Fedorov to control.
Stewart throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fedorov blocking the ground and pound.
Fedorov tries to hold on but Stewart postures up.
Fedorov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fedorov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov is trying to get back to full guard.
Stewart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stewart trying to control the action but Fedorov is working from the bottom.
It looks like Stewart is going to stand back up.
Fedorov is controlling Stewart's trapped leg to prevent Stewart from advancing to side control.
Fedorov is trying to get back to full guard.
Stewart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fedorov is holding on to half guard well.
Fedorov is in trouble now - Stewart has advanced to mount!
Fedorov tries to lock up and control but Stewart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stewart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stewart tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fedorov is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart avoids the attempt from Fedorov to control.
Stewart with a couple of short strikes.
Stewart wants to take Fedorov's back but he can't do it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart trying to control but Fedorov is having none of it.
Stewart manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fedorov to take his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Stewart tries to get the hooks in deep but Fedorov pushed the leg off.
Stewart is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stewart tries to keep control of the position but Fedorov is staying busy.
Fedorov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fedorov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov tries to lock up and control but Stewart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fedorov regains half guard.
Fedorov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fedorov holds on and takes a little breather.
Fedorov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stewart.
Fedorov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedorov wants to sweep here but Stewart controlling him for the moment.
Fedorov trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Fedorov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stewart shoots in for a double leg but Fedorov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stewart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stewart fails to land the takedown.
Alexander Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Stewart.
Fedorov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stewart as he avoids it easily.
Fedorov shoots in and gets a takedown into Stewart's guard.
Stewart pulls Fedorov in close to prevent any damage.
Fedorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Stewart is retaining full guard.
Fedorov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fedorov won't allow Stewart to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stewart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fedorov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Fedorov 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stewart throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fedorov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Fedorov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fedorov as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Fedorov or perhaps it was just good defense by Stewart which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stewart.
Alexander Fedorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fedorov shoots in and drives through. Stewart sprawls well.
Fedorov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stewart circles away.
Stewart moves into range and clinches up with Fedorov.
Stewart stops a takedown attempt from Fedorov.
Fedorov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stewart pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stewart pulls Fedorov into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully.
Stewart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fedorov manages to get himself to full guard.
Fedorov looking for a sweep. Not yet Fedorov, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov pulls Stewart in close to prevent any damage.
Fedorov looking to control.
Stewart stopping the sweep attempt from Fedorov.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fedorov as he jumps to the side.
Fedorov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stewart is fending him off so far but Fedorov persists. Nope, Stewart circles away and we're back to standing.
Stewart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fedorov circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart stuffs the takedown.
Alexander Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fedorov.
Stewart has Fedorov up against the cage in a clinch.
Stewart jumps into guard, dragging Fedorov to the mat.
Stewart wants to stand up but Fedorov is controlling him.
Stewart looking for a sweep. Not yet Stewart, not yet.
Fedorov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Alexander Fedorov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fedorov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stewart has Fedorov up against the cage in a clinch.
Fedorov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stewart utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fedorov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stewart jumps guard and drags Fedorov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully.
Fedorov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stewart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Stewart is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stewart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fedorov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fedorov looking to control.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.
Fedorov pulls Stewart in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stewart trying to control but Fedorov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Alexander Fedorov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stewart looking to score a takedown here. Fedorov is defending well but Stewart drives through and ends up in Fedorov's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fedorov has control of Stewart's left arm, preventing Stewart from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Fedorov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Fedorov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov leaves Stewart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fedorov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stewart on his heels. He'll look to pass Stewart's guard now, I'm sure.
Fedorov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stewart trying to keep a closed guard but Fedorov is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexander Fedorov.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown but Stewart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Fedorov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedorov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stewart counters by moving into the clinch.
Stewart jumps guard and drags Fedorov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Fedorov 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.
Fedorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fedorov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alexander Fedorov just wasn't active enough.
Fedorov misses with a takedown
and Stewart counters with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Fedorov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fedorov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Alexander Fedorov!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Alexander Fedorov!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Alexander Fedorov!
Alexander Fedorov wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Alexander Fedorov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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