PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Fetisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fetisov has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music. Mao Zedong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roman Fetisov's chin.

Zedong
vs
Fetisov

180 cm
25
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

189 cm
30
210 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mao Zedong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Fetisov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zedong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zedong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fetisov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fetisov misses with a punch to the body.
Fetisov prevents a body shot from Zedong.

Zedong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zedong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fetisov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zedong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fetisov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zedong looks to score with a jab to the body but Fetisov is just out of range.
Zedong looks to land a left hand but Fetisov moved out of range nicely.
Zedong throws a body punch but Fetisov moves out of range.
Fetisov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zedong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fetisov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Fetisov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fetisov can't find room to land a body shot as Zedong controls the action.
Fetisov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fetisov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fetisov lands a shot to the body.
Zedong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fetisov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fetisov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zedong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fetisov misses with a body kick.

Zedong rushes Fetisov and presses him up against the cage.
Fetisov tries to work over Zedong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zedong stalls.
Fetisov can't find room to land a body shot as Zedong controls the action.
Zedong trying to control the position but instead, Fetisov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zedong into the cage.
Zedong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zedong has Fetisov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fetisov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fetisov scores with a hook to the body.
Zedong tries to break the clinch but Fetisov is controlling the position.
Fetisov lands a body punch.
Fetisov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zedong is trying to break the clinch but Fetisov is controlling him.
Zedong prevents a body shot from Fetisov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fetisov's elbow.
Fetisov works on Zedong's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zedong has a couple of punches blocked by Fetisov.
A nice left hand lands by Fetisov.
Zedong working aggressively here.
Fetisov presses Zedong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zedong is breathing heavily.
Fetisov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fetisov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zedong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zedong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Fetisov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Fetisov.
Fetisov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zedong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fetisov scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fetisov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fetisov lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov pushes Zedong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fetisov tries to throw a body punch but Zedong avoids it by throwing Fetisov back against the cage.
Fetisov tries to work over Zedong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zedong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Zedong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fetisov misses with a body shot.
Fetisov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Fetisov gets a clinch.
Zedong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zedong wants to get back to striking at distance but Fetisov won't allow it.
Zedong throws a head punch that misses.
Fetisov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fetisov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zedong backwards.
Zedong misses with a punch on the inside.
Fetisov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zedong's efforts to push away.
Fetisov tries a body shot but Zedong blocks it.
Fetisov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fetisov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zedong's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov cracks Zedong with a nice body shot.
Fetisov prevents Zedong from breaking the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zedong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fetisov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zedong's elbow.
Fetisov can't find room to land a body shot as Zedong controls the action.
Fetisov is pushing Zedong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fetisov lands a right hand.

Zedong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Fetisov moves into the clinch.
Fetisov digs a right hand into Zedong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zedong's gas tank.
Fetisov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fetisov.
Zedong lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot in the inside from Fetisov.
A right handed body shot lands from Fetisov.
Fetisov misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Fetisov.
Fetisov lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Fetisov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fetisov swings for the body but Zedong moves out of range.

Fetisov drives through and clinches with Zedong against the cage.
Fetisov tries to throw a body punch but Zedong avoids it by throwing Fetisov back against the cage.
Fetisov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zedong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fetisov misses with a body punch.
Zedong tries to circle away but Fetisov has him pinned against the cage.
Fetisov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fetisov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fetisov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fetisov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zedong's elbow.
Fetisov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zedong wants to break free but Fetisov has control.
Roman Fetisov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fetisov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zedong blocks a body shot from Fetisov.
Fetisov lands a body shot.
Fetisov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zedong blocks a body shot from Fetisov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fetisov tries to throw a body punch but Zedong avoids it by throwing Fetisov back against the cage.
Fetisov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zedong.
Zedong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fetisov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Zedong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zedong misses with a wild body shot.
Fetisov connects with an inside leg kick.
Fetisov looks to land a right hand but Zedong moved out of range.
Zedong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fetisov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zedong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zedong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zedong throws a sloppy head kick and Fetisov moves out of range easily.
Fetisov connects with a jab.
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!
Zedong fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fetisov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zedong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fetisov.
Zedong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roman Fetisov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fetisov thumps Zedong with a low kick.
Fetisov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fetisov. Zedong shrugs it off though.
Fetisov connects with a body shot that sends Zedong's belly button to the back.

Fetisov instigates a clinch.
Fetisov lands a shoulder strike.
Fetisov tries to work over Zedong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zedong wants to take the fight to the mat but Fetisov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Fetisov.
A right hand to the body from Fetisov.
A right hand to the body from Fetisov.
Fetisov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zedong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fetisov trying to control the position but instead, Zedong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fetisov into the cage.
Fetisov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Fetisov.
Fetisov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zedong backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fetisov.
Fetisov looking to slow down the pace here.
Fetisov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zedong backwards.
Fetisov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fetisov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fetisov lands with a left to the head.

Zedong is rocked!
Fetisov tries a body shot but Zedong blocks it.
Fetisov lands a hook that snaps the head of Zedong backwards.
Zedong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Zedong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fetisov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fetisov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fetisov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fetisov tries a body shot but Zedong blocks it.
Zedong seems to have got his legs back now.
Still in the clinch, Fetisov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fetisov lands a shot to the body.
Fetisov lands with a short shot to the head.
Fetisov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fetisov cracks Zedong with a nice body shot.
Fetisov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fetisov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Fetisov scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fetisov is leaning against Zedong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Fetisov.
Zedong prevents a body shot from Fetisov.
A nice left hand lands by Fetisov.
Fetisov misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Fetisov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Fetisov takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fetisov.
Fetisov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zedong is looking to control Fetisov's arms but Fetisov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zedong has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fetisov.
A frustrated look appears on Zedong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fetisov pushes Zedong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zedong takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Fetisov.
Fetisov lands a nice uppercut.
Fetisov misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fetisov lands an uppercut.
Fetisov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fetisov scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Fetisov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fetisov.
Fetisov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fetisov tries to work over Zedong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong taking a breather.
Fetisov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fetisov struggles to land a body shot inside as Zedong controls his hands.
Fetisov tries a body shot but Zedong blocks it.
Zedong wants to get back to striking at distance but Fetisov won't allow it.
Fetisov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fetisov misses with a body punch.
Fetisov tries a body shot but Zedong blocks it.
Fetisov scores with a shoulder strike.
Fetisov blocking some punches.
Zedong tries to stall but Fetisov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fetisov prevents a body shot from Zedong.
Zedong blocks a body shot from Fetisov.
Fetisov scores with a shoulder strike.
Fetisov works on Zedong's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zedong blocks a body shot from Fetisov.
Fetisov pushes Zedong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fetisov can't find room to land a body shot as Zedong controls the action.
Zedong looking to slow down the pace here.
Roman Fetisov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zedong wants to get back to striking at distance but Fetisov won't allow it.
Fetisov misses with a punch to the body.
Zedong has had enough of the clinch but Fetisov keeps him there for the moment.
Fetisov tries to work over Zedong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zedong is trying to stall.
Zedong tries a body shot but Fetisov blocks it.
Fetisov prevents a body shot from Zedong.
Zedong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fetisov lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Zedong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fetisov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fetisov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fetisov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zedong is trying to push Fetisov away but Fetisov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Fetisov.
Zedong throws a head punch that misses.
Zedong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fetisov tries a body shot but Zedong blocks it.
Zedong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fetisov pushes Zedong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Zedong manages to break the clinch.

Fetisov pushes Zedong up against the cage in a clinch.
Zedong has had enough of the clinch but Fetisov keeps him there for the moment.
Fetisov blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zedong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fetisov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zedong swings wildly with an uppercut but Fetisov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mao Zedong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fetisov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Fetisov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fetisov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Fetisov!