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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley Stone struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Stanley Stone looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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162 cm
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137 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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168 cm
27
144 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vyacheslav Fedotov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanley Stone! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fedotov throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily. Fedotov missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fedotov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Fedotov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Stone slips a jab and a cross from Fedotov.
Fedotov throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease. Fedotov tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it. Fedotov scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fedotov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone. Fedotov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fedotov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fedotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedotov leaning his opponent against the cage. Fedotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fedotov stalling the fight.
Fedotov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Fedotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Stone avoids the damage to the body. Stone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fedotov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fedotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stone backwards. Stone takes a shot to the head. Come on Fedotov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fedotov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vyacheslav Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Stone. Fedotov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fedotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it. Fedotov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stone's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fedotov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fedotov throws out the jab. Fedotov misses with an uppercut. Fedotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Fedotov gets in close and instigates a clinch. Fedotov leaning against his opponent.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage. A short body shot lands from Fedotov as the two fighters clinch.
Stone looks winded! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage. Stone gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fedotov regains guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Fedotov looking for a guillotine here but Stone defends easily.
Stone preventing the sweep. Fedotov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stone defends well. Fedotov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fedotov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Stone preventing the sweep. Fedotov is working hard here to advance position. Fedotov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Fedotov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Stone wants to control from the top but Fedotov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fedotov trying to control the position.
Fedotov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground. Stone wants to control from the top but Fedotov keeps moving. Fedotov tries to land a sweep but no joy. Fedotov working for a triangle but Stone defends it easily.
Stone cracks Fedotov with a solid left hand. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fedotov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Fedotov dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fedotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedotov. Stanley Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fedotov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Fedotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away. Fedotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Fedotov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Stone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Fedotov closes the distance and clinches. Fedotov can't find room to land a body shot as Stone controls the action.
Fedotov has Stone pressed against the cage.
Fedotov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stone's elbow. Fedotov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fedotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Stone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fedotov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fedotov throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice straight punches there by Fedotov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fedotov. Fedotov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Stone shoots in for a double leg but Fedotov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Vyacheslav Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Stone. Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedotov. Fedotov looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range. A lazy left from Fedotov finds it's target. Stone slips a straight right by Fedotov. Stone moves out of range of the strikes. Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fedotov misses with a double jab.
A jab from Fedotov misses. Stone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fedotov tries to avoid it but Stone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fedotov to the ground. Fedotov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Stone is breathing heavily. Stone blocks a leg kick. Stone ducks under a wild hook from Fedotov. Vyacheslav Fedotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fedotov as he avoids it easily. Fedotov misses with a series of wild punches.
Fedotov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fedotov wants it to stay on the feet. Fedotov swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Fedotov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Fedotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action! Fedotov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Fedotov stalling against the cage.
Stone is trying to drag Fedotov to the mat but Fedotov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fedotov pushes Stone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Knees to the body from Fedotov.
Fedotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Fedotov - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Fedotov.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage. Fedotov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards. Fedotov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short right from Fedotov. Fedotov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fedotov misses with a body punch.
Fedotov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fedotov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Fedotov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage. Fedotov slowing the pace effectively. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fedotov gets underhooks to prevent Stone's takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Fedotov.
Fedotov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vyacheslav Fedotov. Fedotov throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it. Vyacheslav Fedotov is winning the standup battle so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A combination from Fedotov does no damage. Stone shoots in for a takedown but Fedotov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Vyacheslav Fedotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fedotov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Fedotov dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fedotov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fedotov avoids it really well and circles away. A jab lands there for Fedotov. A big right from Fedotov misses. The fighters circling - Fedotov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The fight stays on the outside here - Fedotov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Stone slips a straight right by Fedotov. Fedotov misses with a straight left. Fedotov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stone is rocked! Fedotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around? Stone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Fedotov finish him? Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Stone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Fedotov tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A big right from Fedotov misses. Fedotov wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fedotov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Stone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A good leg kick by Fedotov. Stone moves away from the strike by Fedotov. Fedotov cracks the inside of Stone's front leg. Stone tries for a takedown but Fedotov circles away easily and Fedotov counters with a nice leg kick. Fedotov misses with a wild body shot. Stone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fedotov tries to avoid it but Stone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fedotov to the ground. Fedotov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Vyacheslav Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Stone. Stone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fedotov. Fedotov obviously looking to wear him down.
Fedotov dips to his left and cracks Stone with an uppercut! Fedotov steps in with a hook that catches Stone right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Fedotov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Stone looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vyacheslav Fedotov! During a confident post fight interview, Vyacheslav Fedotov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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G |
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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