PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferdinando Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fedotov
vs
Ferrari

184 cm
33
184 lbs
27 - 14 - 2

178 cm
31
180 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Fast

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladik Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ferdinando Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari thuds his right hand into Fedotov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferdinando Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedotov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferrari.

Ferrari gets a double leg takedown into Fedotov's guard.
Ferrari trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedotov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ferrari!
Ferrari is wriggling around trying to escape.

Fedotov stands up from mount. Strange move.
Fedotov wants to clinch up but Ferrari keeps it at a distance.
Ferrari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferrari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fedotov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fedotov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrari has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ferrari throws out a powerful jab.
Fedotov misses with a body kick.
Fedotov slips a jab from Ferrari.
A big left from Ferrari misses.
Fedotov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferrari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Fedotov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fedotov misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Fedotov.
Fedotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferrari is trying to force a seperation but Fedotov has the dominant position.
Fedotov lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari can't find room to land a body shot as Fedotov controls the action.
Fedotov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferrari's efforts to push away.
Ferrari wants to break free but Fedotov has control.
Ferrari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fedotov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferdinando Ferrari.
Fedotov scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedotov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fedotov takes a shot to the head.
Ferrari is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fedotov is defending well.
Ferrari lands a shot to the body.
Ferrari misses with some punches.
Ferrari is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fedotov is defending well.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ferrari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferrari goes for a takedown attempt but Fedotov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fedotov walks into a stiff left hand from Ferrari.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fedotov misses with a kick to the body.
Ferrari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fedotov thows a leg kick but Ferrari checks it
and Ferrari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferrari throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedotov.

Fedotov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferrari looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Fedotov.
Fedotov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Ferrari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fedotov scores with a hook.
Fedotov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari throws a hook to the side of Fedotov's head but Fedotov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferrari misses with an uppercut

and Fedotov counters by moving into the clinch.
Fedotov lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferrari goes for a takedown attempt but Fedotov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fedotov's corner calls for a 1-2. Fedotov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferrari bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fedotov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferrari.
Ferrari looks to throw the jab but Fedotov is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Fedotov.
Fedotov lands a nice shot that snaps Ferrari's head back.
Fedotov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vladik Fedotov will probably get the nod.
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.

Fedotov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fedotov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fedotov slips a jab from Ferrari.
Fedotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fedotov moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferrari.
Ferrari throws a poor cross that misses

and Fedotov moves into the clinch.
Ferrari takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ferrari wants a takedown.
Fedotov stops a takedown attempt from Ferrari.
Ferrari looking for a takedown.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferdinando Ferrari.
Ferrari blocks an elbow strike.
Ferrari 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.
Ferrari working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fedotov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferrari's brow.
Ferrari has a couple of punches blocked by Fedotov.
Ferrari working aggressively here.
Ferrari avoiding damage as Fedotov throws knees to the body.
Ferrari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fedotov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fedotov misses with a knee to the head.
Fedotov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ferrari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fedotov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferrari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferrari misses with some punches.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
Ferrari has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fedotov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ferrari can turn it around.
Fedotov throws an elbow but it misses.
Ferrari has a couple of punches blocked by Fedotov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fedotov as Ferrari tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferrari.
Fedotov misses with an elbow over the top.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferrari lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ferrari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferrari lands with a right to the head.
Fedotov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside that Ferrari shrugs off.
Fedotov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ferrari misses with some punches.
Fedotov tries a knee to the head but Ferrari blocks it.
Fedotov is pressed up against the cage. Ferrari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fedotov down to the mat. Fedotov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferrari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferrari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferrari. That snapped Fedotov's head back.
Fedotov misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari fails with a takedown attempt.
Fedotov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fedotov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ferrari in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedotov. Ferrari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferrari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fedotov wants to clinch up but Ferrari keeps it at a distance.
Ferrari sizes up Fedotov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ferrari misses with a looping left.
Ferrari might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ferrari keeps the fight on the outside.
Vladik Fedotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Fedotov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov staying out of range there.
Ferrari shoots in looking for a takedown but Fedotov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferrari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fedotov tries to clinch up but Ferrari circles away and keeps his distance.

Fedotov clinches up with Ferrari and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferrari takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferrari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferrari throws a head punch that misses.
Fedotov gets underhooks to prevent Ferrari's takedown attempt.
Ferrari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fedotov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fedotov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedotov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ferrari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fedotov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferrari is breathing heavily.
Fedotov lands an elbow that stopped Ferrari in his tracks for a moment.
Ferrari misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladik Fedotov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fedotov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown by Ferrari or perhaps it was just good defense by Fedotov which made him look bad.
Fedotov cracks Ferrari with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ferrari misses with a looping right.
Fedotov defending well as Ferrari loads up on a big left hand.
Fedotov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fedotov is looking to clinch but Ferrari is avoiding it.
Ferrari shoots in for a double leg but Fedotov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fedotov ducks under a wild hook from Ferrari.
Fedotov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fedotov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferrari. Ferrari gets slowly back to his feet.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferdinando Ferrari.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferrari is defended easily by Fedotov.
Ferrari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov throws a leg kick which misses Ferrari's front leg but catches the back leg as Ferrari tries to avoid it.
Fedotov throws a front kick aimed at Ferrari's knee but Ferrari avoids it well.
Ferrari takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ferrari delivers a nice body kick.
Fedotov wants to clinch.
Ferrari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Ferrari there.
Ferrari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fedotov.
Fedotov throws a wild body kick that Ferrari sees coming a mile off.
Ferrari has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fedotov.
Ferdinando Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov moves in looking to clinch but Ferrari pushes him off.
Fedotov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fedotov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferrari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fedotov!
Ferrari swings away with a body shot that misses

and Fedotov counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedotov blocking some punches.
Fedotov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fedotov working Ferrari over with knees to the body.
Fedotov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Ferrari.
Fedotov crunches a lovely knee into Ferrari's ribcage.
Fedotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferrari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fedotov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferrari's defenses.
Vladik Fedotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari wants a takedown but no success here.
Fedotov scores a nice knee to the body.
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferrari is defending well for now.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Ferrari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fedotov blocking some punches.
Fedotov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fedotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fedotov with a knee to the head.
Ferrari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedotov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferrari or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to break free but Fedotov pushes him back against the cage.
Ferrari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferrari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
Ferrari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferrari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferrari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fedotov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fedotov gets through Ferrari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferrari goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fedotov prevents it.
Fedotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Ferrari is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari misses with a body punch.
Ferrari is still on wobbly legs! Can Fedotov finish him?
Ferrari is pressed against the cage. Fedotov pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Ferrari! Two more big strikes from Fedotov and Ferrari crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vladik Fedotov!
A relieved looking Vladik Fedotov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.