PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier has chosen Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fedotov
vs
Xavier

184 cm
44
184 lbs
44 - 33 - 2

180 cm
48
184 lbs
44 - 47 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 44 - 33 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Vladik Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 47 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fedotov closes the distance and pushes Xavier back into the cage.
Fedotov prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Bittor Xavier has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fedotov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xavier's brow.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
Xavier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fedotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Xavier.
Fedotov scores with a shot to the side of Xavier's head.
Xavier pushes Fedotov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fedotov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedotov.
Fedotov blocks an uppercut.
Fedotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Fedotov has Xavier pressed against the cage, preventing Xavier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xavier prevents a body shot from Fedotov.
Fedotov has a couple of punches blocked by Xavier.
Fedotov blocks an uppercut.
Fedotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fedotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedotov throws an elbow but it misses.
Fedotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Xavier lands a takedown into guard.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier throws a big right hand that misses.
Xavier won't allow Fedotov to sweep him here.
Fedotov keeping full guard, as Xavier tries to pass.

Xavier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fedotov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fedotov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fedotov!

This has been an exciting period of action!

Fedotov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Fedotov darts in and clinches Xavier up against the cage.
Fedotov working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fedotov.
Xavier has a couple of punches blocked by Fedotov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedotov is leaning against Xavier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fedotov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Xavier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fedotov lands an elbow that stopped Xavier in his tracks for a moment.
Fedotov landing knees to the head.
Fedotov gets through Xavier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fedotov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Fedotov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xavier's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedotov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Fedotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Xavier tries a body shot but Fedotov blocks it.
Fedotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Xavier tries to work over Fedotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedotov tries to work over Xavier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xavier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fedotov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xavier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fedotov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Xavier can't find room to land a body shot as Fedotov controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladik Fedotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bittor Xavier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fedotov closes the distance and clinches.
Fedotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xavier can do to turn this around?
Xavier tries to land knees in the clinch but Fedotov avoids the damage to the body.
Fedotov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xavier.
A short right from Fedotov.
Fedotov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Good body shot from Fedotov.
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xavier.
Fedotov lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov missing with knees to the body.
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov connects with a knee to the head.
Xavier blocks an uppercut.
Xavier can't break the clinch.
Fedotov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xavier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fedotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fedotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedotov with a knee to the head.
Fedotov has Xavier pressed against the cage, preventing Xavier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fedotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xavier.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Fedotov landing knees to the body.
Fedotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedotov's elbow.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Xavier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Fedotov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xavier tries to throw a body punch but Fedotov avoids it by throwing Xavier back against the cage.
Fedotov prevents a body shot from Xavier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedotov prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Fedotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Xavier avoids the damage to the body.
Fedotov scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Fedotov.
Still in the clinch, Fedotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xavier 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.
Fedotov scores a nice knee to the body.
Xavier is breathing heavily.
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xavier misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier tries for a takedown but Fedotov manages to get underhooks.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.
Fedotov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fedotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fedotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Xavier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fedotov working Xavier over with knees to the body.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedotov.
Xavier trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Xavier.
Vladik Fedotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Fedotov.
Fedotov lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladik Fedotov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bittor Xavier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Xavier moves forwards but Fedotov connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Fedotov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fedotov fails to land.
Fedotov blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fedotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fedotov misses with the head strike.
Fedotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Xavier avoids the damage to the body.
Fedotov tries to work over Xavier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Fedotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedotov.
Fedotov prevents Xavier from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedotov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fedotov lands a shoulder strike.
Xavier misses with a body punch.
Xavier taking a breather.
Fedotov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fedotov throws an elbow but misses.
Fedotov lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
Xavier blocking some punches.
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vladik Fedotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fedotov prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Fedotov lands an uppercut.
Bittor Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fedotov keeps control of Xavier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Xavier.
A right hand to the body from Fedotov.
Fedotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Xavier struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedotov controls his hands.
Xavier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xavier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fedotov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Xavier thuds his right hand into Fedotov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier shoots for a double leg takedown but Fedotov sprawls well. He's pushed Xavier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fedotov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xavier. Fedotov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xavier keeps the fight on the outside.
Fedotov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xavier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A cross from Fedotov lands.

Fedotov pushes Xavier up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Fedotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladik Fedotov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fedotov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladik Fedotov!
Vladik Fedotov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.