PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassus Fett (ranked 1475 p4p, 1338 weight class) and Roman Zhdanov (ranked 191 p4p, 170 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Fett
vs
Zhdanov

197 cm
20
245
6 - 2 - 0

196 cm
22
260
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary

FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassus Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Zhdanov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhdanov cracks a nice hook into Fett's ribs.
Fett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhdanov dips to his left and cracks Fett with an uppercut!

Zhdanov closes the distance and pushes Fett back into the cage.
Fett tries to score a body lock takedown but Zhdanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fett has Zhdanov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zhdanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zhdanov lands with a light punch inside.
Zhdanov lands with a light punch inside.
Fett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zhdanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassus Fett. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fett shoots in and gets a takedown into Zhdanov's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhdanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhdanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhdanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zhdanov pulls Fett in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fett wants to control from the top but Zhdanov keeps moving.
Fett won't allow Zhdanov to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fett scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've been hearing that Fett has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhdanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zhdanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zhdanov throws a big shot that misses.
Zhdanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Zhdanov gets caught flat footed, as Fett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fett throwing strikes from guard but Zhdanov blocks nicely.
Zhdanov is trying to control the position but Fett postures up.
Fett being controlled here momentarily.
Fett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhdanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fett.
Fett postures up in Zhdanov's guard and throws a big left but Zhdanov blocks it.
Fett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zhdanov's head.
Fett trying to control but Zhdanov is working from the bottom.
Zhdanov has Fett pulled in close to control his posture.
Fett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fett misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Zhdanov tries to sprawl but Fett drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Zhdanov kicks off Fett and gets to his feet.
Fett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zhdanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fett somewhat.
Zhdanov throws an off balance right hand

and Fett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fett is nestled in close to Zhdanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zhdanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fett.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fett throwing shots but Zhdanov is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cassus Fett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fett throws a shot from downtown. Zhdanov moves away and avoids it.
Zhdanov throws a big shot that misses.
Fett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Fett closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fett wants to control but Zhdanov is keeping him busy.
Fett throwing strikes but Zhdanov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fett is trying to get back to half guard.
Fett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhdanov's head.
Fett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fett throwing shots but Zhdanov is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett throwing shots but Zhdanov is blocking nicely.
Zhdanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zhdanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zhdanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fett working the head and body with strikes.
Fett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zhdanov defending well though.
Fett controlling the pace.
Fett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fett wants to take a breather but Zhdanov is having none of it.
Zhdanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zhdanov!
Fett trying to control but Zhdanov is having none of it.
Fett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fett thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Fett there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Zhdanov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fett tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fett working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zhdanov looks a forlorn figure.
Fett looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fett fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Fett throws a wild left hand from mount and Zhdanov manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Fett wants to control but Zhdanov is keeping him busy.
Zhdanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fett throwing shots but Zhdanov is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhdanov's head.
Fett misses with a head shot. Zhdanov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fett throwing strikes from guard but Zhdanov blocks nicely.
Zhdanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zhdanov keeping full guard, as Fett tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cassus Fett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Zhdanov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Fett missing with a left hand there. Zhdanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Zhdanov misses.
Zhdanov loads up on a big right hand but Fett slips the punch.
Fett feinted with a counter takedown.
Zhdanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Zhdanov.
Nice sprawl there from Zhdanov as Fett shoots in.
Fett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fett looks to land a left hand but Zhdanov moved out of range nicely.
Zhdanov tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Fett counters with a shoot takedown. Zhdanov fights it but they end up in guard.

Zhdanov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fett presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhdanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zhdanov digs a right hand underneath Fett's ribcage. Fett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zhdanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
Zhdanov presses Fett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands an elbow inside that Fett shrugs off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhdanov lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhdanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhdanov lands a body shot.
Zhdanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zhdanov lands an uppercut.
Zhdanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fett or not.
Zhdanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zhdanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhdanov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zhdanov can turn it around.
Zhdanov lands a nice knee to the body.
Zhdanov scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Zhdanov on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Zhdanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a right hand.

Fett is rocked!
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!
Zhdanov is leaning against Fett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Fett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fett seems to have got his legs back now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Fett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zhdanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roman Zhdanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhdanov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zhdanov landing knees to the body.
Zhdanov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fett to his knees! Zhdanov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zhdanov!
A very excited looking Roman Zhdanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.