PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klinx Maxwell (ranked 3679 p4p, 1568 weight class) and Nathan Fedorov (ranked 449 p4p, 216 weight class). Fedorov has chosen Miyagi & Эндшпиль feat. Рем Дигга - I Got Love as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maxwell
vs
Fedorov

180 cm
26
176
7 - 10 - 0

188 cm
23
185
8 - 7 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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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 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Klinx Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell moves to clinch but Fedorov breaks away
and Fedorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maxwell slips a jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fedorov throws a series of punches but Maxwell avoids them all with ease.
Maxwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maxwell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fedorov.
Maxwell tries to clinch up
and Fedorov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maxwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fedorov counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fedorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fedorov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fedorov scores with a jab.
Maxwell tries for a takedown but Fedorov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fedorov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klinx Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Maxwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Fedorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maxwell wants to clinch.
Fedorov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maxwell is landing a low percentage of strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maxwell.
Maxwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fedorov is fending him off so far but Maxwell persists. Nope, Fedorov circles away and we're back to standing.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Fedorov moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fedorov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Maxwell tries to counter by clinching up but Fedorov breaks away and moves out of range.
Fedorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedorov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maxwell with a poor takedown
and Fedorov counters with a lovely shot to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Maxwell manages to pull guard.
Maxwell wants to sweep here but Fedorov controlling him for the moment.
Fedorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Fedorov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Maxwell trying to strike off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fedorov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maxwell, up you get!
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Maxwell.
As Fedorov tries to get set, Maxwell tries to push him back and clinch up but Fedorov manages to avoid the attempt.
Fedorov misses with a looping left.
Fedorov throws the left hand but Maxwell avoids the punch easily.
Maxwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedorov slips a straight right by Maxwell.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Fedorov is having none of it.
Fedorov throws out a leg kick but Maxwell moves out of range and Fedorov only half commits.
Maxwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fedorov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maxwell goes for a double leg but Fedorov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fedorov continues to drive forward.
A right hand to the body from Fedorov.
Fedorov is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fedorov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fedorov tries a body shot but Maxwell blocks it.
Fedorov blocks the elbow strike.
Maxwell trying to control the position but instead, Fedorov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maxwell into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maxwell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedorov.
Fedorov looking to slow down the pace here.
Fedorov stalls.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov trying to control the position but instead, Maxwell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fedorov into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fedorov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Klinx Maxwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fedorov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maxwell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Fedorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedorov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maxwell.

Maxwell gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell is trying to pull guard but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
Maxwell taking a breather.
Fedorov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Maxwell being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Fedorov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedorov.
Fedorov slows down the pace here.
Maxwell being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nathan Fedorov.
Maxwell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fedorov to score with a decent uppercut.
Maxwell tries for a takedown but Fedorov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klinx Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxwell shoots for a takedown but Fedorov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maxwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fedorov is fending him off so far but Maxwell persists. Nope, Fedorov circles away and we're back to standing.
Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Fedorov connects with the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Maxwell with that takedown attempt.
Fedorov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maxwell.
Maxwell is looking to clinch but Fedorov is avoiding it.
Nice straight punches there by Fedorov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fedorov.
Fedorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Maxwell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fedorov manages to circle out of the way.
Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Fedorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Maxwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fedorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedorov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maxwell has time to react.
Maxwell moves in looking to clinch but Fedorov pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maxwell.
Maxwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fedorov pinned against the cage. Fedorov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fedorov connects with the punch.
Nathan Fedorov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell fails with the takedown
and Fedorov counters with a thumping low kick.
Fedorov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maxwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fedorov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fedorov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maxwell tries to counter by clinching up but Fedorov breaks away and moves out of range.
Fedorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maxwell moves away.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut.
Fedorov tests Maxwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maxwell dives in and grabs Fedorov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fedorov pushes down on Maxwell's head and hops out.
Fedorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Fedorov is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Fedorov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fedorov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fedorov lands with an uppercut that bounces Maxwell off the cage and back into range.
Maxwell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maxwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maxwell closes the distance and clinches up with Fedorov, looking for a takedown. Maxwell pushes Fedorov against the cage but Fedorov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fedorov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Maxwell wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov lands the left hand.
Maxwell takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov lands a slapping body shot.
Maxwell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fedorov throws a shot from downtown. Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Maxwell is looking to clinch but Fedorov is avoiding it.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fedorov throws a looping overhand right but Maxwell ducks down to avoid it.
Maxwell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fedorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decent striking displayed by Fedorov there.
A nice leg kick from Fedorov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fedorov throws a lazy uppercut

and Maxwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fedorov tries to throw a body punch but Maxwell avoids it by throwing Fedorov back against the cage.
Maxwell is trying to pull guard but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klinx Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fedorov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Fedorov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Fedorov is having none of it.
Maxwell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maxwell.
Maxwell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fedorov manages to circle out of the way.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Fedorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fedorov thumps Maxwell with a low kick.
Fedorov keeps the fight on the outside.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Maxwell.
Maxwell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fedorov manages to circle out of the way.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Maxwell.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fedorov but Fedorov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fedorov on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fedorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fedorov sprawls well. Fedorov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maxwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Fedorov.
Fedorov feints and then cracks Maxwell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maxwell down.
A big left from Fedorov misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov stuffs the takedown attempt from Maxwell. Maxwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Maxwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fedorov swivels and escapes.
Fedorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maxwell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fedorov manages to circle out of the way.
Fedorov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedorov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice takedown defense from Fedorov. No joy for Maxwell on that attempt.
Fedorov stuffs the takedown.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klinx Maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedorov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Fedorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fedorov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Fedorov!
Nathan Fedorov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.