PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fedorov
vs
Baker

198 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Baker!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Fedorov.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fedorov tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Baker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fedorov checks it well.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fedorov avoids the body shot from Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Fedorov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fedorov is looking to clinch.
Baker lands with a shot to the body.
Leonid Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fedorov throws a head kick that Baker semi-blocks.

It looks like Bobby Baker has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Fedorov takes the fight into the clinch.
Fedorov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fedorov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fedorov pushes off an throws an elbow but Baker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fedorov looking to slow down the pace here.
Baker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
Baker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baker tries to break free but Fedorov pushes him back against the cage.
Fedorov is trying to break the clinch but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Fedorov misses with a knee to the head.
Baker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fedorov is trying to break the clinch but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
Baker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fedorov tries to stall but Baker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baker is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A frustrated look appears on Fedorov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fedorov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baker's efforts to push away.

Fedorov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fedorov misses with a double jab.
Fedorov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Fedorov rushes Baker and presses him up against the cage.
Baker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Baker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fedorov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baker is keeping busy.
Fedorov throws an elbow but it misses.
Fedorov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baker wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedorov won't allow it.
Fedorov connects with a knee to the head.
Fedorov is breathing heavily.
Baker blocks an elbow strike from Fedorov.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Fedorov.
Fedorov tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body.
Fedorov trying to stall but Baker improves his position.
Baker can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker tries to break free but Fedorov pushes him back against the cage.

Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Fedorov shows good takedown defense.
Fedorov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fedorov doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Fedorov looks to land a body kick but Baker moved away.
Fedorov is looking to clinch.
Baker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fedorov lands a nice looking body kick.
Fedorov doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Baker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Baker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fedorov doesn't seem bothered though.
Baker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fedorov blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fedorov.
Baker blocks a head kick by Fedorov.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Fedorov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Baker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Baker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fedorov defends it nicely.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fedorov avoids the head kick by Baker.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fedorov tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker blocks a head kick by Fedorov.
Fedorov connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fedorov throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Baker misses with a combination
and Fedorov counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fedorov throws a one two combo.
Baker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fedorov rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker lands with a nice combination. Fedorov backs away looking to recover.
Baker shoots in and drives through. Fedorov sprawls well.
Fedorov wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Leonid Fedorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker scores with a jab.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fedorov lands with a slapping head kick.
Fedorov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fedorov lands a jab-cross combination.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Fedorov moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker looks to land a combination. Fedorov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fedorov dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Leonid Fedorov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fedorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Baker.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker throws a leg kick

and Fedorov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baker wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedorov won't allow it.
Baker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedorov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baker's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedorov prevents Baker from breaking the clinch.
Baker is trying to force a seperation but Fedorov has the dominant position.
Baker has had enough of the clinch but Fedorov keeps him there for the moment.
Baker has had enough of the clinch but Fedorov keeps him there for the moment.
Fedorov prevents Baker from breaking the clinch.
Fedorov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baker's efforts to push away.
Fedorov stalling in the clinch but Baker improves position.
Baker wants to break free but Fedorov has control.
Baker wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedorov won't allow it.
Fedorov tries to land a knee to the head but Baker blocks with his arms.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedorov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baker can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fedorov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fedorov misses with an elbow strike.
Fedorov is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks.
Baker tries to break the clinch but Fedorov is controlling the position.
Baker wants to break free but Fedorov has control.
Fedorov tries to circle away but Baker has him pinned against the cage.
Fedorov keeps control of Baker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.

Fedorov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fedorov avoids it really well and circles away.
Leonid Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Baker.
Baker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fedorov is fending him off so far but Baker persists. Nope, Fedorov circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fedorov.
Fedorov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Fedorov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Baker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fedorov checks a low kick from Baker.
Fedorov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baker thows a body shot but no joy.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
Fedorov moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.
Fedorov misses with a wild combination.

Fedorov clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baker avoiding damage as Fedorov throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fedorov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Fedorov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fedorov checks it well.
Baker looks for the body kick but Fedorov saw that one coming.
Fedorov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fedorov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fedorov tries to clinch but Baker is having none of it.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Baker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fedorov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baker's calf.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Baker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fedorov is able to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fedorov misses with a few strikes there.
Fedorov throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fedorov tries to move into range but Baker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fedorov checks it well.
Baker throws a push kick but Fedorov slaps the foot to one side.
Fedorov is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
Baker tried to score with a low kick but Fedorov checks it.
Baker throws a series of punches but Fedorov avoids them all with ease.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fedorov slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Fedorov doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Baker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fedorov tries to avoid it but Baker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fedorov to the ground. Fedorov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leonid Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Baker.
Fedorov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fedorov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown. Fedorov tries to sprawl out of it but Baker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fedorov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Fedorov.
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedorov.
Some wild striking there from Fedorov.
Baker with a nice cross.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fedorov backs up against the cage.
Baker shoots in but Fedorov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fedorov doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Baker throws a series of punches but Fedorov avoids them all with ease.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fedorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fedorov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baker misses with a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Fedorov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedorov wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Bobby Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonid Fedorov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baker looks for a takedown but Fedorov sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonid Fedorov.
Well Fedorov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonid Fedorov!