PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wolf Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alexander Fedorov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Hawkins
vs
Fedorov

170 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

168 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolf Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fedorov doesn't seem bothered though.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Fedorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fedorov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Fedorov circles away.
Hawkins digs a good hook to Fedorov's body.
Hawkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fedorov is fending him off so far but Hawkins persists. Nope, Fedorov circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fedorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolf Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fedorov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fedorov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawkins.
Hawkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hawkins but Hawkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Wolf Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Fedorov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fedorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fedorov has a takedown stuffed.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawkins scores with a jab.
Hawkins lands with a nice body punch.

Fedorov gets tackled into the cage by Hawkins. Hawkins maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hawkins.
Hawkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fedorov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fedorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fedorov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hawkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fedorov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Fedorov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Alexander Fedorov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fedorov is defended easily by Hawkins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawkins lands with a nice body punch.
Hawkins works Fedorov's body with a nice hook.
Hawkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fedorov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Fedorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolf Hawkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hawkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fedorov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fedorov shoots in but Hawkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Hawkins clinches.
Fedorov is trying to drag Hawkins to the mat but Hawkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hawkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Fedorov gets an underhook and turns Hawkins into the cage.
Hawkins tries to work over Fedorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fedorov avoids it.
A body shot lands from Hawkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fedorovs head.
Hawkins is trying to break the clinch but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
Hawkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Fedorov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hawkins regains guard.
Fedorov trying to move into half guard but instead Hawkins has managed to sweep!
Fedorov trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawkins manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fedorov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Fedorov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is trying to maintain the position but Fedorov is very close to passing his half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hawkins tries to clinch up.
Hawkins tries to clinch but Fedorov is having none of it.
Fedorov circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hawkins has Fedorov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkins is trying to break the clinch but Fedorov is controlling him.
Fedorov goes for a takedown attempt but Hawkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wolf Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Fedorov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins lands a nice hook to Fedorov's body. Fedorov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hawkins is looking to wear down Fedorov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hawkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fedorov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins lands a right hook to the body.

Fedorov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hawkins to the mat! Hawkins manages to get full guard.
Fedorov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedorov advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Fedorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A jab from Hawkins finds it's way through Fedorov's defenses.
Fedorov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Fedorov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fedorov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hawkins wants to clinch up but Fedorov keeps it at a distance.
Wolf Hawkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawkins wants to clinch.
Hawkins stuns Fedorov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawkins tries to clinch up.
Hawkins tries to clinch but Fedorov is having none of it.
Hawkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fedorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawkins tries to clinch up.
Fedorov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Fedorov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hawkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hawkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hawkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Fedorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins wants to clinch up but Fedorov keeps it at a distance.
Hawkins tries to clinch up but Fedorov circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fedorov is fending him off so far but Hawkins persists. Nope, Fedorov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolf Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fedorov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hawkins tries to clinch up but Fedorov circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawkins tries to clinch up.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hawkins but Hawkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hawkins tries to clinch but Fedorov is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Fedorov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hawkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fedorov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawkins.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fedorov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawkins is looking to clinch.
Hawkins tries to clinch but Fedorov is having none of it.
Hawkins throws a shot to the body.
Fedorov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawkins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fedorov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawkins moves in looking to clinch but Fedorov pushes him off.

Fedorov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedorov won't allow Hawkins to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fedorov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fedorov works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolf Hawkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hawkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolf Hawkins!