PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Angero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Fedorov
vs
Angero

168 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

175 cm
19
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Das Labor
Das Labor

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Angero!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angero misses with a takedown attempt - Fedorov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Angero shoots in for a double leg but Fedorov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fedorov shoots for a double leg takedown but Angero sprawls well. He's pushed Fedorov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fedorov shoots and misses

and Angero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fedorov tries to get to full guard but Angero has control of the leg.
Fedorov is controlling Angero's trapped leg to prevent Angero from advancing to side control.
Angero is looking to advance position but Fedorov won't allow it.
Fedorov manages to get to full guard.
Fedorov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Angero is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angero trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fedorov is keeping the position for now.
Fedorov pulls Angero in close to prevent any damage.
Angero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fedorov looking for a sweep. Not yet Fedorov, not yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Angero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Angero.
Angero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fedorov defends it nicely.

Fedorov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Angero looking for submissions off his back.

Angero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Angero looks gassed!
Fedorov controlling the action here.
Angero is looking to control Fedorov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Angero avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fedorov slows the pace down in half guard.
Angero is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Alexander Fedorov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Fedorov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Angero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here.
Fedorov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Angero for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angero tries to bench press Fedorov off him but Fedorov keeps the position.
Angero being controlled for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Alexander Fedorov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Fedorov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Angero tries to get to full guard but Fedorov has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Fedorov seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Fedorov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Angero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fedorov avoids it really well and circles away.
Alexander Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fedorov circles away.
Angero shoots in and drives through. Fedorov sprawls well.
Alexander Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Angero.

Fedorov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Angero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fedorov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Angero tries to bench press Fedorov off him but Fedorov keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Fedorov stalls from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Angero tries to bench press Fedorov off him but Fedorov keeps the position.
Fedorov staying calm.
Fedorov advances to mount.
Angero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov controlling the position easily from mount.
Alexander Fedorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Fedorov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fedorov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Angero pinned against the cage. Angero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov dives in and grabs Angero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Angero pushes down on Fedorov's head and hops out.
Angero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fedorov swivels and escapes.
Fedorov shoots in looking for a takedown. Angero tries to sprawl out of it but Fedorov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Angero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Angero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Angero shoots in looking for a takedown. Fedorov tries to sprawl out of it but Angero 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.
Angero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fedorov is fending him off so far but Angero persists. Nope, Fedorov circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Angero. No joy for Fedorov on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov shoots in looking for a takedown. Angero tries to sprawl out of it but Fedorov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Angero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Angero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fedorov as he jumps to the side.
Fedorov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Angero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fedorov somewhat.

Fedorov shoots in and gets a takedown into Angero's guard.

Fedorov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angero working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Fedorov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Fedorov slaps away a takedown attempt from Angero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Angero shoots in but no luck this time.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown but Angero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Angero shoots in looking for a takedown. Fedorov tries to sprawl out of it but Angero 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.
Alexander Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Angero.
Fedorov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Angero pinned against the cage. Angero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fedorov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Angero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fedorov is fending him off so far but Angero persists. Nope, Fedorov circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Fedorov. No joy for Angero on that attempt.
Angero stuffs the takedown.
Angero shoots in for a takedown but Fedorov shows good takedown defense.
Angero leaves Fedorov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Angero shoots in and drives through. Fedorov sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Angero.

Angero shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fedorov is trying to defend but Angero finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fedorov is trying is best to control the position here.

Angero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fedorov sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fedorov.
Fedorov is pulling down on Angero's head to control his posture.
Fedorov has a closed guard, preventing Angero from standing up.
Angero won't allow Fedorov to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedorov controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fedorov controlling from the full mount.
Fedorov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alexander Fedorov just wasn't active enough.

Fedorov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fedorov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexander Fedorov.
Angero shoots in but Fedorov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steven Angero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Fedorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fedorov shoots and misses
and Angero counters with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Fedorov showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Alexander Fedorov!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Alexander Fedorov!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Alexander Fedorov!

Alexander Fedorov wins by unanimous decision!