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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 5 - 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Stewart as Fedorov shoots in.
Fedorov has a takedown stuffed.
Fedorov tries for a takedown but Stewart circles away easily
and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stewart is looking to advance position but Fedorov won't allow it.
Fedorov moves into full guard.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Fedorov is keeping the position.
Fedorov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stewart has passed into side control.
Fedorov is trying to improve his position.
Stewart trying to control the position but Fedorov is working away.
Check out the look on Stewart's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart advances nicely into full mount.
Fedorov is desperately trying to improve his position but Stewart has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Fedorov tries to break free.
Stewart has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fedorov tries to escape but Stewart has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fedorov is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart is trying to stick to Fedorov's back but Fedorov is turning into Stewart. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stewart's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fedorov.
Stewart wants to sweep here but Fedorov controlling him for the moment.
Fedorov wants to pass the guard but Stewart is keeping the position.
Stewart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart has his foot on Fedorov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fedorov works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Fedorov throws a strike but Stewart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedorov is looking for a triangle here but Stewart uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stewart controls the position.
Fedorov dodges the ground and pound from Stewart.
Stewart trying to control the position but Fedorov is working away.
Fedorov is trying to improve his position.
Fedorov taking a bit of punishment here - Stewart scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov tries to bench press Stewart off him but Stewart keeps the position.
Fedorov is not content to let Stewart control the position.
Fedorov tries to buck Stewart off but Stewart is having none of it.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Fedorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fedorov is looking to reverse the position.
Fedorov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stewart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stewart is keen to just control but Fedorov is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fedorov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fedorov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov is working an open guard so Stewart takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fedorov with a poor takedown
and Stewart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Fedorov wants to sweep but no luck.
Fedorov is breathing heavily.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart wanted to stand there but Fedorov had control of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stewart won't allow Fedorov to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stewart dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stewart clinches up against the cage.
Stewart is working for takedown but Fedorov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fedorov goes for a takedown attempt but Stewart pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fedorov with a poor takedown
and Stewart counters with a single leg into guard. Fedorov didn't expect that.
Fedorov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fedorov wants to get back to full guard.
Fedorov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fedorov is proving hard to escape from.
Fedorov 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.
Fedorov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stewart manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fedorov is aware though and is defending well.
Fedorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart trying to keep a closed guard but Fedorov is proving a slippery customer.
Fedorov is looking to advance position but Stewart has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Fedorov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stewart trying to control but Fedorov is having none of it.
Fedorov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stewart.
Stewart manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fedorov to take his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov rolls, trying to escape but Stewart keeps control of the position.
Fedorov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stewart's guard. Nice work there by Fedorov.
Stewart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fedorov landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Stewart is retaining full guard.
Stewart wants to get back to his feet but Fedorov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fedorov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fedorov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fedorov slips nicely into half guard.
Stewart actively working from the bottom here.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Fedorov throws a strike but Stewart avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fedorov lands a couple of elbows.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stewart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fedorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fedorov distracts Stewart with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov looking to pass the guard.
Fedorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fedorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fedorov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fedorov's guard.
Stewart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fedorov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stewart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stewart slips nicely into half guard.
Fedorov gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Fedorov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Stewart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fedorov gets the takedown into side control.
Stewart prevents Fedorov from improving position.
Stewart is trying to improve his position.
Stewart prevents Fedorov from improving position.
Stewart gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stewart punching from the bottom.
Fedorov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart trying to control from the bottom.
Stewart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fedorov landing some decent shots from guard.
Stewart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stewart keeping full guard, as Fedorov tries to pass.
Fedorov works over Stewart with some ground and pound from guard.
Stewart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fedorov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fedorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stewart is keeping the position for now.
Stewart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fedorov lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedorov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fedorov scoring with punches from side control.
Stewart sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fedorov connects with a nice short shot to Stewart's temple.
Fedorov slips a nice elbow through Stewart's hands, connecting with Stewart's forehead.
Fedorov winds up and cracks Stewart with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fedorov drops an elbow to the side of Stewart's head.
Fedorov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stewart with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fedorov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fedorov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fedorov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart tries to roll over but Fedorov keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fedorov lands a nice short elbow.
Fedorov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fedorov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov prevents Stewart from improving his position.
Stewart trying to control here.
Stewart has hold of Fedorov's hands but Fedorov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fedorov slips a nice elbow through Stewart's hands, connecting with Stewart's forehead.
Fedorov winds up and cracks Stewart with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fedorov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stewart is rocked!
Stewart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fedorov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stewart is still in real trouble! Can Fedorov finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fedorov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stewart tries to get to full guard but Fedorov has control of the leg.
Stewart taking some punishment here, with Fedorov in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Fedorov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fedorov 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 for Alexander Fedorov!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Alexander Fedorov!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Alexander Fedorov!
Alexander Fedorov wins by unanimous decision!
Alexander Fedorov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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energy
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RATING
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