PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tj Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Fedorov
vs
Miller

168 cm
21
150 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

170 cm
24
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, tj Miller!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fedorov.
Fedorov taking a breather here.
Miller is trying to control Fedorov's posture but Fedorov avoids it.
Miller trying to remain calm as Fedorov controls from the top position.

We're going to have a standup here because Alexander Fedorov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fedorov shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Fedorov scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov is stalling in the full guard.
Fedorov pushing down on Miller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fedorov in particular looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Fedorov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Fedorov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller leaves Fedorov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fedorov is breathing heavily.

Miller instigates a clinch.

Miller pulls guard.
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!
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fedorov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Fedorov wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Fedorov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fedorov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alexander Fedorov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fedorov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Fedorov drives through with a takedown into Miller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fedorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedorov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice sprawl there from Miller as Fedorov shoots in.
Fedorov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fedorov gets tackled into the cage by Miller. Miller maintains the clinch.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Fedorov shrugs off.
Miller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fedorov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller tries to work over Fedorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fedorov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fedorov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fedorov tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Fedorov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fedorov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miller prevents it.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.

Fedorov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miller regains guard immediately.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Fedorov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miller throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller controls Fedorov momentarily but Fedorov frees himself.
Fedorov controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fedorov fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Fedorov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fedorov is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Fedorov circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Horrible takedown by Fedorov or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.

Fedorov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fedorov lands in his opponent's guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is adopting a defensive guard.
Fedorov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fedorov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miller for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Fedorov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fedorov has his takedown stuffed
and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Miller drives through and clinches with Fedorov against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fedorov uses from the top position.
Fedorov is stalling in the full guard.
Fedorov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Alexander Fedorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Fedorov dominated that second round.
That's time! Fedorov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fedorov shoots in and gets a takedown into Miller's guard.
Fedorov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fedorov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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

Fedorov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fedorov lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedorov controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexander Fedorov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fedorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Miller leaves Fedorov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fedorov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fedorov is taking a breather. Miller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

We're going to have a standup here because Alexander Fedorov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedorov looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miller closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fedorov quickly recovers to half guard.
Fedorov wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Fedorov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fedorov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.

Miller seems to be looking for submissions.
Fedorov keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexander Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fedorov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fedorov is defended easily by Miller.
Fedorov dives in and grabs Miller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes down on Fedorov's head and hops out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miller!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fedorov avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fedorov drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Fedorov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fedorov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Alexander Fedorov!

Alexander Fedorov wins by unanimous decision!
Alexander Fedorov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.