PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Fyodorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Bisping
vs
Fyodorov

189 cm
23
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

198 cm
22
256 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitor Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksander Fyodorov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fyodorov wants to clinch up but Bisping keeps it at a distance.
Fyodorov needs to keep his hands up - Bisping had a free shot at his head there.

Bisping gets a clinch.

Fyodorov manages to break the clinch.
Bisping scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bisping throws a chopping leg kick but Fyodorov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Fyodorov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bisping lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fyodorov backwards.
Fyodorov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bisping presses Fyodorov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fyodorov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bisping uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fyodorov is looking for a takedown.

Fyodorov wants the takedown. Bisping is fighting it off but Fyodorov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bisping's guard against the cage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fyodorov postures up and lands a big shot to Bisping's brow.
Bisping utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fyodorov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bisping's head.
Bisping avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping 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.
Fyodorov throws a big right hand that misses.
Fyodorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bisping is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fyodorov postures up in Bisping's guard and throws a big left but Bisping blocks it.
Fyodorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bisping has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fyodorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bisping has wrist control.
Fyodorov won't allow Bisping to get back to his feet.
Fyodorov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bisping is looking to stand up but Fyodorov isn't so interested in that idea.
Fyodorov scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fyodorov postures up in Bisping's guard and throws a big left but Bisping blocks it.
Bisping preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fyodorov postures up and lands a big shot to Bisping's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fyodorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fyodorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fyodorov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bisping wants to stand and escape but Fyodorov is having none of it.
Fyodorov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bisping tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bisping is breathing heavily.
Fyodorov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bisping's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fyodorov cracks Bisping with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fyodorov throws a big elbow that misses.
Fyodorov throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fyodorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fyodorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fyodorov throws a big right hand that misses.
Fyodorov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fyodorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fyodorov wants to control from the top but Bisping keeps moving.
Bisping utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fyodorov with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fyodorov throws a big elbow that misses.
Fyodorov postures up and lands a big shot to Bisping's brow.
Fyodorov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fyodorov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Fyodorov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fyodorov is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Fyodorov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fyodorov working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fyodorov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fyodorov is working Bisping over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fyodorov working the strikes but Bisping uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksander Fyodorov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fyodorov throws a series of punches but Bisping avoids them all with ease.
Fyodorov tries to clinch there but Bisping circles away.
Fyodorov tries to clinch up.
Bisping keeps the fight on the outside.
Fyodorov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bisping manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fyodorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fyodorov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bisping manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fyodorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fyodorov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bisping paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fyodorov moves in looking to clinch but Bisping pushes him off.
Fyodorov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bisping tries to avoid it but Fyodorov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bisping to the ground. Bisping escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fyodorov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bisping misses with a low kick as Fyodorov jumps back.
Bisping uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Fyodorov has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fyodorov fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Bisping.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bisping creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fyodorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bisping's elbow.
Fyodorov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bisping.
Fyodorov avoiding damage.
Bisping blocks an uppercut.
Bisping blocks an uppercut.
Bisping stops a takedown attempt from Fyodorov.
Bisping gets underhooks to prevent Fyodorov's takedown attempt.
Vitor Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Fyodorov.
Bisping lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fyodorov backwards.
Bisping lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fyodorov misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fyodorov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bisping.
Fyodorov tries to pull guard but Bisping won't allow it.
Fyodorov is breathing heavily.

Fyodorov breaks the clinch.
Fyodorov wants to clinch up but Bisping keeps it at a distance.
Vitor Bisping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fyodorov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bisping manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bisping fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bisping keeps the fight on the outside.

Bisping darts in and clinches Fyodorov up against the cage.
Bisping tries to land a knee to the head but Fyodorov blocks with his arms.
Bisping scores with a shoulder strike.
Fyodorov wants a takedown but no success here.
Fyodorov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bisping blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fyodorov misses with some punches.
Fyodorov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fyodorov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fyodorov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bisping blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fyodorov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bisping just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bisping working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bisping throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fyodorovs head.
Bisping pushes off an throws an elbow but Fyodorov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fyodorov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fyodorov tries to land a knee to the head but Bisping blocks with his arms.
Fyodorov working aggressively here.
Bisping lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bisping.
A right handed body shot lands from Bisping.
Fyodorov tries to circle away but Bisping has him pinned against the cage.
Bisping lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bisping lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fyodorov throws a head punch that misses.
Bisping tries a knee to the head but Fyodorov blocks it.
Fyodorov jumps guard but Bisping stands there with Fyodorov around his waist. Fyodorov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bisping.
Fyodorov misses with a body punch.
Bisping works on Fyodorov's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fyodorov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bisping is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bisping working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bisping scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bisping lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Bisping as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Bisping as the two fighters clinch.
Bisping gets through Fyodorov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bisping pushes off an throws an elbow but Fyodorov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fyodorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Bisping dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bisping lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fyodorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A shot to the liver by Bisping. Beautiful body shot.
Fyodorov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bisping paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Oooooh!!! Bisping has knocked Fyodorov down with a huge combo! Bisping steps away and waves a wobbly Fyodorov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fyodorov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bisping sprawls well. Bisping wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fyodorov gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fyodorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bisping uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Fyodorov is rocked!
Bisping connects with a body shot.
Bisping tried to score with a low kick but Fyodorov checks it.
Fyodorov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bisping lands a body shot.

Bisping rushes Fyodorov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fyodorov wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bisping creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fyodorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bisping.
Vitor Bisping has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bisping lands with a short shot to the head.
Fyodorov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bisping finish him?
Bisping pushes Fyodorov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bisping throws an elbow but misses.
Fyodorov seems to have recovered his senses.

Fyodorov has Bisping pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fyodorov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bisping tumbling to the mat - Fyodorov dives into Bisping's guard.
Bisping is trying to keep Fyodorov in close.
Bisping managing to control the position.
Fyodorov throws an elbow that misses. Bisping uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fyodorov's guard. Nice move by Bisping!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fyodorov 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.
Fyodorov working a defensive guard here.
Fyodorov keeping moving, preventing Bisping from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fyodorov controls Bisping momentarily but Bisping frees himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fyodorov keeping moving, preventing Bisping from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Vitor Bisping wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fyodorov wants to clinch.
Fyodorov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fyodorov is looking to clinch but Bisping is avoiding it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bisping.
Bisping scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bisping!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bisping throws a monster overhand right that drops Fyodorov! Bisping follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Bisping!
After the big win, Vitor Bisping made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.