QFC Tournament 722 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maven Troers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Troers
vs
Coleman

175 cm
23
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maven Troers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Coleman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Troers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coleman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Troers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
Troers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman postures up.
Coleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.
Coleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Troers controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman connects with a couple of short punches.
Coleman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Troers working a defensive guard here.
Troers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman stands up over Troers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Coleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coleman distracts Troers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coleman trying to control but Troers is working from the bottom.
Troers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Troers has wrist control.

Troers kicks Coleman off and gets to his feet.
Maven Troers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Troers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Troers misses with a double jab

and Coleman counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Troers is trying to get back to full guard.
Troers has hold of Coleman's hands but Coleman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Troers moves into full guard.
Troers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Troers is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troers trying to control the action but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Troers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Coleman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Coleman tries to roll over but Troers keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coleman can do anything to dispel that myth.

Troers maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Coleman could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Troers has cracked it and Coleman is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Troers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maven Troers!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zaine Barr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Zidan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karim Zidan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Barr
vs
Zidan

166 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zaine Barr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karim Zidan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zidan did well to prevent Barr getting side control.
Zidan controlling the position for now.
Zidan trying to control here.
Barr controlling the pace.
Zidan trying to control but Barr postures up.

Zidan actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zidan actively working from the bottom here.
Barr is thwarting Zidan's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidan is in trouble now - Barr has advanced to mount!
Zidan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zidan is looking to escape.
Zidan wants to control but Barr is having none of it.
Barr content just to control the position here.
Zidan is in a horrible position here. Barr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidan is desperately trying to improve his position but Barr has a good base and remains in mount.
Barr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barr lands a couple of good shots and Zidan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Zidan can't escape the position.

Barr is cranking Zidan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Zidan! He's tightened the choke and Zidan is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zaine Barr!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazar Nemirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Fedor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fedor
vs
Nemirov

165 cm
23
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
23
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Fedor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lazar Nemirov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemirov throws out a loose jab but Fedor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nemirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Fedor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fedor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fedor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nemirov's brow.
Fedor has Nemirov pressed against the cage, preventing Nemirov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Nemirov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nemirov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nemirov avoids the elbow strike from Fedor, against the cage.
Nemirov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nemirov avoids the elbow strike from Fedor, against the cage.
Nemirov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedor controls his hands.
Fedor throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemirov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedor lands an elbow inside that Nemirov shrugs off.
Nemirov takes an elbow to the temple.
Fedor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nemirov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedor lands an elbow that stopped Nemirov in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedor lands an elbow inside that Nemirov shrugs off.
Fedor throws an elbow that misses.
Fedor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nemirov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nemirov can't find room to land a body shot as Fedor controls the action.
Nemirov throws a head punch that misses.
Fedor lands an elbow inside that Nemirov shrugs off.
Nemirov scores with a hook to the body.
Nemirov takes an elbow to the temple.
Nemirov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedor prevents a body shot from Nemirov.
Nemirov can't find room to land a body shot as Fedor controls the action.
Fedor pushes off an throws an elbow but Nemirov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Nemirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nemirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Nemirov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nemirov.
Nemirov swings widly with a right hand

and Fedor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fedor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nemirov presses Fedor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedor lands a nice elbow.
Nemirov presses Fedor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nemirov misses with a punch to the body.
Fedor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fedor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nemirov's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedor.
Nemirov blocks an elbow strike.
Fedor pushes off an throws an elbow but Nemirov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fedor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nemirov scores with a shot to the side of Fedor's head.
Nemirov tries to work over Fedor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nemirov can't break the clinch.
Nemirov blocks an elbow strike.
Fedor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fedor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nemirov's brow.
Nemirov can't find room to land a body shot as Fedor controls the action.
Nemirov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedor's elbow.
Nemirov lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fedor throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Nemirov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nemirov misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fedor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nemirov's brow.
Nemirov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nemirov blocks an elbow strike from Fedor.
Nemirov blocks an elbow strike from Fedor.
Fedor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nemirov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nemirov misses with a body punch.
Fedor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nemirov avoids a wild elbow strike from Fedor.
Nemirov blocks the elbow strike.
Nemirov dodges an elbow strike from Fedor.
Nemirov is trying to break the clinch but Fedor has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nemirov.
Fedor throws an elbow but it misses.
Nemirov misses with a body punch.
Nemirov scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nemirov.
Nemirov dodges an elbow strike from Fedor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemirov misses with a body punch.
Nemirov takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Fedor.
Fedor throws an elbow but it misses.
Nemirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedor has him pressed against the cage.
Nemirov presses Fedor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nemirov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nemirov avoids a wild elbow strike from Fedor.
A short left from Nemirov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fedor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nemirov's brow.
Nemirov tries a body shot but Fedor blocks it.
Fedor lands a damaging elbow.
Nemirov avoids a wild elbow strike from Fedor.
Nemirov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedor's elbow.
Fedor lands a damaging elbow.
Fedor lands an elbow inside that Nemirov shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nemirov avoids the elbow strike from Fedor, against the cage.
Fedor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fedor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fedor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nemirov tries to throw a body punch but Fedor avoids it by throwing Nemirov back against the cage.
Fedor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fedor pushes off an throws an elbow but Nemirov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fedor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nemirov blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nemirov.
Alexander Fedor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nemirov avoids a wild elbow strike from Fedor.
Fedor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fedor lands an elbow that stopped Nemirov in his tracks for a moment.
Nemirov dodges an elbow strike from Fedor.
Nemirov digs a right hand into Fedor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fedor's gas tank.
Nemirov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedor misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nemirov.
Nemirov blocks an elbow strike from Fedor.
Nemirov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fedor lands an elbow inside that Nemirov shrugs off.
Nemirov gets through Fedor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedor pushes off an throws an elbow but Nemirov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemirov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fedor prevents a body shot from Nemirov.
Fedor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nemirov dodges an elbow strike from Fedor.
Nemirov blocks an elbow strike.
Fedor lands an elbow just above Nemirov 's eye.
Fedor prevents Nemirov from breaking the clinch.
Nemirov works on Fedor's body with a couple of short punches.
Fedor misses with an elbow over the top.
Nemirov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedor controls his hands.
Fedor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nemirov can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nemirov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nemirov.
Nemirov avoids a wild elbow strike from Fedor.
Fedor lands an elbow inside.
Fedor blocks a body shot from Nemirov.
Nemirov tries to work over Fedor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nemirov misses with a body punch.
Nemirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedor has him pressed against the cage.
Nemirov scores with a shot to the side of Fedor's head.
Fedor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Nemirov fails to land.
Nemirov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nemirov blocks an elbow strike.
Nemirov blocks an elbow strike.
Fedor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nemirov can't find room to land a body shot as Fedor controls the action.
Nemirov tries a body shot but Fedor blocks it.
Nemirov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedor misses with an elbow over the top.
Nemirov wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedor won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Nemirov.
Nemirov lands a shot to the body.
Fedor throws an elbow that misses.
Fedor blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Nemirov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fedor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fedor misses with an elbow over the top.
Fedor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nemirov's efforts to push away.
Nemirov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemirov cracks Fedor with a nice body shot.
Nemirov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nemirov digs a right hand into Fedor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fedor's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Nemirov fails to land.
Fedor pushes off an throws an elbow but Nemirov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nemirov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedor.
Nemirov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedor's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Nemirov.
Fedor pushes off an throws an elbow but Nemirov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nemirov tries to work over Fedor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedor misses with an elbow over the top.
Nemirov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nemirov lands with a light punch inside.
Nemirov can't find room to land a body shot as Fedor controls the action.
Nemirov blocks an elbow strike.
Fedor blocks a body shot from Nemirov.
Fedor misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemirov blocks the elbow strike.
Nemirov tries to work over Fedor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nemirov tries to throw a body punch but Fedor avoids it by throwing Nemirov back against the cage.
Fedor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fedor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nemirov's brow.
Nemirov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nemirov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nemirov tries a body shot but Fedor blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Nemirov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedor throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fedor throws an elbow but misses.
Nemirov avoids the elbow strike from Fedor, against the cage.
Nemirov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fedor backwards.
Nemirov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nemirov takes an elbow to the temple.
Nemirov avoids the elbow strike from Fedor, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fedor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nemirov's brow.
Fedor lands a damaging elbow.
Nemirov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nemirov can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lazar Nemirov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fedor moves in looking to clinch but Nemirov pushes him off.
Alexander Fedor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nemirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fedor tries to clinch but Nemirov moves out of range.
Fedor defending well as Nemirov loads up on a big left hand.
Nemirov lands a really nice looking cross but Fedor seems unphased.
Nemirov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nemirov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nemirov works Fedor's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedor tries to clinch but Nemirov moves away
and Nemirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nemirov works Fedor's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nemirov throws a big shot that misses.
Fedor tries to counter by clinching up but Nemirov breaks away and moves out of range.
Nemirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexander Fedor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fedor closes the distance and clinches.
Nemirov lands a right hand.
Fedor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nemirov avoids a wild elbow strike from Fedor.
Nemirov avoids a wild elbow strike from Fedor.
Fedor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fedor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fedor lands an elbow inside.
Nemirov pushes Fedor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nemirov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nemirov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nemirov lands a left hand.
Fedor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nemirov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nemirov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedor's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Nemirov.
Fedor prevents a body shot from Nemirov.
Nemirov avoids a wild elbow strike from Fedor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemirov lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedor throws an elbow that misses.
Nemirov blocks an elbow strike from Fedor.
Fedor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nemirov blocks the elbow strike.
Nemirov blocks an elbow strike from Fedor.
Fedor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nemirov's efforts to push away.
Nemirov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fedor backwards.
Nemirov blocks an elbow strike.
Nemirov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nemirov tries to circle away but Fedor has him pinned against the cage.
Nemirov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedor's elbow.
Fedor pushes off an throws an elbow but Nemirov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nemirov is trying to break free.
Fedor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nemirov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fedor.
Nemirov lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Nemirov on the inside.
Nemirov tries to break free but Fedor pushes him back against the cage.
Nemirov tries to throw a body punch but Fedor avoids it by throwing Nemirov back against the cage.
Nemirov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nemirov throws a head punch that misses.
Nemirov tries to throw a body punch but Fedor avoids it by throwing Nemirov back against the cage.
Fedor pushes off an throws an elbow but Nemirov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nemirov is trying to force a seperation but Fedor has the dominant position.
Fedor prevents a body shot from Nemirov.
Nemirov lands a right hand.
Nemirov dodges an elbow strike from Fedor.
Nemirov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nemirov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedor controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fedor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nemirov's brow.
Nemirov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nemirov tries a body shot but Fedor blocks it.
Nemirov lands an uppercut.
Nemirov lands a shoulder strike.
Nemirov pushes Fedor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Nemirov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fedor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nemirov scores with a hook to the body.
Nemirov pushes Fedor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Nemirov.
Nemirov misses with a body punch.
Fedor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nemirov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedor's elbow.
Nemirov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nemirov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nemirov avoids a wild elbow strike from Fedor.
Fedor misses with an elbow strike.
Nemirov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nemirov lands with a light punch inside.
Nemirov tries a body shot but Fedor blocks it.
Nemirov tries to throw a body punch but Fedor avoids it by throwing Nemirov back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fedor throws an elbow but misses.
Nemirov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fedor backwards.
Fedor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lazar Nemirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nemirov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Lazar Nemirov!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Alexander Fedor!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Lazar Nemirov!

Lazar Nemirov wins by split decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apros Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson Adam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Adam
vs
Adam

150 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nelson Adam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apros Adam!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apros Adam lands a jab to the nose.
Apros Adam takes a swing at Nelson Adam's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nelson Adam or perhaps it was just good defense by Apros Adam, which made it look bad.
No luck for Nelson Adam with that takedown attempt.
Apros Adam throws a leg kick

and Nelson Adam counters with a nice double leg into side control. Apros Adam won't be happy with that.
Nelson Adam taking a breather here.
Apros Adam is trying to get back to half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Apros Adam has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apros Adam is trying to work for a sweep but Nelson Adam has mounted him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson Adam is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Apros Adam is bucking up trying to escape but Nelson Adam cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Apros Adam can't escape the position.
Nelson Adam punishing his opponent with strikes.
Apros Adam slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Apros Adam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nelson Adam pulls his head out easily.
Nelson Adam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Apros Adam with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Apros Adam is looking to control Nelson Adam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Apros Adam avoid being mounted?
Nelson Adam passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apros Adam is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nelson Adam's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson Adam working over Apros Adam with some ground and pound. Apros Adam looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nelson Adam working the head and body with strikes.
Nelson Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apros Adam keeps working.
Apros Adam trying to get back to full guard but Nelson Adam takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson Adam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Apros Adam is looking to escape.
Nelson Adam controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apros Adam is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nelson Adam tries to control but Apros Adam wriggling away.
Nelson Adam scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nelson Adam landing strikes, looking to finish!
Apros Adam regains half guard.
Apros Adam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nelson Adam lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Nelson Adam there.
Nelson Adam 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.
Nelson Adam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Apros Adam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apros Adam tries to get to full guard but Nelson Adam has control of the leg.
Apros Adam looks winded!
Nelson Adam is nestled in close to Apros Adam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Apros Adam taking some punishment here, with Nelson Adam in his half guard.
Nelson Adam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Apros Adam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nelson Adam 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson Adam scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Apros Adam has hold of Nelson Adam's hands but Nelson Adam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Apros Adam is trying to get back to full guard.
Nelson Adam controlling the pace.
Nelson Adam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nelson Adam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nelson Adam dominated that round.
That's time! Nelson Adam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nelson Adam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Apros Adam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nelson Adam somewhat.
Apros Adam punishes Nelson Adam's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Apros Adam misses

and Nelson Adam counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson Adam content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nelson Adam advances to half guard.
Apros Adam is trying to get back to full guard.
Nelson Adam working over Apros Adam with some ground and pound. Apros Adam looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apros Adam trying to hold on to Nelson Adam's head to control him but Nelson Adam postures up.
Nelson Adam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apros Adam is looking for a sweep. Nelson Adam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson Adam 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.

Nelson Adam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Apros Adam is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nelson Adam scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nelson Adam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apros Adam can do to turn this around?
Apros Adam is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson Adam is taking a breather. Apros Adam 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.
Nelson Adam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Apros Adam for as long as he can get away with.
Apros Adam is staying active underneath Nelson Adam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nelson Adam working over Apros Adam with some ground and pound. Apros Adam looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Apros Adam is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson Adam sits in half guard.
Nelson Adam winds up and cracks Apros Adam with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Apros Adam wants to improve his position but Nelson Adam is controlling well.
Well, if Nelson Adam 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.
Nelson Adam working over Apros Adam with some ground and pound. Apros Adam looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nelson Adam content to control rather than advance.
Nelson Adam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Apros Adam with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nelson Adam working over Apros Adam with some ground and pound. Apros Adam looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nelson Adam controlling the action here.
Nelson Adam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson Adam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nelson Adam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nelson Adam working over Apros Adam with some ground and pound. Apros Adam looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nelson Adam is nestled in close to Apros Adam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson Adam prevents Apros Adam from improving his position.
Nelson Adam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nelson Adam dominated that second round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nelson Adam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Apros Adam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Apros Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Apros Adam.
Nelson Adam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apros Adam swivels and escapes.
Apros Adam throws a lazy uppercut

and Nelson Adam counters with a shoot takedown. Apros Adam fights it but they end up in guard.

Apros Adam is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nelson Adam presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Apros Adam can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson Adam controls the action.
Apros Adam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Apros Adam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson Adam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nelson Adam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Apros Adam just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson Adam tries to pull guard but Apros Adam forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Nelson Adam pulls Apros Adam into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Nelson Adam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Apros Adam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson Adam is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson Adam lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Apros Adam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson Adam is one step ahead there.
Apros Adam is trying to control the position but Nelson Adam postures up.
Nelson Adam landing some decent shots from guard.
Nelson Adam won't allow Apros Adam to sweep him here.
Nelson Adam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson Adam chips away with some ground and pound.
Apros Adam wants to stand up but Nelson Adam is controlling him.
Apros Adam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Apros Adam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson Adam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson Adam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson Adam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nelson Adam trying to control but Apros Adam is working from the bottom.
Nelson Adam working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Apros Adam's head.
Apros Adam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson Adam's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson Adam is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nelson Adam looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nelson Adam looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nelson Adam landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nelson Adam stalling.
Apros Adam is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson Adam sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nelson Adam in particular looking to stall.
Nelson Adam scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson Adam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Apros Adam tries to get to full guard but Nelson Adam has control of the leg.
Nelson Adam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nelson Adam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Apros Adam with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Apros Adam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Nelson Adam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Apros Adam has managed to free his arm - good work.
Apros Adam has hold of Nelson Adam's hands but Nelson Adam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Apros Adam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson Adam takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nelson Adam, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Nelson Adam!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Nelson Adam!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Nelson Adam!

Nelson Adam wins by unanimous decision!