PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wong Mongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mongtong
vs
Fedorov

172 cm
21
150 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

168 cm
22
150 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple 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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Mongtong.
Both fighters circling a little - Mongtong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Fedorov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Fedorov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Mongtong as he works his way to full guard.
Fedorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mongtong is keeping the position for now.

Fedorov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mongtong 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 is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mongtong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mongtong has escaped and now he's on top!
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!
Mongtong sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fedorov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mongtong is aware though and is defending well.

Fedorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mongtong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mongtong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Fedorov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Fedorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Fedorov working for a triangle but Mongtong defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong pushes down on Fedorov's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Fedorov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Fedorov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mongtong escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mongtong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedorov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Fedorov actively working from the bottom here.

Fedorov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mongtong passes into side control!
Mongtong controlling the position from side mount.
Mongtong gets to mount! Fedorov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov is looking to improve his position but Mongtong isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mongtong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fedorov is looking to escape.
Fedorov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedorov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fedorov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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!

Mongtong connects with a solid leg kick.
Alexander Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mongtong leaves Fedorov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fedorov tries for a takedown but Mongtong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fedorov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mongtong. That one must have hurt.
Mongtong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fedorov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mongtong lands with a nice body punch.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wong Mongtong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Fedorov.
Mongtong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fedorov's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mongtong lands with a thumping leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mongtong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mongtong prevents the takedown attempt.
Mongtong taking a breather.
Fedorov is breathing heavily.
Mongtong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mongtong lands a knee to the head.
Mongtong lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mongtong lands a right hand.
Mongtong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mongtong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fedorov's face.

It looks like Alexander Fedorov has been cut.
Mongtong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fedorov tries for a takedown but Mongtong manages to get underhooks.
Mongtong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fedorov's defenses.
Knees to the body from Mongtong.
Mongtong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mongtong scores with a knee to the head.
Mongtong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fedorov.
Knees to the body from Mongtong.
Knees to the body from Mongtong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mongtong pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mongtong after a bit of a struggle.
Mongtong just leaning against Fedorov, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Mongtong - that landed with a thud.
Mongtong crunches a lovely knee into Fedorov's ribcage.
Mongtong connects with a knee to the head.
Fedorov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mongtong.
Mongtong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fedorov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mongtong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mongtong connects with a knee to the head.
Mongtong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mongtong lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong lands an elbow just above Fedorov 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mongtong.
Mongtong lands an elbow inside.
Fedorov takes an elbow to the temple.
Mongtong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fedorov's defenses.
Mongtong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Mongtong.
Mongtong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mongtong cracks Fedorov with a nice body shot.
Mongtong effectively controlling the action here.
Mongtong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fedorov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mongtong digs a right hand into Fedorov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fedorov's gas tank.
Mongtong slowing the pace effectively.
Fedorov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mongtong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mongtong scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong lands a nice elbow.
Mongtong slows down the pace here.
Fedorov has Mongtong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mongtong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mongtong obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mongtong.
Mongtong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mongtong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fedorov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mongtong prevents it.
Mongtong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fedorov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mongtong lands a nice elbow.
Wong Mongtong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mongtong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fedorov's face.
Mongtong is pushing Fedorov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wong Mongtong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Fedorov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.

Mongtong scores with a hook to the body. Fedorov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mongtong doesn't manage to clinch there - Fedorov circles away.
Fedorov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mongtong.
Fedorov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mongtong lands a head kick. Fedorov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mongtong is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mongtong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mongtong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fedorov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Mongtong lands a big head kick that sends Fedorov tumbling to the mat! Mongtong takes a step backwards and waves Fedorov back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Fedorov is rocked!
Mongtong feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Fedorov collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wong Mongtong!
An out of breath Wong Mongtong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.