PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Laprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vyacheslav Fedotov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Laprise
vs
Fedotov

150 cm
33
130 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

162 cm
32
137 lbs
20 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Laprise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vyacheslav Fedotov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Laprise shoots in and gets a takedown into Fedotov's guard.
Fedotov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laprise trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedotov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Laprise looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fedotov is one step ahead there.
Fedotov trying to control but Laprise is working from the bottom.
Fedotov won't allow Laprise to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laprise is trying to keep Fedotov in close.
Fedotov trying to control but Laprise is working from the bottom.
Laprise has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fedotov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laprise swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov throws a big right hand that misses.
Fedotov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laprise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fedotov is looking to work some ground and pound but Laprise has wrist control.
Fedotov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fedotov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laprise's legs.
Laprise is looking to reverse the position.
Laprise taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fedotov working the ground and pound from side control.
Laprise is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov working the body and head with strikes.
Fedotov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fedotov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Laprise sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Laprise is not content to let Fedotov control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fedotov works to advance to full mount. Laprise defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fedotov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Laprise tries to reverse the position but Fedotov maintains control.
Laprise is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laprise blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fedotov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Laprise because Fedotov loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laprise keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laprise might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fedotov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Laprise?
Fedotov tries to control but Laprise wriggling away.
Fedotov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laprise avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fedotov.
Laprise wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fedotov.
Fedotov working Laprise over with strikes here.
Fedotov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fedotov with a couple of short strikes.

Laprise is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Laprise is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedotov with a couple of short strikes.
Fedotov landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Laprise is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fedotov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Fedotov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fedotov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Laprise's face.
Fedotov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fedotov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fedotov misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vyacheslav Fedotov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Laprise blocks a jab.
Laprise seems to have got his legs back now.
Pierre Laprise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Laprise fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fedotov sprawls well initially but Laprise persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fedotov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fedotov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laprise's guard.

Laprise trying to keep a closed guard but Fedotov is proving a slippery customer.
Fedotov tries to free his leg and advance position but Laprise is retaining full guard.
Laprise utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fedotov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laprise swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Laprise has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fedotov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laprise working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov is looking to work some ground and pound but Laprise has wrist control.
Fedotov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laprise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fedotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fedotov landing with the ground and pound.
Fedotov trying to control the position from guard on top but Laprise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedotov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fedotov trying to control but Laprise is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fedotov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laprise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laprise controls Fedotov momentarily but Fedotov frees himself.
Fedotov trying to control but Laprise is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laprise fails with the takedown
and Laprise takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laprise darts in looking for a takedown but Fedotov gets double underhooks and turns Laprise into the cage.
Fedotov throws a lazy right hand but Laprise sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fedotov lands a really nice looking cross but Laprise seems unphased.
Laprise displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fedotov throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laprise is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedotov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedotov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Laprise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedotov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fedotov wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedotov. Laprise does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laprise shoots in for a double leg but Fedotov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laprise doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fedotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Fedotov scores with a decent looking hook.
Fedotov looks to land a combination. Laprise sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laprise.
Jab from Fedotov.
Fedotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laprise slips under a jab from Fedotov.
Laprise appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fedotov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Laprise goes for a double leg but Fedotov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fedotov continues to drive forward.
Fedotov throws out a counter right but Laprise avoids it with no problem.
Fedotov misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Fedotov coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laprise looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fedotov is fending him off so far but Laprise persists. Nope, Fedotov circles away and we're back to standing.
Fedotov stuffs the takedown.

Laprise is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fedotov's half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Laprise is looking for a kimura but Fedotov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laprise to get the leverage.
Fedotov moves into full guard.
Fedotov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fedotov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laprise's guard.

Fedotov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laprise looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vyacheslav Fedotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Fedotov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laprise throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fedotov's waist but Fedotov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laprise off to one side.
Laprise shoots for a takedown but Fedotov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laprise looks for a takedown but Fedotov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Laprise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laprise shoots in looking for a takedown. Fedotov tries to sprawl out of it but Laprise keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fedotov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Fedotov as Laprise shoots in.
Laprise fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fedotov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fedotov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laprise on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laprise looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fedotov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laprise dives in for a single leg takedown but Fedotov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fedotov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laprises jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laprise shoots in for a takedown but Fedotov shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov scores with a hook to the body. Laprise takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fedotov scores with a jab. Laprise acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laprise shoots and misses
and Fedotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fedotov lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Fedotov. No joy for Laprise on that attempt.
Fedotov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fedotov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laprise's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fedotov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fedotov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Fedotov. Beautiful body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laprise is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fedotov.
Fedotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fedotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vyacheslav Fedotov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laprise goes for a takedown attempt but Fedotov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Laprise fails with a takedown attempt.
Fedotov throws a hook to the side of Laprise's head but Laprise sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fedotov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vyacheslav Fedotov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laprise shoots in for a takedown but Fedotov shows good takedown defense.
Fedotov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Laprise shoots for a double leg takedown but Fedotov sprawls well. He's pushed Laprise's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fedotov cracks the inside of Laprise's front leg.
Fedotov connects with a jab.
Vyacheslav Fedotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fedotov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laprise shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fedotov as he avoids it easily.
Laprise shoots in looking for a takedown but Fedotov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laprise's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Fedotov moves into the clinch successfully.

Fedotov manages to break the clinch.
Fedotov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov scores with a sloppy right hand. Laprise should have avoided that one.
Laprise shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fedotov flicks out a counter leg kick but Laprise steps away.
Pierre Laprise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Fedotov. No joy for Laprise on that attempt.
Fedotov throws a series of punches but Laprise moves out of range.
Laprise changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fedotov tries to avoid it but Laprise manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fedotov to the ground. Fedotov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fedotov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Laprise's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fedotov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laprise scrambles back to his feet.
Fedotov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Laprise back to the cage. Fedotov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fedotov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fedotov swings for the body but Laprise moves out of range.
Fedotov scores with a hook to the body. Laprise takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laprise needs to keep his hands up - Fedotov had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Laprise misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fedotov lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov lands with an uppercut that bounces Laprise off the cage and back into range.
Laprise shoots in for a takedown but Fedotov shows good takedown defense.
Fedotov lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedotov. Laprise does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laprise attempts a counter takedown but Fedotov avoids it well and moves away.
Fedotov misses with a two punch combination.
Fedotov lands a jab.
Fedotov's corner calls for a 1-2. Fedotov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laprise closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fedotov circles away.
Laprise defending well as Fedotov loads up on a big left hand.
Pierre Laprise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laprise looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fedotov with a hook.
Laprise with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fedotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedotov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fedotov scores with a nice right hand.
Laprise takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vyacheslav Fedotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fedotov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vyacheslav Fedotov!
A victorious Vyacheslav Fedotov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.