PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Emelianenko (ranked 819 p4p, 1062 weight class) and Iago Farfan (ranked 124 p4p, 154 weight class). Emelianenko comes into the arena with Mala Dama - Kabat blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Emelianenko
vs
Farfan

190 cm
24
257
12 - 4 - 0

195 cm
24
265
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iago Farfan!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farfan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farfan! But no joy.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Farfan.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Farfan catches Emelianenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Farfan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Farfan.
Farfan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Farfan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan tries to move into range but Emelianenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Farfan misses with a left hand
and Emelianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Farfan thinking.
Farfan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Farfan misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Farfan's shoulder, as Farfan tries to avoid the shot.
Farfan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelianenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Farfan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Farfan wants to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a nice body shot.
We've been told by Emelianenko's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Farfan moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko.
Farfan lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Farfan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farfan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Farfan controls his hands.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farfan tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko tries to work over Farfan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farfan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farfan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farfan slowing the pace effectively.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farfan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emelianenkos head.
Farfan lands a right hand.
Farfan digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Farfan tries to stall but Emelianenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Farfan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farfan backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Farfan.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Farfan blocks it.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Farfan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farfan throws a head punch that misses.
Farfan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farfan backwards.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farfan throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Farfan controls his hands.
Farfan is trying to stall.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Farfan struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Farfan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Farfan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farfan tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Farfan back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farfan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farfan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Farfan prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farfan can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Farfan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farfan lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Farfan avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farfan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farfan throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farfans head.
Farfan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farfan's elbow.
Emelianenko digs a right hand underneath Farfan's ribcage. Farfan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Farfan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farfan looks winded!
A body shot lands from Emelianenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roman Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Farfan misses.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farfan was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Farfan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Farfan avoids it easily.
Farfan staying out of range there.
Farfan throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Farfan misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a good low kick that Farfan was not able to check.
Farfan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Farfan.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Farfan moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Emelianenko tenderised Farfan's leg. Farfan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Farfan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Farfan looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
Emelianenko is looking to counter punch.
Farfan 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.
Emelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Farfan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farfan.
As Farfan backs away, Emelianenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Farfan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Emelianenko. Emelianenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farfan moves away.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Farfan backs away, Emelianenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Farfan throws out a powerful jab.

Roman Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Farfan misses the shot to the body.
Farfan tried to score with a low kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Roman Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Farfan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Emelianenko.
Farfan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfan throws a front kick aimed at Emelianenko's knee but Emelianenko avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Farfan counters with a nice body shot.
Farfan lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelianenko off the cage and back into range.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Farfan counter with a right hand.

Roman Emelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Farfan blocks it.
Farfan misses the shot to the body.
Farfan misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Farfan throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farfan takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.

Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farfan tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Farfan.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Farfan looking to throw knees to the head but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Farfan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farfan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Emelianenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Farfan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farfan digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Farfan.
Farfan blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farfan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Farfan is leaning against Emelianenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Farfan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Farfan moves to clinch but Emelianenko breaks away
and Emelianenko counters with an outside leg kick.
Farfan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farfan throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Farfan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses its target.
Emelianenko wants to clinch but Farfan slips to the side
and Farfan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab.
Farfan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Farfan.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Farfan was well out of range.
Farfan swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Farfan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Farfan tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses its target.
Farfan misses with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko throws out a leg kick but Farfan moves out of range and Emelianenko only half commits.
Farfan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Farfan misses
and Emelianenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a good cross that connects.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Farfan moves away
and Farfan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emelianenko thinking.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the head.
Farfan tries to land a leg kick but Emelianenko saw it coming and moves away.
Farfan lands the left hand.
Emelianenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Emelianenko takes one on the button.

Farfan has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Farfan.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farfan's elbow.
Emelianenko tries to work over Farfan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Emelianenko.
Farfan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farfan misses with a punch on the inside.
Farfan pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianenko.
A right hand to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko digs a right hand underneath Farfan's ribcage. Farfan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko gets through Farfan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Farfan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farfan backwards.
Emelianenko digs a right hand underneath Farfan's ribcage. Farfan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farfan backwards.

Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot.
Emelianenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Farfan finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farfan manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Farfan.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Farfan moves away and avoids it.
Farfan throws out a counter right but Emelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Farfan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Emelianenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

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