PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Miade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Emelianenko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Led Zeppelin: Kashmir. Miade is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Even Flow. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Emelianenko
vs
Miade

187 cm
24
217 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

195 cm
24
213 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tito Miade!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miade tries to avoid it but Emelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miade to the ground. Miade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.
Miade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Miade.
Emelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miade throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.
Miade keeps the fight on the outside.
Miade thows a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Miade circles away.
Miade wants to clinch.
Miade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.

Miade closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.

Emelianenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Emelianenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Miade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miade throwing strikes but missing.
Emelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miade.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Emelianenko is looking for a triangle but Miade pushes his legs off easily.

Miade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Emelianenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miade has managed to get both his arms back between Emelianenko's legs - danger averted.

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

Emelianenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Miade wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Miade is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miade slips nicely into half guard.
Miade thows a huge punch but Emelianenko dodges it nicely.
Emelianenko wants to control but Miade is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Miade is looking for a kimura but Emelianenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miade to get the leverage.
Miade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelianenko keeps working.

Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emelianenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miade.

Miade seems to be working for a kimura but Emelianenko defends the submission attempt.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miade fails with the takedown

and Emelianenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Miade sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miade tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miade is trying to control but can't.
Miade is trying to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miade works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miade 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.

Emelianenko drops back looking for a leg! Miade is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miade manages to kick Emelianenko off! Emelianenko jumps back into Miade's guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Emelianenko shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Miade has closed the distance and engaged Emelianenko in a clinch.
Emelianenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miade smiles and moves away.
Emelianenko has his takedown stuffed
and Miade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miade misses with the combination.
Miade tries to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a two punch combo.
Miade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miade circles away.
Miade throws a combination that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miade falls off balance throwing a combination
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tito Miade will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Miade thuds a left hand into Emelianenko's body.

Emelianenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miade thows a big elbow that misses.
Miade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Miade tries to pass.
Miade looking to sit in guard and control but Emelianenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Emelianenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miade keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko is pushing down on Miade's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miade is fighting to maintain full guard but Emelianenko has managed to sneak the leg through.

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura here.
Miade wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miade is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miade tries to kick Emelianenko off but Emelianenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miade slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Miade working for a triangle but Emelianenko defends it easily.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miade is keeping the position for now.

Emelianenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miade wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miade wants to stand but Emelianenko is controlling the position.

Miade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Emelianenko drops back looking for a leg! Miade is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miade manages to kick Emelianenko off! Emelianenko jumps back into Miade's guard.
Emelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Miade has wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miade wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Miade misses with a combination
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emelianenko at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miade tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves away
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miade throws a shot to the body.

Emelianenko clinches with his opponent.
Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miade tries to pull guard but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Emelianenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Miade won't allow it.
Emelianenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tito Miade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miade misses with a combination
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miade takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Miade fails with a takedown attempt.
Miade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Miade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Emelianenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Miade is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Emelianenko off and has taken his back!
Emelianenko trying to control the position but Miade manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miade doesn't have the hooks in and Emelianenko manages to turn into his guard.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Miade had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Emelianenko is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Miade Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Emelianenko's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Miade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Emelianenko misses with a takedown
and Miade counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miade throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Miade misses with a body shot

and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Emelianenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miade slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sergei Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miade wants to stand but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Miade throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Miade is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Miade is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Emelianenko drops back looking for a leg! Miade is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miade manages to kick Emelianenko off! Emelianenko jumps back into Miade's guard.

Emelianenko has gone for a leg lock! Miade slips out almost immediately though and dives into Emelianenko's guard.
Miade trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Emelianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miade is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Miade drops back looking for a leg! Emelianenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Emelianenko manages to kick Miade off! Miade jumps back into Emelianenko's guard.
Miade trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Emelianenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miade is aware though and is defending well.
Miade wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miade is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Emelianenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Miade throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tito Miade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miade lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko defending well as Miade loads up on a big left hand.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Emelianenko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Miade!
Miade tries to hold on but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko lands with some strikes.

Emelianenko looking for a guillotine from mount but Miade is having none of it.
Miade working to try and regain half guard.
Emelianenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tito Miade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miade wants to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.

Emelianenko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Miade is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miade advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miade lands a nice short elbow.
Sergei Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miade works his foot free and advances to mount.
Emelianenko is squirming around, avoiding Miade's attempts to control the action.
Emelianenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Miade has a good base and remains in mount.

Miade looking for a guillotine from mount but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergei Emelianenko.
I think Miade 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Miade!