PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Moskoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlad Moskoff has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Moskoff
vs
Emelianenko

199 cm
26
270 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

180 cm
26
232 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Moskoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, King Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moskoff misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moskoff tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Moskoff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Moskoff keeps him under control.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
Moskoff trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Moskoff keeps him under control.
Moskoff is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Moskoff tries to control but Emelianenko wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko is controlling an arm, preventing Moskoff from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Emelianenko can't escape the position.
Moskoff avoids the attempt from Emelianenko to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko is trying to escape the mount.
Moskoff trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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.
Moskoff controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moskoff lands a big elbow.
Emelianenko can't escape the position.
Emelianenko wants to hold on but Moskoff pushes him away.
Moskoff moves to take his opponent's back.
Emelianenko just trying to survive but Moskoff is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Moskoff trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Emelianenko breaks Moskoff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moskoff is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Moskoff is retaining full guard.
Moskoff 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 must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Emelianenko lands a couple of digs.
Moskoff wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Moskoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moskoff managing to control the position.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Moskoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four 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.
Emelianenko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Moskoff is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.
Emelianenko trying to control but Moskoff is working from the bottom.

Moskoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well.
Moskoff wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moskoff trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moskoff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moskoff lands in his opponent's guard.
Moskoff wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Moskoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Emelianenko trying to control the position.
Moskoff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but instead Moskoff has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moskoff moves nicely into side control.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Emelianenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moskoff wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko wants to free his trapped foot but Moskoff is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Moskoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moskoff is concentrating on defense, preventing Emelianenko from advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is keen to just control but Moskoff is a slippery customer.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but Moskoff defending well.
Emelianenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Emelianenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moskoff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Moskoff counters with a takedown into side control.
Moskoff throws an elbow but Emelianenko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Moskoff just content to control the position.
Emelianenko misses with an elbow from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moskoff trying to control the position but Emelianenko is working away.
Moskoff moves into full mount!
Moskoff is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Emelianenko is in real trouble.
Emelianenko turns into Moskoff and is now in his guard.
Moskoff looking to control.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Moskoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko stands and throws Moskoff's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moskoff struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moskoff, who protects the arm well.
Vlad Moskoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moskoff is trying to control Emelianenko's posture but Emelianenko avoids it.
Moskoff is looking for a sweep.

Emelianenko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moskoff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Emelianenko's guard! Nice work there by Moskoff!
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Moskoff trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Moskoff dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Moskoff throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Moskoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko leaves Moskoff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moskoff misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Moskoff counters with a takedown into side control.
Emelianenko is trying to escape the position but Moskoff is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko tries to buck Moskoff off but Moskoff is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moskoff is putting a hurting on Emelianenko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Moskoff working away.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko is not content to let Moskoff control the position.
Emelianenko is looking to regain half guard here but Moskoff keeps moving and retains side control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt

and Moskoff moves into the clinch.

Moskoff drags the fight down to the ground.
Moskoff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moskoff looking to control.
Moskoff pulls Emelianenko in close to prevent any damage.
Emelianenko thows a big elbow that misses.
Emelianenko being controlled here momentarily.
Moskoff 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.
Moskoff looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Emelianenko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moskoff trying to control but Emelianenko postures up.

Emelianenko seems to be working for a kimura but Moskoff defends the submission attempt.
Moskoff wants to improve his position but Emelianenko is controlling well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moskoff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown. Moskoff fights it but they end up in guard.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moskoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moskoff's head.
Emelianenko won't allow Moskoff to sweep him here.
Emelianenko wants to get up but he can't break Moskoff's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moskoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Emelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from Moskoff.
Moskoff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
King Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlad Moskoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moskoff is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Moskoff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moskoff has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Moskoff!