PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko CroCop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Emelianenko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

CroCop
vs
Emelianenko

188 cm
22
235 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
235 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mirko CroCop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts CroCop as he jumps to the side.
CroCop scores with a spinning back kick!
CroCop lands with a kick to the ribs.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt - CroCop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mirko CroCop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
CroCop feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Emelianenko's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for CroCop.
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
CroCop lands a head kick!
CroCop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Emelianenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Mirko CroCop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
CroCop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt - CroCop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emelianenko looks gassed!
CroCop lands with a slapping head kick.
Emelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
CroCop throws a head kick that half lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for CroCop.
CroCop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
CroCop could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Emelianenko defending well as CroCop loads up on a big left hand.
CroCop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters circling a little - CroCop finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from CroCop.
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CroCop scoring well with a low kick there.
CroCop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for CroCop.
CroCop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
CroCop scores with a kick to the midsection.
Emelianenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before CroCop can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for CroCop.
CroCop lands with a kick to the ribs.
CroCop lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Emelianenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
An inside leg kick lands from CroCop.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. CroCop sprawls well.
CroCop throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Emelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. CroCop tries to avoid it but Emelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag CroCop to the ground. CroCop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
CroCop misses with a head kick.
CroCop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
CroCop throws a head kick that half lands.
Emelianenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has CroCop pinned against the cage. CroCop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
CroCop tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has CroCop pinned against the cage. CroCop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
CroCop scores with a kick to the body.
Emelianenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from CroCop.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by CroCop.
CroCop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? CroCop is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, CroCop circles away and we're back to standing.
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.

Emelianenko clinches up against the cage.
Emelianenko looking for a takedown.
CroCop goes for a takedown attempt but Emelianenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
CroCop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. CroCop sprawls well.
Emelianenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before CroCop can pounce on him.
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. CroCop defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for CroCop.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
CroCop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
CroCop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by CroCop.

Emelianenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. CroCop was covering up waiting for the punch and Emelianenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Emelianenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Emelianenko landing some decent shots from guard.
CroCop looking for a sweep. Not yet CroCop, not yet.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but CroCop keeps moving.
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
CroCop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if CroCop tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko postures up in CroCop's guard and throws a big left but CroCop blocks it.

CroCop working for a triangle but Emelianenko defends it easily.
CroCop 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but CroCop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by CroCop.
Emelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from CroCop.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown but CroCop sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko CroCop dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

CroCop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
CroCop misses with a low kick.
CroCop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Emelianenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
CroCop is trying to control but can't.
Emelianenko throwing shots but CroCop is blocking nicely.
CroCop tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed CroCop's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
CroCop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emelianenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A slapping body kick lands there for CroCop.
CroCop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by CroCop. That's going to slow Emelianenko down.
CroCop throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by CroCop.
Horrible takedown by Emelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by CroCop which made him look bad.
CroCop feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Emelianenko's calf.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? CroCop is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, CroCop circles away and we're back to standing.
Mirko CroCop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Emelianenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Emelianenko shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emelianenko.
CroCop throws a head kick that half lands.
CroCop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around CroCop's waist but CroCop gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianenko off to one side.
CroCop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelianenko takes a kick to the side of the head.
CroCop thumps Emelianenko with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
CroCop connects with a high kick.
CroCop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
CroCop throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from CroCop.
CroCop throws a quick inside leg kick.

Emelianenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
CroCop tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg.
Emelianenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Emelianenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko slips a nice elbow through CroCop's hands, connecting with CroCop's forehead.
Emelianenko thows a huge punch but CroCop dodges it nicely.
Emelianenko is thwarting CroCop's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
CroCop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
CroCop lands a head kick!
CroCop stuffs the takedown.

Emelianenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Emelianenko chips away with some ground and pound.
CroCop looking for a sweep. Not yet CroCop, not yet.
Emelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but CroCop has wrist control.
Emelianenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
CroCop wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroCop is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

CroCop gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
CroCop throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Emelianenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as CroCop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Emelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from CroCop.
CroCop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
CroCop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emelianenko on the ground.
CroCop keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
CroCop is looking to stand up but Emelianenko isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

CroCop misses with a straight right.
CroCop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
CroCop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
CroCop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Emelianenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko thows a huge punch but CroCop dodges it nicely.
Emelianenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
CroCop tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg.
CroCop has hold of Emelianenko's hands but Emelianenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Emelianenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko working the head and body with strikes.
Emelianenko trying to control from half guard but CroCop is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Emelianenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. CroCop defending well though.
CroCop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Emelianenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Emelianenko is thwarting CroCop's attempts to control the position.
Emelianenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. CroCop defending well though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
CroCop misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by CroCop there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

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.
Emelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
CroCop throws a big shot that misses.

Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Emelianenko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
CroCop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Emelianenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Emelianenko throwing shots but CroCop is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Emelianenko slips a nice elbow through CroCop's hands, connecting with CroCop's forehead.
Emelianenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Emelianenko working over CroCop with some ground and pound. CroCop looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Emelianenko thows a huge punch but CroCop dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Emelianenko there.
CroCop wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Emelianenko prevents CroCop from standing back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emelianenko.
Mirko CroCop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
CroCop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but CroCop swivels and escapes.
CroCop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
CroCop throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Emelianenko's head.
Mirko CroCop is winning the standup battle so far.
CroCop slaps away a takedown attempt from Emelianenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
CroCop lands a head kick!
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but CroCop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Emelianenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a strike aimed at the side of CroCop's head but CroCop avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on CroCop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
CroCop takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Emelianenko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
CroCop sneaks back into half guard.
Emelianenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Emelianenko drops an elbow to the side of CroCop's head.
Emelianenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Emelianenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
CroCop trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Emelianenko 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!