PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen Angel as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Emelianenko
vs
Anderson

185 cm
24
235 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

185 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anders Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Emelianenko shoots in.
Emelianenko dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson lands a two punch combo.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.

Anderson clinches up against the cage.

Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Anderson.

Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Emelianenko in a clinch.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Emelianenko wants a takedown.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Emelianenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees to the body from Anderson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Emelianenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Emelianenko's head.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.

Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emelianenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Emelianenko looking for a takedown.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.

Anderson pulls guard successfully.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.

Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emelianenko defends it easily.
Emelianenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Emelianenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Emelianenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.

Anderson has his feet on Emelianenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anderson.
Emelianenko dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelianenko is defended easily by Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.

Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Emelianenko has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.

Anderson drives through and clinches with Emelianenko against the cage.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson working Emelianenko over with knees to the body.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Emelianenko pulls guard successfully.

Emelianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Emelianenko trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to strike off his back.
Anderson trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Emelianenko wants to hit a switch here but Anderson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Emelianenko there!
Anderson blocks Emelianenko's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.

Anderson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Emelianenko fails with the takedown.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away.

Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Emelianenko is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Emelianenko wants a takedown.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Emelianenko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emelianenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson is looking to escape.
Anderson is looking to control Emelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Emelianenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anderson is looking to control Emelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Emelianenko has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emelianenko thinking.
Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Emelianenko.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a good, hard body kick but Emelianenko shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.

Anderson clinches up with Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson working Emelianenko over with knees to the body.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson is trying to stall.
Anderson working Emelianenko over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Emelianenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Emelianenko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Anderson can't fight it off and eventually Emelianenko manages to take the fight to the floor. Anderson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emelianenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emelianenko is controlling him.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Emelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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 Anderson counters with a big head kick but Emelianenko shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice body kick.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Emelianenko.
Anders Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.

Anderson has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko wants a takedown.
Emelianenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko can't get the takedown.
Emelianenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown

and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Fedor Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Emelianenko's takedown attempt.
Emelianenko looking for a takedown.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.

Emelianenko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Anderson regains guard.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Emelianenko throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Emelianenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko with a nice head shot there.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Emelianenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianenko has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Emelianenko backing up. Emelianenko nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Emelianenko with a poor takedown

and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anderson can't break the clinch.

Emelianenko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emelianenko.

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 Fedor Emelianenko.
I think Anderson 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Anderson!