PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Seffar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is RUSSIAN FUNK. Seffar has chosen Cape Connection by Pop Will Eat Itself as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Emelianenko
vs
Seffar

184 cm
25
233 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
237 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Seffar!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Seffar with that takedown attempt.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Seffar is just out of range.
Emelianenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Emelianenko lands a jab to the nose.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Emelianenko finds it's way through Seffar's defenses.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seffar slips a straight right by Emelianenko.
Seffar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Seffar.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seffar.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Seffar.
Emelianenko connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seffar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Seffar slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Seffar's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Seffar moved out of range.
Emelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
Seffar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a hook.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seffar misses with a takedown attempt - Emelianenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Seffar is just out of range.

Seffar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Emelianenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

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

Emelianenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seffar defends it easily.

Emelianenko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Seffar uses it to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to improve position but can't.
Emelianenko regains half guard.

Seffar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Emelianenko tries to kick Seffar off but Seffar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Seffar prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Emelianenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seffar is working away from the top position though.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Seffar keeps him under control.

That's four 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.
Emelianenko trying to control from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Seffar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seffar dives in and grabs Emelianenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes down on Seffar's head and hops out.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body. Seffar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Seffar tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
Emelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seffar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jab from Emelianenko.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Seffar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Seffar moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
Juan Seffar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Seffar moved out of range.
Seffar slips a jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a three punch combo!
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seffar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Seffar.
Seffar shoots in but Emelianenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Seffar moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Seffar avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Seffar moves out of range.
Seffar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Seffar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seffar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Seffar.
Seffar blocks a jab.
Emelianenko cracks Seffar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Seffar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice straight punches there by Emelianenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Seffar avoids it well.
Seffar walks into a straight right hand from Emelianenko.
Seffar misses with a takedown attempt - Emelianenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Seffar moves forwards but Emelianenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seffar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Seffar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seffar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Emelianenko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands with a straight right. Seffar didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Seffar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Seffar moved out of range.
Emelianenko lands with a shot to the body.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
Seffar shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelianenko tries to sprawl out of it but Seffar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Seffar was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to de liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
Emelianenko scores with a jab. Seffar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the head.
A left lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seffar.
Emelianenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Seffar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seffar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Seffar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Emelianenko wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko manages to get to full guard.
Seffar is stalling in the full guard.

Emelianenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Seffar has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seffar controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.

Seffar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Emelianenko sees it coming and defends easily.

Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.
Emelianenko manages to get to full guard.
Seffar wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.

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.
Emelianenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Seffar!

Emelianenko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Emelianenko working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Seffar is desperately trying to improve his position but Emelianenko has a good base and remains in mount.

Emelianenko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Seffar is on top in guard.
Seffar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Emelianenko is looking for a triangle here but Seffar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Emelianenko tries to buck Seffar off but Seffar is having none of it.
Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Emelianenko is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Seffar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Seffar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emelianenko pinned against the cage. Emelianenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Juan Seffar just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Emelianenko throws a hook but Seffar avoids it easily.

Seffar scores a takedown into full mount!
Seffar wants to control the pace but Emelianenko is squirming around nicely.
Emelianenko tries to reverse the position but Seffar maintains control.
Emelianenko is working hard here to advance position.
Emelianenko tries to hold on but Seffar postures up.
Emelianenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Emelianenko manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko is staying active underneath Seffar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.

Seffar is looking for a kimura but Emelianenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seffar to get the leverage.

Emelianenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seffar pulls his head out easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Emelianenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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.

Emelianenko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Seffar has picked Emelianenko up and slammed him! Emelianenko can't keep hold of the triangle and Seffar manages to pass to side control!
Emelianenko tries to bench press Seffar off him but Seffar keeps the position.
Emelianenko is not content to let Seffar control the position.
Emelianenko tries to buck Seffar off but Seffar is having none of it.
Seffar cracks Emelianenko with a big right hand but Emelianenko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seffar wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping him busy.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seffar actively working from the bottom here.

Seffar looking for submissions off his back.

Emelianenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seffar is just riding it out for now. Emelianenko eventually gives up the hold.

Seffar is defending against the submission attempts here by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko trying to mount his opponent but Seffar defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Emelianenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Emelianenko is looking to pass Seffar's guard but actually Seffar recovers to full guard.
Juan Seffar has got the better of the ground game so far.

Seffar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emelianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emelianenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Seffar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Emelianenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Juan Seffar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nice shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seffar manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the head.
Emelianenko cracks Seffar with an open hand slap.
Seffar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seffar misses with a double jab
and Emelianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seffar thinking.
The crowd cheers as Emelianenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seffar doesn't seem phased though.
Seffar takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seffar was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.

Seffar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Seffar showed some decent athleticism there.
Seffar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Emelianenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seffar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seffar's back!

Emelianenko tightening his grip on Seffar, looking for the choke.

Emelianenko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Seffar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Seffar breaks Emelianenko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Seffar has passed into half guard!
Emelianenko is trying to control but can't.
Seffar is taking a breather. Emelianenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.

Emelianenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seffar pulls his head out easily.
Seffar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seffar pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Seffar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Emelianenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seffar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seffar's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Emelianenko keeps control of the position as Seffar tries to break free.
Seffar breaks Emelianenko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seffar is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emelianenko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!
Fedor Emelianenko is the new heavyweight champion!