PBP Commentary

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

Emelianenko
vs
velazquez

225 cm
26
270 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

183 cm
20
245 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, jordy velazquez!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for velazquez with that takedown attempt.
Emelianenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
velazquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
velazquez throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
velazquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emelianenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten velazquez somewhat.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jordy velazquez.
Emelianenko with a poor takedown

and velazquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
velazquez wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Emelianenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in velazquez's guard.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but velazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko forces his way into half guard.
velazquez looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and velazquez defends it well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - velazquez has eaten all the pies!

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and velazquez defends it well.
velazquez tries to kick Emelianenko off but Emelianenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko is trying for a kimura here. velazquez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Emelianenko wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Emelianenko!