PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junkyard Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Казачья - Ой т&. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Emelianenko
vs
Dog

183 cm
27
200 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

184 cm
26
255 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Resistance

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 - 0 - 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junkyard Dog!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dog closes the distance but Emelianenko moves to the side

and Emelianenko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dog's guard now.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Emelianenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dog wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Emelianenko is now in half guard.

Emelianenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Emelianenko is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog wants to improve his position but Emelianenko is controlling well.

That's two 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.
Dog is staying active underneath Emelianenko , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Fedor Emelianenko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dog throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.
Dog misses with a series of wild punches.
Dog throws a combination that misses

and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
Dog keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.
Emelianenko passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dog is trying to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Dog is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko uses his free foot to push down on Dog's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dog.
Dog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Emelianenko lands a big shot there that rocks Dog but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Emelianenko trying to control but Dog is having none of it.
Dog wants to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Emelianenko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Emelianenko advances position into side control!
Emelianenko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dog is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.

Emelianenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dog, who protects the arm well.

Emelianenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dog knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Dog is working from the bottom.

Emelianenko tries for a kimura but Dog is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Emelianenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dog knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fedor Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dog is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control the position but Dog is working away.
Dog is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko is staying tight to Dog's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Emelianenko is trying to get an arm triangle but Dog is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Dog's face as Emelianenko controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Dog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emelianenko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dog is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Emelianenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Dog is trying to control Emelianenko 's posture but Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dog is looking to reverse the position.
Emelianenko trying to control the position but Dog is working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Emelianenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog struggling a bit here.

Emelianenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dog, who protects the arm well.

Emelianenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dog knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Junkyard Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.
Emelianenko working the ground and pound but Dog is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog can't do much from the bottom here.

Emelianenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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 staying tight to Dog's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Dog is working from the bottom.

Emelianenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dog, who protects the arm well.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

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