PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Vovochka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pride Fc Theme Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vovochka
vs
Emelianenko

183 cm
24
285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
28
240 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Vovochka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
Vovochka scores with a nice head shot.
Vovochka misses with a takedown attempt

and Emelianenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Emelianenko.

Emelianenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovochka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko throws and elbow that misses. Vovochka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Emelianenko's guard. Nice move by Vovochka!
Vovochka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Vovochka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Emelianenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Emelianenko has escaped and now he's on top!
Emelianenko thows a big elbow that misses.
Vovochka is trying to control the position but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko looking to sit in guard and control but Vovochka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vovochka is one step ahead there.
Vovochka thows a big elbow that misses.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Vovochka from controlling successfully.

Vovochka has gone for a leg lock! Emelianenko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vovochka's guard.
Vovochka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vovochka keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.

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.
Emelianenko won't allow Vovochka to sweep him here.
Vovochka keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.
Emelianenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vovochka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Vovochka trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Emelianenko stands up over Vovochka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Emelianenko connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vovochka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Vovochka looking for a sweep. Not yet Vovochka, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emelianenko postures up and lands a big shot to Vovochka's brow.
Emelianenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emelianenko thows a big elbow that misses.
Emelianenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vovochka's head.
Vovochka is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Emelianenko stands up over Vovochka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Emelianenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Emelianenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emelianenko postures up in Vovochka's guard and throws a big left but Vovochka blocks it.
Vovochka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovochka has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Vovochka 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.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Vovochka keeps moving.
Emelianenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Emelianenko working some strikes from top position.
Emelianenko throws and elbow that misses. Vovochka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Emelianenko's guard. Nice move by Vovochka!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vovochka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Vovochka has gone for a leg lock! Emelianenko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vovochka's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vovochka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emelianenko has time to react.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Vladimir Vovochka has been cut.
Vovochka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Vovochka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vovochka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vovochka throws a lazy uppercut

and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown. Vovochka fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko trying to control but Vovochka is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Vovochka is keeping the position.
Emelianenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Emelianenko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovochka is looking for a sweep.
Emelianenko working the ground and pound.
Vovochka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vovochka is looking to control Emelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vovochka avoid being mounted?
Emelianenko tries to stand and escape but Vovochka is controlling the position.
Vovochka is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Emelianenko throws a strike but Vovochka avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Emelianenko cracks Vovochka with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Emelianenko lands a couple of elbows.
Emelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Emelianenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Emelianenko won't allow Vovochka to sweep him here.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Vovochka is controlling his posture from full guard.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Vovochka is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
Emelianenko postures up in Vovochka's guard and throws a big left but Vovochka blocks it.
Vovochka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vovochka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emelianenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovochka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Emelianenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vovochka is refusing to be controlled, as Emelianenko sits in half guard.
Vovochka gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vovochka is on top in guard.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vovochka is one step ahead there.
Emelianenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vovochka slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vovochka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vovochka's back!
Emelianenko is punishing Vovochka with strikes - can he finish him?!
Emelianenko is looking to control Vovochka but Vovochka is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Emelianenko gets his hands free as Vovochka looks to control.
Emelianenko scores with strikes from the back.
Emelianenko lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vovochka is keeping busy.
Emelianenko wants to control the position but Vovochka frees himself and scrambles - Emelianenko manages to regain control in side control.
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.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vovochka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Sloppy strikes from Emelianenko. Those never looked like landing.

Vovochka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep. Vovochka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vovochka is nestled in close to Emelianenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Vovochka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Emelianenko is just riding it out for now. Vovochka eventually gives up the hold.
Vovochka moves into full mount! Emelianenko won't be happy about that!
Emelianenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vovochka working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Vovochka moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Emelianenko has worked his arm free - good work by Emelianenko!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Vovochka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Vovochka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Emelianenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vovochka's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovochka wants to take a breather but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko gets back to full guard.
Emelianenko wants to sweep here but Vovochka controlling him for the moment.

Vovochka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Emelianenko dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovochka keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko postures up in Vovochka's guard and throws a big left but Vovochka blocks it.
Vladimir Vovochka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vovochka trying to control the position.

Vovochka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vovochka looking for a sweep. Not yet Vovochka, not yet.
Fedor Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Vovochka is working an open guard so Emelianenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vovochka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vovochka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vovochka misses with a takedown
and Vovochka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovochka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vovochka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown. Vovochka fights it but they end up in guard.
Emelianenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Emelianenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vovochka has control of Emelianenko's left arm, preventing Emelianenko from doing any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Emelianenko sitting in guard here, content to control.

Fedor Emelianenko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Emelianenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vovochka did well to prevent Emelianenko getting side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emelianenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

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