PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Capelle Eric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Eric
vs
Emelianenko

197 cm
25
240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Capelle Eric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eric misses with a head kick.
Eric shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Emelianenko eats them both and turns towards Eric to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Eric tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eric swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Emelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eric swivels and escapes.
Capelle Eric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eric tries a head kick but it misses.
Eric throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.

Emelianenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eric working for a triangle but Emelianenko defends it easily.
Emelianenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
Emelianenko controls from within his opponent's guard.

Eric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emelianenko prevents Eric from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stands and throws Eric's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Eric wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Eric manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Emelianenko stops Eric from getting back to his feet.

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eric is looking to escape.
Emelianenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Eric taking some punishment here, with Emelianenko in his half guard.
Emelianenko prevents Eric from improving his position.
Emelianenko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Eric working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Capelle Eric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emelianenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Emelianenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Eric manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Eric looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Eric has his feet on Emelianenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Eric falls off balance throwing a combination

and Emelianenko counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eric displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emelianenko.
Eric throws a body kick that misses.
Capelle Eric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eric keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eric misses with a combination

and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown. Eric fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Eric working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Emelianenko has passed into half guard!
Eric looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Eric looking for submissions off his back.
Eric is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Emelianenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Emelianenko winds up and cracks Eric with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Eric looking for submissions off his back.
Eric is trying to stand up here but Emelianenko is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fedor Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eric tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.
Eric is looking to escape.

Emelianenko seems to be working for a kimura but Eric defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eric tries to kick Emelianenko off in order to stand up. Emelianenko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eric is looking to get back to his feet here but Emelianenko is keeping cool and he's managed to take Eric's back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eric is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fedor Emelianenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emelianenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick by Eric misses

and Emelianenko counters with a single leg into guard. Eric didn't expect that.

Emelianenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Eric looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Emelianenko stands up from Eric's guard - Emelianenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eric misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eric throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Eric.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with Eric, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes Eric against the cage but Eric circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Eric.
Eric keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Capelle Eric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianenko shoots for a takedown but Eric saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eric throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.

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 closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Eric's guard.

Eric is looking for a triangle here but Emelianenko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Eric tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Eric can't escape the position.
Eric is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Emelianenko 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Capelle Eric!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Capelle Eric!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Fedor Emelianenko!

Capelle Eric wins by split decision!