PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beck Barsanti (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 Казаки - Ой Да . This should be a great matchup!

Barsanti
vs
Emelianenko

182 cm
25
284 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

183 cm
24
229 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30)
Springfield HW Nutrition

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beck Barsanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barsanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Barsanti circles away.
Barsanti throws an off balance right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianenko moves out of range as Barsanti strikes.
Barsanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barsanti looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
Barsanti takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barsanti finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barsanti counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Barsanti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barsanti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barsanti.
Barsanti misses with a jab to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Barsanti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Barsanti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barsanti.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barsanti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab lands there for Barsanti.
Barsanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Barsanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barsanti is looking to wear down Emelianenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Emelianenko closes the distance but Barsanti moves to the side

and Barsanti counters with a beautiful punch that sends Emelianenko to the canvas!

Emelianenko is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Barsanti wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Barsanti throwing strikes from guard but Emelianenko blocks nicely.
Emelianenko 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.
Barsanti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barsanti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barsanti wants to stand but Emelianenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barsanti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barsanti working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barsanti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko seems keen to control Barsanti's posture.
Barsanti wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Emelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barsanti is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.

Emelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Barsanti defends easily.
Barsanti postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Barsanti defends easily.
Barsanti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Emelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Barsanti defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barsanti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Emelianenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emelianenko closes the distance but Barsanti moves to the side
and Barsanti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beck Barsanti is winning the standup battle so far.
Barsanti scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barsanti throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Barsanti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barsanti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Barsanti misses.
Barsanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barsanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.

Barsanti steps into range and cracks Emelianenko with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Emelianenko flops backwards and Barsanti dives into his guard looking to finish!
Emelianenko is still in real trouble! Can Barsanti finish him?
Barsanti throws a big elbow that misses.
Barsanti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Emelianenko seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emelianenko 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.
Barsanti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Barsanti from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Beck Barsanti wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Emelianenko darts in trying to clinch
and Barsanti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Barsanti throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barsanti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barsanti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barsanti throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Barsanti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Barsanti missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barsanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Barsanti keeps it at a distance.
Barsanti dodges the punch combination from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barsanti.
Barsanti misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barsanti punishes Emelianenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Barsanti circles away from the clinch attempt.

Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Barsanti. Barsanti maintains the clinch.
Barsanti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barsanti prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Barsanti just leaning against Emelianenko, taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barsanti as Emelianenko tries to tie him up.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barsanti as Emelianenko tries to tie him up.
Barsanti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barsanti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barsanti wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Emelianenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barsanti.
Barsanti lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Barsanti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beck Barsanti dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Barsanti tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Barsanti cracks Emelianenko with a big right hand and Emelianenko goes down!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barsanti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barsanti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelianenko can do to turn this around?
Barsanti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barsanti is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barsanti throws a big right hand that misses.
Barsanti wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barsanti defends well.
Barsanti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Barsanti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barsanti throws a strike but Emelianenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barsanti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Beck Barsanti just wasn't active enough.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Barsanti is avoiding it.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Barsanti.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Barsanti moves out of range.
Emelianenko takes one on the button.
Barsanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barsanti throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Barsanti! Emelianenko is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beck Barsanti!
Beck Barsanti took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Springfield HW Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.