PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isto Benson Simomaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko's entrance music is Казаки - Ой Да . A fine choice. Isto Benson Simomaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Emelianenko
vs
Benson Simomaa

183 cm
24
229 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

180 cm
25
283 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isto Benson Simomaa!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Simomaa moves out of range.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simomaa.
Emelianenko throws a combination. Simomaa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Isto Benson Simomaa has been cut.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simomaa.
Simomaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Simomaa ducks right into an uppercut from Emelianenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Simomaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko avoids the elbow strike from Simomaa, against the cage.
Emelianenko blocks the elbow strike.
Simomaa has Emelianenko pushed against the cage.
Simomaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simomaa misses with an elbow strike.
Emelianenko blocks the elbow strike.
Emelianenko tries to break free but Simomaa pushes him back against the cage.
Simomaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emelianenko's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simomaa throws an elbow but misses.
Emelianenko is trying to force a seperation but Simomaa has the dominant position.

Emelianenko manages to break the clinch.

Simomaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simomaa lands an elbow inside that Emelianenko shrugs off.

It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch but Simomaa keeps him there for the moment.
Simomaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Emelianenko blocks an elbow strike from Simomaa.
Emelianenko avoids the elbow strike from Simomaa, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Simomaa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch but Simomaa keeps him there for the moment.
Simomaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Simomaa lands an elbow that stopped Emelianenko in his tracks for a moment.
Emelianenko can't break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simomaa misses with some punches.
Emelianenko blocks the elbow strike.
Simomaa throws an elbow that misses.
Emelianenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simomaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
Simomaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Isto Benson Simomaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Emelianenko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Simomaa misses its intended target.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Simomaa ducked under it nicely.
Simomaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Emelianenko cracks Simomaa with a good jab.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Simomaa blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Simomaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Simomaa moves out of range.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Emelianenko!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Simomaa moves out of range.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simomaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emelianenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Simomaa ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Simomaa blocks a jab.
A big left from Simomaa misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simomaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Simomaa throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simomaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Isto Benson Simomaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simomaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelianenko scores with a punch to the head.
Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Simomaa moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Simomaa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Simomaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Emelianenko's brow.
Simomaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simomaa lands an elbow inside that Emelianenko shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Simomaa to work.
Simomaa receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Simomaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Emelianenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Simomaa has double underhooks.
Simomaa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Simomaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Emelianenko is trying to break free.
Simomaa slows down the pace here.
Simomaa lands an elbow inside that Emelianenko shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simomaa lands a damaging elbow.
Emelianenko tries to break free but Simomaa pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Simomaa.
Simomaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simomaa prevents Emelianenko from breaking the clinch.
Simomaa prevents Emelianenko from breaking the clinch.
Emelianenko avoids the elbow strike from Simomaa, against the cage.
Simomaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simomaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Simomaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emelianenko's defenses.
Emelianenko blocks the elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to break free but Simomaa pushes him back against the cage.
Simomaa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Emelianenko up against the cage.
Emelianenko blocks an elbow strike from Simomaa.
Simomaa scores with a nice hook to the head.

Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Simomaa is just out of range.
Simomaa looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko lands with a nice body punch.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Simomaa moves away and avoids it.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelianenko clobbers Simomaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simomaa slips a straight right by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simomaa moves away.
Emelianenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simomaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simomaa wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Isto Benson Simomaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Simomaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simomaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simomaa misses with a left hand
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simomaa blocks a jab.
Fedor Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Simomaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Simomaa misses.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Simomaa misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko works Simomaa's body with a nice hook.
Simomaa missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simomaa misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Simomaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simomaa punishes Emelianenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Emelianenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Emelianenko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

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!
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Simomaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simomaa slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
Jab by Emelianenko.
Simomaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simomaa misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko throws a head kick but Simomaa moves out of range.
Emelianenko lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Simomaa is out of range.
Simomaa slips a straight right by Emelianenko.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simomaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Simomaa.
Simomaa avoids the head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Simomaa avoids it well.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simomaa.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simomaa misses with a wild combination.
Simomaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko is keen to just control but Simomaa is a slippery customer.
Simomaa keeping hold of Emelianenko's head, controlling as best he can.
Simomaa is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Emelianenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

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