PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Gustafsson
vs
Emelianenko

188 cm
24
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gustafsson clinches.
Emelianenko being controlled against the ropes.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.

Gustafsson drags the fight down to the ground.

Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Emelianenko defends easily.
Emelianenko tries to stand but Gustafsson is controlling from the bottom.
Emelianenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustafsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Emelianenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Gustafsson working for a triangle but Emelianenko defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Gustafsson is trying to control the position but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard.

Gustafsson kicks Emelianenko off and gets to his feet.
Gustafsson takes one on the button.
Gustafsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Emelianenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gustafsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustafsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Emelianenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko scores with a nice right hand.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the side of Gustafsson's head but Gustafsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gustafsson blocks a jab.
Alexander Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Emelianenko does it's job there.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Gustafsson moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Gustafsson ducks down to avoid it.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.
Gustafsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gustafsson tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko with a hook.
Gustafsson throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gustafsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Gustafsson avoids the punch easily.
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Emelianenko finds it's way through Gustafsson's defenses.
Gustafsson shoots for a takedown but Emelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gustafsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Emelianenko is fending him off so far but Gustafsson persists. Nope, Emelianenko circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Gustafsson ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Emelianenko lands.
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 throws an off balance right hand

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Gustafsson moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Emelianenko as the two fighters clinch.
Emelianenko is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Emelianenko manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustafsson.
Gustafsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emelianenko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gustafsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gustafsson slips a straight right by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emelianenko misses with a hook.
Gustafsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away.
Alexander Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Gustafsson's shoulder, as Gustafsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Gustafsson ducks down to avoid it.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gustafsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Gustafsson was well out of range.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko defends it nicely.
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Emelianenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Gustafsson's shoulder, as Gustafsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gustafsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emelianenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
Gustafsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Emelianenko swivels and escapes.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot that snaps Gustafsson's head back.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Gustafsson blocks it.

Gustafsson scores with a takedown into Emelianenko's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gustafsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustafsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gustafsson won't allow Emelianenko to sweep him here.
Emelianenko is trying to keep Gustafsson in close.

Gustafsson 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko has his foot on Gustafsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gustafsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustafsson prevents Emelianenko from getting back to his feet.
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emelianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Gustafsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustafsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
Gustafsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Emelianenko pulls Gustafsson in to control the position.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Gustafsson is controlling the position.

Emelianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gustafsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gustafsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throwing strikes from guard but Emelianenko blocks nicely.
Gustafsson won't allow Emelianenko to get back to his feet.

Gustafsson drops back looking for a leg! Emelianenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Emelianenko manages to kick Gustafsson off! Gustafsson jumps back into Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gustafsson has passed into side control.
Emelianenko trying to control but Gustafsson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Emelianenko tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Emelianenko taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Gustafsson!