PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fiodor Jemelianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jemelianko
vs
Sutherland

185 cm
28
221 lbs
8 - 8 - 1

189 cm
30
219 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Fiodor Jemelianko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jemelianko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sutherland fails to land with a series of punches.
Jemelianko checks a leg kick.

Jemelianko tries to keep at a distance but Sutherland has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jemelianko wants the takedown. Sutherland is fighting it off but Jemelianko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sutherland's guard against the cage.
Sutherland looking for a sweep. Not yet Sutherland, not yet.
Jemelianko tries to free his leg and advance position but Sutherland is retaining full guard.

Jemelianko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jemelianko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Jemelianko drops back looking for a leg! Sutherland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sutherland manages to kick Jemelianko off! Jemelianko jumps back into Sutherland's guard.
Jemelianko preventing the sweep.
Sutherland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemelianko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sutherland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sutherland is on top in guard.

Jemelianko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sutherland is aware though and is defending well.

Jemelianko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sutherland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jemelianko's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sutherland with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jemelianko looking for a guillotine here but Sutherland defends easily.

Jemelianko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sutherland defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland trying to control but Jemelianko is working from the bottom.
Sutherland might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jemelianko kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jemelianko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sutherland.
Sutherland with a nice head shot there.

Jemelianko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sutherland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sutherland with a flurry of punches that miss.

Jemelianko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jemelianko looking for a guillotine here but Sutherland defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jemelianko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sutherland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Jemelianko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sutherland has passed into half guard!
Sutherland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sutherland content to control rather than advance.
Sutherland prevents Jemelianko from improving his position.
Jemelianko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sutherland lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sutherland lands a couple of elbows.

Jemelianko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sutherland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!

Jemelianko has his foot on Sutherland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sutherland works his way back into a safe position though.
Sutherland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sutherland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jemelianko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sutherland connects with a couple of short punches.
Sutherland is working Jemelianko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Jemelianko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jemelianko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jemelianko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sutherland is aware though and is defending well.
Sutherland forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fiodor Jemelianko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice body kick from Sutherland.
Nice takedown defense from Sutherland. No joy for Jemelianko on that attempt.
Jemelianko checks the leg kick.
Sutherland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sutherland lands with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sutherland.
Sutherland slaps away a takedown attempt from Jemelianko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sutherland throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jemelianko on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland misses with a low kick as Jemelianko jumps back.
Sutherland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul Sutherland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sutherland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jemelianko.
Sutherland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jemelianko is out of range.
Jemelianko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiodor Jemelianko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutherland leaves Jemelianko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jemelianko walks into a straight right hand from Sutherland.
Sutherland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Sutherland misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Jemelianko blocks the leg kick.
Jemelianko fails with a takedown attempt.
Sutherland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paul Sutherland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sutherland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sutherland scores with a nice strike.
Sutherland throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland misses with a wild combination.
Sutherland connects with an inside leg kick.
Sutherland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jemelianko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sutherland cracks Jemelianko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sutherland misses with a leg kick.
Sutherland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jemelianko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sutherland.
Sutherland scores with a body shot.
Sutherland lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland connects with a looping right hand.
Sutherland feints and then cracks Jemelianko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jemelianko down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutherland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jemelianko circles away quickly and effectively.
Sutherland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sutherland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Sutherland misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sutherland misses the shot to the body.
Jemelianko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sutherland is fending him off so far but Jemelianko persists. Nope, Sutherland circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Sutherland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jemelianko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sutherland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jemelianko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sutherland scores with a leg kick.
Sutherland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jemelianko's sensitive parts.
Sutherland lands a nice shot to the body.
Jemelianko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sutherland is fending him off so far but Jemelianko persists. Nope, Sutherland circles away and we're back to standing.
Jemelianko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sutherland.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sutherland. Jemelianko shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sutherland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland misses with the combination.
Sutherland lands a leg kick that knocks Jemelianko off balance momentarily.

Jemelianko feints and as Sutherland raises his hands in defense, Jemelianko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sutherland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jemelianko trying to control but Sutherland is working from the bottom.
Sutherland pulls Jemelianko in to control the position.
Jemelianko postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Jemelianko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sutherland manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jemelianko has Sutherland in his guard.

Jemelianko has an active guard here but Sutherland has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sutherland lands a nice short elbow.
Sutherland trying to control the action but Jemelianko is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jemelianko actively working from the bottom here.
Sutherland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jemelianko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sutherland with a nice head shot there.
Sutherland trying to control the position from guard on top but Jemelianko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jemelianko has his foot on Sutherland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sutherland works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jemelianko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jemelianko keeping moving, preventing Sutherland from controlling successfully.
Jemelianko keeping full guard, as Sutherland tries to pass.
Sutherland wants to control from the top but Jemelianko keeps moving.

Jemelianko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Sutherland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jemelianko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sutherland has managed to get both his arms back between Jemelianko's legs - danger averted.
Sutherland trying to control the position from guard on top but Jemelianko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sutherland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland trying to control but Jemelianko is working from the bottom.

Jemelianko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sutherland is aware though and is defending well.
Sutherland is working Jemelianko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sutherland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Jemelianko working for a triangle but Sutherland defends it easily.

Jemelianko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sutherland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Sutherland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sutherland 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 James Glass scores the fight for Paul Sutherland!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Paul Sutherland!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Paul Sutherland!

Paul Sutherland wins by unanimous decision!