PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emanianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Kimbley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emanianenko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is i against i. Alexander Kimbley will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Emanianenko
vs
Kimbley

185 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emanianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Kimbley!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimbley slaps away a takedown attempt from Emanianenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emanianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emanianenko throws a series of punches but Kimbley avoids them all with ease.
Kimbley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Emanianenko sprawls well. Emanianenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kimbley gets slowly back to his feet.
Emanianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kimbley shoots in looking for a takedown. Emanianenko tries to sprawl out of it but Kimbley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emanianenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimbley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Emanianenko does no damage.
Emanianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emanianenko is defended easily by Kimbley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Emanianenko.
Emanianenko throws a head kick that misses.

Kimbley gets tackled into the cage by Emanianenko. Emanianenko maintains the clinch.
Emanianenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Emanianenko has Kimbley pressed against the cage, preventing Kimbley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Emanianenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Emanianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Emanianenko.
Emanianenko throws a looping overhand right but Kimbley ducks down to avoid it.
Kimbley doesn't manage to clinch there - Emanianenko circles away.
Kimbley wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimbley's waist but Kimbley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emanianenko off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emanianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Emanianenko with that takedown attempt.
Emanianenko dodges the punch combination from Kimbley.
Emanianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Emanianenko.
Emanianenko checks a leg kick.
Emanianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kimbley throws a leg kick but Emanianenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimbley throws a series of punches but Emanianenko avoids them all with ease.
Emanianenko misses with a head kick.
Emanianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emanianenko is breathing heavily.
Emanianenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Emanianenko.
Kimbley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick by Emanianenko misses
and Kimbley counters with a big head kick but Emanianenko shrugs it off.
Emanianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimbley dives in and grabs Emanianenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emanianenko pushes down on Kimbley's head and hops out.
Emanianenko fails with a takedown attempt.

Kimbley clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanianenko is trying to break the clinch but Kimbley has him pressed against the cage.
Emanianenko is trying to force a seperation but Kimbley has the dominant position.
Emanianenko wants to break free but Kimbley has control.
Kimbley keeps control of Emanianenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kimbley fails to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emanianenko tries to break free but Kimbley pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimbley tries to throw a body punch but Emanianenko avoids it by throwing Kimbley back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emanianenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Emanianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Kimbley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Emanianenko tries to circle away but Kimbley has him pinned against the cage.
Emanianenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Emanianenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Emanianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emanianenko connects with a looping right hand.
Kimbley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emanianenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Kimbley sprawls well. He's pushed Emanianenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kimbley tries to clinch but Emanianenko moves out of range.
Kimbley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kimbley shoots in for a takedown but Emanianenko shows good takedown defense.
Fedor Emanianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Kimbley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanianenko misses with the combination.
Kimbley is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Emanianenko. That's going to slow Kimbley down.
Emanianenko shoots in for a takedown but Kimbley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kimbley shoots in but no luck this time.
Kimbley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horrible takedown by Kimbley or perhaps it was just good defense by Emanianenko which made him look bad.
Emanianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emanianenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kimbley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Emanianenko drives through and clinches with Kimbley against the cage.

Emanianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanianenko staying out of range there.
Kimbley walks into a stiff left hand from Emanianenko.
Kimbley looks to score with a jab to the body but Emanianenko is just out of range.
Fedor Emanianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Emanianenko misses.
Kimbley fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emanianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Emanianenko.
Emanianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emanianenko lands with a slapping head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kimbley is defended easily by Emanianenko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimbley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emanianenko.
Emanianenko shoots for a takedown but Kimbley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kimbley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Emanianenko tries to keep at a distance but Kimbley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kimbley can't get the takedown.

Emanianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emanianenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emanianenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Emanianenko tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kimbley controls his leg.

Emanianenko stands up out of the half guard.
Kimbley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Emanianenko is fending him off so far but Kimbley persists. Nope, Emanianenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Emanianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimbley tries for a takedown but Emanianenko circles away easily
and Emanianenko counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimbley throws a lazy head kick
and Emanianenko counters with an outside leg kick.
Emanianenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kimbley's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emanianenko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kimbley wants to clinch up but Emanianenko keeps it at a distance.
Emanianenko lands with a cross.
Emanianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimbley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kimbley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emanianenko tries to avoid it but Kimbley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emanianenko to the ground. Emanianenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Emanianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Kimbley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Emanianenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Fedor Emanianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Emanianenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kimbley under the eye.
Donk. Emanianenko catches Kimbley right on the button with a cross.
Emanianenko lands a high kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emanianenko lands with a kick to the temple. Kimbley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Kimbley moves out of range easily.
Emanianenko leaves Kimbley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kimbley tries to clinch up but Emanianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Emanianenko fails with the takedown.
Kimbley lands a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kimbley misses the target.
Emanianenko stalks Kimbley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kimbley's face. Kimbley staggers backwards, shaken.
Kimbley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanianenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kimbley tries to clinch up but Emanianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Emanianenko throws a head kick that misses.
Emanianenko throws a head kick that misses.
Emanianenko with a hook.

Kimbley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Emanianenko's half guard.
Emanianenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimbley is working away from the top position though.
Kimbley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emanianenko keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emanianenko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Emanianenko feints a jab promting Kimbley to slip. Emanianenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kimbley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kimbley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Emanianenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Kimbley.
Kimbley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kimbley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fedor Emanianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Kimbley.
Some wild striking there from Emanianenko.
A head kick misses from Emanianenko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emanianenko. Kimbley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Kimbley blocks the leg kick.
Kimbley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kimbley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kimbley forces Emanianenko back against the cage and clinches.
Emanianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kimbley tries to break free but Emanianenko pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimbley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Emanianenko prevents it.
Alexander Kimbley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedor Emanianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emanianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emanianenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

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