PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Condit's choice of entrance music: You ain't stoppin me. Ivan Emelianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Emelianenko
vs
Condit

178 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

174 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Condit!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condit tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Condit tries to clinch up.
Condit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peter Condit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Condit wants to clinch.

Condit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Condit throws knees to the body.
Condit tries to pull guard but Emelianenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Condit drops back down to his feet.

Emelianenko has Condit pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Emelianenko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Condit tumbling to the mat - Emelianenko dives into Condit's guard.
Emelianenko stops Condit from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emelianenko won't allow Condit to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko stays in close to Condit's body and controls the position.
Condit trying to strike off his back.
Condit is wriggling around but Emelianenko manages to pass to half guard.
Emelianenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Emelianenko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Condit is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Emelianenko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Emelianenko is thwarting Condit's attempts to control the position.
Condit is trying to stand.
Condit is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Condit looks winded!
Emelianenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Emelianenko not doing much here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Condit connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Emelianenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Condit!
Emelianenko controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko scores with punches from side control.
Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Emelianenko grinds an elbow into Condit's temple.
Emelianenko prevents Condit from escaping the position.
Emelianenko landing strikes.
Who's going to make the next move?
Emelianenko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko working away.
Condit wants to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko happy to just control the position for now.
Emelianenko working the ground and pound.
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 takes a little break here. Condit wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Emelianenko working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Condit sprawls well. He's pushed Emelianenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Condit doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Condit fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Condit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Condit.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Condit throws a nice head kick!
Condit tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves away

and Emelianenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Condit manages to get underhooks.
Emelianenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Condit - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Emelianenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Condit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Condit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emelianenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emelianenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Emelianenko has Condit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Condit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Emelianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Condit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Condit.
Condit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Condit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Condit tries a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks it.
Condit tries a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Condit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Condit stops Emelianenko from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Condit throwing strikes but missing.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet but Condit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Condit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Condit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.
Condit prevents Emelianenko from getting back to his feet.

Condit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Condit tries for a takedown but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Condit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Condit tries to avoid it but Emelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Condit to the ground. Condit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Emelianenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Condit if he has to take too many more of those.
Condit avoids the head kick by Emelianenko.
Condit closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Condit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Condit.
Condit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Condit tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivan Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Condit shoots for a double leg takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well. He's pushed Condit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Emelianenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Emelianenko lands in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko postures up.
Ivan Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Condit is trying to control the position but Emelianenko postures up.

Emelianenko stands up from Condit's guard - Emelianenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Condit takes a kick to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown.
Condit stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Condit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Condit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Condit wants to clinch.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Condit.

Condit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Condit manages to get underhooks.
Condit scores with a knee to the head.
Condit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Condit wants to stall.
Condit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Condit trying to control the position but instead, Emelianenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Condit into the cage.
Condit wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Condit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Emelianenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Condit lands an elbow inside.
Condit connects with a knee to the head.
Condit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Emelianenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Condit after a bit of a struggle.
Condit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Condit prevents the takedown attempt.
Condit looking to throw knees to the head but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Condit manages to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Condit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Condit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Condit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Emelianenko as he jumps to the side.
Emelianenko tries a low kick but Condit avoids it.
Emelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Condit's waist but Condit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianenko off to one side.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Condit but Condit pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Emelianenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Condit is trying to defend but Emelianenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko prevents Condit from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condit trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Emelianenko.
Condit is trying to control but Emelianenko passes into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Condit looks to move to half guard but instead Emelianenko has passed into mount! Damn!
Emelianenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Condit is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Emelianenko looking to secure an arm triangle but Condit defends it well.
Condit is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Emelianenko is landing with some decent strikes but Condit is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Emelianenko landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Condit wants to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.
Condit really wants to buck Emelianenko off and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Emelianenko.
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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ivan Emelianenko!