PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Emelianenko
vs
Hunt

183 cm
22
255 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

200 cm
35
245 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's All 160
KO Clothing

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Emelianenko blocks the leg kick.

Hunt drives through and clinches with Emelianenko against the cage.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hunt blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
Hunt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hunt is trying to push Emelianenko away but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunt avoids it.
Hunt is trying to force a seperation but Emelianenko has the dominant position.
Hunt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Emelianenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.

Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Emelianenko lands an elbow inside that Hunt shrugs off.

It looks like Tony Hunt has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Hunt missing with knees to the body.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a damaging elbow.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Hunt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
Hunt lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hunt blocks it with crossed arms.
Hunt tries to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Emelianenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.

Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Emelianenko has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Hunt.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Emelianenko with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko misses with a knee strike.
Hunt tries to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Emelianenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Emelianenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
Tony Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.

Emelianenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Emelianenko looking to throw knees to the head but Hunt is blocking nicely.

Emelianenko is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hunt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Emelianenko to the mat. Emelianenko regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Emelianenko controlling Hunt's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt postures up and lands a big shot to Emelianenko's brow.
Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt works over Emelianenko with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko controlling the position.
Hunt with a nice head shot there.
Hunt trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Hunt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
Hunt cracks the inside of Emelianenko's front leg.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Emelianenko if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.

Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Emelianenko.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Emelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hunt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hunt pushes Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelianenko lands an elbow inside that Hunt shrugs off.
Hunt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Hunt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Hunt wants a takedown.
Emelianenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunt tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Emelianenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Emelianenko.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Hunt.
Emelianenko avoiding damage.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him.
Emelianenko stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
A right hand to the body from Emelianenko.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Emelianenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Emelianenko lands an elbow that stopped Hunt in his tracks for a moment.
Hunt tries to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Hunt missing with knees to the body.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Emelianenko obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Hunt's ribcage.
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianenko looking to throw knees to the head but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a damaging elbow.
Emelianenko lands an elbow just above Hunt 's eye.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Emelianenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Emelianenko landing knees to the head.

That has opened up Tony Hunt's cut even more.
Emelianenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Emelianenko is struggling to control the position.
Emelianenko lands a nice elbow.
Emelianenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hunt's defenses.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko gets underhooks to prevent Hunt's takedown attempt.
Emelianenko blocks an elbow strike from Hunt.
Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands an elbow just above Hunt 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands an elbow just above Hunt 's eye.
Emelianenko misses with an elbow over the top.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands an elbow that stopped Hunt in his tracks for a moment.
Emelianenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The cut above Tony Hunt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Emelianenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Emelianenko misses with a knee strike.
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hunt lands an elbow that stopped Emelianenko in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Hunt.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hunt wants a takedown but no success here.
Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko wants to stall.
Hunt wants to take the fight to the mat but Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pushes off an throws an elbow but Emelianenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fedor Emelianenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Emelianenko working Hunt over with knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but Hunt blocks with his arms.
Hunt wants a takedown.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the body.
Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hunt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt is looking for a takedown.
Emelianenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but Hunt blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Emelianenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt tries to score with a low kick but Emelianenko moves his leg out of the way.
Hunt is looking to chop away at Emelianenko's legs.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Emelianenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A left and a right from Hunt both land. Nice combination.

Emelianenko clinches.
Hunt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Emelianenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hunt is working for takedown but Emelianenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Emelianenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt is trying to force a seperation but Emelianenko has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Hunt.
Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko lands an elbow inside that Hunt shrugs off.
Hunt misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands an elbow inside.
Emelianenko leaning against his opponent.
Emelianenko lands a nice elbow.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emelianenko misses with a knee strike.
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hunt misses with a body punch.

Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Hunt has managed to clinch.
Hunt lands an elbow inside.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Emelianenko has Hunt pressed against the cage, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tony Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunt clinches up with Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Nice elbow from Emelianenko.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to get underhooks.
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunt avoids it.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hunt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but Hunt blocks with his arms.
Emelianenko trying to stall but Hunt improves his position.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emelianenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hunt is looking to score with low kicks.

Hunt has managed to clinch.
Hunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Emelianenko is defending well.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.

Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hunt gets tackled into the cage by Emelianenko. Emelianenko maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Emelianenko misses with a knee strike.
Emelianenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Tony Hunt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Emelianenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelianenko tries to avoid it.
Jab from Hunt.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.

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 Fedor 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29

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