PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlo Gambino has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gambino
vs
Emelianenko

167 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

176 cm
22
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlo Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gambino ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
As Emelianenko looks to move away, Gambino throws a big counter combo bu Emelianenko just gets out of the way.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Gambino moves out of range.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Gambino. Gambino gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Gambino has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab from Emelianenko does it's job there.
Vladimir Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambino looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambino.
Gambino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gambino avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino connects with an inside leg kick.
Gambino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gambino.
Gambino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Emelianenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Emelianenko jabs Gambino right on the nose. Gambino blinks but takes it well.

It looks like Carlo Gambino has been cut.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Gambino avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Emelianenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gambino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gambino just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gambino momentarily.
Gambino lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gambino lands with a kick to the temple. Emelianenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Emelianenko takes a swing at Gambino's ribcage but misses.
Gambino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Emelianenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Emelianenko does it's job there.
Emelianenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Gambino is rocked!
Emelianenko misses with a left hand
and Gambino counters with a thumping low kick.
Gambino lands a nice hook to Emelianenko's body. Emelianenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vladimir Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gambino misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Gambino counters with a thumping low kick.
Gambino feints and then cracks Emelianenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emelianenko down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Gambino moved out of range.
A head kick by Gambino misses
and Emelianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gambino misses with a wild body shot.
Gambino throws a wild body kick that Emelianenko sees coming a mile off.
Emelianenko lands an overhand right.
Oh Gambino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Emelianenko misses.
Gambino seems to have got his legs back now.
Gambino is looking to wear down Emelianenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gambino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gambino manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Gambino moves out of range.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Gambino's ribcage but misses.
Gambino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino defending well as Emelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gambino tries to counter by clinching up but Emelianenko breaks away and moves out of range.
Gambino moves to clinch but Emelianenko breaks away
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gambino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gambino connects with a high kick.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Emelianenko scores with a jab.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Gambino swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Gambino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gambino staying out of range there.
Gambino staying out of range there.
Emelianenko scores with the left hand. Gambino knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Emelianenko lands a big uppercut and Gambino crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gambino looks OK. Emelianenko waves Gambino back to his feet!
A head kick misses from Gambino.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Gambino counter with a right hand.
Gambino thows a body kick. Emelianenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Gambino bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko regains half guard, as Gambino was trying to land strikes.
Gambino controlling the pace.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gambino in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlo Gambino's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. Gambino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gambino avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Gambino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Emelianenko.
Gambino tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko thuds a left hand into Gambino's body.
Nice defenses there by Gambino.
Emelianenko catches Gambino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gambino throws a shot to the body.
Emelianenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Carlo Gambino's cut is getting worse.
Gambino throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheers as Gambino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Emelianenko doesn't seem phased though.

Gambino gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambino is trying to control. Emelianenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Gambino looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gambino is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Emelianenko defends it well.
Emelianenko tries to kick Gambino off but Gambino keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Emelianenko kicks Gambino off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Gambino moved out of range.
Gambino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Gambino saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Gambino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Emelianenko doesn't seem phased though.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambino is just out of range.
Gambino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab from Emelianenko.
A left lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gambino manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Emelianenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Emelianenko's guard now, I'm sure.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gambino tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Gambino stays in close to Emelianenko's body and controls the position.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet but Gambino is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gambino won't allow Emelianenko to get back to his feet.
Gambino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Gambino postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Emelianenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gambino, into his guard.

Gambino is looking for a triangle here but Emelianenko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko stands up and beckons Gambino to his feet.
Gambino looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Emelianenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Emelianenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gambino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelianenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gambino misses with a wild body shot.
Gambino misses with the body kick
and Emelianenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Gambino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gambino. Emelianenko shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambino connects with a high kick.
Gambino avoids the head kick by Emelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlo Gambino's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Emelianenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Gambino avoids it easily.
Emelianenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambino is just out of range.
Gambino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gambino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
Emelianenko misses with a looping right.
Gambino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Gambino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Emelianenko gets in close and tags Gambino with a short punch that almost sends Gambino to the mat! Oh Gambino is in big trouble! He turns his back on Emelianenko, trying to create some distance but Emelianenko rushes him, striking wildly and Gambino goes down! The referee tackles Emelianenko into the cage to end the fight! Emelianenko is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Emelianenko!
Our winner, Vladimir Emelianenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.