PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renny Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Renny Martin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Renny Martin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Martin
vs
Emelianenko

196 cm
26
290 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

195 cm
26
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Decent knees
Knockout power

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Renny Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aleksandr Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Martin.
Emelianenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emelianenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Martin defends it well.
Martin scores with a decent looking hook.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Renny Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Emelianenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Martin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renny Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown

and Martin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Martin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Emelianenko looks winded!
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Martin.
Martin controlling the action here for a moment.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martin lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin slowing the pace effectively.
Martin lands a shoulder strike.
Martin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Martin holds him up against the cage and eventually Emelianenko drops back down to his feet.
Martin working aggressively here.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Martin pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Martin.
Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Martin lands a shoulder strike.
Martin digs a right hand into Emelianenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Emelianenko's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Martin.
Martin lands a shoulder strike.
Martin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Martin digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martin is working Emelianenko over against the cage.
A short right from Martin.

Martin drops Emelianenko onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Emelianenko is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Emelianenko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin creates a bit of distance and cracks Emelianenko with a massive left hook! Emelianenko crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Martin stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renny Martin!
Renny Martin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Aleksandr Emelianenko spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm lose... But I sleep with his wife. '.