PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Bedlaminov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bedlaminov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Call to Arms. The crowd seem to be enjoying Emelianenko's choice of entrance music: Oй тo нe вeчep. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bedlaminov
vs
Emelianenko

190 cm
20
244 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Bedlaminov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bedlaminov misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Bedlaminov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Bedlaminov misses.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Bedlaminov avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. Bedlaminov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov stuns Emelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bedlaminov misses with a hook
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bedlaminov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Emelianenko shoots in but Bedlaminov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emelianenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bedlaminov on the side of the head.

It looks like Yuri Bedlaminov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bedlaminov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bedlaminov lands with a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Emelianenko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Bedlaminov slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Bedlaminov misses its target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedlaminov loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Emelianenko feints a jab promting Bedlaminov to slip. Emelianenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bedlaminov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Emelianenko jabs Bedlaminov right on the nose. Bedlaminov blinks but takes it well.

Bedlaminov is rocked!
Bedlaminov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Bedlaminov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bedlaminov blocks a jab.
Bedlaminov scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bedlaminov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bedlaminov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bedlaminov. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Bedlaminov.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bedlaminov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelianenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emelianenko there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emelianenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bedlaminov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bedlaminov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bedlaminov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bedlaminov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bedlaminov scores with a jab. Emelianenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
Emelianenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Emelianenko tests Bedlaminov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Yuri Bedlaminov's cut is getting worse.
Emelianenko dives in and grabs Bedlaminov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bedlaminov pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
Emelianenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bedlaminov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Bedlaminov throws a big shot that misses.
Emelianenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Bedlaminov ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Bedlaminov needs to keep his hands up - Emelianenko had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko walks into a jab.
Emelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bedlaminov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bedlaminov.
Emelianenko lands a slapping body shot.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Bedlaminov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bedlaminov throws the left hand but Emelianenko avoids the punch easily.
Bedlaminov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A lazy left from Emelianenko finds it's target.
Bedlaminov throws the left hand but Emelianenko avoids the punch easily.

Emelianenko drops Bedlaminov with a left and a right! Oh, Bedlaminov is hurt - Emelianenko dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Bedlaminov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bedlaminov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Vendetta Alliance London Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bedlaminov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Emelianenko off and has taken his back!
Emelianenko is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bedlaminov trying to control.
Emelianenko tries to escape the position.
Emelianenko is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bedlaminov.
Emelianenko rolls, trying to escape but Bedlaminov keeps control of the position.
Bedlaminov seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bedlaminov has good solid back control here.
Emelianenko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bedlaminov's guard. Nice work there by Emelianenko.
Bedlaminov is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Emelianenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bedlaminov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Emelianenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emelianenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fedor Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuri Bedlaminov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bedlaminov ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bedlaminov throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bedlaminov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelianenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bedlaminov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bedlaminov doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that Bedlaminov avoids nicely.
Bedlaminov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emelianenko ducks right into an uppercut from Bedlaminov.
Left hook, right uppercut from Emelianenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bedlaminov looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Bedlaminov ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Bedlaminov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bedlaminov cracks Emelianenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bedlaminov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emelianenko. Emelianenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedlaminov scores with a three punch combo!
Yuri Bedlaminov is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Bedlaminov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko tests Bedlaminov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bedlaminov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Bedlaminov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bedlaminov throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Bedlaminov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yuri Bedlaminov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bedlaminov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianenko scores with a nice right hand.

Yuri Bedlaminov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bedlaminov misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the side of Bedlaminov's head but Bedlaminov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko connects with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Bedlaminov moves away and avoids it.
Bedlaminov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bedlaminov looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bedlaminov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bedlaminov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bedlaminov's waist but Bedlaminov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianenko off to one side.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Bedlaminov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Emelianenko is rocked!

Bedlaminov moves into the clinch successfully.
Emelianenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Bedlaminov finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bedlaminov.
A head punch on the inside from Bedlaminov fails to land.
Emelianenko seems to have recovered his senses.
A frustrated look appears on Emelianenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Bedlaminov stands there with Emelianenko around his waist. Emelianenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bedlaminov smiles and moves away.
Yuri Bedlaminov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Bedlaminov is looking to counter punch.
Emelianenko with a hook.
Bedlaminov misses with a straight left.
Emelianenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Emelianenko - just one landing.
Bedlaminov swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedlaminov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Bedlaminov's shoulder, as Bedlaminov tries to avoid the shot.
Bedlaminov fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Bedlaminov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bedlaminov throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bedlaminov lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelianenko off the cage and back into range.
Emelianenko throws out a powerful jab.
Bedlaminov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emelianenko at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Emelianenko. Those never looked like landing.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the body
and Bedlaminov counters with a straight right hand.
Bedlaminov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bedlaminov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bedlaminov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bedlaminov defending well as Emelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
Bedlaminov staying out of range there.
Emelianenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bedlaminov's hands.
A big left from Bedlaminov misses.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bedlaminov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Emelianenko slips a straight right by Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko throws an off balance right hand
and Bedlaminov counters with a crisp right that sends Emelianenko to the canvas! Bedlaminov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Bedlaminov!
A very excited looking Yuri Bedlaminov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.