PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fe FoFum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fe FoFum is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Emelianenko
vs
FoFum

200 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
223 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fe FoFum!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FoFum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but FoFum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
FoFum doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
FoFum throws a series of strikes that have Emelianenko backpedaling.
FoFum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but FoFum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
FoFum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
FoFum throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FoFum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelianenko feinted with a counter takedown.
A left and a right from FoFum both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
FoFum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from FoFum.
FoFum lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
FoFum tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
FoFum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and FoFum wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Emelianenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
FoFum wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Emelianenko manages to pass to side control.

FoFum desperately trying to maintain half guard.
FoFum wants to get back to full guard.

FoFum makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

FoFum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
FoFum tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
FoFum tries to kick Emelianenko off in order to stand up. Emelianenko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
FoFum wants to control but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko passes to full mount! That's big trouble for FoFum!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FoFum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
FoFum regains half guard.
Emelianenko stalling.
FoFum is looking to control Emelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can FoFum avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
FoFum trying to get back to full guard but Emelianenko takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if FoFum can do anything to dispel that myth.
You get the feeling that FoFum really doesn't like being in this position too much.
We've been informed that FoFum has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
FoFum is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

FoFum defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Emelianenko.
FoFum working to try and regain half guard.

Emelianenko stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fe FoFum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
FoFum misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - FoFum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
FoFum misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emelianenko shoots in but FoFum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with FoFum, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes FoFum against the cage but FoFum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
FoFum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
FoFum looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
FoFum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emelianenko's head backwards.
FoFum leaves Emelianenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FoFum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FoFum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
FoFum closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Emelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ivan Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from FoFum misses.
It looked like Emelianenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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!
FoFum throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
As Emelianenko backs off FoFum throws a huge counter combo but Emelianenko manages to avoid it all.
FoFum tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
FoFum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emelianenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
FoFum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and FoFum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
FoFum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Emelianenko shoots and misses

and FoFum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelianenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FoFum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
FoFum fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Emelianenko has his takedown stuffed
letting FoFum counter with a right hand.
FoFum tries to clinch up.
FoFum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emelianenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
FoFum lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
FoFum tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
FoFum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
FoFum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Emelianenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
FoFum's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and FoFum duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoFum feints a jab promting Emelianenko to slip. FoFum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Emelianenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
FoFum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by FoFum.
Fe FoFum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
FoFum is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
As FoFum looks to move away, Emelianenko throws a big counter combo but FoFum just gets out of the way.
A nice combination there by FoFum.

FoFum clinches up against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. FoFum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Emelianenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Emelianenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko keeps control of FoFum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emelianenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. FoFum smiles and moves away.
FoFum lands a really nice looking cross but Emelianenko seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
FoFum looks to land a combination. Emelianenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
FoFum thuds his shin into the meat of Emelianenko's side.
Emelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.

FoFum closes the distance and clinches.
FoFum working hard to break the clinch.
Emelianenko is struggling to control the position.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but FoFum holds him up against the cage and eventually Emelianenko drops back down to his feet.
FoFum tries for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to get underhooks.

Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

FoFum has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fe FoFum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by FoFum. FoFum maintains the clinch.
FoFum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. FoFum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
FoFum letting Emelianenko take a breather here.

Emelianenko pulls guard effortlessly.
FoFum wants to stand but Emelianenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

FoFum stands up and waves to Emelianenko to follow him.
FoFum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FoFum looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - FoFum scores with a four punch combination!
FoFum wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
FoFum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
FoFum stalks Emelianenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Emelianenko's face. Emelianenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says FoFum as he avoids it easily.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
FoFum lands with a nice combination. Emelianenko backs away looking to recover.
FoFum stuns Emelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emelianenko walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
FoFum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FoFum lands with a nice combination. Emelianenko backs away looking to recover.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? FoFum is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, FoFum circles away and we're back to standing.
FoFum connects with a body shot that sends Emelianenko's belly button to the back.
FoFum feints and then cracks Emelianenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emelianenko down.
FoFum works over Emelianenko's head and body with a nice combination.
FoFum tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
FoFum is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Emelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but FoFum defends well and Emelianenko ends up having to push FoFum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Emelianenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
FoFum lands a two punch combo.
FoFum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Emelianenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Emelianenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from FoFum.
FoFum attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Emelianenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. FoFum defends it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - FoFum scores with a four punch combination!
FoFum moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
FoFum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
FoFum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
FoFum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
FoFum lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but FoFum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Emelianenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by FoFum!

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

FoFum sneaks out the side door and pushes Emelianenko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
FoFum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emelianenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
FoFum tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
FoFum thuds a left hand into Emelianenko's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
FoFum tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ivan Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fe FoFum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
FoFum stalks Emelianenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Emelianenko's face. Emelianenko staggers backwards, shaken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fe FoFum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got FoFum winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fe FoFum!