PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Mauler (ranked 5938 p4p, 484 weight class) and Dimitri Emelianenko (ranked 4875 p4p, 448 weight class). Dimitri Emelianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mauler
vs
Emelianenko

180 cm
24
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Mauler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dimitri Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mauler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Emelianenko in his tracks.
Emelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mauler really is a fat lump.
That kick from Mauler tenderised Emelianenko's leg. Emelianenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mauler.
Emelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mauler defends well and Emelianenko ends up having to push Mauler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Mauler throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mauler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauler lands a nice shot that snaps Emelianenko's head back.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mauler 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.
Emelianenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mauler cracks Emelianenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mauler throws a leg kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Mauler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mauler throws a leg kick that is checked

and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mauler won't be happy with that.

Mauler throws Emelianenko to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mauler darts in trying to clinch

and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauler is trying to control but can't.
Emelianenko working Mauler over with strikes.
Mauler is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mauler gets full guard.
Mauler keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Mauler is pulling down on Emelianenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Emelianenko, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Emelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mauler.
Mauler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Mauler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alex Mauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Emelianenko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mauler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Emelianenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mauler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mauler sprawls well. Mauler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Mauler throws a wild body kick that Emelianenko sees coming a mile off.
Mauler stuffs the takedown.
Mauler throws a low kick but Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Mauler throws out a leg kick but Emelianenko moves out of range and Mauler only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Mauler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mauler misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mauler.
A head kick misses from Mauler.
Emelianenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Alex Mauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mauler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mauler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alex Mauler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mauler.
Mauler keeps the fight on the outside.
Mauler misses with a head kick.
Mauler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelianenko can do to turn this around?
Mauler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mauler misses with a wild body shot.
Mauler throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mauler scores with a leg kick.
Mauler looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mauler throws a chopping leg kick but Emelianenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dimitri Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauler throws a leg kick

and Emelianenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mauler trying to control the position.
Mauler pulls Emelianenko in close to prevent any damage.
Emelianenko sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Emelianenko controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mauler - that will leave a mark!
Mauler scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Emelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mauler defends well and Emelianenko ends up having to push Mauler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mauler throws a chopping leg kick but Emelianenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mauler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Mauler thumps Emelianenko with a low kick.
Emelianenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mauler lands a head kick. Emelianenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That kick from Mauler tenderised Emelianenko's leg. Emelianenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Mauler dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mauler's corner calls for a 1-2. Mauler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Mauler throws a shot from downtown. Emelianenko moves away and avoids it.
Mauler tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mauler tries to avoid it but Emelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mauler to the ground. Mauler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauler throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Mauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko checks the leg kick.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Alex Mauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Emelianenko.
Mauler misses with a low kick.
Mauler thumps Emelianenko with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Mauler as Emelianenko shoots in.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Emelianenko checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mauler.
Nice straight punches there by Mauler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mauler.
Emelianenko takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Dimitri Emelianenko has been cut.
Mauler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mauler as he jumps to the side.
Mauler lands a front kick.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauler is looking to chop away at Emelianenko's legs.
Emelianenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mauler throws a head kick that Emelianenko semi-blocks.
Mauler lands a jab to the head.
Emelianenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Mauler is avoiding it.
Mauler is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mauler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Mauler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Emelianenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mauler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Emelianenko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mauler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mauler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Emelianenko checks it well.
Emelianenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mauler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mauler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Dimitri Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mauler throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A good leg kick by Mauler.
Alex Mauler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Mauler takes the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Mauler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mauler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Mauler!