PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianegro (ranked 323 p4p, 42 weight class) and Keone Kapisi (ranked 1293 p4p, 150 weight class). Emelianegro comes to the cage accompanied by Penis Siciliano. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Emelianegro
vs
Kapisi

197 cm
24
265 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
280 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Groove Gear
Urban Fighter

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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Emelianegro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keone Kapisi!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapisi cracks Emelianegro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab lands there for Kapisi.
Kapisi misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianegro is looking to counter punch.
Kapisi scores with a jab to the body.
Kapisi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kapisi stuns Emelianegro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kapisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kapisi gets tackled into the cage by Emelianegro. Emelianegro maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianegro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by Kapisi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapisi swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianegro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kapisi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapisi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianegro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianegro lands with a left to the head.
Emelianegro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kapisi working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Kapisi.
Emelianegro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianegro can't find room to land a body shot as Kapisi controls the action.
Kapisi told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kapisi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kapisi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianegro blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianegro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianegro misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Emelianegro on the inside.
Nice body punch from Emelianegro - that landed with a thud.
Kapisi lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianegro tries a body shot but Kapisi blocks it.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by Kapisi.
Emelianegro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianegro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by Kapisi.
Kapisi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Emelianegro blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapisi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianegro.
Emelianegro prevents a body shot from Kapisi.
Emelianegro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kapisi blocks a body shot from Emelianegro.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianegro fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianegro.
Kapisi prevents a body shot from Emelianegro.
Kapisi misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapisi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kapisi.
Emelianegro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianegro working aggressively here.
Emelianegro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kapisi backwards.
Kapisi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianegro throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kapisi blocking some punches.
Emelianegro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by Kapisi.
Emelianegro cracks Kapisi with a nice body shot.
Emelianegro lands with a right to the head.
Kapisi misses with a punch to the body.
Kapisi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kapisi as the two fighters clinch.
Kapisi prevents a body shot from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kapisi backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianegro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kapisi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianegro blocks an elbow strike from Kapisi.
Kapisi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kapisi digs a right hand underneath Emelianegro's ribcage. Emelianegro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kapisi pushes Emelianegro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kapisi struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianegro controls his hands.
Kapisi tries a body shot but Emelianegro blocks it.
Kapisi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kapisi can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianegro controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianegro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Emelianegro misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Kapisi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kapisi swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianegro.
Kapisi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kapisi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianegro.
Kapisi throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianegro connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Emelianegro.
Keone Kapisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapisi moves forwards but Emelianegro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Emelianegro stuns Kapisi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emelianegro moves in looking to clinch but Kapisi pushes him off.
A jab from Kapisi does it's job there.
Emelianegro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kapisi can do to turn this around?
A jab from Emelianegro misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianegro moves away from the strike by Kapisi.
Emelianegro throws the left hand but Kapisi avoids the punch easily.
Emelianegro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Kapisi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianegro misses with a straight left.
Kapisi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Emelianegro with a body shot.
Kapisi avoids the body shot from Emelianegro.
Keone Kapisi seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Kapisi closes the distance and pushes Emelianegro back into the cage.
Emelianegro gets underhooks to prevent Kapisi's takedown attempt.
Kapisi swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianegro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianegro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kapisi tries to work over Emelianegro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kapisi misses with the head strike.
Emelianegro misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kapisi.
A short right from Emelianegro.
Fedor Emelianegro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Emelianegro lands a hook that snaps the head of Kapisi backwards.
Emelianegro blocking some punches.
Emelianegro misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianegro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kapisi's elbow.
Kapisi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kapisi can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianegro controls the action.
Emelianegro misses with some punches.
Emelianegro presses Kapisi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kapisi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianegro lands a hook that snaps the head of Kapisi backwards.
Emelianegro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kapisi backwards.
Kapisi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kapisi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianegro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kapisi backwards.
Kapisi pushes Emelianegro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianegro dodges an elbow strike from Kapisi.
Good body shot from Emelianegro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kapisi.
A head punch on the inside from Kapisi fails to land.
Emelianegro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kapisi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kapisi swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianegro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianegro fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianegro.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianegro fails to land.
Kapisi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro lands a hook that snaps the head of Kapisi backwards.
Good body shot from Emelianegro.
A short right from Emelianegro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianegro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kapisi.
Kapisi wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Emelianegro.
Kapisi is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kapisi backwards.
Emelianegro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianegro misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianegro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Emelianegro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianegro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kapisi has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianegro.
Kapisi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kapisi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianegro swings wildly with an uppercut but Kapisi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianegro misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianegro dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Emelianegro ducks under a wild hook from Kapisi.
Emelianegro misses the shot to the body.
Emelianegro slips a jab and a cross from Kapisi.
Kapisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianegro.
Kapisi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kapisi throws a hook but Emelianegro avoids it easily.
Donk. Emelianegro catches Kapisi right on the button with a cross.

Emelianegro clinches with his opponent.
Emelianegro working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Kapisi is rocked!
Emelianegro lands a body shot.
Kapisi is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianegro finish him?
Kapisi prevents a body shot from Emelianegro.
Kapisi seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapisi misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Kapisi.
Emelianegro pushes Kapisi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianegro.
Kapisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Kapisi blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianegro scores with a shot to the side of Kapisi's head.
A short left from Emelianegro.

Emelianegro drops Kapisi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kapisi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Emelianegro dips a shoulder and cracks Kapisi with a mighty uppercut! Kapisi falls back against the cage and Emelianegro unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kapisi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Emelianegro screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianegro!
Fedor Emelianegro took some time post fight to say the following; 'I DO'.