PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrik Bogdanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enea Vollare Mezzo. Emelianenko has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bogdanov
vs
Emelianenko

190 cm
22
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
264 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrik Bogdanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogdanov lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Alexander Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko looks gassed!

Bogdanov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bogdanov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Emelianenko is in a horrible position here. Bogdanov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bogdanov controlling from mount.
Bogdanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bogdanov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Emelianenko has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Emelianenko!

Bogdanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bogdanov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bogdanov wants to stand up but Emelianenko is controlling him.

Bogdanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emelianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emelianenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdanov pulls Emelianenko in to control the position.

Bogdanov wriggles free and stands up.

Bogdanov scores a takedown into full mount!
Emelianenko is in a horrible position here. Bogdanov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bogdanov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bogdanov lands a heavy elbow.
Emelianenko tries to lock up and control but Bogdanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bogdanov unloading with bombs!
Bogdanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bogdanov tries to control but Emelianenko wriggling away.
Emelianenko wants to hold on but Bogdanov pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Emelianenko really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bogdanov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Emelianenko hang on?
Bogdanov prevents Emelianenko from getting the reversal.
Bogdanov wants to control the pace but Emelianenko is squirming around nicely.
Emelianenko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bogdanov lands a big shot there that rocks Emelianenko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov landing shots from mount.

Emelianenko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bogdanov.
Bogdanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Emelianenko is looking to escape.
Emelianenko regains half guard.
Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Bogdanov has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emelianenko pushes Bogdanov off looking to stand but Bogdanov dives back in and keeps control.
Bogdanov is looking to advance position but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Emelianenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bogdanov is working away from the top position though.

Bogdanov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Emelianenko to get to his feet.
Bogdanov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emelianenko backs up against the cage.
Bogdanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emelianenko pinned against the cage. Emelianenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bogdanov lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bogdanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrik Bogdanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Emelianenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bogdanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Adrik Bogdanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bogdanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bogdanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Bogdanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogdanov throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Bogdanov tests Emelianenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bogdanov throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bogdanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bogdanov connects with a looping right hand.
Bogdanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Bogdanov moves out of range.
Emelianenko lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Bogdanov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko closes the distance but Bogdanov moves to the side

and Bogdanov counters with a shoot takedown. Emelianenko fights it but they end up in guard.

Bogdanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Emelianenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Emelianenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Emelianenko!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko grinds an elbow into Bogdanov's temple.
Bogdanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Emelianenko off and has taken his back!
Bogdanov is hanging on to Emelianenko's back as he tries to escape.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bogdanov lands strikes to the head.
Emelianenko looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Bogdanov tightening his grip on Emelianenko, looking for the choke.
Emelianenko wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Emelianenko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Emelianenko avoids the strikes from Bogdanov.

Bogdanov is cranking Emelianenko's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Emelianenko! He's tightened the choke and Emelianenko is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adrik Bogdanov!