PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 675 p4p, 765 weight class) and Limu Emu (ranked 72 p4p, 82 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Rozhkov
vs
Emu

195 cm
27
275
13 - 8 - 0

189 cm
27
210
10 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Limu Emu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Emu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rozhkov was covering up waiting for the punch and Emu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rozhkov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rozhkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Emu throws a strike but Rozhkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Rozhkov with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozhkov is in close to Emu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rozhkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Emu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rozhkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov won't allow Emu to sweep him here.
Rozhkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rozhkov postures up in Emu's guard and throws a big left but Emu blocks it.
Rozhkov wants to control from the top but Emu keeps moving.
Rozhkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rozhkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Emu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rozhkov passes Emu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rozhkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emu keeps working.
Emu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rozhkov throwing shots but Emu is blocking nicely.
Rozhkov is taking a breather. Emu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emu actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rozhkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Emu gets full guard.
Rozhkov lands a couple of elbows.
Emu keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rozhkov is in close to Emu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rozhkov is working Emu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rozhkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Emu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emu is on top in guard.

Rozhkov wants to sweep here but Emu controlling him for the moment.

Emu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rozhkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emu has managed to get both his arms back between Rozhkov's legs - danger averted.
Emu is stalling in the full guard.
Emu wants to pass the guard but Rozhkov is keeping the position.

Emu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov being controlled here, momentarily.

Rozhkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emu's guard.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Emu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rozhkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Emu misses.
Rozhkov tries to counter with a takedown but Emu is quick to defend against it.
Emu misses with a lunging right hand
and Rozhkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Emu lands a jab to Rozhkov's midsection.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rozhkov ducks under a wild hook from Emu.
Rozhkov throws the left hand but Emu avoids the punch easily.
Emu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rozhkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rozhkov counter with a right hand.
Rozhkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emu can do to turn this around?
Emu slips a straight right by Rozhkov.
Emu slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emu slips a straight right by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throws a hook but Emu avoids it easily.
Emu misses with a low kick as Rozhkov jumps back.
That kick from Emu tenderised Rozhkov's leg. Rozhkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Emu slips a straight right by Rozhkov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov throws out a loose jab but Emu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emu wants to slow Rozhkov down by chopping away at his legs.

Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rozhkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Emu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Emu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rozhkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Rozhkov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Emu is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Rozhkov!
An out of breath Alexander Rozhkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.