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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between fedor emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Handsome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). fedor emelianenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mr Handsome's chin.
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185 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm
22
290 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, fedor emelianenko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Handsome! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Handsome tries to keep at a distance but emelianenko has taken the fight into the clinch. emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handsome fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but emelianenko avoids it really well and circles away. Handsome tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but emelianenko swivels and escapes. Handsome takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Mr Handsome has been cut. fedor emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Handsome shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. emelianenko misses with some strikes from the bottom.
emelianenko wants to get back to full guard. emelianenko missing with punches from the bottom.
emelianenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Handsome on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Still in half guard, Handsome seems content to control. Handsome thows a huge punch but emelianenko dodges it nicely.
Handsome missing with the ground and pound from half guard. emelianenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handsome pulls his head out easily. Handsome looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Handsome fails to land the takedown. fedor emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Handsome. emelianenko has Handsome up against the cage in a clinch.
emelianenko really is a fat lump. Handsome turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Handsome manages to end up in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Handsome is chipping away with strikes.
emelianenko is looking for a sweep. Handsome trying to control the position but emelianenko is working away. Handsome throws a strike aimed at the side of emelianenko's head but emelianenko avoids it well. Handsome wants to control but emelianenko is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Handsome working the ground and pound. Handsome wants to lay and pray for a moment but emelianenko keeps working. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Handsome is putting a hurting on emelianenko here, landing some big shots from side control. Handsome is putting a hurting on emelianenko here, landing some big shots from side control. emelianenko tries to strike but it doesn't land. emelianenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Handsome lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear emelianenko down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Handsome fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Handsome working the ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. emelianenko taking a bit of punishment here - Handsome scoring with strikes. emelianenko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Handsome is controlling him well. emelianenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if emelianenko tries to get out of the position. emelianenko struggling a bit here. Handsome cracks emelianenko with a big right hand but emelianenko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. emelianenko bucks up and tries to throw Handsome off but instead Handsome has got his back! Handsome is looking to control emelianenko but emelianenko is wriggling around and keeping busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Handsome dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mr Handsome's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
emelianenko tries to clinch but Handsome is having none of it. emelianenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Handsome manages to escape and get back to his feet! emelianenko closes the distance and clinches. emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Handsome is trying to drag emelianenko to the mat but emelianenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Handsome has emelianenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. emelianenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. emelianenko slowing the pace effectively. emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Handsomes head. emelianenko prevents the takedown attempt.
fedor emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Handsome. Handsome has emelianenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. emelianenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Handsome goes for a takedown attempt but emelianenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Handsome is breathing heavily. Handsome fails with the takedown and emelianenko counters with a three punch combo that has Handsome backing up. Handsome nods at emelianenko to acknowledge the strikes. emelianenko with a poor takedown and Handsome counters with a shoot takedown. emelianenko fights it but they end up in guard. emelianenko wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Handsome manages to pass to side control. Mr Handsome has got the better of the ground game so far. emelianenko tries to kick Handsome off but Handsome keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Handsome is stalling here. emelianenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Handsome seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and emelianenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Handsome is looking to work his way out of this bad position but emelianenko is controlling him well. emelianenko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Handsome explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! 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! Handsome fails with the takedown and emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard. emelianenko prevents Handsome from standing back up.
emelianenko not landing any meaningful shots this time. Handsome manages to escape and get back to his feet! emelianenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. emelianenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Handsome is looking to work his way out of this bad position but emelianenko is controlling him well. emelianenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Handsome keeps working. emelianenko wants to stand but Handsome has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Handsome keeping moving, preventing emelianenko from controlling successfully. Handsome has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Handsome wants to stand up but emelianenko is controlling him. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Handsome is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
fedor emelianenko dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mr Handsome's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Handsome tries for a takedown but emelianenko circles away easily and emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown. Handsome fights it but they end up in guard. emelianenko prevents Handsome from getting back to his feet. emelianenko wants to control from the top but Handsome keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Handsome is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Handsome utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. emelianenko is looking to stand up but Handsome won't let him. Handsome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Handsome uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Handsome tries for a takedown but emelianenko circles away easily and emelianenko counters by clinching up. Handsome takes a knee right on the jaw!
emelianenko gets underhooks to prevent Handsome's takedown attempt.
fedor emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Handsome. emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. emelianenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. emelianenko prevents Handsome from standing back up.
emelianenko trying to pass the guard but Handsome defending well. emelianenko trying to control from half guard but Handsome is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. emelianenko is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Handsome kicks emelianenko off and gets back to his feet. emelianenko forces Handsome back against the cage and clinches. A nice left hand lands by emelianenko.
Handsome goes for a takedown in the clinch but emelianenko prevents it.
emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Handsome can't get the takedown.
emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A body shot lands from emelianenko.
Handsome goes for a takedown in the clinch but emelianenko prevents it.
emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handsome backwards. emelianenko lands an elbow inside. emelianenko stalling.
A shot in the inside from emelianenko. A nice right hand lands inside from emelianenko. emelianenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
emelianenko pressing his opponent against the cage. emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Handsome drops down looking for an ankle pick but emelianenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
emelianenko scores a takedown into full mount! emelianenko thowing shots but they're missing. You get the feeling that Handsome really doesn't like being in this position too much.
emelianenko controlling his opponent. Handsome is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight! fedor emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round. I think emelianenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... fedor emelianenko!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
62% |
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