PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Bhumsuko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bhumsuko comes to the cage accompanied by Feel Good Drag. Christian Bhumsuko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bhumsuko
vs
Emelianenko

170 cm
20
170 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
175 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Bhumsuko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrei Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhumsuko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Andrei Emelianenko has been cut.
Bhumsuko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emelianenko.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bhumsuko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Bhumsuko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Bhumsuko's ribcage but misses.

Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Emelianenko stalling.
Bhumsuko pushes Emelianenko off looking to stand but Emelianenko dives back in and keeps control.

Bhumsuko manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bhumsuko gets a clinch.
Emelianenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bhumsuko smiles and moves away.
Bhumsuko throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Christian Bhumsuko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Bhumsuko does no damage.
Bhumsuko tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Bhumsuko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bhumsuko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab

and Bhumsuko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bhumsuko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Emelianenko.

Emelianenko decides to pull guard.
Emelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Emelianenko, not yet.

Emelianenko is working an open guard so Bhumsuko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bhumsuko rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
Emelianenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Bhumsuko has double underhooks.
Bhumsuko pressing his opponent against the cage.

Bhumsuko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bhumsuko connects with a solid leg kick.
Emelianenko looks gassed!
Jab, jab by Bhumsuko - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christian Bhumsuko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bhumsuko drops Emelianenko with a beautiful combination! Emelianenko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bhumsuko is looking for the KO!

Emelianenko is rocked!

Bhumsuko moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Bhumsuko finish him?
Bhumsuko scores with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Bhumsuko just leaning against Emelianenko, taking a breather.

Bhumsuko breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhumsuko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Bhumsuko rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bhumsuko.

Bhumsuko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Bhumsuko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bhumsuko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bhumsuko prevents Emelianenko from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bhumsuko.

Bhumsuko breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bhumsuko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bhumsuko connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whack! Bhumsuko lands a heavy head kick that drops Emelianenko. The ref tackles Bhumsuko to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Emelianenko was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Christian Bhumsuko!