PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kot Vaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Vaska
vs
Emelianenko

200 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kot Vaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko !
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaska slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko .
Vaska misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Emelianenko clinches with his opponent.
Emelianenko working hard to break the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vaska is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Emelianenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Emelianenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Emelianenko gets underhooks to prevent Vaska's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kot Vaska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaska.
Emelianenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Vaska, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vaska shoots in but no luck this time.
Vaska avoids a kick to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko tries to land a front kick but Vaska steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Vaska.
Emelianenko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vaska asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vaska thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaska working away.

Vaska wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Emelianenko , who protects the arm well.
Vaska tries to score with some ground and pound. Emelianenko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Vaska goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Emelianenko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vaska but great work by Emelianenko .
Emelianenko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Emelianenko trying to control the position but Vaska is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Emelianenko decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Vaska shoots in and drives through. Emelianenko sprawls well.

Vaska scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Well, if Vaska is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Vaska is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Emelianenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vaska is breathing heavily.

Vaska is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko kicks Vaska off and gets back to his feet.
Emelianenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vaska shoots for a double leg takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well. He's pushed Vaska's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Emelianenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vaska tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emelianenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vaska somewhat.
Emelianenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Vaska, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emelianenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Vaska, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kot Vaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Vaska with that takedown attempt.

Emelianenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vaska to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Emelianenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vaska defends it easily.

Emelianenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vaska is aware though and is defending well.

Vaska 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 in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Emelianenko stands up.
Vaska dives in and grabs Emelianenko 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes down on Vaska's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kot Vaska. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Emelianenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Vaska, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck for Vaska with that takedown attempt.

Emelianenko has closed the distance and engaged Vaska in a clinch.
Emelianenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emelianenko is pressed up against the cage. Vaska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emelianenko down to the mat. Emelianenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko .
Emelianenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Emelianenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vaska's half guard.
Vaska trying to hold on to Emelianenko 's head to control him but Emelianenko postures up.
Vaska gets back to full guard.
Emelianenko working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Emelianenko trying to control but Vaska is working from the bottom.
Vaska wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Vaska is working hard here to advance position.
Vaska controls Emelianenko momentarily but Emelianenko frees himself.

Emelianenko gets to his feet. Vaska looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Emelianenko pushes Vaska up against the cage in a clinch.

Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaska misses with a takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Vaska shoots and misses

and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vaska won't be happy with that.
Vaska struggling a bit here.
Emelianenko throwing strikes but Vaska manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Vaska trying to control the position but Emelianenko is working away.
Emelianenko is trying to control Vaska's posture but Vaska avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vaska swings around for an armbar but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vaska's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Emelianenko throws and elbow that misses. Vaska uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Emelianenko 's guard. Nice move by Vaska!
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Vaska from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vaska manages to get himself to full guard.
Emelianenko postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Emelianenko stands and steps away. Vaska gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vaska gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kot Vaska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaska fails with the takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Vaska.
Emelianenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vaska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vaska shoots and misses
and Emelianenko counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Emelianenko .
Vaska doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vaska won't be happy with that.

Emelianenko stands up.
Vaska takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vaska gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Emelianenko counters with a single leg into guard. Vaska didn't expect that.
Emelianenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko thows a big elbow that misses.
Emelianenko connects with a couple of short punches.

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

Emelianenko forces Vaska back against the cage and clinches.
Vaska can't get the takedown.
Emelianenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaska drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emelianenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko !