PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarhead HArt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes into the arena with Казаки - Ой да blaring out of the sound system. Fedor Emelianenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Emelianenko
vs
HArt

183 cm
24
233 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

225 cm
26
250 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite 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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jarhead HArt!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko scores with a hook.

Emelianenko rushes HArt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
HArt tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Emelianenko.

Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by HArt.
HArt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Emelianenko punishes HArt's body with a nice straight punch.
HArt looks gassed!
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
HArt tries a head kick but it misses.

Emelianenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Emelianenko lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Emelianenko stands and throws HArt's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko working the ground and pound from side control.

Emelianenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Emelianenko has an Americana. HArt didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Emelianenko is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Emelianenko hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fedor Emelianenko!