PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Llewelyn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enea Vollare Mezzo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fedor Emelianenko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Llewelyn Carter's chin.

Carter
vs
Emelianenko

198 cm
29
264 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

183 cm
36
254 lbs
28 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

5th Round Clothing

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 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Llewelyn Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter lands with a straight right. Emelianenko didn't see that one coming.
Carter walks into a jab.

It looks like Llewelyn Carter has been cut.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Carter moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carter.
Horrible takedown by Emelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Carter which made him look bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carter.

Emelianenko dives in and scores a takedown into Carter's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Carter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.

Emelianenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emelianenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter working a defensive guard here.
Emelianenko throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.

Emelianenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carter!
Carter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Emelianenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Carter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Carter is pressing down on Emelianenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Emelianenko is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.
Emelianenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carter is one step ahead there.
Emelianenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carter manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Emelianenko.

Emelianenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Emelianenko in side control, throwing shots but Carter defends.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to buck Emelianenko off but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Carter prevents Emelianenko from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Carter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carter pushes Emelianenko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Emelianenko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Emelianenko is putting a hurting on Carter here, landing some big shots from side control.
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!

Emelianenko is trying to get an arm triangle but Carter is defending well.
Emelianenko scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Llewelyn Carter'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.

Emelianenko misses with a body shot.

Llewelyn Carter's cut is getting worse.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter tries to land a leg kick but Emelianenko saw it coming and moves away.
Emelianenko lands with a good body shot.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter staying out of range there.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
Carter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emelianenko has time to react.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Llewelyn Carter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter tries to clinch up.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter misses with a body shot.
Llewelyn Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carter.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Emelianenko. Those never looked like landing.
Carter tried to score with a low kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Carter slips under a jab.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Carter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko moves out of range as Carter throws a body kick.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Jeez, Llewelyn Carter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carter sprawls well initially but Emelianenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carter tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.
Emelianenko throwing shots but Carter is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko wants to pass to mount but Carter is defending the position.
Emelianenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carter's head.

Emelianenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carter sees it coming and defends easily.

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but Carter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emelianenko to get the leverage.
Emelianenko lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter is looking to improve his position.
Emelianenko is thwarting Carter's attempts to control the position.

Emelianenko is working for a kimura but Carter is defending it quite comfortably.
Carter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
The cut man is working on Llewelyn Carter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Carter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Carter moves out of range.
Carter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.

Emelianenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carter sprawls well initially but Emelianenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko throwing shots but Carter is blocking nicely.

Emelianenko maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Carter could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Emelianenko has cracked it and Carter is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Emelianenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Emelianenko!