PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papy Mudada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mudada comes into the arena with Shatner Of The Mount by Fall On Your Sword blaring out of the sound system. Emelianenko has chosen Beethoven's Funeral March as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Mudada
vs
Emelianenko

188 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
268 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Papy Mudada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mudada thows a body shot but no joy.

Emelianenko drives through with a takedown into Mudada's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mudada is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mudada wants to sweep but no luck.
Mudada keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko postures up in Mudada's guard and throws a big left but Mudada blocks it.
Emelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Mudada has wrist control.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Mudada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but Mudada won't let him.
Emelianenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mudada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mudada holds on and takes a little breather.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Emelianenko was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.

Emelianenko scores with a takedown into Mudada's guard.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
Mudada is adopting a defensive guard.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Mudada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mudada trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko pushing down on Mudada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mudada has his hands clasped together around Emelianenko's back. He's all about the action.
Mudada trying to hold on to Emelianenko's head to control him but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mudada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Emelianenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mudada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mudada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mudada wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mudada holds on and takes a little breather.
Mudada wants to sweep but no luck.

Mudada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emelianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emelianenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Mudada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mudada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emelianenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emelianenko throwing strikes from guard but Mudada blocks nicely.
Mudada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
Mudada is controlling Emelianenko's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivan Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Emelianenko moves into range and clinches up with Mudada.

Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivan Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mudada gets caught napping as Emelianenko dives in and scores a takedown. Mudada manages to retain guard.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Mudada keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mudada controlling the position.
Mudada 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.
Mudada keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.
Emelianenko trying to control but Mudada is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ivan Emelianenko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mudada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Mudada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Emelianenko doesn't seem phased though.

Mudada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Emelianenko's guard.
Papy Mudada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mudada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mudada stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Emelianenko working a defensive guard here.

Ivan Emelianenko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Mudada tries to sprawl but Emelianenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Mudada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mudada.
Mudada keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.
Mudada seems keen to control Emelianenko's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throwing strikes but missing.
Mudada trying to control the position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Papy Mudada.
Emelianenko wants to clinch but Mudada slips to the side
and Mudada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Emelianenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mudada manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mudada manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mudada controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mudada lands with some strikes.
Mudada content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Emelianenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papy Mudada dominated that second round.
That's time! Mudada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mudada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Mudada misses its intended target.

Mudada gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Emelianenko throwing strikes but missing.
Mudada working a defensive guard here.

Emelianenko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mudada dives on top into guard.
Mudada controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mudada's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

We're going to have a standup here because Papy Mudada wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Mudada strikes.
Mudada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko darts in trying to clinch
enabling Mudada to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko dives in and scores a takedown into Mudada's guard.
Mudada keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.
Emelianenko pushing down on Mudada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mudada keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mudada here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mudada gets full guard.
Emelianenko trying to control but Mudada is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mudada is adopting a defensive guard.

Mudada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emelianenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emelianenko looking to sit in guard and control but Mudada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mudada controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko controls Mudada momentarily but Mudada frees himself.
Mudada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mudada throwing strikes from guard but Emelianenko blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mudada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Papy Mudada.
I think Mudada 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papy Mudada!
Papy Mudada thanked the fans post fight for their support.