PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeSean White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Emelianenko
vs
White

188 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Instinct

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, LeSean White!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

White gets caught napping as Emelianenko dives in and scores a takedown. White manages to retain guard.
Emelianenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Emelianenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Emelianenko working some strikes from top position.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Emelianenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Emelianenko postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Emelianenko scoring with punches to the head and body.

White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
White has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Emelianenko throws an elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Emelianenko's guard. Nice move by White!
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but White isn't so interested in that idea.
Emelianenko pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
Emelianenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Emelianenko tries to get out of the position.
Emelianenko wants to stand up but White is controlling him.
White controlling from the top position.

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.

White gets to his feet. Emelianenko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Emelianenko shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White is trying to counter with his kicks.

White is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Emelianenko's half guard.
White sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Emelianenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. White lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
White looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Emelianenko has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but White is on him like a limpet, forcing Emelianenko back against the cage.

White pulls guard successfully.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emelianenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko working some strikes from top position.
Emelianenko throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
White won't allow Emelianenko to sweep him here.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Emelianenko is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. White presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Emelianenko looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White tries to pull guard but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Emelianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but White shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Emelianenko as White shoots in.

White closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
White is looking to stand up but Emelianenko won't let him.
Emelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Emelianenko, not yet.
White trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
White advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

White seems to be working for a kimura but Emelianenko defends the submission attempt.
Emelianenko keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White thows a huge punch but Emelianenko dodges it nicely.
White landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

White is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
White is keen to just control but Emelianenko is a slippery customer.
Emelianenko trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
White throws a strike but Emelianenko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Emelianenko wants to stand up but White is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns Emelianenko into the cage.
Emelianenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White.
White wants to clinch but Emelianenko slips to the side
and Emelianenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Emelianenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in White's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
White looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
White throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emelianenko lands a couple of digs.
White lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Emelianenko pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
Fedor Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but White isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White prevents Emelianenko from getting back to his feet.
Emelianenko managing to control the position.
White wants to stand but Emelianenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but LeSean White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Emelianenko with a poor takedown
and White counters with a series of strikes. Emelianenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
White shoots in but Emelianenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Emelianenko, which made it look bad.
White fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LeSean White.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emelianenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Emelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White dives in for a single leg takedown but Emelianenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot
and White counters with a flying knee. Nice.

White tries to sprawl but Emelianenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.

White pushes Emelianenko off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Emelianenko as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
White misses with a wild combination.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away.

Emelianenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Emelianenko working the ground and pound.
White takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
White is trying to improve his position.
Emelianenko working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a few punches from side control.
Emelianenko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Emelianenko is working White over with some ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko landing a few strikes.
Emelianenko misses with the ground and pound.
Emelianenko working the body and head with strikes.
The ground and pound from Emelianenko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Emelianenko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
White struggling a bit here.
Emelianenko working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
White regains half guard.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White is looking for a sweep. Emelianenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White is pressing down on Emelianenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emelianenko won't allow White to sweep him here.
White throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?

White looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Emelianenko postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.

White looking for a guillotine here but Emelianenko defends easily.
Emelianenko is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Emelianenko trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko's guard.

Emelianenko wants to stand but White is controlling the position.

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 Fedor Emelianenko.
I think Emelianenko 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight for Fedor Emelianenko!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Fedor Emelianenko!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Fedor Emelianenko!

Fedor Emelianenko wins by unanimous decision!