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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurie Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sepultura - Ratamahatta. The crowd seem to be enjoying Emelianenko's choice of entrance music: NeiroMonk. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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20
290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurie Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pope is trying to defend but Emelianenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Emelianenko is nestled in close to Pope, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Emelianenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Emelianenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Pope is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Emelianenko working the head and body with strikes.
Emelianenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Emelianenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pope on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pope doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pope has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko drops an elbow to the side of Pope's head.
Emelianenko has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pope defend it? Emelianenko steps over the head and cranks it - Pope is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Emelianenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Emelianenko!
After winning the bout, Fedor Emelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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