PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's entrance music is Angel. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Anderson
vs
Emelianenko

185 cm
20
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
235 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anders Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anderson forces Emelianenko back against the cage and clinches.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Emelianenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Anderson clinches.

Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Anders Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson scores with a kick to the body.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anderson lands a jab-cross combination.

Anderson rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.

Emelianenko manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko looks gassed!
Emelianenko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Anderson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to ground and pound but Anderson uses the momentary lack of control by Emelianenko to regain half guard.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson is doing well to control the position and prevent Emelianenko from advancing to side control.
Emelianenko prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emelianenko.

Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

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.
Emelianenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.

Anderson pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Emelianenko stops Anderson from standing up.
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.
Emelianenko throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emelianenko throwing strikes but missing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Anderson gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson trying to control the position but instead, Emelianenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson into the cage.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.

Anderson is trying to trip Emelianenko. He has hold of a leg but Emelianenko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Anderson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Emelianenko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Emelianenko is striking from the bottom but Anderson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Anderson leaves Emelianenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Emelianenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anders Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson looks to land a combination. Emelianenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Anderson rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Emelianenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anders Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Emelianenko as Anderson tries to tie him up.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emelianenko backs up against the cage.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Emelianenko on that attempt.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Anderson moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Emelianenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Emelianenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Emelianenko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Anderson regains guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to stand up but Emelianenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Emelianenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Emelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emelianenko landing with the ground and pound.
Emelianenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson wants to stand up but Emelianenko is controlling him.
Emelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Anderson has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.

Emelianenko has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anderson regains guard immediately.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Emelianenko working some strikes from top position.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emelianenko is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Emelianenko.
Anderson tries to stall but Emelianenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anderson is working Emelianenko over against the cage.
Emelianenko wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Emelianenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Emelianenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Emelianenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Emelianenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Emelianenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson trying to stall but Emelianenko improves his position.

Emelianenko has clasped his hands together around Anderson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Anderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Emelianenko's best efforts.
Emelianenko prevents Anderson from standing back up.
Emelianenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Emelianenko stops Anderson from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anders Anderson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Emelianenko wants the takedown. Anderson is fighting it off but Emelianenko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Anderson's guard against the cage.
Anderson looking to control.
Anderson is looking to stand up but Emelianenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Emelianenko with a nice head shot there.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emelianenko works over Anderson with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Emelianenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anders Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.

Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Emelianenko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Emelianenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anderson is looking to escape.
Emelianenko winds up and cracks Anderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Emelianenko working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Emelianenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anders Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson throws a series of strikes that have Emelianenko backpedaling.

Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fedor Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Anderson rushes Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Anderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson works over Emelianenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anderson.

Anderson forces Emelianenko back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anderson!
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.

Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Emelianenko in a clinch.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anders Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Anderson!
Anders Anderson is the new heavyweight champion!