PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ADAM ROBLES (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ROBLES comes into a darkened arena with his song building. WHO LET THE DOGS OUT kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Emelianenko
vs
ROBLES

175 cm
22
175 lbs
6 - 18 - 0

177 cm
19
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrei Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ADAM ROBLES!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ROBLES blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like ADAM ROBLES has been cut.
ROBLES looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Emelianenko is fending him off so far but ROBLES persists. Nope, Emelianenko circles away and we're back to standing.
ROBLES throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

ROBLES fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Emelianenko sprawls well initially but ROBLES persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from ROBLES.
ROBLES trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ROBLES prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Emelianenko is not content to let ROBLES control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ROBLES is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Emelianenko is trying to maintain the position but ROBLES is very close to passing his half guard.
ROBLES not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but ROBLES moves out of range.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but ROBLES circles away easily
and ROBLES counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emelianenko thinking.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

ROBLES closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Emelianenko did well to prevent ROBLES getting side control.
ROBLES controlling the pace.
ROBLES's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
ROBLES wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping him busy.
ROBLES wants to pass to mount but Emelianenko is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to full guard.
ROBLES throws a strike but Emelianenko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
ROBLES wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

ROBLES moves into the clinch successfully.
ROBLES fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
ROBLES goes for a takedown in the clinch but Emelianenko prevents it.
Andrei Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ADAM ROBLES.

ROBLES breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko wants to clinch
and ROBLES counters with a thumping low kick.

ROBLES closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - ROBLES lands in his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but ROBLES is one step ahead there.
ROBLES won't allow Emelianenko to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ADAM ROBLES dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ADAM ROBLES's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

ROBLES looks to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
ROBLES clinches but Emelianenko breaks the clinch

and Emelianenko counters by clinching up.
ROBLES wants a takedown.
ROBLES is working for takedown but Emelianenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Emelianenko is working for takedown but ROBLES is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

ROBLES lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to full guard.

Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to control but ROBLES is keeping busy.
ROBLES stops Emelianenko from getting back to his feet.

Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.
ROBLES wants to take a breather but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko trying to control but ROBLES postures up.

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 is trying to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

ROBLES closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Emelianenko to the mat! Emelianenko manages to get full guard.
Emelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
ROBLES prevents Emelianenko from getting back to his feet.
ROBLES stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Emelianenko looking for subs off his back but ROBLES has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to control but ROBLES is keeping busy and won't allow it.
ROBLES wants to take a breather but Emelianenko is having none of it.
ROBLES not doing much here.
Emelianenko punching from the bottom.

That's four 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 is looking to improve his position.

Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position.
Emelianenko is looking to control ROBLES's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Emelianenko avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

ROBLES shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Emelianenko is trying to defend but ROBLES finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ADAM ROBLES showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on ADAM ROBLES's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

ROBLES connects with a high kick.
Andrei Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.

Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko fails to pull guard.
Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Emelianenko lands an elbow that stopped ROBLES in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
ROBLES jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Emelianenko walks away with a smile on his face. ROBLES gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
ROBLES has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - ROBLES looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ROBLES wants to clinch but Emelianenko slips to the side

and Emelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in ROBLES's guard.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Emelianenko is stalling in the full guard.
Emelianenko throwing strikes but missing.
Emelianenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
ROBLES is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

ROBLES isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Emelianenko stacks ROBLES on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Emelianenko!
Emelianenko wants to control but ROBLES is keeping him busy.

Emelianenko decides to stand back up. Emelianenko steps back and let's ROBLES get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
ROBLES drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emelianenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andrei Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ADAM ROBLES.
ROBLES with a poor takedown

and Emelianenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
ROBLES is trying to force a seperation but Emelianenko has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
ROBLES can't get the takedown.
ROBLES looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
ROBLES with a poor takedown

and Emelianenko counters by clinching up.
ROBLES jumps guard but Emelianenko stands there with ROBLES around his waist. ROBLES gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
ROBLES is working for takedown but Emelianenko is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrei Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ROBLES gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Emelianenko counters by clinching up.
Good body shot from Emelianenko.

ROBLES breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown

and ROBLES counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ROBLES.
ROBLES wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.

Emelianenko is looking for a triangle but ROBLES pushes his legs off easily.
ADAM ROBLES is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ADAM ROBLES has got the better of the ground game so far.

Emelianenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but ROBLES can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think ROBLES has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ADAM ROBLES!