PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between United States Wrecking Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

States Wrecking Machine
vs
Emelianenko

225 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
238 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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, United States Wrecking Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrecking Machine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away.
Wrecking Machine moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Wrecking Machine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wrecking Machine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wrecking Machine tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wrecking Machine is defended easily by Emelianenko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for United States Wrecking Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Wrecking Machine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wrecking Machine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emelianenko as he avoids it easily.

Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wrecking Machine to the mat! Wrecking Machine manages to get full guard.
Wrecking Machine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wrecking Machine tries to get out of the position.

Emelianenko stands and steps away. Wrecking Machine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wrecking Machine has his takedown stuffed
and Emelianenko counters with a body kick that stops Wrecking Machine in his tracks momentarily.
Wrecking Machine fails with the takedown

and Emelianenko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wrecking Machine's guard now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Emelianenko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wrecking Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wrecking Machine is breathing heavily.
Wrecking Machine shoots and misses

and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Emelianenko stands up from Wrecking Machine's guard - Emelianenko perhaps looking for a knockout.

Emelianenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Emelianenko is trying to force a seperation but Wrecking Machine has the dominant position.
Emelianenko gets underhooks to prevent Wrecking Machine's takedown attempt.
Wrecking Machine is working for takedown but Emelianenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wrecking Machine tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wrecking Machine drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emelianenko pulls his leg out and moves away.

Emelianenko darts in and clinches Wrecking Machine up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Emelianenko has Wrecking Machine pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Emelianenko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wrecking Machine tumbling to the mat - Emelianenko dives into Wrecking Machine's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.

Emelianenko stands up and waves to Wrecking Machine to follow him.
Wrecking Machine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Emelianenko counters with a one-two to the body.

Emelianenko rushes Wrecking Machine and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Machine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Emelianenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Emelianenko stops a takedown attempt from Wrecking Machine.
Emelianenko tries to break the clinch but Wrecking Machine is controlling the position.
Emelianenko gets underhooks to prevent Wrecking Machine's takedown attempt.

Emelianenko manages to pull guard.
Emelianenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wrecking Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrecking Machine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emelianenko on the ground.
Emelianenko pulls Wrecking Machine in close to prevent any damage.
Wrecking Machine throws a strike but Emelianenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wrecking Machine has his foot on Emelianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emelianenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Emelianenko won't allow Wrecking Machine to get back to his feet.
Wrecking Machine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wrecking Machine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Emelianenko stays in close to Wrecking Machine's body and controls the position.
Emelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from Wrecking Machine.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrecking Machine looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's time! Wrecking Machine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wrecking Machine tries for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away easily

and Emelianenko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wrecking Machine!
Emelianenko controlling his opponent.
Wrecking Machine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Wrecking Machine is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Machine wants to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Wrecking Machine working to try and regain half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emelianenko controlling from the full mount.
Wrecking Machine keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wrecking Machine wants to try and get back to his feet.
Wrecking Machine slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wrecking Machine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Wrecking Machine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emelianenko defends well.

Emelianenko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wrecking Machine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Emelianenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wrecking Machine's knee momentarily.

Wrecking Machine clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Machine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Emelianenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for United States Wrecking Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrecking Machine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Emelianenko prevents it.
Wrecking Machine is trying to drag Emelianenko to the mat but Emelianenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Emelianenko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Emelianenko stalling away here and it's allowed Wrecking Machine to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrecking Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wrecking Machine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Emelianenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Wrecking Machine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wrecking Machine looking for a sweep. Not yet Wrecking Machine, not yet.
Emelianenko trying to control but Wrecking Machine is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wrecking Machine has a takedown stuffed.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wrecking Machine circles away quickly and effectively.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wrecking Machine defends it nicely.
Wrecking Machine lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Wrecking Machine scores with a three punch combo!
Wrecking Machine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrecking Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wrecking Machine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Emelianenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Wrecking Machine is controlling his arm.
Wrecking Machine tries to buck Emelianenko off but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko wants to control but Wrecking Machine is keeping him busy.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Wrecking Machine has his arm trapped.
Wrecking Machine wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Emelianenko trying to control the position but Wrecking Machine is working away.
Wrecking Machine regains half guard there - taking advantage of Emelianenko's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emelianenko prevents Wrecking Machine from improving his position.

Emelianenko seems to be working for a kimura but Wrecking Machine defends the submission attempt.
Wrecking Machine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Wrecking Machine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Machine keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.

Emelianenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Wrecking Machine kicks Emelianenko off and gets to his feet.
Wrecking Machine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wrecking Machine shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelianenko tries to sprawl out of it but Wrecking Machine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for United States Wrecking Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrecking Machine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko closes the distance and pushes Wrecking Machine back into the cage.
Wrecking Machine wants a takedown.
Emelianenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wrecking Machine is keeping busy.
Wrecking Machine wants a takedown.

Wrecking Machine has clasped his hands together around Emelianenko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Wrecking Machine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Emelianenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wrecking Machine off and has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
United States Wrecking Machine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Emelianenko 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!