PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes into the arena with Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Re-Mix blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Emelianenko
vs
Staton

184 cm
21
270 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

190 cm
27
277 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Staton!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staton throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.
Staton connects with a right hand. Emelianenko shakes it off.
Emelianenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Staton counters with a left and a right that stings Emelianenko.
Staton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Staton loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Emelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Staton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut
and Staton counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Staton.

Staton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Emelianenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Staton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Staton trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton scoring with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position but Staton postures up.
Staton postures up in Emelianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it.
Staton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Staton trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Staton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Staton cracks Emelianenko with a solid left hand.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Staton is controlling the position.
Staton wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Staton postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Staton counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Staton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Staton with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut
and Staton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeremy Staton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Staton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Staton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Staton throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko throws a poor cross that misses

and Staton counters with a shoot takedown. Emelianenko fights it but they end up in guard.
Staton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet but Staton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Staton lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Emelianenko wants to sweep here but Staton controlling him for the moment.
Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Staton controls the pace.
Staton trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Staton stands and throws Emelianenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Emelianenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Emelianenko tries to escape but Staton is in control.
Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom here.

Staton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Emelianenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Staton working the body and head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Emelianenko tries to escape but Staton is in control.
Staton cracks Emelianenko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Staton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Emelianenko is avoiding damage well.
Staton is putting a hurting on Emelianenko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Emelianenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Staton on the ground.
Staton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Staton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelianenko keeps working.
Emelianenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Staton's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Staton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staton drops an elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Staton trying to control from half guard but Emelianenko is working away.
Staton trying to pass the guard but Emelianenko defending well.
Emelianenko tries to kick Staton off but Staton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Staton seems to be working for a kimura but Emelianenko defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Staton in particular looking to stall.
Emelianenko wants to control but Staton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Emelianenko pushes Staton off but Staton dives into side control.
Staton working the head and body with strikes.
Emelianenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Staton cracks Emelianenko with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Staton landing a few strikes.
Staton working the head and body with strikes.
Staton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staton grinds an elbow into Emelianenko's temple.
Staton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jeremy Staton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Staton just content to control the position.
Staton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelianenko keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staton prevents Emelianenko from escaping the position.
Staton misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Staton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Emelianenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Staton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Staton scoring well with a low kick there.
Emelianenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Staton finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the body
and Staton counters with an inside leg kick.
Jeremy Staton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Staton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko swings widly with a right hand
enabling Staton to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Staton to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Staton counters with a one-two to the body.
Staton catches Emelianenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton misses the jab.
Staton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Staton scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staton throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko slips under a jab from Staton.
Staton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A shot to the body from Emelianenko misses
and Staton counters with a left and a right that stings Emelianenko.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Staton counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staton scores with a jab.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Staton.
Donk. Staton catches Emelianenko right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Staton counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Staton really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Staton shoots in looking for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Staton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Staton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Staton swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Emelianenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Staton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Staton counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Staton was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a right hand
and Staton counters with a straight right hand.
Staton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Staton counters with a series of strikes. Emelianenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Emelianenko throws a poor cross that misses

and Staton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Emelianenko!
Emelianenko is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Staton with the ground and pound from mount.
Staton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Emelianenko's face.
Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko taking shots to the head.
Emelianenko wants to hold on but Staton pushes him away.
Staton lands a nice shot to the head.

Staton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Emelianenko is surviving well by controlling Staton's body position as best he can.
Staton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Staton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Emelianenko taking shots to the head.
Staton prevents Emelianenko from getting the reversal.
Staton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Staton raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Staton! Emelianenko is hurt baaadly! Staton is firing away with more strikes - Emelianenko is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Staton!
Jeremy Staton is the new heavyweight champion!