PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiodor Jemelianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Huey Freeman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Freeman
vs
Jemelianko

190 cm
24
218 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

185 cm
26
222 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huey Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Fiodor Jemelianko!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Freeman tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jemelianko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Freeman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Jemelianko gets the takedown into side control.

Jemelianko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Freeman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jemelianko but great work by Freeman.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Freeman stands up and beckons Jemelianko to his feet.
Jemelianko takes one to the chin there.

Jemelianko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Freeman is trying to defend but Jemelianko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jemelianko trying to control from Freeman's half guard. Freeman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Freeman wants to stand and escape but Jemelianko is having none of it.

Freeman manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jemelianko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman is looking to clinch but Jemelianko is avoiding it.

Jemelianko scores with a takedown into Freeman's guard.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet but Jemelianko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jemelianko wants to pass the guard but Freeman is keeping the position.
Jemelianko trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Jemelianko slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman pushes Jemelianko off looking to stand but Jemelianko dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jemelianko is working for a kimura but Freeman is defending it quite comfortably.
Jemelianko wants to free his trapped foot but Freeman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Freeman is looking to escape.

Jemelianko seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Freeman has recovered full guard.
Freeman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Jemelianko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Freeman dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jemelianko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jemelianko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jemelianko has a closed guard, preventing Freeman from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Freeman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Freeman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Freeman tries to clinch but Jemelianko moves out of range.
Huey Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jemelianko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Jemelianko or perhaps it was just good defense by Freeman which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jemelianko counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jemelianko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jemelianko swings around for an armbar but Freeman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jemelianko's guard.

Jemelianko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Freeman wants to stand but Jemelianko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jemelianko wants to sweep here but Freeman controlling him for the moment.
Freeman stops Jemelianko from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman wants to get up but he can't break Jemelianko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Freeman stands and steps away. Jemelianko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Huey Freeman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jemelianko.
Freeman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Jemelianko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jemelianko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jemelianko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman keeps working.

Jemelianko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Freeman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Jemelianko tries for a kimura but Freeman is defending well.
Freeman is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jemelianko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Jemelianko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Freeman is trying to get back to his feet.

Jemelianko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Freeman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Jemelianko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Freeman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jemelianko tries to score with some ground and pound. Freeman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jemelianko is controlling him well.
Freeman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jemelianko.

Jemelianko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jemelianko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Jemelianko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Freeman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fiodor Jemelianko has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jemelianko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko prevents Freeman from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here as Jemelianko stalls from top position.
Jemelianko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman keeps working.

Freeman stands up and beckons Jemelianko to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko moves out of range as Freeman strikes.
Freeman misses with a two punch combination.
Freeman misses the shot to the body.
Freeman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Freeman duly obliges.
Jemelianko avoids the body shot from Freeman.

Jemelianko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Freeman did well to prevent Jemelianko getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jemelianko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Freeman sees it coming and defends easily.
Freeman is trying to stand.
Freeman is refusing to be controlled, as Jemelianko sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jemelianko is looking for a kimura here.
Jemelianko is breathing heavily.
Jemelianko trying to pass the guard but Freeman defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fiodor Jemelianko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Freeman closes the distance and clinches.

Freeman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Freeman moves in looking to clinch but Jemelianko pushes him off.
Jemelianko circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jemelianko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Freeman won't be happy with that.
Freeman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jemelianko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jemelianko cracks Freeman with a big right hand but Freeman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Jemelianko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Freeman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jemelianko but great work by Freeman.
Jemelianko looking for a sweep but Freeman has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jemelianko is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freeman stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Freeman misses with a head kick.

Jemelianko moves into the clinch.

Freeman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jemelianko keeps the fight on the outside.
Jemelianko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Freeman moves in looking to clinch but Jemelianko pushes him off.
Jemelianko fails with a takedown attempt.
Freeman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jemelianko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Freeman clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Freeman breaks from the clinch.
Jemelianko misses with a double jab.

Freeman moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jemelianko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jemelianko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jemelianko is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Freeman to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Jemelianko stops Freeman from standing up.
Jemelianko wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jemelianko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jemelianko prevents Freeman from getting back to his feet.
Jemelianko wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman can't keep his opponent in guard - Jemelianko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Jemelianko is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Freeman to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

Jemelianko has gone for a leg lock! Freeman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jemelianko's guard.

Freeman gets to his feet - Jemelianko follows without any prompting.
Freeman misses with a two punch combination.
Jemelianko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freeman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Freeman pushes Jemelianko up against the cage in a clinch.

Freeman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freeman closes the distance but Jemelianko moves to the side

and Jemelianko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Freeman won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman wants to get back to his feet.

Jemelianko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Freeman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jemelianko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Freeman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jemelianko's guard! Nice work there by Freeman!

Freeman stands and steps away. Jemelianko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Huey Freeman.
I think Freeman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!