PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judas Lucifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enea Vollare Mezzo. Lucifer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. A Few Dollars More kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fedor Emelianenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Judas Lucifer's chin.

Emelianenko
vs
Lucifer

183 cm
34
254 lbs
23 - 11 - 0

202 cm
26
283 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brute
Reaper Combatwear

Brute

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 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Judas Lucifer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that Lucifer avoids nicely.
Lucifer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko digs a good hook to Lucifer's body.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Lucifer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Judas Lucifer has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucifer moves away.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Lucifer throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucifer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lucifer wants to clinch.
Lucifer avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Emelianenko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko in side control, throwing shots but Lucifer defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lucifer struggling a bit here.
Lucifer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Emelianenko connects with a decent elbow.
Lucifer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Emelianenko off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucifer struggling to keep hold of the position.
Emelianenko turns into Lucifer and is now in his guard.
Lucifer has control of Emelianenko's left arm, preventing Emelianenko from doing any damage.
Lucifer is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.

Emelianenko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lucifer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Emelianenko, into his guard.
Emelianenko 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.
Lucifer postures up in Emelianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucifer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lucifer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucifer trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucifer tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lucifer preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko wants to hit a switch here but Lucifer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Emelianenko there!
Emelianenko can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Judas Lucifer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lucifer is looking to score with low kicks.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Lucifer's head.

That has opened up Judas Lucifer's cut even more.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Emelianenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lucifer on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Emelianenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucifer controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Emelianenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lucifer wants to improve his position but Emelianenko is controlling well.
Lucifer trying to control but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lucifer's head.
Fedor Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucifer has hold of Emelianenko's hands but Emelianenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

The cut above Judas Lucifer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lucifer is looking to control Emelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucifer avoid being mounted?
Emelianenko working the head and body with strikes.

Judas Lucifer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Judas Lucifer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fedor Emelianenko!