PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiodor Jemelianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - TNT. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bob
vs
Jemelianko

225 cm
28
290 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

185 cm
29
221 lbs
9 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Fiodor Jemelianko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob lands a front kick.

Bob drives through and clinches with Jemelianko against the cage.
Jemelianko misses with a knee to the head.
Jemelianko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bob just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from Bob.
Jemelianko tries a knee to the head but Bob blocks it.
Jemelianko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jemelianko trying to control the position but instead, Bob has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jemelianko into the cage.
Bob is stalling here.
Jemelianko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bob lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jemelianko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob is leaning against Jemelianko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob lands a hook that snaps the head of Jemelianko backwards.
Bob utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jemelianko looks gassed!
Bob digs a right hand into Jemelianko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jemelianko's gas tank.
Bob's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bob.
Bob lands with a light punch inside.
Bob displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jemelianko up against the cage.
Jemelianko misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Bob.

Jemelianko pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jemelianko has an active guard here but Bob has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko wants to get back to full guard but Bob has mounted him!
Bob controlling from mount.
Jemelianko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bob will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jemelianko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bob looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jemelianko is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jemelianko tries to improve his position but instead Bob has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bob's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bob is hanging on to Jemelianko's back as he tries to escape.
Bob doesn't have the hooks in and Jemelianko manages to turn into his guard.

Jemelianko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bob fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jemelianko is out of range.
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.
Bob jabs Jemelianko right on the nose. Jemelianko blinks but takes it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Bob scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Fiodor Jemelianko has been cut.
Jemelianko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Bob dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fiodor Jemelianko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jemelianko checks a leg kick.
Jemelianko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bob swivels and escapes.
Bob lands a jab to the head.
Bob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bob wants it to stay on the feet.
Jemelianko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bob sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jemelianko somewhat.
Big Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiodor Jemelianko.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Bob misses

so Jemelianko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fiodor Jemelianko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jemelianko trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Jemelianko is looking for a triangle here but Bob uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jemelianko tries to buck Bob off but Bob is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jemelianko is trying to get back to half guard.
Bob controlling the position.
Jemelianko can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko is looking to reverse the position.
Jemelianko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bob's best efforts.
Jemelianko wants to get back to full guard.
Bob is taking a breather. Jemelianko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Jemelianko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bob not doing much here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jemelianko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bob pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob works his way into full mount!
Jemelianko is desperately trying to improve his position but Bob has a good base and remains in mount.
Bob controlling his opponent.
Jemelianko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bob manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jemelianko to take his back!
Jemelianko tries to roll but Bob sticks to his back.
Bob has good solid back control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko wants to escape the position.
Bob controlling the position well here. Jemelianko rolled but Bob kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jemelianko wants to escape the position.
Bob trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jemelianko doesn't escape.
Bob doesn't have the hooks in and Jemelianko manages to turn into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jemelianko manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jemelianko is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Big Bob will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fiodor Jemelianko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jemelianko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bob finds it's way round the side to connect with Jemelianko's head.
Bob fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jemelianko on the side of the head.
Bob scores with a jab to the body.
Jemelianko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bob. Bob obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Bob throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jemelianko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jemelianko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Bob lands a big head kick that sends Jemelianko tumbling to the mat! Bob takes a step backwards and waves Jemelianko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jemelianko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
BAM! Bob delivers a spinning backfist that drops Jemelianko like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Big Bob!
An out of breath Big Bob thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.