PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fiodor Jemelianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taizu Temujin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Temujin has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvzVyAaZK1E as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Jemelianko
vs
Temujin

185 cm
31
221 lbs
11 - 13 - 1

195 cm
28
220 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ultra Fight Gear

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 11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Fiodor Jemelianko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taizu Temujin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temujin cracks Jemelianko with a good jab.
Temujin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jemelianko's head.
Temujin keeps the fight on the outside.
Temujin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jemelianko was well out of range. Poor timing from Temujin.
Jemelianko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Temujin needs to keep his hands up - Jemelianko had a free shot at his head there.
Nice takedown defense from Temujin. No joy for Jemelianko on that attempt.
Jemelianko shoots in but no luck this time.
Temujin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temujin doesn't manage to clinch there - Jemelianko circles away.
Jemelianko blocks a head kick by Temujin.
Fiodor Jemelianko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jemelianko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Temujin defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiodor Jemelianko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jemelianko throws a leg kick
and Temujin counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Jemelianko or perhaps it was just good defense by Temujin which made him look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jemelianko is defended easily by Temujin.
Temujin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taizu Temujin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jemelianko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Temujin was covering up waiting for the punch and Jemelianko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jemelianko preventing the sweep.

Jemelianko drops back looking for a leg! Temujin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Temujin manages to kick Jemelianko off! Jemelianko jumps back into Temujin's guard.
Temujin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Temujin looking for a sweep. Not yet Temujin, not yet.
Jemelianko throwing strikes but missing.
Temujin wants to sweep but no luck.

Temujin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jemelianko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Temujin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Temujin wants to sweep here but Jemelianko controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temujin keeping full guard, as Jemelianko tries to pass.

Jemelianko gets to his feet. Temujin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Donk. Temujin catches Jemelianko right on the button with a cross.
Temujin just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jemelianko slips under a jab.
Jemelianko fails with a takedown attempt.
Jemelianko shoots in looking for a takedown but Temujin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jemelianko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jemelianko has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Temujin finds it's way through Jemelianko's defenses.
Temujin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Temujin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko fails with a takedown attempt.
Temujin throws a sloppy head kick and Jemelianko moves out of range easily.
Jemelianko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Temujin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jemelianko tries for a takedown but Temujin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Temujin.
Temujin catches Jemelianko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Temujin misses its intended target.
Temujin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jemelianko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Temujin sprawls well. Temujin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jemelianko gets slowly back to his feet.
Temujin cracks Jemelianko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko avoids the head kick by Temujin.
Jemelianko blocks a head kick by Temujin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jemelianko throws the left hand but Temujin avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from Temujin. No joy for Jemelianko on that attempt.
Jemelianko misses with a lunging right hand
and Temujin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jemelianko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Temujin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Jemelianko does it's job there.

Jemelianko drives through with a takedown into Temujin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Temujin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jemelianko!
Temujin trying to control but Jemelianko is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jemelianko tries to hold on but Temujin pushes him away.
Temujin controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taizu Temujin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Temujin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jemelianko throws a series of punches but Temujin avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Temujin as Jemelianko shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Temujin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Temujin throws a right hand that Jemelianko ducks under and follows up with a left that Jemelianko also avoids with ease.
Temujin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jemelianko misses with an uppercut.
Temujin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fiodor Jemelianko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temujin tries to bum rush Jemelianko with a series of wild strikes but Jemelianko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Temujin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jemelianko's head backwards.
Jemelianko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Temujin defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiodor Jemelianko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jemelianko shoots in looking for a takedown but Temujin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jemelianko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Jemelianko with that takedown attempt.
Temujin pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Temujin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Temujin stalling in the clinch but Jemelianko improves position.
Temujin trying to land knees to the body.

Temujin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Temujin as Jemelianko shoots in.
Temujin looks to land a left hand but Jemelianko moved out of range nicely.
Jemelianko catches Temujin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Jemelianko looking to score a takedown here. Temujin is defending well but Jemelianko drives through and ends up in Temujin's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko stopping the sweep attempt from Temujin.
Jemelianko trying to control but Temujin is working from the bottom.
Temujin wants to sweep but no luck.
Jemelianko throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temujin trying to keep a closed guard but Jemelianko is proving a slippery customer.

Jemelianko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jemelianko trying to control but Temujin is working from the bottom.
Temujin is trying to keep Jemelianko in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temujin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jemelianko is one step ahead there.

Jemelianko drops back looking for a leg! Temujin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Temujin manages to kick Jemelianko off! Jemelianko jumps back into Temujin's guard.
Jemelianko trying to control the position from guard on top but Temujin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temujin trying to keep a closed guard but Jemelianko is proving a slippery customer.
Temujin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jemelianko is one step ahead there.
Temujin keeping full guard, as Jemelianko tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jemelianko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Temujin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jemelianko has Temujin in his guard.
Temujin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Temujin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jemelianko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Temujin has managed to get both his arms back between Jemelianko's legs - danger averted.

Jemelianko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Temujin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Jemelianko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Temujin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Temujin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jemelianko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Temujin defends well.

Jemelianko wriggles free and stands up.
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 Fiodor Jemelianko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Temujin looks to land a left hand but Jemelianko moved out of range nicely.
Jemelianko fails with the takedown
and Temujin counters with a head kick. That will keep Jemelianko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jemelianko shoots in looking for a takedown but Temujin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jemelianko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jemelianko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiodor Jemelianko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temujin throws a sloppy head kick and Jemelianko moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jemelianko is defended easily by Temujin.
Temujin tries to close the distance and clinch but Jemelianko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Temujin misses with a head kick.
Temujin lands a jab to the nose.
Temujin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Temujin avoids the body shot from Jemelianko.
Temujin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jemelianko circles away quickly and effectively.
Temujin throws a series of punches but Jemelianko avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemelianko blocks a head kick by Temujin.
Temujin tries to clinch up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jemelianko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Temujin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Temujin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jemelianko avoids the head kick by Temujin.
Temujin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jemelianko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jemelianko throws a sloppy head kick and Temujin moves out of range easily.
Temujin throws a series of punches but Jemelianko moves out of range.
Jemelianko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Temujin misses with the combination.
Donk. Jemelianko catches Temujin right on the button with a cross.

Jemelianko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Temujin's half guard.

Jemelianko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temujin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Temujin keeping moving, preventing Jemelianko from controlling successfully.
Temujin pulls Jemelianko in close to his closed guard and prevents Jemelianko from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temujin keeping moving, preventing Jemelianko from controlling successfully.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jemelianko is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Temujin frees his head nicely. Oh but Jemelianko has switched to an armbar! Temujin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fiodor Jemelianko!