PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nahka Vitonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vitonen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Klamydia - Junttihinttirunkkari. Emelianenko has chosen Enea Vollare Mezzo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vitonen
vs
Emelianenko

197 cm
30
270 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

183 cm
38
254 lbs
31 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nahka Vitonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
Emelianenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Vitonen.
Vitonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitonen punishes Emelianenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Vitonen swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vitonen to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab lands there for Vitonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Emelianenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vitonen looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot that snaps Vitonen's head back.
Vitonen is looking to wear down Emelianenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vitonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko takes one to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a slapping body shot.
Vitonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Vitonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vitonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Vitonen lands with a hook. Emelianenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vitonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vitonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vitonen looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vitonen.
Vitonen throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Vitonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vitonen scores with a body shot.
Vitonen swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Vitonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vitonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vitonen throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Vitonen.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Vitonen.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Vitonen misses.
Vitonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vitonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Vitonen as Emelianenko shoots in.

Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Emelianenko with the ground and pound but Vitonen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen controlling Emelianenko's posture.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vitonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emelianenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vitonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emelianenko.
Vitonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emelianenko throwing strikes from guard but Vitonen blocks nicely.
Vitonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vitonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emelianenko throws an elbow that misses. Vitonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Emelianenko's guard. Nice move by Vitonen!

Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitonen is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vitonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitonen won't allow Emelianenko to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nahka Vitonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vitonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Vitonen looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Vitonen throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Vitonen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vitonen walks into a left hand.
Vitonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Vitonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vitonen.
Vitonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vitonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Vitonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
A cross from Vitonen lands.
No joy there for Emelianenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nahka Vitonen is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Emelianenko as he connects with a hook.
Vitonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Vitonen avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Vitonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Vitonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Emelianenko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vitonen - the referee stops the clock and Emelianenko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vitonen. Emelianenko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Vitonen.
Vitonen misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Vitonen takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vitonen avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Vitonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Vitonen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vitonen tries to land a leg kick but Emelianenko saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Vitonen misses the target.
Vitonen just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Vitonen finds it's target.
Vitonen throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Vitonen misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko works Vitonen's body with a nice hook.
Nahka Vitonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Emelianenko lands a jab to the nose.
Vitonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Emelianenko coming out on top.
Vitonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vitonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vitonen throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Vitonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Vitonen moves out of range.
Vitonen lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Vitonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Vitonen throws a body kick.
Vitonen slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
Vitonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vitonen misses with a body shot.
Vitonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vitonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Vitonen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nahka Vitonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Emelianenko needs to keep his hands up - Vitonen had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitonen swinging wildly here.
Vitonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vitonen scores with a body shot.
Vitonen thuds a left hand into Emelianenko's body.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vitonen.
Vitonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emelianenko's head backwards.
Vitonen tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Vitonen slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
Vitonen misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vitonen. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vitonen throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vitonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Vitonen enables Emelianenko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vitonen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nahka Vitonen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Vitonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Vitonen misses with a head kick.
Vitonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vitonen misses with a straight right.
Vitonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Vitonen misses its intended target.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Vitonen.
Emelianenko shoots for a takedown but Vitonen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Vitonen.
Vitonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vitonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vitonen takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vitonen. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitonen with a nice cross.
Vitonen staying out of range there.
Emelianenko cracks Vitonen with an open hand slap.
Emelianenko lands with a nice body punch.
Vitonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Vitonen is just out of range.
Emelianenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Emelianenko takes one to the chin there.
Vitonen lands a leg kick that knocks Emelianenko off balance momentarily.
Vitonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vitonen lands with a nice combination. Emelianenko backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitonen thows a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vitonen as he avoids it easily.
Vitonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vitonen scores with a jab. Emelianenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vitonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vitonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vitonen throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Emelianenko cracks a nice hook into Vitonen's ribs.
Vitonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vitonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vitonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vitonen.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Vitonen strikes.
Emelianenko digs a good hook to Vitonen's body.
Vitonen lands an overhand right.
Vitonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Nahka Vitonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Emelianenko defending well as Vitonen loads up on a big left hand.
Fedor Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Vitonen.
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vitonen throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko walks into a stiff left hand from Vitonen.
Vitonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emelianenko.
Vitonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vitonen momentarily.
Vitonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vitonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vitonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Vitonen throws a shot from downtown. Emelianenko moves away and avoids it.
Vitonen ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Vitonen slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
Vitonen digs a good hook to Emelianenko's body.
Vitonen stuffs the takedown.
Vitonen stuns Emelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vitonen cracks Emelianenko with an open hand slap.
Emelianenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vitonen lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko tries to move into range but Vitonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vitonen is looking to slow Emelianenko down with leg kicks.
Vitonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emelianenko at a distance.
Vitonen cracks Emelianenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nahka Vitonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vitonen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nahka Vitonen!
During a confident post fight interview, Nahka Vitonen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.