PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnie Ironz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Enea Vollare Mezzo. Ironz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Limp Bizkit - Gold Cobra kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Emelianenko
vs
Ironz

183 cm
39
254 lbs
33 - 20 - 0

188 cm
29
279 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Reaper Combatwear
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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 33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnie Ironz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Ironz ducked under it nicely.
Emelianenko jabs at Ironz's body.
Emelianenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Fight Club - ELITE TRAINERS----$580 in the buildup to the fight.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
A leg kick checked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ironz.
Ironz throws a push kick but Emelianenko slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Emelianenko finds it's way through Ironz's defenses.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Emelianenko slips a straight right by Ironz.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ironz moves away.
Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Ironz to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ironz.
Ironz misses with a leg kick.
Emelianenko walks into a straight right hand from Ironz.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ironz. Emelianenko shrugs it off though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironz moves out of range of the strikes.
Ironz lands an overhand right.
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.

Ironz has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Ironz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ironz misses with a knee strike.
Emelianenko tries to work over Ironz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Emelianenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ironz.
Ironz throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko stalling the fight.
Ironz stalls.
Ironz throws an elbow but it misses.
Emelianenko working hard to break the clinch.
Ironz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ironz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Ironz looks winded!
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Ironz controls the action.
Ironz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Ironz lands with a light punch inside.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch but Ironz keeps him there for the moment.

Emelianenko manages to break the clinch.

Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Emelianenko misses with a head shot. Ironz uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ironz keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.
Emelianenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Emelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Ironz is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emelianenko.
Ironz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ironz, not yet.
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.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Ironz is keeping the position.
Ironz has Emelianenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Emelianenko stands and throws Ironz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ironz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arnie Ironz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ironz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ironz.
Ironz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ironz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Ironz avoids it well.
Ironz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ironz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Ironz throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ironz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Emelianenko is able to avoid easily.
Ironz is looking to score with low kicks.
Emelianenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ironz pinned against the cage. Ironz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko with a nice cross.
Emelianenko thuds a left hand into Ironz's body.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Ironz avoids it easily.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Ironz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ironz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emelianenko thinking.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Ironz connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Ironz throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it.

Emelianenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ironz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Emelianenko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ironz is trying to control Emelianenko's posture but Emelianenko avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ironz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ironz parries the strikes from Emelianenko easily there. Emelianenko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ironz to escape.
Ironz sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ironz to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ironz trying to control the position.
Fedor Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emelianenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Emelianenko passes Ironz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ironz is looking to control Emelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ironz avoid being mounted?
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ironz's head.

Emelianenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Emelianenko thows a huge punch but Ironz dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironz is pressing down on Emelianenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Emelianenko throwing strikes from guard but Ironz blocks nicely.
Ironz has his hands on Emelianenko's head, controlling the position.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko is in close to Ironz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ironz connects with a single shot there.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown
and Ironz counters with a one-two to the body.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that Ironz avoids nicely.
Ironz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Emelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arnie Ironz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ironz thuds a left hand into Emelianenko's body.

Oooooh!!! Ironz has knocked Emelianenko down with a huge combo! Ironz steps away and waves a wobbly Emelianenko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Ironz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ironz cracks Emelianenko with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Emelianenko tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ironz pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Emelianenko is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnie Ironz!
Arnie Ironz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.