PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filipe Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Rabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Emelianenko
vs
Rabbit

192 cm
22
221 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

197 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Filipe Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Rabbit!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emelianenko scores with a head kick.
Emelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Rabbit avoids it well.
Emelianenko with a nice cross.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses.
Rabbit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that Rabbit avoids nicely.

Rabbit moves into the clinch successfully.
Emelianenko gets underhooks to prevent Rabbit's takedown attempt.
Rabbit landing knees to the body.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch but Rabbit keeps him there for the moment.

Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Rabbit lands a high kick to the side of Emelianenko's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Rabbit dives into guard, looking to finish.

Emelianenko is rocked!

It looks like Filipe Emelianenko has been cut.
Rabbit thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabbit prevents Emelianenko from getting back to his feet.
Rabbit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rabbit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Rabbit gets to his feet. Emelianenko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rabbit rushes Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rabbit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rabbit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filipe Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Rabbit.

Rabbit has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Emelianenko uses from the top position.
Rabbit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rabbit wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Rabbit strikes from his own guard.
Rabbit wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.

Emelianenko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rabbit has a takedown stuffed.
Rabbit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rabbit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Emelianenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rabbit lands some shots froms side control.

Emelianenko explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Emelianenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rabbit.
Emelianenko misses with a leg kick

and Rabbit counters with a shoot takedown. Emelianenko fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Rabbit is controlling the position.

Emelianenko wriggles free and stands up.
Filipe Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Emelianenko.
A head kick misses from Rabbit.
Emelianenko lands a head kick. Rabbit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rabbit wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Rabbit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rabbit counters with a shoot takedown. Emelianenko fights it but they end up in guard.
Emelianenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rabbit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Emelianenko wants to stand and escape but Rabbit is having none of it.
Emelianenko is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rabbit dives into side control.
Rabbit trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.

Rabbit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rabbit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rabbit asserts his dominance and retains side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rabbit ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Rabbit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabbit throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Rabbit wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Rabbit's ribcage but misses.
Rabbit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Emelianenko swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Rabbit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Filipe Emelianenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Emelianenko misses with a head kick.

Rabbit fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Emelianenko sprawls well initially but Rabbit persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rabbit lands strikes from half guard.
Emelianenko is trying to stand.
Rabbit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Emelianenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rabbit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Rabbit seems to be looking for submissions.
Emelianenko is staying active underneath Rabbit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Emelianenko has one foot on Rabbit's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rabbit tries for a takedown but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rabbit fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Emelianenko sprawls well initially but Rabbit persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko is not content to let Rabbit control the position.
Rabbit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbit throwing shots but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Rabbit trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko tries to kick Rabbit off but Rabbit keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rabbit misses with a takedown attempt - Emelianenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emelianenko throws a left and a right that both miss

and Rabbit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Emelianenko won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko is not content to let Rabbit control the position.
Emelianenko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rabbit is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit controls the position.
Emelianenko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rabbit has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rabbit tries to advance to mount but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rabbit looks for a takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well.
Filipe Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Rabbit.
Emelianenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Rabbit moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rabbit has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Rabbit won't allow it.
Rabbit prevents Emelianenko from breaking the clinch.
Emelianenko prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rabbit fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Rabbit's shoulder, as Rabbit tries to avoid the shot.
Emelianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbit moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
The crowd cheers as Rabbit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Emelianenko doesn't seem phased though.

Rabbit moves into range and clinches up with Emelianenko.
Emelianenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rabbit.

Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko throws a lazy head kick

and Rabbit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Emelianenko wants to stand up but Rabbit is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is wriggling around but Rabbit manages to pass to half guard.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
Rabbit is trying to control the action in half guard but Emelianenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
Rabbit is keen to just control but Emelianenko is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Rabbit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rabbit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rabbit landing strikes from the mount and Emelianenko is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Rabbit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Filipe Emelianenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Rabbit shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelianenko tries to sprawl out of it but Rabbit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rabbit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rabbit blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.

Rabbit feints and as Emelianenko raises his hands in defense, Rabbit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Emelianenko wants to stand up but Rabbit is controlling him.
Rabbit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Emelianenko pushes Rabbit off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rabbit tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rabbit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rabbit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emelianenko pinned against the cage. Emelianenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rabbit moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rabbit doesn't seem bothered though.
Rabbit scores with a shot to the body.
Emelianenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rabbit's head.
Rabbit tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Rabbit counters with a takedown into side control.
Rabbit staying calm.

Emelianenko explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Filipe Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a front kick that sends Rabbit stumbling back into the cage.
Filipe Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Rabbit fails to land the takedown.
Filipe Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Rabbit.
Rabbit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rabbit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rabbit.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Rabbit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Emelianenko throws a lazy head kick
and Rabbit counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot

and Rabbit counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko pushes Rabbit off looking to stand but Rabbit dives back in and keeps control.
Rabbit is pressing down on Emelianenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Emelianenko is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko pushes Rabbit off looking to stand but Rabbit dives back in and keeps control.

Rabbit decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick

and Rabbit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rabbit tries to stall but Emelianenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Emelianenko has Rabbit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rabbit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Rabbit has him pressed against the cage.
Rabbit wants a takedown but no success here.
Emelianenko wants to break free but Rabbit has control.
Rabbit stops a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Rabbit is pressed up against the cage. Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rabbit down to the mat. Rabbit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Rabbit looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rabbit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko wriggles free and stands up.
Emelianenko digs a good body shot into Rabbit's ribs.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianenko slips a jab and a cross from Rabbit.
Emelianenko throws a half hearted mid kick.

Rabbit closes the distance and clinches.
Rabbit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Emelianenko manages to pull guard.
Rabbit wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Rabbit looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Rabbit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rabbit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Rabbit!