PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarno Linquyst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes into the arena with Enea Vollare Mezzo blaring out of the sound system. Linquyst is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: refused - new noise. Jarno Linquyst will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Emelianenko
vs
Linquyst

183 cm
22
233 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jarno Linquyst!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linquyst shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emelianenko pinned against the cage. Emelianenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Linquyst throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Emelianenko's waist but Emelianenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Linquyst off to one side.
Linquyst shoots for a double leg takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well. He's pushed Linquyst's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarno Linquyst.
Emelianenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Linquyst fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Linquyst fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Linquyst closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away.
Linquyst takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Linquyst looks gassed!
Linquyst misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Linquyst drops his hands momentarily and Emelianenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Emelianenko gets a clinch.

Emelianenko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Emelianenko working the head and body with strikes.
Linquyst prevents Emelianenko from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Emelianenko is working Linquyst over with some ground and pound from side control.
Emelianenko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Linquyst takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Emelianenko working the ground and pound.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Linquyst is controlling his arm.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Linquyst is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Emelianenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Linquyst some visible discomfort.
Emelianenko lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Emelianenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Linquyst some visible discomfort.
Emelianenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Linquyst takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Linquyst takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko is working Linquyst over with some ground and pound from side control.
Emelianenko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Emelianenko scoring with punches from side control.
Emelianenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Linquyst on the ground.
Emelianenko scoring with punches from side control.
Emelianenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Linquyst to see if he's OK.
Emelianenko cracks Linquyst with a big right hand but Linquyst just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Linquyst is trying to control Emelianenko's posture but Emelianenko avoids it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Linquyst tries to buck Emelianenko off but Emelianenko is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linquyst keeps working.
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.
Emelianenko scoring with punches from side control.
Emelianenko grinds an elbow into Linquyst's temple.
Emelianenko lands some shots froms side control.

Emelianenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Linquyst is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Emelianenko working the head and body with strikes.
Emelianenko controls the position.
Emelianenko landing strikes.
Linquyst is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Emelianenko working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Linquyst's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Emelianenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Linquyst is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Linquyst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Linquyst prevents Emelianenko from moving into mount.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Linquyst on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko trying to control the position but Linquyst is working away.
Linquyst is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Linquyst is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Linquyst has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Emelianenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Linquyst's head.
Jarno Linquyst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linquyst shoots in but no luck this time.
Emelianenko with a hook.
Linquyst fails with the takedown.
Linquyst on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emelianenko with a hook.
Emelianenko scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Emelianenko jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Linquyst is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linquyst takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Emelianenko has closed the distance and engaged Linquyst in a clinch.

Emelianenko has clasped his hands together around Linquyst's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Emelianenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Linquyst is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Emelianenko stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Emelianenko!
Emelianenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fedor Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Linquyst takes one on the button.

Emelianenko drives through and clinches with Linquyst against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Linquyst is fighting off a takedown attempt but Emelianenko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Linquyst to the mat. Linquyst regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!

Emelianenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Emelianenko working some strikes from top position.
Linquyst has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Emelianenko is working Linquyst over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Linquyst has his foot on Emelianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emelianenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Emelianenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Linquyst can do to turn this around?

Linquyst working for a triangle but Emelianenko defends it easily.
Linquyst trying to keep a closed guard but Emelianenko is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Linquyst is controlling his posture from full guard.
Emelianenko landing some decent shots from guard.

Linquyst had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Emelianenko is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Linquyst Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Emelianenko's back instead.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
You can see the frustration on Emelianenko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Linquyst throwing sloppy strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko can't escape the position.
Linquyst not allowing Emelianenko to control his hands.
Emelianenko is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Linquyst struggling to land strikes to the head as Emelianenko covers up.

Emelianenko fending off the submission attempt from Linquyst.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Even with his hooks in, Linquyst manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Linquyst just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Linquyst misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Emelianenko clinches.

Emelianenko pulls Linquyst into guard.
Linquyst passes Emelianenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Linquyst thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position.
Linquyst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelianenko keeps working.
Emelianenko wants to get back to full guard.
Linquyst takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Linquyst 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.
Fedor Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.

Emelianenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Linquyst uses from the top position.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Linquyst from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Linquyst loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Linquyst postures up.
Emelianenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Linquyst wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emelianenko trying to keep a closed guard but Linquyst is proving a slippery customer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab lands there for Emelianenko.
Linquyst avoids a kick to the body.

Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.

Emelianenko lands a takedown into guard.
Linquyst working a defensive guard here.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Linquyst is keeping the position.
Emelianenko won't allow Linquyst to sweep him here.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Linquyst is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linquyst can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emelianenko controls the pace.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Emelianenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Linquyst looking to control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Linquyst has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Emelianenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Linquyst's head.
Linquyst shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emelianenko but Emelianenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donk. Emelianenko catches Linquyst right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko moves into range and clinches up with Linquyst.

Emelianenko jumps guard.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Linquyst is one step ahead there.
Fedor Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emelianenko is pulling down on Linquyst's head to control his posture.
Linquyst pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jarno Linquyst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Linquyst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emelianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emelianenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:25
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!