PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes into the arena with Казаки - Ой Да blaring out of the sound system. 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
Pitbull

183 cm
18
229 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
279 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull stuffs the takedown.

Emelianenko scores with a takedown into Pitbull's guard.
Emelianenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 passes Pitbull's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pitbull is trying to stand back up but Emelianenko is controlling him
Emelianenko moves into full mount! Pitbull won't be happy about that!

Emelianenko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Emelianenko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pitbull hang on?
Pitbull has given up his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Emelianenko is persistently looking for the submission but Pitbull is defending it well.

Emelianenko is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pitbull knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pitbull for a finish.

Emelianenko is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Emelianenko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pitbull defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.

Emelianenko working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pitbull is defending well though. Emelianenko let's go of the attempt for now.

Emelianenko looking for the choke but no joy.

Emelianenko is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pitbull has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pitbull is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko missing with punches from the back.

Pitbull is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pitbull sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pitbull as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice sprawl there from Pitbull as Emelianenko shoots in.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Pitbull shows good takedown defense.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Pitbull sprawls well.
Pitbull fails to land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pitbull throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pitbull swivels and escapes.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitbull throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Pitbull sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Pitbull both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Pitbull.
Pitbull stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Pitbull.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pitbull connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Emelianenko! He's out on his feet! Pitbull rushes in and drops Emelianenko with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Pitbull!