PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Emelianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hamilton
vs
Emelianenko

152 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Tim Hamilton has been cut.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Hamilton tries to sprawl out of it but Emelianenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hamilton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hamilton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hamilton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hamilton is trying to get back to his feet.
Hamilton manages to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamilton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko blocks the strikes from Hamilton.
Emelianenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hamilton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hamilton tries to kick Emelianenko off but Emelianenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hamilton 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.
Hamilton is looking to control Emelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hamilton avoid being mounted?
Hamilton is trying to stand up here but Emelianenko is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton manages to get to full guard.
Emelianenko stops Hamilton from standing up.
Hamilton really is a fat lump.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hamilton holds on and takes a little breather.
Hamilton wants to get back to his feet but Emelianenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hamilton avoids the head kick by Emelianenko.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hamilton moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko taking a breather.
Emelianenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Hamilton 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.
Hamilton tries to strike from the bottom.
Emelianenko trying to control but Hamilton is working from the bottom.

Hamilton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hamilton is trying to control the position but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko looks winded!

Hamilton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emelianenko defends it easily.
Hamilton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko wants to hit a switch here but Hamilton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Emelianenko there!
Hamilton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hamilton lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton raining down shots from the mount!

Hamilton wants to finish this one by submission but Emelianenko is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hamilton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Hamilton with shots to the head and body - Emelianenko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hamilton with shots to the head and body - Emelianenko looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamilton working Emelianenko over with strikes here.
Emelianenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hamilton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Hamilton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Hamilton's cut.
That's time! Hamilton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Emelianenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hamilton's guard.
Hamilton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
Hamilton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Emelianenko prevents Hamilton from getting back to his feet.

Hamilton scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hamilton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Emelianenko counters with a low kick, right behind Hamilton 's knee.
Tim Hamilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamilton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emelianenko backs up against the cage.
Hamilton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Emelianenko lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamilton swivels and escapes.
Emelianenko shoots for a takedown but Hamilton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emelianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emelianenko as he avoids it easily.
Hamilton checks the leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Hamilton scores with a four punch combination!
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt - Emelianenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emelianenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Emelianenko counters with a left and a right that stings Hamilton.
Emelianenko lands with a nice combination. Hamilton backs away looking to recover.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Emelianenko sprawls well. Emelianenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hamilton counters with a head kick. That will keep Emelianenko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Emelianenko fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheers as Hamilton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Emelianenko doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hamilton's waist but Hamilton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianenko off to one side.

Hamilton has managed to clinch.

Hamilton 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.
Hamilton trying to control the position.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamilton is retaining full guard.

Hamilton pushes a forearm under Emelianenko's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Emelianenko is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Hamilton!