PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kayleb Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksandr Emelianenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Emelianenko
vs
Anderson

195 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

206 cm
24
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aleksandr Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kayleb Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries to land a body kick

and Emelianenko counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that.

Emelianenko drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Emelianenko off! Emelianenko jumps back into Anderson's guard.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Emelianenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Emelianenko postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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 got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emelianenko has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position here.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.

Emelianenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emelianenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson pulls Emelianenko in to control the position.

Emelianenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emelianenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko controls from within his opponent's guard.

Emelianenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Anderson is controlling Emelianenko's posture.
Emelianenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emelianenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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.
Anderson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Emelianenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Emelianenko trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Emelianenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Emelianenko leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Anderson rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Emelianenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.

Anderson looking to improve position, pressing down on Emelianenko's thigh with his hand. Emelianenko seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Anderson paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Anderson's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Emelianenko picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aleksandr Emelianenko!