PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Emeliananko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragon has chosen Shyne : Messiah as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Emeliananko
vs
Dragon

187 cm
21
204 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Londons Best Nutrition

Final Strike Clothing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Emeliananko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leroy Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Emeliananko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dragon is looking for a sweep.

Emeliananko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dragon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Dragon's face as Emeliananko controls the position.
Dragon sneaks back into half guard.
Dragon trying to control but Emeliananko postures up.
Emeliananko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dragon has given up his back. Will we see Emeliananko going for some submissions?
Emeliananko wants to control but Dragon is keeping busy.

Emeliananko looking for the choke but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon is keeping busy.

Emeliananko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dragon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dragon turns into Emeliananko and is now in his guard.
Dragon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Emeliananko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dragon stands up over Emeliananko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dragon preventing the sweep.
Dragon wants to control from the top but Emeliananko keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Emeliananko is proving hard to escape from.
Dragon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Emeliananko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Emeliananko is tightening it up a little... Dragon has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dragon reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dragon taps out! nice BJJ there by Emeliananko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vitali Emeliananko!
Vitali Emeliananko retains his light heavyweight title!