PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feder Emeleanenkis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moyses Flamengo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emeleanenkis comes to the cage accompanied by And Then Comes Jason. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Emeleanenkis
vs
Flamengo

200 cm
23
200 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
221 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feder Emeleanenkis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moyses Flamengo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flamengo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Emeleanenkis finds it's way through Flamengo's defenses.
Flamengo fails to land the takedown.
Flamengo ducks under a wild hook from Emeleanenkis.
Flamengo moves out of range of the strikes.
Emeleanenkis looks to land a combination but Flamengo avoids it well.
A jab from Emeleanenkis misses.
Emeleanenkis looks to land a combination. Flamengo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Flamengo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emeleanenkis avoids it really well and circles away.
Emeleanenkis throws a right and a left that Flamengo avoids nicely.
Flamengo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Emeleanenkis misses with a head kick.
Flamengo shoots in for a double leg but Emeleanenkis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Feder Emeleanenkis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moyses Flamengo.
Emeleanenkis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emeleanenkis wants to slow Flamengo down by chopping away at his legs.
Emeleanenkis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Emeleanenkis throws a right hand that Flamengo ducks under and follows up with a left that Flamengo also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis looks to land a combination but Flamengo avoids it well.
Emeleanenkis throws a series of punches but Flamengo avoids them all with ease.
Flamengo defending well as Emeleanenkis loads up on a big left hand.
Emeleanenkis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flamengo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emeleanenkis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Emeleanenkis looks to land a combination but Flamengo avoids it well.
Emeleanenkis thuds a left hand into Flamengo's body.
Flamengo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Flamengo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Emeleanenkis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Emeleanenkis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left lands for Emeleanenkis.
Emeleanenkis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Flamengo looks gassed!
Flamengo is looking to clinch but Emeleanenkis is avoiding it.
Flamengo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Emeleanenkis is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Flamengo.
Emeleanenkis stalks Flamengo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flamengo's face. Flamengo staggers backwards, shaken.
Emeleanenkis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Flamengo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emeleanenkis.
Emeleanenkis's corner calls for a 1-2. Emeleanenkis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flamengo backs up against the cage.
Flamengo tries to move into range but Emeleanenkis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Flamengo misses with a head kick.
Feder Emeleanenkis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emeleanenkis throws a combination. Flamengo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Feder Emeleanenkis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emeleanenkis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flamengo.
A nice combination there by Emeleanenkis.

Flamengo is rocked!
Emeleanenkis throws a nice looking combination but Flamengo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emeleanenkis lands with a straight right. Flamengo didn't see that one coming.
Emeleanenkis scores with a nice head shot.
Flamengo is still on wobbly legs! Can Emeleanenkis finish him?
Emeleanenkis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Emeleanenkis punishes Flamengo's body with a nice straight punch.
Flamengo seems to have recovered his senses.
Emeleanenkis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Emeleanenkis lands an overhand right.
Emeleanenkis throws a series of punches but Flamengo avoids them all with ease.
Emeleanenkis tries to bum rush Flamengo with a series of wild strikes but Flamengo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emeleanenkis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flamengo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Emeleanenkis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flamengo.
Jab, jab by Emeleanenkis - just one landing.
Emeleanenkis looks to land a combination. Flamengo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Emeleanenkis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flamengo's calf.
Emeleanenkis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flamengo slips a jab and a cross from Emeleanenkis.
Flamengo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emeleanenkis.
Emeleanenkis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Emeleanenkis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emeleanenkis misses with a few strikes there.
Emeleanenkis connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flamengo.
Emeleanenkis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emeleanenkis slaps away a takedown attempt from Flamengo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emeleanenkis throws a head kick but Flamengo moves out of range.
Emeleanenkis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emeleanenkis lands the left hand.
Flamengo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Emeleanenkis both land. Nice combination.
Flamengo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Emeleanenkis misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emeleanenkis looks to land a combination. Flamengo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Emeleanenkis scores with a head kick.
Emeleanenkis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Emeleanenkis misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feder Emeleanenkis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Emeleanenkis misses with a series of wild punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Emeleanenkis.
Flamengo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emeleanenkis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flamengo in his tracks.
Some wild striking there from Emeleanenkis.
Feder Emeleanenkis is winning the standup battle so far.
Emeleanenkis misses with a two punch combination.
Flamengo avoids the head kick by Emeleanenkis.
Feder Emeleanenkis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Flamengo or perhaps it was just good defense by Emeleanenkis which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emeleanenkis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flamengo.
Emeleanenkis is looking to land body kicks.
Emeleanenkis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emeleanenkis lands with a hook. Flamengo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Emeleanenkis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flamengo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Emeleanenkis misses with the combination.
Emeleanenkis looks to score with a jab to the body but Flamengo is just out of range.
Flamengo needs to keep his hands up - Emeleanenkis had a free shot at his head there.
Flamengo shoots in but Emeleanenkis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flamengo is breathing heavily.
Emeleanenkis connects with a high kick.
Flamengo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emeleanenkis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flamengo somewhat.
Feder Emeleanenkis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moyses Flamengo.
Flamengo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Emeleanenkis fails to land with a series of punches.
Flamengo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis misses with a double jab.
Emeleanenkis misses with the combination.
Emeleanenkis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Flamengo fails with a takedown attempt.
Emeleanenkis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Flamengo momentarily.
Emeleanenkis throws a nice looking combination but Flamengo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flamengo has a takedown stuffed.
Emeleanenkis looks to land a combination. Flamengo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some wild striking there from Emeleanenkis.
Emeleanenkis throws a nice looking combination but Flamengo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good work by Flamengo as he checks the leg kick.
Emeleanenkis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flamengo can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Emeleanenkis misses

so Flamengo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Emeleanenkis looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Flamengo is defending well. Emeleanenkis quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Flamengo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Emeleanenkis celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Feder Emeleanenkis!