PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fewer Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregard GracieHunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Era - Enae Volare Mezzo. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Emelianenko
vs
GracieHunter

183 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Elite Clothing

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fewer Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregard GracieHunter!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GracieHunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.

GracieHunter shoots in and bounces Emelianenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

GracieHunter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Emelianenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Emelianenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Emelianenko!
GracieHunter tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Emelianenko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, GracieHunter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Emelianenko's guard! Nice work there by GracieHunter!
GracieHunter passes into half guard.
GracieHunter trying to mount his opponent but Emelianenko defends it.
Emelianenko is looking to control GracieHunter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Emelianenko avoid being mounted?
GracieHunter is looking to advance position but Emelianenko won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GracieHunter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

GracieHunter seems to be working for a kimura but Emelianenko defends the submission attempt.

Emelianenko makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Emelianenko feints and as GracieHunter raises his hands in defense, Emelianenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
GracieHunter keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.

GracieHunter looking for a guillotine here but Emelianenko defends easily.
GracieHunter looks gassed!
GracieHunter keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.

Emelianenko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and GracieHunter dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GracieHunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.
GracieHunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko can't keep his opponent in guard - GracieHunter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but GracieHunter keeps him under control.
GracieHunter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Emelianenko wants to get back to full guard.
GracieHunter tries to pass to full mount but Emelianenko defends it.
Emelianenko manages to get to full guard.
GracieHunter wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

GracieHunter gets to his feet - Emelianenko follows without any prompting.

Emelianenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
GracieHunter tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg.
Emelianenko is tying to control. GracieHunter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
GracieHunter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Emelianenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Emelianenko's back!
Emelianenko wants to control his opponent's hands but GracieHunter gets his hands free.
GracieHunter scores with punches and elbows.

GracieHunter patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Emelianenko tries to break free.

GracieHunter has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Emelianenko is defending well but eventually GracieHunter manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Emelianenko has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gregard GracieHunter!