PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Jr Emilianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siouxsie Banshees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emilianko comes to the cage accompanied by PRIDE > UFC. Banshees has chosen Cities in Dust as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jr Emilianko
vs
Banshees

180 cm
24
208 lbs
15 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
220 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fedor Jr Emilianko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Siouxsie Banshees!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banshees throws an off balance right hand
and Emilianko counters with a leg kick.
Emilianko jabs Banshees to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Emilianko throws a head kick that misses.
Emilianko swings widly with a right hand
and Banshees counters with an inside leg kick.
Emilianko misses with a takedown attempt
and Banshees counters with a head kick.
Banshees cracks Emilianko with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banshees slaps away a takedown attempt from Emilianko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emilianko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banshees pinned against the cage. Banshees gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Jr Emilianko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Emilianko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Banshees's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banshees is concentrating on defense, preventing Emilianko from advancing position.

Emilianko is looking for a kimura but Banshees is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emilianko to get the leverage.

Emilianko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Emilianko wants to take a breather but Banshees is having none of it.
Emilianko not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banshees is refusing to be controlled, as Emilianko sits in half guard.
Banshees is looking to escape.
Banshees tries to roll over but Emilianko keeps him under control.
Emilianko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banshees defending well though.
Banshees keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emilianko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banshees is trying is best to control the position here.
Banshees is looking to escape.
Emilianko not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banshees misses with a wild body shot.
Banshees misses with an uppercut

and Emilianko counters with a single leg into guard. Banshees didn't expect that.
Emilianko advances position into side control!
Banshees regains half guard.
Banshees wants to get back to his feet.
Emilianko is looking to take a break and control but Banshees is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emilianko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Jr Emilianko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Emilianko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emilianko ducks under a wild hook from Banshees.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emilianko.
Emilianko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banshees.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emilianko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Siouxsie Banshees seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banshees throws a series of punches but Emilianko moves out of range.
Banshees rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Emilianko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Emilianko 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emilianko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Emilianko trying to control the position from guard on top but Banshees is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emilianko tries to free his leg and advance position but Banshees is retaining full guard.
Emilianko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emilianko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banshees has control of Emilianko's left arm, preventing Emilianko from doing any damage.
Banshees avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emilianko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Emilianko trying to control the position from guard on top but Banshees is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banshees is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Emilianko wants to land a leg kick but Banshees is out of range.
Siouxsie Banshees is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emilianko throws a low kick but Banshees avoids it.
Banshees steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Emilianko. That one must have hurt.
Banshees motions for Emilianko to come forward. Banshees throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Emilianko misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Emilianko checks a leg kick nicely.
Emilianko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banshees throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Emilianko counters with an outside leg kick.
Emilianko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Banshees checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Jr Emilianko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A good leg kick by Emilianko.
Emilianko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banshees.
Emilianko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick by Emilianko misses
and Banshees counters with a right hand to the body.
Banshees misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilianko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banshees has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Emilianko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banshees but Banshees pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banshees throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Emilianko slips under a jab from Banshees.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Emilianko is predictable there
and Banshees counters with a left to the body.
Banshees fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Emilianko checks it well.
Banshees throws a poor cross that misses
and Emilianko counters with a nice body kick.

Emilianko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Emilianko stands up over Banshees, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emilianko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banshees not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emilianko scoring with some ground and pound.
Banshees avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emilianko trying to control the position from guard on top but Banshees is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emilianko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banshees's guard.
Banshees wants to control but Emilianko is keeping busy.
Banshees preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Emilianko lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emilianko working the head and body with strikes.
Fedor Jr Emilianko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banshees is looking for a sweep. Emilianko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banshees is pressing down on Emilianko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banshees avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emilianko wants to control from the top but Banshees keeps moving.
Banshees looking to control.
Emilianko prevents Banshees from getting back to his feet.
Emilianko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Jr Emilianko clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Some bone on bone action there as Banshees checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Banshees wants to clinch up but Emilianko keeps it at a distance.

Emilianko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Banshees's guard.
Banshees preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emilianko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Emilianko throwing strikes from guard but Banshees blocks nicely.
Banshees is trying to control the position but Emilianko postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilianko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banshees's head.
Emilianko tries to free his leg and advance position but Banshees is retaining full guard.
Emilianko stands up over Banshees, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banshees is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emilianko is controlling him.
Banshees keeping moving, preventing Emilianko from controlling successfully.
Emilianko wants to pass the guard but Banshees is keeping the position.
Banshees keeping moving, preventing Emilianko from controlling successfully.
Banshees wants to stand and escape but Emilianko is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emilianko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Emilianko trying to control but Banshees is working from the bottom.
Emilianko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banshees swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Emilianko is working hard here to advance position.
Emilianko is looking to work some ground and pound but Banshees has wrist control.
Emilianko wants to pass the guard but Banshees is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emilianko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Banshees utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Emilianko lands a couple of digs.
Banshees working a defensive guard here.
Banshees utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banshees is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Emilianko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Emilianko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Emilianko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banshees keeping moving, preventing Emilianko from controlling successfully.
Banshees is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Banshees is looking to stand up but Emilianko isn't so interested in that idea.
Emilianko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banshees works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emilianko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Jr Emilianko had his way with Siouxsie Banshees in that round.
That's time! Emilianko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Emilianko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banshees misses with an uppercut

and Emilianko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Emilianko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banshees working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emilianko.
Emilianko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banshees swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banshees keeping moving, preventing Emilianko from controlling successfully.
Banshees avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banshees working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emilianko.
Emilianko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siouxsie Banshees has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Emilianko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banshees trying to strike off his back.
Banshees keeping moving, preventing Emilianko from controlling successfully.
Banshees is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emilianko wants to control from the top but Banshees keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Emilianko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banshees is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

We're going to have a standup here because Fedor Jr Emilianko wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Banshees throws a leg kick which misses Emilianko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emilianko tries to avoid it.
Banshees throws a right hand that misses
letting Emilianko counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Banshees.
Fedor Jr Emilianko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banshees misses with a right hand
and Emilianko counters with a good low kick that Banshees was not able to check.
Banshees swinging wildly here.
Emilianko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banshees.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banshees misses with an uppercut
and Emilianko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Jr Emilianko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emilianko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Jr Emilianko!
Fedor Jr Emilianko retains his light heavyweight title!