PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Acid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaer Emilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Acid
vs
Emilson

185 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

186 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trent Acid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaer Emilson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Emilson as Acid shoots in.
Emilson throws a series of punches but Acid moves out of range.
Acid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emilson is defended easily by Acid.

Emilson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Emilson is looking for a kimura here.

Emilson is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Emilson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilson trying to mount his opponent but Acid defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Acid on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Acid tries to get out of the position.
Acid regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Emilson.
Emilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Acid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emilson content to stall in guard here.
Emilson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Emilson lands an elbow.
Emilson taking a break here but Acid is having none of it and regains half guard.
Emilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Acid defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Emilson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Acid!
Emilson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Emilson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Emilson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emilson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Emilson extends the arm and Acid is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaer Emilson!
An out of breath Jaer Emilson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.