PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Emelyanov (ranked 3465 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shea Donagh (ranked 5602 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Emelyanov
vs
Donagh

182 cm
25
156 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Emelyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shea Donagh!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Emelyanov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Donagh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Donagh looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Emelyanov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Emelyanov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Donagh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Donagh being controlled for a moment.
Emelyanov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Emelyanov swings around for an armbar but Donagh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Emelyanov's guard.
Emelyanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Emelyanov, not yet.
Emelyanov controlling Donagh's posture.
Emelyanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Donagh on the ground.
Emelyanov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emelyanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donagh defends well.

Emelyanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donagh defends well.
Donagh won't allow Emelyanov to sweep him here.
Donagh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emelyanov controlling Donagh's posture.
Donagh preventing the sweep.
Emelyanov pulls Donagh in to control the position.

Emelyanov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Donagh off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emelyanov jumps guard and drags Donagh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Emelyanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donagh is one step ahead there.

Emelyanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Emelyanov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Emelyanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Emelyanov throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelyanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Emelyanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donagh is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Emelyanov dominated 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.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Donagh enables Emelyanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Donagh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Donagh being controlled here, momentarily.
Emelyanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donagh is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelyanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Emelyanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Emelyanov gets a takedown into half guard.
Emelyanov wants to free his trapped foot but Donagh is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donagh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Emelyanov is taking a breather. Donagh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Emelyanov.

Emelyanov is working for a kimura but Donagh is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Emelyanov in particular looking to stall.
Emelyanov continues to hold on tight.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Emelyanov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Emelyanov wants to pass the guard but Donagh is keeping the position.
Emelyanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelyanov looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Emelyanov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Emelyanov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Donagh's guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Donagh has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Emelyanov postures up and lands a big shot to Donagh's brow.
Emelyanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Emelyanov stopping the sweep attempt from Donagh.
Donagh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donagh has momentary wrist control but Emelyanov slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelyanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Emelyanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Emelyanov wants to pass the guard but Donagh is keeping the position.
Emelyanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Emelyanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Donagh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Emelyanov is in Donagh's guard.
Emelyanov sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelyanov is in close to Donagh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Donagh keeping full guard, as Emelyanov tries to pass.
Donagh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vladimir Emelyanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emelyanov throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Emelyanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Donagh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelyanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Donagh is working an open guard so Emelyanov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Emelyanov.
Donagh closes the distance and clinches up with Emelyanov, looking for a takedown. Donagh pushes Emelyanov against the cage but Emelyanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Emelyanov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Emelyanov stalls from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Emelyanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emelyanov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Emelyanov!