PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trent Emmett (ranked 4398 p4p, 5165 weight class) and Damionivitch Irwinivitch (ranked 261 p4p, 287 weight class). Irwinivitch has chosen Whatever - Our Lady Peace as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Emmett
vs
Irwinivitch

168 cm
21
138
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
19
140
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Emmett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damionivitch Irwinivitch!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwinivitch fails with a takedown attempt.

Emmett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Emmett lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emmett trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwinivitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emmett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emmett is looking to stand up but Irwinivitch won't let him.
Emmett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emmett remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Emmett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Irwinivitch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Irwinivitch gets back to half guard.

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.
Emmett trying to control from half guard but Irwinivitch is working away.
Irwinivitch wants to improve his position but Emmett is controlling well.
Emmett trying to control from half guard but Irwinivitch is working away.
Irwinivitch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emmett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck for Emmett with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emmett.

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.
Irwinivitch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Irwinivitch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emmett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trent Emmett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damionivitch Irwinivitch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Irwinivitch.
Emmett is looking for a counter combo.
Irwinivitch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Emmett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Emmett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Irwinivitch looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwinivitch regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Emmett 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.

Irwinivitch shoots in but no luck this time.
Emmett appears to be looking for a big counter.

Emmett tries to sprawl but Irwinivitch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emmett is looking to escape.
Irwinivitch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Irwinivitch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emmett tries to roll over but Irwinivitch keeps him under control.
Emmett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwinivitch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Emmett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Irwinivitch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Irwinivitch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwinivitch avoids the attempt from Emmett to control.
Irwinivitch trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Irwinivitch moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Emmett has worked his arm free - good work by Emmett!
Irwinivitch is breathing heavily.

Irwinivitch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emmett is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

Irwinivitch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emmett is looking for a sweep.
Emmett struggling a bit here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Irwinivitch with a poor takedown

and Emmett counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Irwinivitch!
Emmett scores with a couple of short elbows.
Irwinivitch is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwinivitch gets back to half guard.
Irwinivitch tries to get to full guard but Emmett has control of the leg.
Emmett is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Trent Emmett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Irwinivitch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Irwinivitch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Emmett wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Emmett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irwinivitch wants to advance to full mount but Emmett doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwinivitch trying to control but Emmett is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Irwinivitch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Emmett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Emmett.
Emmett stalling the fight.
Irwinivitch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emmett working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Emmett stops a takedown attempt from Irwinivitch.
Trent Emmett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damionivitch Irwinivitch.

Emmett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Irwinivitch regains guard.

Irwinivitch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Irwinivitch is trying to keep Emmett in close.

Irwinivitch working for a triangle but Emmett defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emmett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Emmett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Irwinivitch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Emmett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Damionivitch Irwinivitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emmett controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Emmett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emmett 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Emmett!
Damionivitch Irwinivitch spoke after the fight, saying 'Это ужасно, я ненавижу этого человека. В следующем бою я убью! Клянусь, это не неудача, я вернусь сильнее!'.