PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Emeliananko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosco Cabrini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Emeliananko
vs
Cabrini

187 cm
20
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Emeliananko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bosco Cabrini!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emeliananko shoots in but Cabrini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emeliananko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrini.
Cabrini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emeliananko manages to avoid it.
Cabrini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emeliananko.
Cabrini swings for the body but Emeliananko moves out of range.
Cabrini misses with a wild body shot.
Emeliananko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cabrini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emeliananko somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Emeliananko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emeliananko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Cabrini.
Cabrini leaves Emeliananko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cabrini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emeliananko was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrini.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emeliananko is defended easily by Cabrini.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emeliananko shoots in for a takedown but Cabrini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Cabrini.
Cabrini thuds a left hand into Emeliananko's body.
Emeliananko is breathing heavily.
Cabrini throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Emeliananko moves forwards but Cabrini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Emeliananko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Emeliananko is rocked!
Cabrini lands a body shot.
Cabrini swings for the body but Emeliananko moves out of range.
Cabrini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cabrini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Emeliananko rather than just go for the knockout.
Cabrini looks to score with a jab to the body but Emeliananko is just out of range.
Bosco Cabrini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cabrini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Emeliananko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

It looks like Vitali Emeliananko has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emeliananko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrini.
Emeliananko seems to have got his legs back now.
Cabrini misses with a wild body shot.
Emeliananko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Emeliananko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrini.
Emeliananko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Cabrini.
Cabrini lands a slapping body shot.
Jab from Cabrini.
Cabrini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emeliananko at a distance.
Cabrini tests Emeliananko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabrini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emeliananko moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrini scores with the left hand. Emeliananko knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Cabrini finds it's way through Emeliananko's defenses.
Cabrini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cabrini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emeliananko.
Emeliananko ducks under a wild hook from Cabrini.
Emeliananko moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrini throws a jab but it's blocked by Emeliananko.
Emeliananko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cabrini swivels and escapes.
Emeliananko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cabrini misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emeliananko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Emeliananko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

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

Cabrini has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Emeliananko to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cabrini is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Emeliananko pulls down on the head and he's put Cabrini to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vitali Emeliananko!