PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Waldo Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vronsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emerson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome to the TerrorDome. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Waldo Emerson
vs
Vronsky

190 cm
21
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

181 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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5th Round
Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralph Waldo Emerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vronsky!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emerson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vronsky tries to bum rush Emerson with a series of wild strikes but Emerson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emerson takes a swing at Vronsky's ribcage but misses.
Emerson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vronsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Emerson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vronsky's knee momentarily.
Emerson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vronsky.
Vronsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emerson but Emerson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Emerson is looking to chop away at Vronsky's legs.
Ralph Waldo Emerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emerson misses with a double jab

and Vronsky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vronsky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emerson has his hands on Vronsky's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vronsky.
Vronsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vronsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vronsky wants to control from the top but Emerson keeps moving.

That's two 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.
Vronsky throws a strike but Emerson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vronsky trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emerson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vronsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emerson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vronsky.
Emerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vronsky.
Emerson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Emerson. No joy for Vronsky on that attempt.
Ralph Waldo Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Vronsky.
Vronsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emerson tries to bum rush Vronsky with a series of wild strikes but Vronsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emerson throws a body punch but Vronsky moves out of range.
Vronsky lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Emerson misses.
Emerson throws a low kick, looking for Vronsky's leg but Vronsky calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emerson.
An inside leg kick lands from Emerson.
Vronsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emerson misses with a hook. Vronsky ducked under it nicely.
Vronsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Emerson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Emerson looks to land a combination but Vronsky avoids it well.
Emerson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emerson throws a series of punches but Vronsky avoids them all with ease.
Emerson moves out of range as Vronsky strikes.
Vronsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emerson was well out of range. Poor timing from Vronsky.
Vronsky shoots in for a takedown but Emerson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Emerson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vronsky looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vronsky moves out of range as Emerson strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Waldo Emerson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vronsky misses with a looping right.
Emerson throws out a leg kick but Vronsky moves out of range and Emerson only half commits.
Vronsky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Emerson rather than just go for the knockout.
Emerson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vronsky fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Emerson.
Emerson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vronsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emerson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Emerson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emerson slips a jab from Vronsky.
Good leg kick by Emerson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Emerson lands a jab to the nose.
Vronsky is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vronsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emerson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ralph Waldo Emerson is winning the standup battle so far.
Emerson takes a swing at Vronsky's ribcage but misses.
Emerson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Emerson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Vronsky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vronsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vronsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Emerson defending well though.
Vronsky wants to free his trapped foot but Emerson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Emerson tries to roll over but Vronsky keeps him under control.
Emerson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vronsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson is looking for a sweep. Vronsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vronsky trying to pass the guard but Emerson defending well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by Vronsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Emerson which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Emerson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Vronsky gets a takedown into half guard.
Emerson trying to control here.
Emerson is not content to let Vronsky control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Waldo Emerson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Vronsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vronsky misses with a hook.
Emerson lands a head shot.
Emerson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Emerson scores with a nice strike.
Emerson throws a hook to the side of Vronsky's head but Vronsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Emerson.
Emerson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vronsky checks a leg kick.

Vronsky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vronsky trying to control the action but Emerson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vronsky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Emerson is avoiding damage well.
Vronsky misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Emerson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vronsky.
Emerson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Emerson tries to get out of the position.
Vronsky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Michael Vronsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vronsky trying to control the action but Emerson is working from the bottom.
Vronsky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Emerson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson is trying to maintain the position but Vronsky is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emerson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Emerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vronsky moves away.
Vronsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vronsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Left hook, right uppercut from Emerson.
Emerson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vronsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emerson stuffs the takedown attempt from Vronsky. Vronsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Emerson lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vronsky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Emerson.
Emerson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Emerson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Emerson looks to land a left hand but Vronsky moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Emerson misses.
Emerson misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vronsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Vronsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emerson.
Emerson lands a nice hook to Vronsky's body. Vronsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph Waldo Emerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Emerson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Waldo Emerson!