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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scott Pilgrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Emelianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Pilgrim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Emelianko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilgrim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pilgrim shoots for a takedown but Emelianko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emelianko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Emelianko wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pilgrim is defended easily by Emelianko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Pilgrim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pilgrim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emelianko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pilgrim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pilgrim but Pilgrim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Emelianko misses with a takedown attempt - Pilgrim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pilgrim keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianko closes the distance and clinches up with Pilgrim, looking for a takedown. Emelianko pushes Pilgrim against the cage but Pilgrim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pilgrim stuffs the takedown.
Emelianko misses with a takedown attempt - Pilgrim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emelianko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emelianko looks gassed!
Pilgrim has a takedown stuffed.
Pilgrim shoots in and drives through. Emelianko sprawls well.
Pilgrim throws a leg kick but Emelianko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Emelianko fails to land the takedown.
Pilgrim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pilgrim closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianko looking for a takedown.
Emelianko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Emelianko working aggressively here.
Emelianko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pilgrim.
Pilgrim tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Emelianko smiles and moves away.
Pilgrim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emelianko avoids it really well and circles away.
Emelianko keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Pilgrim or perhaps it was just good defense by Emelianko which made him look bad.
Emelianko tries for a takedown but Pilgrim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pilgrim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pilgrim moves into the clinch.
Emelianko tries for a takedown but Pilgrim manages to get underhooks.
Pilgrim is working for takedown but Emelianko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pilgrim gets control of Emelianko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pilgrim will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Emelianko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Emelianko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Emelianko wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianko misses with a low kick.
Pilgrim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emelianko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pilgrim is looking to clinch but Emelianko is avoiding it.
Emelianko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelianko misses with a takedown attempt - Pilgrim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pilgrim closes the distance and clinches.
Pilgrim wants a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pilgrim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Emelianko tries to circle away but Pilgrim has him pinned against the cage.
Pilgrim missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Scott Pilgrim will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Pilgrim. No joy for Emelianko on that attempt.
Pilgrim instigates a clinch.
Emelianko is trying to break the clinch but Pilgrim is controlling him.
Emelianko tries to pull guard but Pilgrim won't allow it.
Emelianko pulls guard effortlessly.
Pilgrim preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pilgrim stands and steps away. Emelianko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pilgrim darts in and clinches Emelianko up against the cage.
Pilgrim manages to break the clinch.
Pilgrim is looking to chop away at Emelianko's legs.
Good work by Emelianko as he checks the leg kick.
Pilgrim slips a jab and a cross from Emelianko.
Emelianko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgrim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emelianko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pilgrim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott Pilgrim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Emelianko.
Pilgrim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emelianko.
Good work by Emelianko as he checks the leg kick.
Scott Pilgrim is winning the standup battle so far.
Pilgrim dives in and grabs Emelianko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emelianko pushes down on Pilgrim's head and hops out.
Emelianko shoots in for a double leg but Pilgrim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pilgrim shoots in but no luck this time.
Pilgrim has closed the distance and engaged Emelianko in a clinch.
Pilgrim manages to break the clinch.
Pilgrim clinches up with Emelianko and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim is pushing Emelianko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pilgrim breaks the clinch.
Pilgrim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emelianko pinned against the cage. Emelianko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Emelianko tries to clinch up but Pilgrim circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pilgrim pinned against the cage. Pilgrim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pilgrim goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pilgrim swivels and escapes.
Pilgrim lands with a good body shot.
Pilgrim drives through and clinches with Emelianko against the cage.
Pilgrim tries for a takedown but Emelianko manages to get underhooks.
Emelianko stops a takedown attempt from Pilgrim.
Emelianko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianko shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Pilgrim.
A jab from Pilgrim finds it's way through Emelianko's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianko throws the kick towards the body but Pilgrim avoids it.
Pilgrim shoots in for a takedown but Emelianko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pilgrim closes the distance and clinches.
Emelianko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pilgrim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pilgrim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pilgrim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Emelianko is fending him off so far but Pilgrim persists. Nope, Emelianko circles away and we're back to standing.
Emelianko stuffs the takedown.
Emelianko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pilgrim pinned against the cage. Pilgrim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pilgrim was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Pilgrim dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pilgrim fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelianko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pilgrim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pilgrim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emelianko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pilgrim somewhat.
Emelianko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pilgrim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pilgrim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Pilgrim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianko moves in looking to clinch but Pilgrim pushes him off.
Pilgrim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pilgrim avoids a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgrim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emelianko tries to avoid it but Pilgrim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emelianko to the ground. Emelianko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Emelianko stuns Pilgrim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pilgrim throws a push kick but Emelianko slaps the foot to one side.
Pilgrim throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pilgrim sprawls well. Pilgrim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emelianko gets slowly back to his feet.
Pilgrim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emelianko but Emelianko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Emelianko tries to clinch up.
Pilgrim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Pilgrim does no damage.
Emelianko tries to clinch there but Pilgrim circles away.
Emelianko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pilgrim swivels and escapes.
Emelianko shoots in for a double leg but Pilgrim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Emelianko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pilgrim's waist but Pilgrim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianko off to one side.
Pilgrim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emelianko pinned against the cage. Emelianko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Emelianko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Emelianko doesn't manage to clinch there - Pilgrim circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pilgrim avoids it really well and circles away.
Pilgrim pushes Emelianko up against the cage in a clinch.
Pilgrim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianko fails to land with a series of punches.
Pilgrim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pilgrim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pilgrim misses with a wild combination.
Emelianko shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim rushes Emelianko and presses him up against the cage.
Emelianko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emelianko tries to pull guard but Pilgrim holds him up against the cage and eventually Emelianko drops back down to his feet.
Pilgrim pulls Emelianko into guard.
Pilgrim is pulling down on Emelianko's head. It's preventing any offense from Emelianko, at least for the moment.
Pilgrim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Emelianko wants to pass the guard but Pilgrim is keeping the position.
Junior Emelianko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Pilgrim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scott Pilgrim.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pilgrim, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Pilgrim!
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energy
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hype
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