PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Emelianenko
vs
Dux

185 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Dux circles away.
Dux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emelianenko.

Dux shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Emelianenko is trying to defend but Dux finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Dux throwing shots but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
It looks like Dux is going to stand back up.
Dux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Emelianenko trying to hold on to Dux's head to control him but Dux postures up.
Emelianenko taking some punishment here, with Dux in his half guard.
Emelianenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux slips a nice elbow through Emelianenko's hands, connecting with Emelianenko's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux thows a huge punch but Emelianenko dodges it nicely.
Dux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Emelianenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emelianenko working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Dux working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Emelianenko has momentary wrist control but Dux slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux cracks Emelianenko with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux with a flurry of punches that miss.

Dux is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Emelianenko has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dux is looking to defend but Emelianenko has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dux! Emelianenko pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dux taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Emelianenko!