PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Hitogoroshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitogoroshi has chosen Crooked by Bassbin Twins as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Emelianenko
vs
Hitogoroshi

185 cm
21
215 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

186 cm
20
212 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ren Hitogoroshi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitogoroshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Hitogoroshi shows good takedown defense.
Hitogoroshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hitogoroshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Hitogoroshi.
Emelianenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Emelianenko jabs Hitogoroshi right on the nose. Hitogoroshi blinks but takes it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Emelianenko feints a jab promting Hitogoroshi to slip. Emelianenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hitogoroshi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hitogoroshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hitogoroshi wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hitogoroshi connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitogoroshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Emelianenko on the side of the head.
Hitogoroshi misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Hitogoroshi tries to sprawl out of it but Emelianenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hitogoroshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko shoots in but Hitogoroshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hitogoroshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emelianenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt - Hitogoroshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hitogoroshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hitogoroshi avoids it really well and circles away.
Hitogoroshi misses with the combination.
Emelianenko attempts a counter takedown but Hitogoroshi avoids it well and moves away.
Hitogoroshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hitogoroshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hitogoroshi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hitogoroshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitogoroshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitogoroshi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emelianenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitogoroshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Hitogoroshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Hitogoroshi as he connects with a hook.
Hitogoroshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hitogoroshi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Emelianenko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Emelianenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hitogoroshi misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Emelianenko walks into a straight right hand from Hitogoroshi.
Emelianenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hitogoroshi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hitogoroshi is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hitogoroshi is looking to escape.

Hitogoroshi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko is thwarting Hitogoroshi's attempts to control the position.
Emelianenko throwing shots but Hitogoroshi is blocking nicely.

Emelianenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitogoroshi sees it coming and defends easily.
Hitogoroshi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Emelianenko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Hitogoroshi trying to keep a closed guard but Emelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
Hitogoroshi keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.
Emelianenko passes into half guard.

Emelianenko maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hitogoroshi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Emelianenko has cracked it and Hitogoroshi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Emelianenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Emelianenko!
Alexander Emelianenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Ren Hitogoroshi had this to say: 'A Yakuza should always be prepared for death - whether his own or someone else's. Tonight was not my night, but as I am still breathing, my opponents should be aware that their lives are still in danger.'.