PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Menchov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Jr Emilianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Menchov
vs
Jr Emilianko

187 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
208 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 St Petersburg, Viktor Menchov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Jr Emilianko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emilianko throws a nice looking combination but Menchov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Menchov with a hook.
A combination from Emilianko does no damage.
Jab by Menchov.
Menchov tries to clinch there but Emilianko circles away.

Menchov has closed the distance and engaged Emilianko in a clinch.
Menchov lands a right hand.

Menchov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Menchov looking to pass the guard.
Menchov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emilianko is trying to control the position but Menchov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menchov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Emilianko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Emilianko won't allow Menchov to sweep him here.
Menchov keeping moving, preventing Emilianko from controlling successfully.
Menchov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Menchov tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilianko advances to half guard.
Menchov tries to get to full guard but Emilianko has control of the leg.
Menchov is staying active underneath Emilianko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Menchov has a hand on Emilianko's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Emilianko takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Menchov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Emilianko trying to control but Menchov is having none of it.
Menchov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Emilianko trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Menchov is desperately trying to improve his position but Emilianko has a good base and remains in mount.
Menchov is working hard here to advance position.
Emilianko tries to control but Menchov wriggling away.
Menchov is working to get back to half guard.
Menchov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Menchov is looking to get to half guard.
Menchov is squirming around, avoiding Emilianko's attempts to control the action.
Menchov is desperately trying to improve his position but Emilianko has a good base and remains in mount.
Emilianko mounts Menchov! Really nice guard pass there!
Emilianko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Menchov is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menchov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Menchov is desperately trying to improve his position but Emilianko has a good base and remains in mount.
Emilianko looking to control but Menchov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Emilianko looks gassed!
Menchov can't escape the position.
Menchov is squirming around, avoiding Emilianko's attempts to control the action.
Menchov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Menchov blocking the ground and pound.
Menchov has given up his back. Will we see Emilianko going for some submissions?
Menchov is really stuck here.
Emilianko missing with strikes.
Emilianko is hanging on to Menchov's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Emilianko working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Menchov is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Emilianko has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Menchov taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fedor Jr Emilianko!