PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Elkemenchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Farouk Al Ahwei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Ahwei is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Whirling Madness. Evgeni Elkemenchi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Elkemenchi
vs
Al Ahwei

172 cm
18
168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
161 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evgeni Elkemenchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farouk Al Ahwei!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkemenchi connects with a high kick.

Elkemenchi takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Ahwei.

Elkemenchi has picked Al Ahwei up - he's going for a ride! Elkemenchi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Elkemenchi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Ahwei's head.
We've been hearing that Elkemenchi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Elkemenchi winds up and cracks Al Ahwei with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Elkemenchi is trying to control. Al Ahwei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Elkemenchi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Elkemenchi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Al Ahwei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Elkemenchi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elkemenchi drops an elbow to the side of Al Ahwei's head.

Elkemenchi is working for a kimura but Al Ahwei is defending it quite comfortably.
Elkemenchi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkemenchi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Elkemenchi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Al Ahwei with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Elkemenchi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Al Ahwei is refusing to be controlled, as Elkemenchi sits in half guard.
Al Ahwei is looking to control Elkemenchi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Ahwei avoid being mounted?
Elkemenchi wants to control but Al Ahwei is keeping him busy.

Al Ahwei actively working from the bottom here.
Elkemenchi is nestled in close to Al Ahwei, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi is looking to take a break and control but Al Ahwei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Elkemenchi working Al Ahwei over with strikes.
Elkemenchi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Al Ahwei trying to hold on to Elkemenchi's head to control him but Elkemenchi postures up.
Elkemenchi wants to control but Al Ahwei is keeping him busy.
Elkemenchi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Ahwei's head.
Al Ahwei felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Ahwei makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Ahwei.
Elkemenchi lands a couple of digs.
Al Ahwei keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Elkemenchi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Elkemenchi is fighting to break Al Ahwei's control of his arms but Al Ahwei is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Elkemenchi is in close to Al Ahwei's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Al Ahwei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elkemenchi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Elkemenchi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evgeni Elkemenchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkemenchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei obviously looking to wear him down.

Elkemenchi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Al Ahwei to the mat! Al Ahwei manages to get full guard.
Elkemenchi lands a couple of digs.
Al Ahwei keeping full guard, as Elkemenchi tries to pass.
Al Ahwei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Al Ahwei is looking for a triangle but Elkemenchi pushes his legs off easily.
Elkemenchi looking to sit in guard and control but Al Ahwei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Elkemenchi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Al Ahwei throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Ahwei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Elkemenchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Ahwei can do to turn this around?
Elkemenchi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Al Ahwei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
Elkemenchi fails with the takedown
and Al Ahwei counters with an inside leg kick.
Al Ahwei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Ahwei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elkemenchi doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot
and Elkemenchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Elkemenchi scores with a takedown into Al Ahwei's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Ahwei controls Elkemenchi momentarily but Elkemenchi frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Al Ahwei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Evgeni Elkemenchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Elkemenchi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Ahwei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elkemenchi has managed to get both his arms back between Al Ahwei's legs - danger averted.

Al Ahwei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Elkemenchi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Elkemenchi wants to pass the guard but Al Ahwei is keeping the position.
Al Ahwei wants to sweep here but Elkemenchi controlling him for the moment.

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.

Elkemenchi has gone for a leg lock! Al Ahwei slips out almost immediately though and dives into Elkemenchi's guard.

Al Ahwei passes Elkemenchi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Elkemenchi wants to get back to full guard but Al Ahwei has passed into side control.
Elkemenchi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Ahwei's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Al Ahwei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elkemenchi keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Ahwei wants to pass the guard but Elkemenchi is defending well.
Elkemenchi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Elkemenchi tries to get to full guard but Al Ahwei has control of the leg.
Al Ahwei tries to pass the half guard into mount. Elkemenchi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Elkemenchi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Elkemenchi is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Ahwei in particular looking to stall.
Al Ahwei is looking to advance position but Elkemenchi won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Elkemenchi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Elkemenchi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Elkemenchi working a defensive guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Ahwei is looking to score with low kicks.
Elkemenchi shoots in and drives through. Al Ahwei sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elkemenchi.
Al Ahwei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farouk Al Ahwei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Elkemenchi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Ahwei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Ahwei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Ahwei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Elkemenchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Ahwei.
Elkemenchi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Elkemenchi looking to score a takedown here. Al Ahwei is defending well but Elkemenchi drives through and ends up in Al Ahwei's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully.
Al Ahwei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elkemenchi throws a strike but Al Ahwei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Ahwei advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkemenchi tries to improve position but can't.
Elkemenchi stops Al Ahwei from passing to mount.

Al Ahwei is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Elkemenchi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Elkemenchi tries to bench press Al Ahwei off him but Al Ahwei keeps the position.
Al Ahwei trying to control the action but Elkemenchi is working from the bottom.
Al Ahwei advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi tries to hold on but Al Ahwei postures up.
Elkemenchi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Elkemenchi tries to improve his position but instead Al Ahwei has taken his back!

Al Ahwei is looking for the choke from the back position but Elkemenchi is controlling his hands well.
Al Ahwei keeps control of the position easily here as Elkemenchi tries to buck him off.

Elkemenchi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Ahwei controlling the position well here. Elkemenchi rolled but Al Ahwei kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Al Ahwei has got his arm under Elkemenchi's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Elkemenchi has spun round into Al Ahwei's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Elkemenchi trying to control but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Al Ahwei's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi postures up.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom.

Al Ahwei working for a triangle but Elkemenchi defends it easily.
Elkemenchi won't allow Al Ahwei to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elkemenchi connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Farouk Al Ahwei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Al Ahwei has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farouk Al Ahwei!
Farouk Al Ahwei decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.