PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Emelyanov (ranked 3431 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chengiz Yilmaz (ranked 4633 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Emelyanov
vs
Yilmaz

182 cm
25
156 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Vladimir Emelyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chengiz Yilmaz!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelyanov tries a head kick but it misses.

Emelyanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Emelyanov keeps control of Yilmaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Emelyanov jumps into guard, dragging Yilmaz to the mat.
Emelyanov wants to sweep here but Yilmaz controlling him for the moment.
Yilmaz wants to get up but he can't break Emelyanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yilmaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yilmaz is stalling in the full guard.
Emelyanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yilmaz is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yilmaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelyanov is keeping the position for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Yilmaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Emelyanov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Yilmaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Yilmaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yilmaz lands in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yilmaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yilmaz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Emelyanov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yilmaz wants to pass the guard but Emelyanov is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelyanov is trying to control the position but Yilmaz postures up.
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.
Yilmaz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Emelyanov's guard.
Yilmaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelyanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelyanov is trying to keep Yilmaz in close.
Yilmaz wants to control from the top but Emelyanov keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelyanov is defended easily by Yilmaz.
Yilmaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emelyanov wants to clinch up but Yilmaz keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yilmaz swings for the body but Emelyanov moves out of range.
Emelyanov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Emelyanov checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Yilmaz. Those never looked like landing.
Yilmaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emelyanov.
Yilmaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelyanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Yilmaz pushes Emelyanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Yilmaz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelyanov up against the cage.
Yilmaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelyanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yilmaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chengiz Yilmaz dominated that round.
That's time! Emelyanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yilmaz throws a nice looking combination but Emelyanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yilmaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emelyanov dives in and grabs Yilmaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yilmaz pushes down on Emelyanov's head and hops out.
Yilmaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yilmaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Yilmaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yilmaz blocks a head kick by Emelyanov.
Yilmaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yilmaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Emelyanov darts in trying to clinch

and Yilmaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yilmaz trying to control but Emelyanov is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelyanov is trying to control the position but Yilmaz postures up.

Emelyanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yilmaz is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yilmaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Yilmaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelyanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yilmaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yilmaz won't allow Emelyanov to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Emelyanov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Emelyanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.

Yilmaz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Emelyanov did well to prevent Yilmaz getting side control.
Emelyanov tries to kick Yilmaz off in order to stand up. Yilmaz Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Yilmaz tries to stand but Emelyanov is controlling his head.
Emelyanov taking a bit of punishment here - Yilmaz scoring with strikes.

Yilmaz has hold of Emelyanov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Emelyanov seems comfortable defending it but Yilmaz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Emelyanov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Emelyanov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Yilmaz couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chengiz Yilmaz!