PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junichi Emmeraldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Insley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emmeraldo comes to the cage accompanied by Mystic Forces. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Emmeraldo
vs
Insley

178 cm
29
152 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

170 cm
24
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Junichi Emmeraldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Insley!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Insley tries to clinch there but Emmeraldo circles away.
Insley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emmeraldo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Emmeraldo is looking to clinch but Insley is avoiding it.
Emmeraldo fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emmeraldo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junichi Emmeraldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emmeraldo checks a low kick from Insley.
Emmeraldo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Insley as he jumps to the side.

Insley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Emmeraldo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Insley pulls his head out easily.
Emmeraldo trying to control but Insley postures up.

Emmeraldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Insley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are battling for position here. Emmeraldo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Emmeraldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Insley defends it easily.

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

Insley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Emmeraldo dives on top into guard.

Emmeraldo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emmeraldo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emmeraldo content to stall in guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emmeraldo trying to control but Insley is working from the bottom.
Emmeraldo passes Insley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Insley is trying to stand back up but Emmeraldo is controlling him

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emmeraldo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Insley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Emmeraldo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Emmeraldo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emmeraldo is looking for a kimura but Insley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emmeraldo to get the leverage.
Emmeraldo wants to control but Insley is keeping him busy.

Emmeraldo is looking for a kimura here.
Insley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emmeraldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Emmeraldo seems to be looking for submissions.
Emmeraldo is breathing heavily.
Insley trying to control but Emmeraldo postures up.
Insley tries to roll over but Emmeraldo keeps him under control.
Insley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Insley is defending against the submission attempts here by Emmeraldo.
Emmeraldo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Emmeraldo prevents Insley from improving his position.
Insley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Emmeraldo is working away from the top position though.
Emmeraldo is trying to control. Insley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Emmeraldo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Insley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Insley is not content to let Emmeraldo control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junichi Emmeraldo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Insley scores with a takedown into Emmeraldo's guard.

Insley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Emmeraldo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Emmeraldo has escaped and now he's on top!
Emmeraldo won't allow Insley to sweep him here.

Emmeraldo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emmeraldo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Emmeraldo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Insley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emmeraldo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Insley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junichi Emmeraldo!
Junichi Emmeraldo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q for their support in the buildup to the fight.