PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chineye Emenochukwu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balbus Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Emenochukwu
vs
Michael

171 cm
19
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Machiavelli Boutique
KAISER

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chineye Emenochukwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Balbus Michael!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michael steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emenochukwu.
Emenochukwu throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Michael counters by clinching up.
Michael connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Chineye Emenochukwu has been cut.
Emenochukwu tries for a takedown but Michael manages to get underhooks.
Emenochukwu is working for takedown but Michael is calmly controlling the position for now.
Michael using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Michael will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Emenochukwu up against the cage.
Michael scores with a knee to the head.
Michael with a knee to the head.
Michael lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Michael obliges.
Michael is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael lands a knee to the head.
Michael lands a knee to the body.
Emenochukwu is breathing heavily.
Michael with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Michael utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Michael using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael with a knee to the head.
Michael lands a knee to the body.
Michael lands a good knee to the midsection. Emenochukwu won't want to take too many of those.
Michael connects with a knee to the head.
Michael utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Michael connects with a nasty looking knee right to Emenochukwu's face.
Michael working Emenochukwu over with knees to the body.
Michael putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Emenochukwu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Michael obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Michael with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Michael stalling.
Emenochukwu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Michael is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chineye Emenochukwu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michael with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Michael.
Knees in the clinch landing for Michael.
Emenochukwu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Michael.
Michael working Emenochukwu over with knees to the body.
Michael lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Emenochukwu or not.
Michael scores with a knee to the head.
Michael lands a knee to the body.
Michael using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Michael lands a knee to the head.
Michael landing knees to the head.
Michael lands a body punch in the clinch.
Emenochukwu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Michael scores with a knee to the head.
Michael unloads a knee to the mid-section. Emenochukwu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Michael lands a good knee to the midsection. Emenochukwu won't want to take too many of those.
Michael using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Michael scores a nice knee to the body.
Michael landing knees to the head.
Michael working Emenochukwu over with knees to the body.
Michael cracks Emenochukwu with a nice body shot.
Emenochukwu being controlled against the cage.
Michael lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emenochukwu takes a knee right on the jaw!

Emenochukwu jumps into guard, dragging Michael to the mat.
Michael is looking to advance position but Emenochukwu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Emenochukwu tries to control but Michael wriggling away.
Michael 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.
Emenochukwu prevents Michael from getting the reversal.
Michael tries to hold on but Emenochukwu postures up.
Emenochukwu controlling his opponent.
Michael wants to control but Emenochukwu is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emenochukwu trying to control but Michael is having none of it.
Emenochukwu is trying to control here but Michael has managed to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael is doing well to control the position and prevent Emenochukwu from advancing to side control.

Emenochukwu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Michael doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emenochukwu.
Michael is looking for a sweep. Emenochukwu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balbus Michael dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chineye Emenochukwu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Emenochukwu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michael manages to avoid it.
Emenochukwu misses the shot to the body.
Emenochukwu shoots in but no luck this time.
Michael wants to counter the offense by Emenochukwu and move into the clinch position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michael. Emenochukwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emenochukwu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michael sprawls well. Michael wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emenochukwu gets slowly back to his feet.
Emenochukwu misses with a looping left.
Emenochukwu sets himself, and Michael steps forward looking for the clinch! Emenochukwu avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Michael closes the distance and clinches.
Michael crunches a lovely knee into Emenochukwu's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michael gets underhooks to prevent Emenochukwu's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chineye Emenochukwu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emenochukwu is working for takedown but Michael is calmly controlling the position for now.
Michael landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael lands a knee to the body.
Come on Michael - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Michael with a knee to the head.
Michael connects with a nasty looking knee right to Emenochukwu's face.
Michael with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Michael with a knee to the head.
Michael lands a good knee to the midsection. Emenochukwu won't want to take too many of those.
Michael connects with a nasty looking knee right to Emenochukwu's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Michael.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michael with a knee to the head.

Chineye Emenochukwu's cut is getting worse.
Michael putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Emenochukwu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Michael is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Michael lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Michael obliges.
Michael lands a good knee to the midsection. Emenochukwu won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Michael obliges.
Balbus Michael seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Michael connects with a nasty looking knee right to Emenochukwu's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emenochukwu has Michael pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Michael manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michael lands a nice knee to the body.
Michael leaning against his opponent.
Michael landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Michael scores with a knee to the head.
Michael is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Michael landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Michael lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Michael scores a nice knee to the body.
Michael lands a knee to the body.
Michael using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Michael.
A knee to the head by Michael.
Knees to the body from Michael.
Michael landing knees to the head.
Michael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michael working Emenochukwu over with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Michael unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Michael landing knees to the head.
Michael displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emenochukwu up against the cage.

Emenochukwu pulls Michael into guard.
Michael controlling from the top position.
Emenochukwu keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michael controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Emenochukwu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Emenochukwu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Michael is trying to control Emenochukwu's posture but Emenochukwu avoids it.
Michael tries to buck Emenochukwu off but Emenochukwu is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Michael's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Emenochukwu takes a little break here. Michael wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balbus Michael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chineye Emenochukwu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Emenochukwu.
Michael wants to counter with a clinch but Emenochukwu pushes him away.
Michael bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emenochukwu's head backwards.

Michael clinches up with Emenochukwu and pushes him back against the cage.
Michael lands a good knee to the midsection. Emenochukwu won't want to take too many of those.
Michael prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Michael.
Emenochukwu is working for takedown but Michael is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Michael with a knee to the head.
Michael lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Michael using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emenochukwu tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chineye Emenochukwu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michael landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Michael.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michael lands a knee to the body.
Michael using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Michael lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Michael landing knees to the body.
Michael scores with a knee to the head.
Michael unloads a knee to the mid-section. Emenochukwu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Emenochukwu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Emenochukwu is looking for a takedown.
Michael connects with a nasty looking knee right to Emenochukwu's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emenochukwu is trying to drag Michael to the mat but Michael just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Michael taking a breather.
Michael with a knee to the head.
Emenochukwu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michael prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Emenochukwu.
Michael lands a knee to the head.
Michael working Emenochukwu over with knees to the body.
Michael gets underhooks to prevent Emenochukwu's takedown attempt.
Michael landing knees to the head.
Michael scores a nice knee to the body.
Michael lands a knee to the body.
Michael with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Emenochukwu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Michael pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Michael.
Knees to the body from Michael.
Emenochukwu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Michael landing knees to the head.

Chineye Emenochukwu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Michael lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Michael obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael scores with a knee to the head.
Michael working Emenochukwu over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Michael.
Michael displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emenochukwu up against the cage.
Michael landing knees to the head.
Emenochukwu is trying to drag Michael to the mat but Michael just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Michael lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Michael landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Michael working Emenochukwu over with knees to the body.
Michael crunches a lovely knee into Emenochukwu's ribcage.
Michael misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Michael.
Chineye Emenochukwu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael is pressed up against the cage. Emenochukwu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Michael down to the mat. Michael avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Michael.
Emenochukwu walks into a stiff left hand from Michael.

Michael moves into range and clinches up with Emenochukwu.
Emenochukwu is trying to drag Michael to the mat but Michael just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Michael connects with a knee to the head.
Balbus Michael is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Michael connects with a nasty looking knee right to Emenochukwu's face.
Emenochukwu takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michael prevents the takedown attempt.
Emenochukwu jumps guard but Michael stands there with Emenochukwu around his waist. Emenochukwu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Emenochukwu working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balbus Michael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Michael winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balbus Michael!
Our winner, Balbus Michael, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.