PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Mcmahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Metelkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emanuel Mcmahon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Mcmahon
vs
Metelkin

159 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emanuel Mcmahon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sasha Metelkin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metelkin blocks a head kick by Mcmahon.
Metelkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Metelkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Metelkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcmahon tries for a takedown but Metelkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Metelkin looks to land a left hand but Mcmahon moved out of range nicely.

Metelkin drives through and clinches with Mcmahon against the cage.

Metelkin manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Metelkin.

Metelkin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mcmahon's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Metelkin trying to control but Mcmahon is working from the bottom.
Mcmahon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmahon not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metelkin trying to control from the bottom.
Mcmahon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mcmahon prevents Metelkin from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Metelkin looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mcmahon seems content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Emanuel Mcmahon.
Mcmahon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcmahon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metelkin as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Mcmahon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metelkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcmahon.
Sasha Metelkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Metelkin drives through and clinches with Mcmahon against the cage.
Metelkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Metelkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Metelkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Metelkin is trying to force a seperation but Mcmahon has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metelkin has had enough of the clinch but Mcmahon keeps him there for the moment.
Metelkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Metelkin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Metelkin can't break the clinch.
Metelkin tries to break the clinch but Mcmahon is controlling the position.

Mcmahon pulls guard.
Metelkin wants to control from the top but Mcmahon keeps moving.
Metelkin wants to stand and escape but instead Mcmahon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Mcmahon gets to his feet - Metelkin follows without any prompting.

Metelkin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Metelkin showed some decent athleticism there.
Mcmahon regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmahon wants to sweep but no luck.
Metelkin wants to stand but Mcmahon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metelkin stopping the sweep attempt from Mcmahon.
Mcmahon pulls Metelkin in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcmahon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mcmahon pulls Metelkin in close to his closed guard and prevents Metelkin from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Metelkin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Metelkin takes the fight into the clinch.
Metelkin misses with some punches.
Metelkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcmahon's efforts to push away.

Mcmahon manages to pull guard.
Mcmahon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcmahon keeping moving, preventing Metelkin from controlling successfully.
Mcmahon controlling Metelkin's posture.
Metelkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcmahon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metelkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcmahon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcmahon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mcmahon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mcmahon is landing with some decent strikes but Metelkin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcmahon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Metelkin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Metelkin is looking to get to half guard.
Mcmahon avoids the attempt from Metelkin to control.
Metelkin is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmahon scoring with strikes but Metelkin is staying in there.
Mcmahon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Metelkin tries to lock up and control but Mcmahon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Metelkin is trying to stand up.
Metelkin is looking to improve his position but Mcmahon isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metelkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mcmahon landing punches.
Mcmahon avoids the attempt from Metelkin to control.
Metelkin is desperately trying to improve his position but Mcmahon has a good base and remains in mount.
Mcmahon looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that Metelkin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Mcmahon dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mcmahon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Metelkin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mcmahon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Metelkin can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcmahon takes a little break here. Metelkin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Metelkin is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metelkin is still trying to improve position.
Metelkin trying to remain calm as Mcmahon controls from the top position.

Mcmahon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Mcmahon is trying to get an arm triangle but Metelkin is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcmahon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Metelkin!
Metelkin is working to get back to half guard.
Mcmahon lands a nice shot to the head.
Metelkin is looking to improve his position but Mcmahon isn't that keen on the idea.
Mcmahon working the ground and pound effectively.
Emanuel Mcmahon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metelkin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mcmahon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
You get the feeling that Metelkin really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metelkin is trying desperately to improve position.
Metelkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Metelkin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mcmahon working the ground and pound effectively.
Mcmahon controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee warns Metelkin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Mcmahon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcmahon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanuel Mcmahon!