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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonakis Galatis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Emelianenko looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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235 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonakis Galatis!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Galatis is out of range.
Galatis scores with a takedown into Emelianenko's guard.
Galatis prevents Emelianenko from getting back to his feet.
Emelianenko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but Galatis isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galatis stands and throws Emelianenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Emelianenko is trying to buck Galatis off.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Emelianenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Emelianenko tries to strike but it doesn't land.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Emelianenko looks for the body kick but Galatis saw that one coming.
Galatis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Emelianenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Galatis is working Emelianenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Galatis trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Galatis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Galatis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Galatis trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galatis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Galatis tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Galatis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Galatis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Emelianenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Galatis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Galatis lands a nice short elbow.
Emelianenko is looking to escape.
Galatis trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Galatis trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to stand up here but Galatis is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Galatis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko tries to avoid it but Galatis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emelianenko to the ground. Emelianenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Galatis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emelianenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emelianenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Galatis is trying to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Emelianenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Emelianenko throwing shots but Galatis is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Galatis uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Emelianenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emelianenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Galatis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emelianenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Emelianenko trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Galatis passes Emelianenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonakis Galatis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Emelianenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Galatis thuds a left hand into Emelianenko's body.
Galatis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Galatis connects with a looping right hand.
A left and a right from Galatis both land. Nice combination.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Galatis fails with the takedown.
Emelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Galatis counters with a stiff right hand.
Galatis moves out of range as Emelianenko throws a body kick.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galatis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelianenko jabs at Galatis's body.
Galatis rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
Galatis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Emelianenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Galatis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko trying to control the position but instead, Galatis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Emelianenko into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianenko has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Galatis regains guard immediately.
Emelianenko lands a couple of elbows.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Galatis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Emelianenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Galatis has a closed guard, preventing Emelianenko from standing up.
Emelianenko gets to his feet. Galatis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Galatis throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Galatis is defended easily by Emelianenko.
Galatis dodges the punch combination from Emelianenko.
Galatis thows a body kick. Emelianenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Emelianenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Emelianenko landing with the ground and pound.
Emelianenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Galatis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Emelianenko stops Galatis from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galatis trying to keep a closed guard but Emelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
Emelianenko gets to his feet - Galatis follows without any prompting.
Emelianenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown but Galatis sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Galatis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Emelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko shoots for a takedown but Galatis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emelianenko stuns Galatis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Galatis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Emelianenko.
Galatis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Galatis tries to sprawl out of it but Emelianenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Galatis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Galatis tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that Galatis avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Galatis circles away quickly and effectively.
Galatis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Emelianenko duly obliges.
Emelianenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Emelianenko cracks Galatis with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko stands up from Galatis's guard - Emelianenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Galatis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Galatis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Galatis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko gets caught flat footed, as Galatis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet but Galatis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Galatis from controlling successfully.
Galatis tries to stand but Emelianenko is controlling from the bottom.
Emelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Galatis defends easily.
Fedor Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko pushes Galatis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Galatis tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko misses with a combination
and Galatis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Emelianenko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Galatis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.
Galatis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Emelianenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is pushing Galatis's head away, looking to escape. Galatis manages to hold on to the position though.
Emelianenko sneaks back into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galatis trying to control from half guard but Emelianenko is working away.
Emelianenko kicks Galatis off and gets back to his feet.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a combination that misses
and Galatis counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Emelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Galatis which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Galatis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Galatis circles away quickly and effectively.
Emelianenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Galatis tries to improve position but can't.
Galatis sneaks out the side door and pushes Emelianenko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Galatis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Emelianenko really felt that one!
Nice uppercut there from Galatis.
Galatis throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Galatis moves out of range.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Galatis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Emelianenko's guard now.
Emelianenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emelianenko wants to stand and escape but Galatis is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galatis trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko pushes Galatis off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Galatis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Emelianenko!
Emelianenko tries to hold on but Galatis pushes him away.
Emelianenko bucks Galatis off and manages to get back to his feet!
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Galatis but Galatis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galatis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Emelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Galatis swivels and escapes.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Galatis. Galatis gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonakis Galatis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Galatis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonakis Galatis!
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RATING
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