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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Chrustjev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Chrustjev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chrustjev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
Emelianenko connects with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko scores with a takedown into Chrustjev's guard.
Chrustjev keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Chrustjev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Emelianenko!
Chrustjev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Emelianenko is now in Chrustjev's guard. A big mistake from Chrustjev there, giving up the dominant position!
Emelianenko postures up and lands a big shot to Chrustjev's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chrustjev wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chrustjev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chrustjev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chrustjev!
Chrustjev scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chrustjev is working Emelianenko over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Emelianenko tries to bench press Chrustjev off him but Chrustjev keeps the position.
Emelianenko tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Emelianenko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chrustjev.
Chrustjev is staying tight to Emelianenko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chrustjev is chipping away with strikes.
Chrustjev taking a break here but Emelianenko is having none of it and regains half guard.
Emelianenko moves into full guard.
Emelianenko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Chrustjev looking to pass the guard.
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chrustjev wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Emelianenko trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chrustjev pushing down on Emelianenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chrustjev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Emelianenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chrustjev.
Chrustjev wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chrustjev is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrustjev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Emelianenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chrustjev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko trying to control from half guard but Chrustjev is working away.
Emelianenko trying to mount his opponent but Chrustjev defends it.
Emelianenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko prevents Chrustjev from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko slips a nice elbow through Chrustjev's hands, connecting with Chrustjev's forehead.
Chrustjev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Emelianenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chrustjev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Emelianenko prevents Chrustjev from getting back to his feet.
Chrustjev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chrustjev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Chrustjev has wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Chrustjev with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chrustjev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emelianenko but Emelianenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Chrustjev with a series of wild strikes but Chrustjev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chrustjev tries for a takedown but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chrustjev tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chrustjev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown. Chrustjev fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Chrustjev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chrustjev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chrustjev, not yet.
Emelianenko is working Chrustjev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko stands up over Chrustjev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chrustjev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Emelianenko trying to control but Chrustjev is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Chrustjev is retaining full guard.
Chrustjev wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Chrustjev is trying to control the position but Emelianenko postures up.
Chrustjev has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Chrustjev wants to stand but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chrustjev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chrustjev jumps guard but Emelianenko stands there with Chrustjev around his waist. Chrustjev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chrustjev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chrustjev has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Chrustjev breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chrustjev lands the left hand.
Chrustjev thuds his shin into the meat of Emelianenko's side.
Chrustjev shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense.
Chrustjev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emelianenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chrustjev's guard.
Chrustjev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Emelianenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chrustjev is working an open guard so Emelianenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chrustjev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chrustjev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko defends it nicely.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Chrustjev with a series of wild strikes but Chrustjev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chrustjev fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chrustjev shoots in and bounces Emelianenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Emelianenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Emelianenko working for a triangle but Chrustjev defends it easily.
Chrustjev chips away with some ground and pound.
Chrustjev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chrustjev wanted to stand there but Emelianenko had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Emelianenko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chrustjev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chrustjev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Emelianenko striking off his back but it's not causing Chrustjev any problems.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chrustjev has his takedown stuffed
and Emelianenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chrustjev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Chrustjev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelianenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Emelianenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chrustjev.
Chrustjev gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Chrustjev.
Emelianenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chrustjev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab
and Chrustjev counters by clinching up.
Chrustjev tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chrustjev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chrustjev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Chrustjev is trying to force a seperation but Emelianenko has the dominant position.
Chrustjev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chrustjev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Chrustjev scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chrustjev is looking to clinch.
Chrustjev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chrustjev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick from Chrustjev lands but Emelianenko takes it in his stride.
Chrustjev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Emelianenko misses with a combination
and Chrustjev counters with a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chrustjev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Emelianenko's knee momentarily.
Emelianenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Emelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from Chrustjev.
Emelianenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chrustjev working a defensive guard here.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko prevents Chrustjev from getting back to his feet.
Emelianenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
Chrustjev wants to stand up but Emelianenko is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Emelianenko wants to clinch
and Chrustjev counters with an outside leg kick.
Chrustjev cracks the inside of Emelianenko's front leg.
Chrustjev tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chrustjev cracks the inside of Emelianenko's front leg.
Emelianenko wants to slow Chrustjev down by chopping away at his legs.
Chrustjev is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrustjev dives in and grabs Emelianenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes down on Chrustjev's head and hops out.
Emelianenko with a jab.
Chrustjev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Emelianenko's calf.
Chrustjev shoots in and drives through. Emelianenko sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Chrustjev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chrustjev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko throws a combination that misses
and Chrustjev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chrustjev throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko throws a push kick but Chrustjev slaps the foot to one side.
Chrustjev throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Fedor Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chrustjev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Chrustjev counter with a right hand.
Chrustjev gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chrustjev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Emelianenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Oleg Chrustjev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emelianenko throwing strikes but missing.
Emelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Chrustjev has wrist control.
Chrustjev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emelianenko controls the pace.
Chrustjev working for a triangle but Emelianenko defends it easily.
Emelianenko prevents Chrustjev from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fedor Emelianenko.
I've got Emelianenko 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!
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energy
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hype
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