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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Mortensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko has chosen You are the best around as his entrance music. Jesse Mortensson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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183 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Mortensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrei Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mortensson avoids the head kick by Emelianenko.
Mortensson moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Mortensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mortensson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mortensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko leaves Mortensson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko tries to work over Mortensson's front leg with a kick but Mortensson checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. Mortensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mortensson tries to clinch up.
Mortensson slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Mortensson with a series of wild strikes but Mortensson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko throws a push kick but Mortensson slaps the foot to one side.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mortensson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Emelianenko did well to prevent Mortensson getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mortensson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
Mortensson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Emelianenko is just riding it out for now. Mortensson eventually gives up the hold.
Mortensson trying to mount his opponent but Emelianenko defends it.
Emelianenko is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Mortensson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mortensson trying to pass the guard but Emelianenko defending well.
Mortensson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mortensson.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emelianenko works Mortensson's body with a nice hook.
Mortensson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emelianenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Mortensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Mortensson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emelianenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's time! Mortensson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mortensson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianenko throws out the jab.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Mortensson avoids the punch easily.
Mortensson moves out of range of the leg kick from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko thumps Mortensson with a low kick.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Mortensson's ribcage but misses.
Andrei Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Emelianenko.
Mortensson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Emelianenko swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensson dodges the punch combination from Emelianenko.
Mortensson forces Emelianenko back against the cage and clinches.
Emelianenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mortensson blocks it with crossed arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Mortensson.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Emelianenko stops a takedown attempt from Mortensson.
Emelianenko is trying to force a seperation but Mortensson has the dominant position.
Emelianenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mortensson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mortensson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Emelianenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mortensson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mortensson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Emelianenko has passed into half guard!
Mortensson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Emelianenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Mortensson is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortensson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mortensson unloading with bombs!
Mortensson looking to control but Emelianenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mortensson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Emelianenko bucks Mortensson off and manages to get back to his feet!
Emelianenko misses with a low kick.
Mortensson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Mortensson ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesse Mortensson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Emelianenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Emelianenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mortensson manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emelianenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mortensson rather than just go for the knockout.
Mortensson shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortensson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mortensson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Emelianenko is just riding it out for now. Mortensson eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko won't allow Mortensson to pass to mount.
Emelianenko is not content to let Mortensson control the position.
Emelianenko manages to get to full guard.
Mortensson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mortensson wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Mortensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Emelianenko kicks Mortensson off and gets to his feet.
Mortensson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mortensson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko tries to avoid it but Mortensson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emelianenko to the ground. Emelianenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Mortensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mortensson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emelianenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mortensson somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortensson avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Emelianenko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mortensson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mortensson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Emelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Mortensson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emelianenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mortensson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mortensson ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Mortensson avoids the head kick by Emelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Emelianenko really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mortensson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emelianenko pinned against the cage. Emelianenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mortensson avoids the head kick by Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Emelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Mortensson moves out of range easily.
Emelianenko throws a head kick but Mortensson moves out of range.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mortensson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mortensson shoots for a takedown but Emelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Mortensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Mortensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Emelianenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mortensson will feel that in the morning.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Emelianenko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mortensson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mortensson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Emelianenko throws a front kick that sends Mortensson stumbling back into the cage.
Emelianenko connects with a jab.
It looks like Jesse Mortensson has been cut.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mortensson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Mortensson saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Emelianenko finds it's target.
Emelianenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mortensson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Emelianenko misses with a leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mortensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Mortensson as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Emelianenko dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Mortensson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mortensson checks a low kick from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a low kick, looking for Mortensson's leg but Mortensson calmly moves out of range.
Mortensson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mortensson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Mortensson with that takedown attempt.
Emelianenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensson misses with a takedown attempt - Emelianenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mortensson manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mortensson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mortensson is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mortensson blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot by Emelianenko.
Mortensson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mortensson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Emelianenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Emelianenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Emelianenko!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko decides to stand back up.
Andrei Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mortensson shoots for a takedown but Emelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jesse Mortensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Mortensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mortensson blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Mortensson moves away and avoids it.
Emelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Mortensson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mortensson is defended easily by Emelianenko.
Some wild striking there from Emelianenko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Emelianenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Emelianenko!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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