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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andriy Medvedeva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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235 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 5 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andriy Medvedeva!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Medvedeva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Medvedeva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Medvedeva as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medvedeva misses with a wild combination.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Medvedeva is trying to defend but Emelianenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Emelianenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Emelianenko there.
Emelianenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Medvedeva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Emelianenko trying to advance position but Medvedeva counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Medvedeva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedeva wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Medvedeva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Medvedeva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Medvedeva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Emelianenko wants to control but Medvedeva is having none of it.
Medvedeva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Emelianenko is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Medvedeva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Medvedeva controlling the pace for now.
Medvedeva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Medvedeva controlling the pace for now.
Emelianenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedeva looking to control but Emelianenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Despite being in the dominant position, Andriy Medvedeva just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Medvedeva misses with a double jab.
Medvedeva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Medvedeva drives through and clinches with Emelianenko against the cage.
Medvedeva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Medvedeva lands a body punch.
Medvedeva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Medvedeva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andriy Medvedeva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medvedeva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medvedeva scores with a leg kick.
Medvedeva scores with a jab to the body.
Medvedeva throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedeva lands a big head kick that sends Emelianenko tumbling to the mat! Medvedeva takes a step backwards and waves Emelianenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Emelianenko is rocked!
Medvedeva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Medvedeva works Emelianenko's body with a nice hook.
Emelianenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Medvedeva misses with a two punch combination.
Medvedeva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Medvedeva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Medvedeva tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Medvedeva tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Medvedeva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Medvedeva looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Medvedeva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Medvedeva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medvedeva moves into the clinch.
Medvedeva tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
Medvedeva jumps guard and drags Emelianenko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Emelianenko trying to move into half guard but instead Medvedeva has managed to sweep!
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Medvedeva from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Medvedeva dominated that round.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Emelianenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emelianenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Medvedeva lands a big head kick that sends Emelianenko tumbling to the mat! Medvedeva takes a step backwards and waves Emelianenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Medvedeva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Medvedeva.
Medvedeva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Medvedeva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medvedeva grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Emelianenko takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Medvedeva cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andriy Medvedeva!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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