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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inge Grepp (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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250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
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255 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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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 Helsinki, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inge Grepp!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grepp avoids it really well and circles away.
Grepp shoots for a takedown but Emelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grepp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grepp decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Emelianenko's guard.
Grepp thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Emelianenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grepp is controlling him.
Emelianenko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Grepp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Emelianenko's guard.
Grepp won't allow Emelianenko to sweep him here.
Grepp connects with a couple of short punches.
Grepp cracks Emelianenko with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grepp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grepp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grepp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepp is in close to Emelianenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grepp stops Emelianenko from standing up.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Grepp with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grepp lands a couple of elbows.
Grepp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grepp connects with a couple of short punches.
Grepp working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Emelianenko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grepp puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grepp working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grepp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Emelianenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grepp on the ground.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko has hold of Grepp's hands but Grepp slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Emelianenko pushes Grepp off looking to stand but Grepp dives back in and keeps control.
Grepp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grepp working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grepp connects with a nice short shot to Emelianenko's temple.
Grepp seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Emelianenko manages to get to full guard.
Emelianenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grepp!
Grepp gets back to half guard.
Emelianenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grepp is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Emelianenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Grepp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grepp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grepp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Grepp wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grepp is looking to improve his position.
Emelianenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grepp is just riding it out for now. Emelianenko eventually gives up the hold.
Emelianenko trying to control the pace.
That's four 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.
Grepp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emelianenko pulls his head out easily.
Grepp looking for submissions off his back.
Emelianenko seems to be working for a kimura but Grepp defends the submission attempt.
Grepp gets full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko slips nicely into half guard.
Emelianenko stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inge Grepp dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grepp is trying to defend but Emelianenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grepp gets full guard.
Grepp working for a triangle but Emelianenko defends it easily.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grepp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grepp can't keep his opponent in guard - Emelianenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Emelianenko prevents Grepp from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grepp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Emelianenko is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to control but Grepp is keeping him busy.
Emelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grepp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emelianenko.
Emelianenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Grepp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grepp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emelianenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Emelianenko is thwarting Grepp's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grepp wants to improve his position but Emelianenko is controlling well.
Grepp is refusing to be controlled, as Emelianenko sits in half guard.
Emelianenko prevents Grepp from improving his position.
Emelianenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grepp makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grepp.
Grepp is trying to control the position but Emelianenko postures up.
Grepp keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.
Grepp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grepp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Emelianenko is working hard here to advance position.
Grepp has his foot on Emelianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emelianenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Grepp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emelianenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grepp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Inge Grepp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grepp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Grepp is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grepp is keeping the position for now.
Grepp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emelianenko defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grepp is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inge Grepp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Emelianenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grepp is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Emelianenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Emelianenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grepp is just riding it out for now. Emelianenko eventually gives up the hold.
Grepp manages to get to full guard.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Grepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Grepp is keeping the position.
Grepp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well.
Grepp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Grepp is keeping the position.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Grepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grepp is adopting a defensive guard.
Grepp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Grepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fedor Emelianenko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Grepp gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emelianenko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grepp is proving hard to escape from.
Emelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from Grepp.
Grepp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well.
Grepp 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.
Grepp has his foot on Emelianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emelianenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grepp manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Grepp is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but Grepp isn't so interested in that idea.
Grepp makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grepp scoring with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grepp is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grepp's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but Grepp isn't so interested in that idea.
Grepp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Emelianenko has momentary wrist control but Grepp slips an elbow through the middle.
Grepp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grepp with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Grepp preventing the sweep.
Grepp pushing down on Emelianenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Grepp.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
Grepp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grepp prevents Emelianenko from standing back up.
Grepp prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Grepp working Emelianenko over with strikes.
Emelianenko is looking to escape.
Grepp takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Emelianenko is trying to stand.
Grepp looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grepp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fedor Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Inge Grepp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grepp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Inge Grepp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grepp 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Inge Grepp!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Inge Grepp!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Inge Grepp!
Inge Grepp wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
85% |
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