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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Second Dag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Em (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Em will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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265 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Second Dag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Em!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Em moves into range and clinches up with Dag.
Dag wants a takedown.
Dag looking for a takedown.
Dag is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Second Dag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dag is working for takedown but Em is calmly controlling the position for now.
Em taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dag works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dag might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Em avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dag is working Em over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dag is looking to work some ground and pound but Em has wrist control.
Em preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Em works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Em preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dag with a flurry of punches that miss.
Em utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Em working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dag.
Dag throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Em preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Em preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Em wants to stand but Dag is controlling the position.
Dag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dag chips away with some ground and pound.
Dag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dag is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Em wants to get back to his feet but Dag is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dag postures up in Em's guard and throws a big left but Em blocks it.
Dag throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dag thows a big elbow that misses.
Dag throws and elbow that misses. Em uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dag's guard. Nice move by Em!
Dag throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dag trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Em gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dag doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Em counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dag is breathing heavily.
Em drives through and clinches with Dag against the cage.
Em goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Em taking a breather.
Dag tightens his grip and picks Em up, before dumping him to the ground. Em manages to land in guard.
Dag with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Em avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dag content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dag postures up in Em's guard and throws a big left but Em blocks it.
Dag postures up in Em's guard and throws a big left but Em blocks it.
Em has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dag off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Em moves into range and clinches up with Dag.
Em trying to stall but Dag improves his position.
Dag tries for a takedown but Em manages to get underhooks.
Dag on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Em manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Em looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Second Dag dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dag has his takedown stuffed
and Em moves into the clinch.
Dag prevents Em from breaking the clinch.
Em wants to get back to striking at distance but Dag won't allow it.
Dag tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dag tries to score a body lock takedown but Em shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Second Dag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dag looking for a takedown.
Em missing with knees to the body.
Dag is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Em pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Em looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dag on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Em trying to stall but Dag improves his position.
Em is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dag is defending well for now.
Dag is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Em gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Em tries to work over Dag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dag is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Em gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Em stalling in the clinch but Dag improves position.
A bit of stalling here from Em.
Em tries to stall but Dag uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fedor Em.
Dag misses with a takedown
and Em counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dag is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dag with a poor takedown
and Em counters by moving into the clinch.
Em misses with an elbow over the top.
Dag managing to block the knees to the body from Em.
Em wants to break free but Dag has control.
Dag wants a takedown but no success here.
Em misses with an elbow over the top.
Em is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Em misses with an elbow strike.
Dag is trying to drag Em to the mat but Em just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dag is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Em gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Em taking a breather.
Em stops a takedown attempt from Dag.
Em is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Em throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fedor Em.
Em moves into the clinch.
Dag is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Em is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dag goes for a takedown attempt but Em pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dag doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Em holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dag blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Em is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dag is defending well for now.
Em tries to land a knee to the head but Dag blocks with his arms.
Em tries a body shot but Dag blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Em.
Em gets underhooks to prevent Dag's takedown attempt.
Dag on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Em misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dag.
Em gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dag.
Em gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dag.
Dag tries for a takedown but Em manages to get underhooks.
Em misses with a knee strike.
Em tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dag avoids it.
Dag wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four 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.
Dag is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Em pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Em missing with knees to the body.
Em tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dag's elbow.
Em tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dag avoids it.
Em misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dag is trying to drag Em to the mat but Em just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Em is stalling here.
Em breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Em throws a right hand that Dag ducks under and follows up with a left that Dag also avoids with ease.
Em has managed to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Em misses with a punch to the body.
Em is pressed up against the cage. Dag has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Em down to the mat. Em avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dag doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Em moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Em showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dag's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Em rushes Dag and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dag as Em tries to tie him up.
Em throws a head punch that misses.
Dag tries to score a body lock takedown but Em shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dag tries for a takedown but Em manages to get underhooks.
Em gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dag.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Second Dag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Em avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dag drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Em gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dag tries to score a body lock takedown but Em shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Em looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dag tries a knee to the head but Em blocks it.
Em gets underhooks to prevent Dag's takedown attempt.
Em prevents a takedown attempt there.
Em is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Em prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dag blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dag blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Em looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dag is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dag takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dag is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Em gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Em has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Em is trying to stall.
Em throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dag as Em tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fedor Em.
Dag tries to keep at a distance but Em has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dag has Em pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Em manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Em tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dag changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Em fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Em fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dag, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Em prevents a takedown attempt there.
Em stops a takedown attempt from Dag.
Dag has picked Em up - he's going for a ride! Dag dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Em wants to get back to his feet.
Dag missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dag throws a strike but Em avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dag throws and elbow that misses. Em uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dag's guard. Nice move by Em!
Dag on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dag tries to get out of the position.
Em is looking to stand up but Dag won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Em gets to his feet. Dag looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Em clinches up with Dag and pushes him back against the cage.
Dag changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Em fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dag has his takedown stuffed
and Em holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Em tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Em gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dag.
Em misses with the head strike.
Em taking a breather.
Em scores with a knee to the head.
Em trying to control the position but instead, Dag has worked for underhooks and has pushed Em into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Em comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Em 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Em!
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