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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Domenic Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Amato might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gonna Fly Now. The crowd seem to be enjoying Emelianenko's choice of entrance music: You are the best around. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Domenic Amato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrei Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amato misses with a straight left.
Amato misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko cracks the inside of Amato's front leg.
Emelianenko connects with the punch.
Emelianenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Amato tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Emelianenko is in Amato's guard.
Amato trying to keep a closed guard but Emelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
Amato wants to sweep but no luck.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Emelianenko cracks Amato with a solid left hand.
Amato keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato looking for a guillotine here but Emelianenko defends easily.
Amato keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Emelianenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Amato working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amato keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Amato pulls Emelianenko in close to prevent any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andrei Emelianenko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Amato lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emelianenko backs up against the ropes.
It looks like Andrei Emelianenko has been cut.
Amato on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Amato strikes.
Amato tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Amato lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Amato avoids the head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a push kick but Amato slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato throws a leg kick but Emelianenko moved away.
Amato looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko lands a leg kick that knocks Amato off balance momentarily.
Emelianenko fakes the leg kick and cracks Amato in the body.
Emelianenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a front kick that sends Amato stumbling back into the ropes.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Emelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amato's waist but Amato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianenko off to one side.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Amato circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko throws a push kick but Amato slaps the foot to one side.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Amato counters with a nice leg kick.
Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amato checks a low kick from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amato throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Amato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Amato throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Amato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Amato throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Amato circles away.
Amato closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Emelianenko did well to prevent Amato getting side control.
Amato trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emelianenko is looking to control Amato's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Emelianenko avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrei Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrei Emelianenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Emelianenko checks a low kick from Amato.
Emelianenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Amato looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Amato scores with a jab to the jaw.
Amato throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko swings widly with a right hand
and Amato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but Amato moved away.
Amato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amato tries to work over Emelianenko's front leg with a kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Amato tries to move into range but Emelianenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Amato scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Amato pushes him off.
Emelianenko scores with a punch to the head.
Emelianenko throws a push kick but Amato slaps the foot to one side.
Emelianenko thumps Amato with a low kick.
Emelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Emelianenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amato.
Amato throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
Amato throws a big shot that misses.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Amato.
Emelianenko throws a low kick but Amato moves out of range easily.
Emelianenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amato to the ground. Emelianenko is now in Amato's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amato is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Emelianenko won't allow Amato to sweep him here.
Amato looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Domenic Amato wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Emelianenko thuds his right hand into Amato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Amato staying out of range there.
Emelianenko throws a head kick but Amato moves out of range.
Amato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Amato throws a front kick aimed at Emelianenko's knee but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Emelianenko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Amato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left and a right from Amato both land. Nice combination.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick as Amato jumps back.
Amato misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Amato blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko moves to clinch but Amato breaks away
and Amato counters with a nice double leg into side control. Emelianenko won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amato is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko manages to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emelianenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amato is working away from the top position though.
Amato sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Emelianenko wants to control but Amato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Domenic Amato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrei Emelianenko's cut.
That's time! Amato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amato is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, Amato circles away and we're back to standing.
Amato scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body kick there by Emelianenko.
Amato moves out of range of the body kick from Emelianenko.
Amato missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amato misses with a straight left.
Amato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amato throws a good cross that connects.
Emelianenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Amato tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Emelianenko swivels and escapes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Emelianenko.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amato checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Domenic Amato is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Amato finds it's target.
Emelianenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amato connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Amato lands a nice looking body shot.
Amato throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amato connects with a leg kick. Emelianenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Amato is just out of range.
Amato throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Amato.
Amato tries a head kick but it misses.
Amato fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domenic Amato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Amato tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Amato avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the ropes.
Emelianenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Amato blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amato's elbow.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amato stalls.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Amato blocks it.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Amato avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amato.
Amato pulls guard successfully.
Amato keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko won't allow Amato to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Emelianenko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Amato is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Emelianenko, into his guard.
Emelianenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amato defends it easily.
Amato has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Amato trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko wants to control the position but Amato says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Emelianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenic Amato clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Emelianenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Amato.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Amato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amato attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Amato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emelianenko pinned against the ropes. Emelianenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amato swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Amato misses with a two punch combination.
Good leg kick by Emelianenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Amato tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Emelianenko lands with a kick to the temple. Amato shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Amato counters with a leg kick.
Amato is looking to chop away at Emelianenko's legs.
Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Amato moved out of range.
Amato shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Emelianenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amato throws a big right hand that misses.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Emelianenko working for a triangle but Amato defends it easily.
Emelianenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Amato postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Amato trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amato is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amato trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amato is aware though and is defending well.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position but Amato postures up.
Amato controlling from the top position.
Amato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.
Amato wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Amato tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Emelianenko is looking for a triangle but Amato pushes his legs off easily.
Amato stands up over Emelianenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Amato defends well.
Amato trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amato stays in close to Emelianenko's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Emelianenko wants to sweep here but Amato controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko is looking for a triangle but Amato pushes his legs off easily.
Amato wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenic Amato had his way with Andrei Emelianenko in that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Emelianenko's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
Amato jabs at Emelianenko's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Amato.
Amato tries to work over Emelianenko's front leg with a kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Amato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Amato circles away.
Emelianenko forces Amato back against the ropes and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Emelianenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko stalling in the clinch but Amato improves position.
Amato drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Emelianenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Amato can't get the takedown.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Amato blocks it.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Amato prevents it.
Amato drags the fight down to the ground.
Emelianenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amato lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Emelianenko!
Amato lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Emelianenko hang on?
Emelianenko gets back to half guard.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Amato keeps him under control.
Emelianenko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amato tries to pass to full mount but Emelianenko defends it.
Amato trying to control from half guard but Emelianenko is working away.
Emelianenko gets back to full guard.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato won't allow Emelianenko to sweep him here.
Domenic Amato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amato is stalling in the full guard.
Amato trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amato is stalling in the full guard.
Amato advances position into side control!
Emelianenko is trying to control Amato's posture but Amato avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amato working the ground and pound.
Amato working the ground and pound from side control.
Emelianenko tries to improve position but can't.
Emelianenko looking for a sweep but Amato has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Amato looking to finish Emelianenko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Emelianenko!
That has opened up Andrei Emelianenko's cut even more.
Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Emelianenko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Emelianenko postures up in Amato's guard and throws a big left but Amato blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andrei Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domenic Amato showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Amato has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenic Amato!
Domenic Amato retains his welterweight title!
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