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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chong's entrance music is I SHOT THE SHERIFF. A fine choice. Emelianenko has chosen Enea Vollare Mezzo as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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254 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Chong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Emelianenko as he checks the leg kick.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Chong moves out of range.
Chong staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Chong.
Chong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Emelianenko is able to avoid easily.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Chong moves out of range.
Chong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chong misses with a body kick.
Emelianenko looking to score a takedown here. Chong is defending well but Emelianenko drives through and ends up in Chong's guard.
Emelianenko is pushing down on Chong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chong is fighting to maintain full guard but Emelianenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but Chong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emelianenko to get the leverage.
Chong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chong is just riding it out for now. Emelianenko eventually gives up the hold.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Emelianenko throwing shots but Chong is blocking nicely.
Chong trying to hold on to Emelianenko's head to control him but Emelianenko postures up.
Chong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emelianenko.
Chong tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg.
Emelianenko wants to pass to mount but Chong is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chong is looking to control Emelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chong avoid being mounted?
Emelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko slips a nice elbow through Chong's hands, connecting with Chong's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chong is doing well to control the position and prevent Emelianenko from advancing to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko working the head and body with strikes.
Chong trying to control from the bottom.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emelianenko throwing shots but Chong is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chong's head.
Chong is trying to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko wants to free his trapped foot but Chong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko prevents Chong from improving his position.
Emelianenko throwing shots but Chong is blocking nicely.
Chong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chong has hold of Emelianenko's hands but Emelianenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Emelianenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Emelianenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chong's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Emelianenko throws an elbow that misses. Chong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Emelianenko's guard. Nice move by Chong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Chong.
Chong looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko checks a low kick from Chong.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chong.
Chong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Emelianenko scores with a four punch combination!
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Chong moves out of range.
Emelianenko lands the left hand.
Chong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Chong.
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Chong.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Chong moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Chong.
Chong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Chong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Emelianenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chong can pounce on him.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Chong scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Chong's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko defending well as Chong loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong looks to land a body kick but Emelianenko moved away.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bob Chong is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chong on his heels. He'll look to pass Chong's guard now, I'm sure.
Emelianenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chong seems keen to control Emelianenko's posture.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Chong trying to control the position here.
Emelianenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Fedor Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws an elbow that misses. Chong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Emelianenko's guard. Nice move by Chong!
Chong won't allow Emelianenko to sweep him here.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Chong from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Emelianenko, not yet.
Emelianenko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Chong controlling from the top position.
Chong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Emelianenko punching from the bottom.
Chong wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping him busy.
Emelianenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chong pulls his head out easily.
Chong is nestled in close to Emelianenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chong wants to stand but Emelianenko has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Emelianenko punching from the bottom.
Emelianenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chong's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the head.
Emelianenko is trying to stick to Chong's back but Chong is turning into Emelianenko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Emelianenko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chong.
Chong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chong stops Emelianenko from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chong passes into half guard.
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 Bob Chong will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Chong is looking to land body kicks.
Emelianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chong. Emelianenko shrugs it off though.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Chong throws a push kick but Emelianenko slaps the foot to one side.
Chong misses with a head kick.
Chong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Chong.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a one two combo.
It looks like Bob Chong has been cut.
Chong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chong slips a jab from Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Emelianenko if he has to take too many more of those.
Chong takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chong manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chong lands a nice hook to Emelianenko's body. Emelianenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko swinging wildly here.
Emelianenko scores with a three punch combo!
Chong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bob Chong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chong lands a nice looking body kick.
Chong lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chong slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
A swing and a miss from Chong.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chong circles away quickly and effectively.
Emelianenko blocks the body kick.
Chong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chong moves away.
Chong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Chong.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chong.
Chong swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Chong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong jabs at Emelianenko's body.
Crunch! Chong slams his shin into Emelianenko's torso.
Chong sizes up Emelianenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chong slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chong doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chong lands a jab to Emelianenko's midsection.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
That kick from Chong tenderised Emelianenko's leg. Emelianenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chong connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chong lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chong. That's going to slow Emelianenko down.
Chong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Chong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Chong avoids it well.
Chong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chong doesn't seem bothered though.
Chong is looking to wear down Emelianenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chong misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chong. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chong throws the kick towards the body but Emelianenko avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Chong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chong lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Chong clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Chong'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.
Emelianenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chong in his tracks.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Chong is looking to slow Emelianenko down with leg kicks.
Chong gets a clinch.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Chong controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chong slowing the pace effectively.
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chong manages to avoid it.
Chong misses with a body kick.
Chong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chong takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelianenko is defended easily by Chong.
Emelianenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chong lands with a slapping head kick.
Chong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chong finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko feints a jab promting Chong to slip. Emelianenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chong, right into the meat.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Chong does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Chong.
Chong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Chong avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Chong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chong.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Chong is just out of range.
Chong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Emelianenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chong sprawls well. Chong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Chong saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chong lands a leg kick that knocks Emelianenko off balance momentarily.
Chong misses with a hook.
Chong slips a straight right by Emelianenko.
Chong slips a jab from Emelianenko.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Emelianenko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chong - the referee stops the clock and Emelianenko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chong. Emelianenko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chong throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Chong. No joy for Emelianenko on that attempt.
Bob Chong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Chong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chong.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Chong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chong as he avoids it easily.
Chong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chong lands with a nice body punch.
Chong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chong connects with the punch.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Chong tries to sprawl out of it but Emelianenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice combination there by Chong.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chong works the jab nicely.
Chong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Chong had his way with Fedor Emelianenko in that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Chong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Emelianenko lands with a nice body punch.
Chong lands a nice shot to the body.
Chong slips a straight right by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chong pushes Emelianenko away with a front kick.
Chong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Emelianenko if he has to take too many more of those.
Chong scores with a jab to the body.
Chong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Emelianenko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chong scores with a nice strike.
Emelianenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chong is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a strike aimed at the side of Chong's head but Chong avoids it well.
Emelianenko working the ground and pound.
Emelianenko working the ground and pound but Chong is defending the strikes.
Chong is looking to regain half guard here but Emelianenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Chong can't do much from the bottom here.
Chong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Emelianenko off and has taken his back!
Emelianenko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chong's guard. Nice work there by Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Emelianenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Emelianenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Chong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emelianenko manages to get himself to full guard.
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 wants to hit a switch here but Chong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Emelianenko there!
Chong trying to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Emelianenko looks a forlorn figure.
Emelianenko is working to get back to half guard.
Chong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Emelianenko is looking to escape.
Chong landing strikes from the mount.
Emelianenko is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Emelianenko is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Emelianenko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chong preventing the sweep.
Chong wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bob Chong.
I think Chong 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 for Bob Chong!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Bob Chong!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Bob Chong!
Bob Chong wins by unanimous decision!
Bob Chong is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Bob Chong took to the microphone: 'One love.'.
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