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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biff Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleks Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko has chosen Bang Your Head as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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225 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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253 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Biff Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleks Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Webster closes the distance and clinches.
Emelianenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Webster blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Websters head.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Webster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Webster misses with a knee strike.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Webster is trying to stall.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Webster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianenko prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko looking to throw knees to the head but Webster is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Webster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Emelianenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biff Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Emelianenko is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Webster Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Emelianenko's back instead.
Webster is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko holding both Webster 's hands and preventing any damage.
Webster is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Emelianenko up.
Webster somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Webster lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster controls the position.
Webster loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Emelianenko hold on?
Emelianenko is trying to break free.
Webster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Emelianenko controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Webster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster misses with a punch to the head.
Emelianenko manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Webster is now in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Webster looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Emelianenko is avoiding damage well.
Webster trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Webster works to advance to full mount. Emelianenko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Emelianenko holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Webster tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Webster misses with a head shot.
Webster throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Emelianenko because Webster loaded up on that one.
Webster with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Webster misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but Webster blocks with his arms.
The is referee keeping an eye on Emelianenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Webster is looking to control Emelianenko's arms but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Webster has his back to the cage.
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Webster tries to score a body lock takedown but Emelianenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Emelianenko pushes Webster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko landing knees to the head.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Webster has Emelianenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Emelianenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Webster wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biff Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Emelianenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Webster looking for a takedown.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Webster.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Webster backwards.
Emelianenko works on Webster's body with a couple of short punches.
Webster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Webster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emelianenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Emelianenko if he has to take too many more of those.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Webster.
Webster is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Webster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emelianenko waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Webster.
Webster has managed to clinch.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emelianenko misses with a knee to the head.
Webster blocking some punches.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Webster backwards.
Webster has Emelianenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Emelianenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Webster wants a takedown.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Webster backwards.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko prevents Webster from breaking the clinch.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster jumps guard but Emelianenko stands there with Webster around his waist. Webster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Webster takes a knee right on the jaw!
Webster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Emelianenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Webster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Webster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Emelianenko is fending him off so far but Webster persists. Nope, Emelianenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Webster avoids the punch easily.
Webster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Webster trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Webster tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Webster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Webster from controlling successfully.
Webster wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
That's four 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Webster darts in and clinches Emelianenko up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianenko.
Webster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Webster has Emelianenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Emelianenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Webster works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Webster with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko is controlling Webster's posture.
Webster tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Webster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Webster stays in close to Emelianenko's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aleks Emelianenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Webster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Emelianenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Webster looking for a takedown.
Webster goes for a takedown attempt but Emelianenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Webster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biff Webster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biff Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko has managed to clinch.
Webster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emelianenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aleks Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Webster should have avoided that one.
Emelianenko has managed to clinch.
Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Webster backwards.
Emelianenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Emelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Emelianenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Webster backwards.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Emelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Webster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Emelianenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Emelianenko stalling.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Webster avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Emelianenko smiles and moves away.
Webster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Webster tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Webster closes the distance but Emelianenko moves to the side
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Webster's shoulder, as Webster tries to avoid the shot.
Webster shoots for a takedown but Emelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Webster moved out of range nicely.
Webster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Emelianenko is fending him off so far but Webster persists. Nope, Emelianenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Webster tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Webster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emelianenko as he avoids it easily.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Webster.
Webster fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Webster tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Webster ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Webster moves into the clinch successfully.
Webster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Webster wants to break free but Emelianenko has control.
Webster is working for takedown but Emelianenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Webster takes a knee right on the jaw!
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Webster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Emelianenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Webster's head.
Webster has had enough of the clinch but Emelianenko keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Webster.
Webster stalling in the clinch but Emelianenko improves position.
Emelianenko pushes Webster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Webster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster fails to pull guard.
Emelianenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Webster tries for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to get underhooks.
Webster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Emelianenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianenko.
Aleks Emelianenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Webster fails to land.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Emelianenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Webster backwards.
Webster has Emelianenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Emelianenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Webster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Webster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Emelianenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Webster breaks from the clinch.
Biff Webster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Webster.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Emelianenko 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Emelianenko!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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