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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Emmanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michail Rudkowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Emmanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michail Rudkowsky!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emmanuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rudkowsky.
Emmanuel moves into the clinch.
Rudkowsky taking a breather.
Rudkowsky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emmanuel blocks it with crossed arms.
Emmanuel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rudkowsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rudkowsky lands a nice knee to the body.
Emmanuel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rudkowsky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Emmanuel instigates a clinch.
Rudkowsky tries to land a knee to the head but Emmanuel blocks with his arms.
Emmanuel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Michail Rudkowsky has been cut.
Rudkowsky with a knee to the head.
It looks like Samuel Emmanuel has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudkowsky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rudkowsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emmanuel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudkowsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emmanuel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Emmanuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emmanuel trying to control the position but instead, Rudkowsky has worked for underhooks and has pushed Emmanuel into the cage.
Emmanuel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Emmanuel lands an elbow inside.
Emmanuel is trying to pull guard but Rudkowsky has him pressed against the cage.
Rudkowsky misses with a knee to the head.
Come on Rudkowsky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Emmanuel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rudkowsky is defending well.
Rudkowsky connects with a nasty looking knee right to Emmanuel's face.
Rudkowsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emmanuel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudkowsky lands a good knee to the midsection. Emmanuel won't want to take too many of those.
Emmanuel is breathing heavily.
Emmanuel is trying to pull guard but Rudkowsky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rudkowsky misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rudkowsky stalls.
Rudkowsky misses with a knee to the head.
Emmanuel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rudkowsky is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rudkowsky - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rudkowsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rudkowsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rudkowsky is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Emmanuel wants to get back to striking at distance but Rudkowsky won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudkowsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emmanuel is defending well for now.
Come on Rudkowsky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rudkowsky connects with a knee to the head.
Rudkowsky with a knee to the head.
Emmanuel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rudkowsky blocks it with crossed arms.
Rudkowsky tries a knee to the head but Emmanuel blocks it.
Emmanuel has had enough of the clinch but Rudkowsky keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rudkowsky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emmanuel blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudkowsky missing with knees to the body.
Rudkowsky is trying to stall.
Rudkowsky stalling.
Emmanuel decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emmanuel keeping moving, preventing Rudkowsky from controlling successfully.
Rudkowsky won't allow Emmanuel to sweep him here.
Rudkowsky wants to stand but Emmanuel is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emmanuel keeping full guard, as Rudkowsky tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Rudkowsky dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Emmanuel throws a head kick but Rudkowsky moves out of range.
Rudkowsky swings for the body but Emmanuel moves out of range.
Rudkowsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emmanuel slips under a jab from Rudkowsky.
Rudkowsky throws the left hand but Emmanuel avoids the punch easily.
Emmanuel fails to land the takedown.
Emmanuel moves into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rudkowsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rudkowsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rudkowsky scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rudkowsky misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emmanuel is trying to break the clinch but Rudkowsky is controlling him.
Rudkowsky landing knees to the head.
Rudkowsky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emmanuel blocks it with crossed arms.
A bit of stalling here from Rudkowsky.
Emmanuel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rudkowsky up against the cage.
Rudkowsky looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rudkowsky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emmanuel avoids it.
Rudkowsky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Emmanuel up against the cage.
Michail Rudkowsky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Emmanuel managing to block the knees to the body from Rudkowsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudkowsky trying to land knees to the body.
Rudkowsky tries a knee to the head but Emmanuel blocks it.
Emmanuel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rudkowsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rudkowsky stuffs the takedown attempt from Emmanuel. Emmanuel gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Emmanuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emmanuel throws a low kick, looking for Rudkowsky's leg but Rudkowsky calmly moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Emmanuel. Those never looked like landing.
Rudkowsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emmanuel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emmanuel shoots in looking for a takedown but Rudkowsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Emmanuel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rudkowsky throws a hook but Emmanuel blocks it.
Emmanuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samuel Emmanuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rudkowsky checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab by Rudkowsky.
A swing and a miss from Rudkowsky.
Emmanuel takes the fight into the clinch.
Emmanuel has Rudkowsky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rudkowsky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rudkowsky tries a knee to the head but Emmanuel blocks it.
Rudkowsky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emmanuel blocks it with crossed arms.
Emmanuel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rudkowsky walks away with a smile on his face. Emmanuel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Emmanuel rushes Rudkowsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudkowsky stalls.
Emmanuel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rudkowsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emmanuel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emmanuel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rudkowsky has him pressed against the cage.
Rudkowsky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Emmanuel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rudkowsky is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rudkowsky misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Rudkowsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rudkowsky misses with a looping right.
Emmanuel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rudkowsky tries to avoid it but Emmanuel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rudkowsky to the ground. Rudkowsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rudkowsky wants to clinch.
Rudkowsky stuffs the takedown.
Emmanuel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rudkowsky, pushing him back against the cage.
Rudkowsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emmanuel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emmanuel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emmanuel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rudkowsky defends well and Emmanuel ends up having to push Rudkowsky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Emmanuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emmanuel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rudkowsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emmanuel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emmanuel instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudkowsky tries to land a knee to the head but Emmanuel blocks with his arms.
Rudkowsky scores with a knee to the head.
Emmanuel fails to pull guard.
Emmanuel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rudkowsky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rudkowsky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Rudkowsky.
Emmanuel wants to break free but Rudkowsky has control.
Rudkowsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudkowsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emmanuel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rudkowsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emmanuel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rudkowsky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emmanuel avoids it.
Rudkowsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudkowsky scores with a knee to the head.
Rudkowsky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rudkowsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emmanuel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rudkowsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emmanuel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rudkowsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emmanuel tries for a takedown but Rudkowsky manages to get underhooks.
Rudkowsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Emmanuel taking a breather.
Rudkowsky tries a knee to the head but Emmanuel blocks it.
Emmanuel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rudkowsky just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudkowsky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rudkowsky lands a good knee to the midsection. Emmanuel won't want to take too many of those.
Rudkowsky lands a knee to the head.
Rudkowsky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emmanuel.
Rudkowsky misses with a knee strike.
Rudkowsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rudkowsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emmanuel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rudkowsky controlling the action here for a moment.
Emmanuel struggles to land a body shot inside as Rudkowsky controls his hands.
Rudkowsky lands a good knee to the midsection. Emmanuel won't want to take too many of those.
Rudkowsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudkowsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rudkowsky is stalling here.
Rudkowsky keeps control of Emmanuel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rudkowsky working Emmanuel over with knees to the body.
Rudkowsky scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Emmanuel wants to stall.
Rudkowsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emmanuel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A knee to the head by Rudkowsky.
Rudkowsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Samuel Emmanuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudkowsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michail Rudkowsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rudkowsky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michail Rudkowsky!
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