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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norman Nipplestein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norman Nipplestein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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179 cm
45
185 lbs
38 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Norman Nipplestein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nipplestein shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Nipplestein there.
Nipplestein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Emelianenko is staying active underneath Nipplestein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Emelianenko is controlling Nipplestein's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nipplestein with the ground and pound but Emelianenko uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nipplestein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emelianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Emelianenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nipplestein manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nipplestein looking to control.
Emelianenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nipplestein is trying to hold Emelianenko in close to prevent damage but Emelianenko has managed to pass into half guard.
Nipplestein wants to sweep but Emelianenko has passed to side control!
Emelianenko stands up and beckons Nipplestein to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown.
Emelianenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nipplestein.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
It looked like Nipplestein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Nipplestein circles away.
Emelianenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mirko Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nipplestein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko digs a good body shot into Nipplestein's ribs.
Emelianenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nipplestein shoots in and gets a takedown into Emelianenko's guard.
Nipplestein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Nipplestein wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nipplestein looking to sit in guard and control but Emelianenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nipplestein looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Emelianenko passes into half guard.
Emelianenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nipplestein wants to control the action here but instead Emelianenko manages to pass to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emelianenko content just to control the position here.
Nipplestein is looking to get to half guard.
Emelianenko controlling the position easily from mount.
Nipplestein is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Emelianenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emelianenko jabs Nipplestein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nipplestein keeps the fight on the outside.
Nipplestein is looking to counter punch.
Emelianenko lands with a cross.
Nipplestein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nipplestein doesn't seem bothered though.
Nipplestein throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nipplestein rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
Nipplestein takes a knee to the side of the body.
Emelianenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Nipplestein's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nipplestein backwards.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
A body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nipplestein backwards.
A knee to the head by Emelianenko.
It looks like Norman Nipplestein has been cut.
Emelianenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nipplestein blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the body.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the body.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Emelianenko obliges.
Emelianenko lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Emelianenko landing knees to the head.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nipplestein is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Oh Nipplestein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Knees in the clinch landing for Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nipplestein backwards.
Emelianenko jerks Nipplestein's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Nipplestein drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Emelianenko goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Emelianenko because Nipplestein was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Mirko Emelianenko!
An out of breath Mirko Emelianenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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