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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Emelienko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Qasi's choice of entrance music: For Whom The Bell Tolls. Vladimir Emelienko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Azar Qasi's chin.
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166 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Emelienko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qasi checks a leg kick.
Qasi throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Qasi blocks the leg kick.
Qasi misses with an uppercut.
Qasi swings widly with a right hand
and Emelienko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Qasi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Qasi cracks Emelienko with an open hand slap.
Emelienko slips under a jab.
Emelienko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Emelienko throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Qasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelienko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Qasi. Qasi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Qasi checks a leg kick.
Emelienko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Qasi to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelienko looks to land a left hand but Qasi moved out of range nicely.
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!
Qasi lands a jab to the nose.
Qasi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick from Qasi is predictable there
enabling Emelienko to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelienko looks to land a left hand but Qasi moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelienko tries to work over Qasi's front leg with a kick but Qasi checks it.
Qasi throws an overhand right that lands on Emelienko's shoulder, as Emelienko tries to avoid the shot.
Qasi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Emelienko is doing well to control the position and prevent Qasi from advancing to side control.
Emelienko is trying to get back to full guard.
Emelienko won't allow Qasi to pass to mount.
Emelienko trying to control here.
Qasi seems to be working for a kimura but Emelienko defends the submission attempt.
Qasi is trying to work for a kimura but Emelienko is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko is trying to stand up here but Qasi is controlling him well.
Emelienko trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Qasi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Emelienko is looking to improve his position.
Qasi seems to be working for a kimura but Emelienko defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelienko desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Qasi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Emelienko still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Emelienko has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Qasi is looking to regain half guard here but Emelienko keeps moving and retains side control.
Emelienko trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Emelienko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is looking to reverse the position.
Emelienko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Emelienko trying to control the position but Qasi is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Emelienko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Qasi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Azar Qasi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Emelienko slips a straight right by Qasi.
We've been told by Emelienko's head coaches at LOD: Club Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Qasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qasi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Qasi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Emelienko pushes Qasi off and gets back to his feet.
Qasi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Emelienko misses the shot to the body.
Qasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelienko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qasi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Emelienko was covering up waiting for the punch and Qasi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Emelienko keeps moving.
Qasi won't allow Emelienko to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emelienko is trying to keep Qasi in close.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi is stalling in the full guard.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Emelienko is keeping the position.
Qasi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Emelienko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two 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.
Emelienko is trying to keep Qasi in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Qasi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Qasi throws a hook to the side of Emelienko's head but Emelienko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelienko is looking to counter punch.
Emelienko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelienko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qasi.
Emelienko throws a lazy right hand but Qasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Qasi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Qasi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Emelienko is able to avoid easily.
Emelienko scores with a nice strike.
Qasi blocks a leg kick.
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qasi throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Emelienko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. Qasi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by Qasi as he checks the leg kick.
Qasi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Qasi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Qasi is thwarting Emelienko's attempts to control the position.
Qasi is trying to work for a kimura but Emelienko is defending well.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but Emelienko defending well.
Qasi is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko is defending against the submission attempts here by Qasi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qasi is working for a submission of some sort.
Qasi is thwarting Emelienko's attempts to control the position.
Qasi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Azar Qasi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Emelienko scores with a shot to the body.
Emelienko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Qasi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Emelienko digs a good hook to Qasi's body.
Emelienko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Emelienko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko misses the jab.
Emelienko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vladimir Emelienko is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Emelienko. Beautiful body shot.
Emelienko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi slips under a jab.
Emelienko defending well as Qasi loads up on a big left hand.
Emelienko scores with a nice strike.
Qasi throws the left hand but Emelienko avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelienko.
Nice shot lands for Qasi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Qasi throws a hook but Emelienko blocks it.
Emelienko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Qasi. That did some damage!
Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Qasi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Qasi misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelienko counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelienko looks to land a combination but Qasi avoids it well.
Qasi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Qasi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Qasi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a big shot that misses.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Qasi checks the leg kick.
Qasi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emelienko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Qasi, right into the meat.
Qasi jabs at Emelienko's body.
Emelienko with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelienko counters with a one-two to the body.
Qasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qasi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emelienko. Emelienko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Qasi takes a swing at Emelienko's ribcage but misses.
Qasi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Qasi lands a jab to the head.
Qasi takes a swing at Emelienko's ribcage but misses.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelienko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Emelienko walks into a stiff left hand from Qasi.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Emelienko enables Qasi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Emelienko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Emelienko wants to sweep but no luck.
Emelienko is pulling down on Qasi's head. It's preventing any offense from Qasi, at least for the moment.
Emelienko looking for a sweep. Not yet Emelienko, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Emelienko holds on and takes a little breather.
Qasi stopping the sweep attempt from Emelienko.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelienko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Emelienko is keeping the position.
Emelienko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Emelienko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Qasi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelienko misses its target.
Emelienko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Qasi is able to avoid easily.
Emelienko throws a sloppy head kick and Qasi moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Qasi shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelienko tries to sprawl out of it but Qasi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelienko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Emelienko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Qasi.
Emelienko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. Qasi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Qasi misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Emelienko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Qasi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emelienko has time to react.
Emelienko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Qasi staying out of range there.
Qasi moves out of range of the leg kick from Emelienko.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
Qasi throws a jab when Emelienko was well out of range.
Emelienko throws a jab when Qasi was well out of range.
Qasi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Qasi.
Emelienko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Emelienko clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Emelienko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Emelienko throws a lazy uppercut
and Qasi counters with a stiff right hand.
Qasi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelienko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Emelienko takes one to the side of the head.
Qasi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelienko.
Emelienko digs a good hook to Qasi's body.
Qasi throws a series of punches but Emelienko moves out of range.
Qasi cracks Emelienko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Qasi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emelienko lands a jab.
Qasi checks a low kick from Emelienko.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Qasi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelienko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Qasi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Emelienko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Qasi will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelienko scores with a decent looking hook.
Emelienko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Qasi doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelienko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Emelienko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Qasi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emelienko counters with a nice leg kick.
Emelienko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emelienko lands a nice shot that snaps Qasi's head back.
Qasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelienko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Qasi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Emelienko scores with a jab. Qasi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelienko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qasi.
Emelienko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Qasi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Qasi throws a hook but Emelienko avoids it easily.
Qasi shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelienko tries to sprawl out of it but Qasi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelienko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Qasi misses
enabling Emelienko to counter with a crisp jab.
Qasi throws the left hand but Emelienko avoids the punch easily.
Emelienko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Emelienko loads up on a big right hand but Qasi slips the punch.
Qasi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Qasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qasi avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Emelienko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emelienko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Qasi lands the left hand.
Qasi works Emelienko's body with a nice hook.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the head.
Good work by Emelienko as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Emelienko misses
and Qasi counters with a straight right hand.
Qasi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emelienko. Emelienko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi checks the leg kick.
Qasi throws out a counter right but Emelienko avoids it with no problem.
Qasi looks to throw the jab but Emelienko is out of range.
Emelienko scores with a hook to the body. Qasi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. Emelienko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qasi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Emelienko's head.
Qasi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Qasi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Emelienko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Qasi scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Qasi.
A punch lands to the side of Emelienko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab by Qasi.
Vladimir Emelienko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelienko scores with a spinning back kick!
Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelienko throws out the jab.
Qasi misses with a wild combination.
Emelienko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Qasi lunges at Emelienko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Emelienko's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelienko blocks a jab.
Qasi avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Qasi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelienko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Qasi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelienko.
Qasi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Emelienko. Emelienko obviously looking to wear him down.
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelienko.
Emelienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Qasi is just out of range.
Emelienko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Qasi looks to throw the jab but Emelienko is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelienko misses the target.
Emelienko thuds his right hand into Qasi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Emelienko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi throws a series of punches but Emelienko moves out of range.
Qasi cracks a nice hook into Emelienko's ribs.
Emelienko blocks a jab.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Azar Qasi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Emelienko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Emelienko slaps away a takedown attempt from Qasi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
Emelienko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qasi.
Nice shot lands for Emelienko.
Qasi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Emelienko jabs Qasi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Emelienko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Emelienko loads up on a big right hand but Qasi slips the punch.
Emelienko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Emelienko throws a low kick, looking for Qasi's leg but Qasi calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelienko takes a swing at Qasi's ribcage but misses.
Emelienko staying out of range there.
Emelienko tests Qasi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Qasi misses.
Emelienko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Qasi counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi scores with a nice right hand.
Qasi misses with a hook
and Emelienko counters with a low kick, right behind Qasi 's knee.
Emelienko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Qasi.
Qasi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelienko.
Qasi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emelienko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Qasi misses with a straight left.
Qasi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelienko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelienko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelienko throws the left hand but Qasi avoids the punch easily.
Qasi throws out a counter right but Emelienko avoids it with no problem.
Qasi scores with a punch to the head.
Qasi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Qasi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelienko connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Emelienko.
Qasi lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelienko walks into a stiff left hand from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a straight left.
Emelienko catches Qasi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Emelienko misses with a leg kick.
Qasi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Emelienko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Emelienko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Qasi slips a straight right by Emelienko.
Qasi slips a jab from Emelienko.
Qasi throws out a counter right but Emelienko avoids it with no problem.
Emelienko slips under a jab from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a shot to the body
and Emelienko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Qasi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Emelienko walks into a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Qasi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko can't find room to land a body shot as Qasi controls the action.
A short uppercut from Qasi.
Qasi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emelienko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelienko is pressed up against the cage. Qasi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emelienko down to the mat. Emelienko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab, jab by Qasi - just one landing.
Qasi lands a jab to Emelienko's midsection.
Qasi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emelienko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Qasi misses with a few strikes there.
Vladimir Emelienko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qasi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Emelienko connects with a single shot there.
Emelienko stuns Qasi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick from Emelienko lands but Qasi takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Qasi slips under a jab from Emelienko.
Emelienko swats away the attempt to clinch by Qasi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelienko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. Qasi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Emelienko avoids the body shot from Qasi.
Emelienko throwing a counter right hand but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Qasi.
Qasi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Qasi misses with a straight left.
Qasi scores with a leg kick.
Emelienko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Qasi lands with a straight right. Emelienko didn't see that one coming.
Emelienko stuns Qasi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emelienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Qasi is just out of range.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Emelienko moves out of range of the strikes.
Azar Qasi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Qasi cracks a nice hook into Emelienko's ribs.
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 Vladimir Emelienko.
I think Qasi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:48
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:48
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Vladimir Emelienko retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
67% |
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