Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 592
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Shemelianenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bangsit only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Shemelianenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep.
Bangsit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shemelianenko off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Bangsit working for the choke. #SUB2#
Bangsit seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Shemelianenko's chin but Shemelianenko turns very nicely into Bangsit's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Shemelianenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shemelianenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bangsit has his foot on Shemelianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shemelianenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Shemelianenko works over Bangsit with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Bangsit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Shemelianenko is controlling Bangsit's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Bangsit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Bangsit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shemelianenko is just riding it out for now. Bangsit eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bangsit seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bangsit seems to be looking for submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Bangsit wants to work for an arm triangle but Shemelianenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Bangsit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bangsit seems to be working for a kimura but Shemelianenko defends the submission attempt.
Bangsit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Bangsit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shemelianenko sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shemelianenko wants to stand back up but Bangsit manages to pass into side control. #T3#
Bangsit in side control, throwing shots but Shemelianenko defends.
Bangsit has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shemelianenko!
Bangsit working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Bangsit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shemelianenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bangsit swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shemelianenko is now in Bangsit's guard. A big mistake from Bangsit there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shemelianenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bangsit has his foot on Shemelianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shemelianenko works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB2#
Bangsit looking for a guillotine here but Shemelianenko defends easily.
Shemelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from Bangsit.#SUB2#
Shemelianenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bangsit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shemelianenko has managed to get both his arms back between Bangsit's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bangsit has his foot on Shemelianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shemelianenko works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bangsit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bangsit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shemelianenko is aware though and is defending well.
Bangsit trying to keep a closed guard but Shemelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
Shemelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from Bangsit.#SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shemelianenko defends well.
Shemelianenko is pushing down on Bangsit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bangsit is fighting to maintain full guard but Shemelianenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bangsit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bangsit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Bangsit shoots in and bounces Shemelianenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bangsit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bangsit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shemelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bangsit.
Shemelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Shemelianenko, not yet.
Bangsit wants to pass the guard but Shemelianenko is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bangsit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bangsit is pushing down on Shemelianenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shemelianenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Bangsit has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Bangsit is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Bangsit seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Shemelianenko is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andy Bangsit!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Shemelianenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Drogo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Drogo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shemelianenko stalling against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Drogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drogo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shemelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Drogo misses with a knee strike.
Drogo throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Shemelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shemelianenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Drogo has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karl Drogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shemelianenko clinches with his opponent.
Shemelianenko has Drogo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drogo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Shemelianenko successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shemelianenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shemelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Shemelianenko working a defensive guard but Drogo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Shemelianenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Drogo stops Shemelianenko from getting back to his feet.
Shemelianenko wants to get back to full guard.
Drogo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shemelianenko trying to hold on to Drogo's head to control him but Drogo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shemelianenko tries to get to full guard but Drogo has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drogo is looking to advance position but Shemelianenko won't allow it.
Drogo controlling the action here.
Shemelianenko has his hands clasped together around Drogo's back. He's all about the action.
Shemelianenko is looking to get back to is feet but Drogo passes into side control. #T3#
Shemelianenko tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Shemelianenko holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Drogo decides to stand back up.
A head kick from Shemelianenko lands but Drogo takes it in his stride. #TD2#
Shemelianenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ROC2#
Drogo is rocked!#SU2#
Shemelianenko stands up and beckons Drogo to join him on the feet.
Oh Drogo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Shemelianenko rushes Drogo and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Shemelianenko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Drogo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Shemelianenko manages to move to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shemelianenko postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Drogo bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Shemelianenko and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feodor Shemelianenko!
Feodor Shemelianenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Shemelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
Biggs misses with a body punch.
Shemelianenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Biggs is defending well.#BC#
Biggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biggs misses with a wild body shot.
Shemelianenko walks into a left hand.
Shemelianenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Biggs. Biggs obviously looking to wear him down.
Shemelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biggs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shemelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shemelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Shemelianenko misses the target. #TD2#
Shemelianenko shoots in and bounces Biggs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Biggs wants to stand and escape but Shemelianenko is having none of it. #T1#
Shemelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shemelianenko wants to control from the top but Biggs keeps moving.
Shemelianenko slips nicely into half guard.
Shemelianenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Biggs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shemelianenko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shemelianenko content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shemelianenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Biggs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Shemelianenko is looking for a kimura here.
Biggs gets full guard.#SU2#
Shemelianenko stands up from Biggs's guard - Shemelianenko perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Shemelianenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Shemelianenko prevents Biggs from improving his position.
Biggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shemelianenko trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Shemelianenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shemelianenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shemelianenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Feodor Shemelianenko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Biggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shemelianenko dives in and grabs Biggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biggs pushes down on Shemelianenko's head and hops out.
Shemelianenko misses with a takedown
and Biggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Biggs lands a leg kick that knocks Shemelianenko off balance momentarily.
Biggs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Biggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Shemelianenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Justin Biggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feodor Shemelianenko.
Biggs throws a jab when Shemelianenko was well out of range.
Shemelianenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Biggs clobbers Shemelianenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Biggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko tries to move into range but Biggs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shemelianenko darts in looking for a takedown but Biggs gets double underhooks and turns Shemelianenko into the cage.
Shemelianenko has his takedown stuffed
enabling Biggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Shemelianenko moves away from the strike by Biggs. #T1##TD2#
Shemelianenko gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Biggs bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Shemelianenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Biggs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Justin Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Shemelianenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Biggs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shemelianenko pushes down on Biggs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shemelianenko wants to pass to mount but Biggs is defending the position.
Shemelianenko throwing shots but Biggs is blocking nicely. #T2#
Biggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Biggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Shemelianenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Biggs tries to get to full guard but Shemelianenko has control of the leg.
Biggs is trying to stand. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Biggs manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SU2#
Biggs is working an open guard so Shemelianenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Biggs throws a series of punches but Shemelianenko avoids them all with ease.
Biggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shemelianenko.
A jab lands there for Biggs.
Biggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Biggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shemelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Biggs pushes him off.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch up but Biggs circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Biggs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shemelianenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shemelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Biggs tries to avoid it but Shemelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Biggs to the ground. Biggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shemelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Biggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Justin Biggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch up but Biggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Biggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Shemelianenko.
Biggs looks to land a combination. Shemelianenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No joy there for Biggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shemelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Biggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggs with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Biggs dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Biggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Shemelianenko has Biggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Shemelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Biggs has him pressed against the cage.
Shemelianenko is trying to pull guard but Biggs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shemelianenko blocking some punches.
Biggs tries to work over Shemelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Biggs manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shemelianenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Biggs!#SU2#
Shemelianenko decides to stand back up. #T1#
Shemelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Justin Biggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feodor Shemelianenko.
Biggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shemelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Biggs.
Shemelianenko wants to clinch.
Biggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shemelianenko looks to clinch
and Biggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Biggs as Shemelianenko shoots in.
Biggs lands a really nice looking cross but Shemelianenko seems unphased. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shemelianenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2##BC#
Biggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biggs throws a hook but Shemelianenko avoids it easily.
And Shemelianenko responds with a good body kick, but Biggs manages to step out the way in time.#TD2#
Shemelianenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shemelianenko showed some decent athleticism there.
Shemelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Biggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biggs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shemelianenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Biggs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Shemelianenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shemelianenko is looking to stall here but Biggs recovers full guard.
Shemelianenko wants to control from the top but Biggs keeps moving. #ES#
Biggs pushes Shemelianenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Biggs throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Shemelianenko counters by clinching up. #T4#
Biggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Shemelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biggs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shemelianenko is defended easily by Biggs.
Biggs is looking for a counter combo.
Biggs 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. #TD2#
Shemelianenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Biggs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shemelianenko throws an elbow but Biggs slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shemelianenko wants to control but Biggs is keeping him busy.
Biggs struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Biggs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Biggs 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Biggs!
Justin Biggs gave a mention to Cartel Elite Supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CEC 588
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1##TD#
Shemelianenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shemelianenko is adopting a defensive guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raunio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raunio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shemelianenko's head.
Shemelianenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shemelianenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raunio wants to control from the top but Shemelianenko keeps moving.
Shemelianenko controlling the position.
Raunio distracts Shemelianenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1##SUB2#
Shemelianenko is looking for a triangle but Raunio pushes his legs off easily.
Raunio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shemelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shemelianenko being controlled here, momentarily.
Shemelianenko is trying to keep Raunio in close.
Shemelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raunio is one step ahead there.
Shemelianenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raunio's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Raunio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shemelianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shemelianenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Shemelianenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shemelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Raunio has wrist control.
Shemelianenko postures up in Raunio's guard and throws a big left but Raunio blocks it.
Raunio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shemelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Raunio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raunio trying to keep a closed guard but Shemelianenko is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Shemelianenko trying to control but Raunio is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Raunio is looking for a triangle here but Shemelianenko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Raunio prevents Shemelianenko from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raunio wants to get back to his feet but Shemelianenko is dominant here and he's now got Raunio's back!
Shemelianenko is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Raunio is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
Shemelianenko is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shemelianenko missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shemelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with Raunio, looking for a takedown. Shemelianenko pushes Raunio against the cage but Raunio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raunio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raunio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rauli Raunio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Raunio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shemelianenko's half guard.#ES2#
Shemelianenko pushes Raunio off and gets back to his feet.
Shemelianenko checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Shemelianenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raunio working a defensive guard here.
Shemelianenko wants to stand and escape but instead Raunio has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Raunio trying to control the position from guard on top but Shemelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shemelianenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Shemelianenko trying to control the position.
Shemelianenko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Raunio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raunio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shemelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raunio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raunio preventing the sweep.
Raunio postures up in Shemelianenko's guard and throws a big left but Shemelianenko blocks it.
Raunio cracks Shemelianenko with a solid left hand.
Raunio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raunio throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
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.
Shemelianenko wants to stand and escape but Raunio is having none of it.
Raunio postures up and lands a big shot to Shemelianenko's brow.
Raunio stopping the sweep attempt from Shemelianenko.
Raunio trying to control but Shemelianenko is working from the bottom.
Shemelianenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shemelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Shemelianenko, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raunio misses with a hook.
Shemelianenko checks the leg kick.
Jab by Raunio.
Shemelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raunio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shemelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raunio swivels and escapes.
Shemelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raunio half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rauli Raunio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feodor Shemelianenko.
Raunio scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.#T3##TD2#
Shemelianenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Raunio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shemelianenko is in Raunio's guard.
Raunio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Shemelianenko has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Raunio to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Shemelianenko is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Raunio pulls down on the head and he's put Shemelianenko to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rauli Raunio!
Rauli Raunio tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CEC 577
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1#
Shemelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shemelianenko wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Dunkin misses.
Dunkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunkin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Shemelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dunkin's guard.
Shemelianenko pushing down on Dunkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dunkin taking some punishment here, with Shemelianenko in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dunkin is looking for a sweep. Shemelianenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dunkin is looking to escape.#SUB#
Shemelianenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunkin has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Shemelianenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shemelianenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dunkin is looking to escape.
Dunkin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dunkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shemelianenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dunkin is controlling Shemelianenko's trapped leg to prevent Shemelianenko from advancing to side control.
Dunkin wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shemelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunkin.
Shemelianenko is looking for a counter combo.
Shemelianenko slips under a jab.
Dunkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shemelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunkin.
Shemelianenko keeps Dunkin at a distance using the push kick.
Dunkin wants to land a leg kick but Shemelianenko is out of range.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dunkin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dunkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shemelianenko.
Dunkin slaps away a takedown attempt from Shemelianenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alvin Ray Dunkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shemelianenko moves out of range as Dunkin throws a body kick.
Dunkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shemelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunkin.
Dunkin misses with a straight right.
Dunkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Dunkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shemelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dunkin defends well and Shemelianenko ends up having to push Dunkin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dunkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dunkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Shemelianenko. Shemelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feodor Shemelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunkin throws a lazy right hand but Shemelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shemelianenko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dunkin.#TD#
Shemelianenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dunkin on his heels. He'll look to pass Dunkin's guard now, I'm sure.
Dunkin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shemelianenko controls the pace.
Shemelianenko passes Dunkin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #ES2#
Dunkin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shemelianenko keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
Shemelianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Dunkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Dunkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shemelianenko.
Dunkin throws out a counter right but Shemelianenko avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunkin. Shemelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shemelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunkin.
Dunkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunkin cracks Shemelianenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shemelianenko checks a leg kick.
Shemelianenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dunkin sprawls and moves away.
Shemelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunkin is fending him off so far but Shemelianenko persists. Nope, Dunkin circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunkin scores with a body shot.
Shemelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dunkin tries to avoid it but Shemelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dunkin to the ground. Dunkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Dunkin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvin Ray Dunkin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shemelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunkin.
Dunkin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shemelianenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Dunkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shemelianenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Dunkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shemelianenko throws a quick counter head kick but Dunkin was just out of range.
Dunkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko lands with a kick to the temple. Dunkin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A cross from Dunkin lands.
A shot to the body from Dunkin misses
and Shemelianenko counters with a body kick. #KD2#
A head kick lands from Dunkin that sends Shemelianenko to the canvas. Shemelianenko tries to scramble back to his feet but Dunkin brings him back down into side control.
Dunkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shemelianenko is trying to control Dunkin's posture but Dunkin avoids it.
Dunkin landing a few strikes. #CUT2#
Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Shemelianenko regains half guard.
Dunkin trying to control from Shemelianenko's half guard. Shemelianenko has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Dunkin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dunkin landing with the ground and pound.
Dunkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dunkin preventing the sweep.
Dunkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shemelianenko trying to keep a closed guard but Dunkin is proving a slippery customer.
Dunkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dunkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shemelianenko looking to control.
Dunkin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shemelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunkin.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch there but Dunkin circles away.
Dunkin digs a good hook to Shemelianenko's body.
Dunkin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shemelianenko counters with a series of strikes. Dunkin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shemelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunkin.
Shemelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunkin circles away.
Shemelianenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunkin can pounce on him.
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut. Dunkin saw that one coming.
Dunkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shemelianenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunkin but Dunkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shemelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Shemelianenko tries for a takedown but Dunkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feodor Shemelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Dunkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shemelianenko doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dunkin misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Shemelianenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Dunkin kicks Shemelianenko off and gets back to his feet.
Dunkin throws a right hand that misses
and Shemelianenko counters with a left and a right that stings Dunkin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shemelianenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dunkin if he has to take too many more of those.
Dunkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shemelianenko blocks a jab.
Shemelianenko tries to counter with a takedown but Dunkin is quick to defend against it.
Dunkin moves out of range of the body kick from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shemelianenko.
A jab lands there for Dunkin.#CUT2#
Jeez, Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shemelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Dunkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Shemelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dunkin lands a leg kick that knocks Shemelianenko off balance momentarily.
Shemelianenko shoots in and drives through. Dunkin sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunkin.
Dunkin scores with a kick to the body.
Shemelianenko tries to move into range but Dunkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Shemelianenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dunkin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shemelianenko is in Dunkin's guard.#ES2#
Dunkin kicks Shemelianenko off and gets to his feet.
Shemelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Dunkin.
Dunkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunkin throws a nice looking combination but Shemelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shemelianenko walks into a jab.
Feodor Shemelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Dunkin.
Shemelianenko tries to counter by clinching up but Dunkin breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvin Ray Dunkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shemelianenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunkin. Dunkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Shemelianenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dunkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dunkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Shemelianenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shemelianenko. #ES2#
Dunkin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shemelianenko is defended easily by Dunkin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feodor Shemelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shemelianenko dodges the punch combination from Dunkin.
Dunkin lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Shemelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shemelianenko moves away from the strike by Dunkin.
Dunkin throws a lazy right hand but Shemelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shemelianenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dunkin 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. #TD#
Shemelianenko shoots in and gets a takedown into Dunkin's guard.#ES2#
Dunkin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dunkin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shemelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dunkin defends well and Shemelianenko ends up having to push Dunkin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shemelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunkin swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shemelianenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Dunkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Dunkin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shemelianenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Dunkin throws a leg kick that misses.
Dunkin looks to throw the jab but Shemelianenko is out of range.
Dunkin jabs at Shemelianenko's body.
Dunkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shemelianenko slips a jab from Dunkin.
Shemelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunkin.
Shemelianenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shemelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Dunkin thinks about the counter body kick.
Shemelianenko shoots in and drives through. Dunkin sprawls well.
No joy there for Dunkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Dunkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shemelianenko misses with the combination.
Dunkin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shemelianenko back to the cage. Dunkin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Feodor Shemelianenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alvin Ray Dunkin!

Event: CEC 565
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
Shemelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrym.
A jab lands there for Thrym.
Shemelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrym throws a body shot but no joy.
Shemelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thrym throws an overhand right that lands on Shemelianenko's shoulder, as Shemelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Thrym takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shemelianenko throws a hook but Thrym avoids it easily.
Thrym throwing a counter right hand but Shemelianenko manages to avoid it.
Shemelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Thrym lands the left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Shemelianenko blocks the leg kick.
Thrym misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrym scores with a nice right hand.
Shemelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shemelianenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No joy there for Thrym, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shemelianenko staying out of range there.
Thrym throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shemelianenko feints and then cracks Thrym's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thrym down. #T1#
Thrym attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shemelianenko misses with a looping left.
Thrym lands a front kick.
Thrym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrym tries to land a leg kick but Shemelianenko saw it coming and moves away.
Thrym connects with a looping right hand.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
Thrym sizes up Shemelianenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thrym lands a lovely overhand right.
Shemelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shemelianenko jabs Thrym right on the nose. Thrym blinks but takes it well.
Shemelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shemelianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook. Thrym ducked under it nicely.
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shemelianenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thrym. Thrym circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Thrym has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shemelianenko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thrym has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thrym and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thrym seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shemelianenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shemelianenko takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Thrym misses with a jab to the body
letting Shemelianenko counter with a right hand.
Shemelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thrym wants to clinch.
Shemelianenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thrym is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thrym slips under a jab from Shemelianenko.
Thrym keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a hook but Thrym avoids it easily.
Thrym was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Thrym tries to keep at a distance but Shemelianenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shemelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thrym.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Thrym breaks the clinch.
Thrym is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thrym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Thrym.
Thrym throws out a loose jab but Shemelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shemelianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Thrym counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrym checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shemelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thrym paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shemelianenko misses the jab.
Shemelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrym on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shemelianenko walks into a straight right hand from Thrym.
Shemelianenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thrym is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shemelianenko lands a head shot.
Thrym throws a jab when Shemelianenko was well out of range.
Shemelianenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thrym cracks Shemelianenko with a good jab.
Thrym bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Thrym rushes Shemelianenko and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Thrym breaks the clinch.
Shemelianenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Thrym misses with the combination.
Thrym moves out of range of the leg kick from Shemelianenko.
Thrym takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thrym connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
Thrym takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shemelianenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thrym tries to clinch up but Shemelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Shemelianenko tries to land a leg kick but Thrym saw it coming and moves away.
Thrym doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from Shemelianenko.
A low kick from Shemelianenko is predictable there
and Thrym makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrym tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Thrym rushes Shemelianenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
A short right from Thrym on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rung Thrym will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shemelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Shemelianenko. That snapped Thrym's head back.
Thrym is looking to clinch but Shemelianenko is avoiding it.
Shemelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Shemelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
Shemelianenko defending well as Thrym loads up on a big left hand.
Shemelianenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thrym fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shemelianenko just manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Thrym.
Thrym lands with a kick to the temple. Shemelianenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thrym dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shemelianenko throws a low kick, looking for Thrym's leg but Thrym calmly moves out of range.
Thrym will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shemelianenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym is looking to land body kicks.
Shemelianenko tests Thrym's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses.
Shemelianenko blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Thrym there.
Thrym throws a hook but Shemelianenko blocks it.#T1#
Thrym misses the jab.
Thrym throws a big shot that misses.
Thrym misses with a kick to the body
and Shemelianenko counters with a good low kick that Thrym was not able to check.
Shemelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shemelianenko.
Thrym 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.
Shemelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shemelianenko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thrym has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thrym and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thrym uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thrym. That did some damage!
Thrym wants to clinch up but Shemelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Nice cross by Thrym.
Shemelianenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Thrym's head.
Shemelianenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thrym on the side of the head.
Thrym misses with a looping right.
Shemelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shemelianenko. Thrym does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Shemelianenko cracks Thrym with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrym will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good work by Thrym as he checks the leg kick.
Shemelianenko lands a slapping body shot.
Thrym feints and then cracks Shemelianenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shemelianenko down.
Shemelianenko throws a hook but Thrym avoids it easily.
Thrym is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shemelianenko.
It seemed like Shemelianenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shemelianenko moves away from the strike by Thrym.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thrym counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shemelianenko. Thrym does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrym is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thrym takes one to the side of the head.
Thrym looks to land a left hand but Shemelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Shemelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Shemelianenko clobbers Thrym with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shemelianenko is looking to chop away at Thrym's legs.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick and Shemelianenko moves out of range easily.
Shemelianenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Shemelianenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shemelianenko, right into the meat.
Shemelianenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Thrym.
Shemelianenko checks a low kick from Thrym.
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Shemelianenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thrym uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shemelianenko.
Thrym fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shemelianenko just manages to avoid it.
Shemelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Thrym ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thrym swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thrym under the eye.#CL#
Thrym moves into the clinch.
Thrym has a couple of punches blocked by Shemelianenko. #BC#
Thrym breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrym's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shemelianenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thrym scrambles back to his feet.
Thrym avoids the body shot from Shemelianenko.
Thrym attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shemelianenko moves forwards but Thrym connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shemelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Shemelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from Shemelianenko.
Thrym turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shemelianenko. #CL#
Shemelianenko tries to keep at a distance but Thrym has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thrym holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thrym is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shemelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Thrym pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shemelianenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Thrym off the cage and back into range.
Shemelianenko staying out of range there.
Thrym misses with a straight left.
Thrym checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thrym feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thrym lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shemelianenko will feel that in the morning.
A clash of legs there as Thrym blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Feodor Shemelianenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thrym circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko ducks right into an uppercut from Thrym.
Shemelianenko tries to land a leg kick but Thrym saw it coming and moves away.
Shemelianenko scores with a leg kick.
Shemelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrym moves away.
A big right from Shemelianenko misses.
Thrym misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Thrym clinches up with Shemelianenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Thrym lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shemelianenko tries to work over Thrym's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Thrym.
Thrym lands a shoulder strike.
Shemelianenko blocks a body shot from Thrym.
Shemelianenko blocks a body shot from Thrym.
Thrym blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Shemelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Shemelianenko.#T1#
Shemelianenko throws a solid leg kick but Thrym takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shemelianenko.#CL#
Thrym rushes Shemelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thrym works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shemelianenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Shemelianenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shemelianenko. #BC2#
Shemelianenko manages to break the clinch.
Thrym getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shemelianenko feints and then cracks Thrym's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thrym down.
Shemelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shemelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shemelianenko throws a jab when Thrym was well out of range.
Thrym gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrym misses with a low kick as Shemelianenko jumps back.
Shemelianenko tried to score with a low kick but Thrym checks it.#T2#
Shemelianenko misses with a shot to the body
enabling Thrym to counter with a crisp jab.
Shemelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Thrym finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot.
Shemelianenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thrym throws a hook but Shemelianenko avoids it easily.
Thrym scores with a jab to the jaw.
A left lands for Thrym.
Shemelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from Shemelianenko.
An inside leg kick from Shemelianenko misses.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses.
Shemelianenko misses with a leg kick
and Shemelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Thrym gets a clinch.
Thrym tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shemelianenko's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thrym.#BC#
Thrym breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shemelianenko throws a low kick, looking for Thrym's leg but Thrym calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Thrym.
Thrym moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thrym slips under a jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko moves out of range as Thrym strikes.
Shemelianenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thrym's sensitive parts.
Shemelianenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thrym looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thrym, as that shot connected.
Thrym misses the jab.
Shemelianenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shemelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrym half committed to a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Shemelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
Shemelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shemelianenko misses with a straight left.
Thrym throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thrym staying out of range there.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Thrym blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Thrym misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrym defending well as Shemelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
Thrym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shemelianenko takes a swing at Thrym's ribcage but misses.
Shemelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Shemelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shemelianenko misses with a shot to the body
and Thrym counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shemelianenko takes a swing at Thrym's ribcage but misses.
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Thrym is looking to counter punch.
Thrym lands a head kick. Shemelianenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Some bone on bone action there as Thrym checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thrym tried to counter with a leg kick but Shemelianenko avoided it.
Thrym fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shemelianenko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thrym.

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 Rung Thrym.
I think Thrym 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CEC 560
Date: Dec 20, 2017

#R1#
Shemelianenko staying out of range there.
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Wong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shemelianenko.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wong.
Wong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wong throws a head kick that Shemelianenko semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Nice shot by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a hook but Wong blocks it.
Wong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shemelianenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wong lands a nice shot that snaps Shemelianenko's head back.
Shemelianenko walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shemelianenko lands a leg kick that knocks Wong off balance momentarily.
Shemelianenko avoids the body shot from Wong.
Shemelianenko moves out of range as Wong strikes.#CL2#
Shemelianenko rushes Wong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shemelianenko tries to work over Wong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shemelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shemelianenko lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Shemelianenko taking a breather.#BC#
Wong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Shemelianenko finds it's way through Wong's defenses. #CL2#
Shemelianenko rushes Wong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Shemelianenko breaks the clinch.
Shemelianenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shemelianenko thuds his right hand into Wong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wong. That's going to slow Shemelianenko down.
Shemelianenko connects with a jab.
Wong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shemelianenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wong connects with a body shot that sends Shemelianenko's belly button to the back.
Shemelianenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shemelianenko. Wong does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Wong misses the target.
Shemelianenko takes a swing at Wong's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Shemelianenko connects with a body shot.
Shemelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wong was well out of range. Poor timing from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wong looks to land a right hand but Shemelianenko moved out of range.
Wong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shemelianenko counters with a low kick, right behind Wong 's knee.
Shemelianenko scores with a jab.
Shemelianenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wong's calf.
Shemelianenko connects with a body shot that sends Wong's belly button to the back.
Shemelianenko throws a solid leg kick but Wong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shemelianenko.
A big left from Shemelianenko misses.
Wong is looking to score with low kicks.
Shemelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shemelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wong.
It seemed like Shemelianenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab from Wong.
Wong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wong stuns Shemelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Shemelianenko. That snapped Wong's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Wong blocks the leg kick.
Shemelianenko lands with an overhand left.
Shemelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shemelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wong manages to avoid it.
Shemelianenko digs a good hook to Wong's body.
Shemelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
Shemelianenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Wong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shemelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Wong.
Wong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wong connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
It looks like Wong has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shemelianenko - that will leave a mark!
Wong looks to throw the jab but Shemelianenko is out of range. #T4#
Shemelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shemelianenko misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Wong.
Wong moves forwards but Shemelianenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wong misses with a wild body shot.
Wong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Wong.
Wong throws a big shot that misses.
Shemelianenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wong. Wong obviously looking to wear him down.
Wong slips under a jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick but Wong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shemelianenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shemelianenko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shemelianenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shemelianenko wants to land a leg kick but Wong is out of range.
Shemelianenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko'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.
#R2#
Wong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shemelianenko slips a straight right by Wong.
Shemelianenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wong throws a hook but Shemelianenko avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Shemelianenko is predictable there
and Wong counters with a nice body shot.
Shemelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shemelianenko digs a good body shot into Wong's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Shemelianenko. That snapped Wong's head back.
Shemelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shemelianenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Shemelianenko clinches. #BC#
Wong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shemelianenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wong just misses with a punch to the body.
Shemelianenko works Wong's body with a nice hook.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Wong.
Shemelianenko is looking to chop away at Wong's legs.
Shemelianenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shemelianenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Wong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wong duly obliges.
Wong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wong misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wong.
Wong throws a looping overhand right but Shemelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
Shemelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wong momentarily.
Wong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shemelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shemelianenko misses with a shot to the body
and Wong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shemelianenko throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Shemelianenko.
Wong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shemelianenko can pounce on him. #CL2#
Shemelianenko has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Shemelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Wong's head. #BC#
Wong breaks from the clinch.
Wong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shemelianenko throws a body punch but Wong moves out of range.
Shemelianenko cracks a nice hook into Wong's ribs.
Wong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick as Wong jumps back.
Shemelianenko cracks a nice hook into Wong's ribs.
Wong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wong misses with a hook.
Shemelianenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick but Wong checks it.
Wong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wong checks a leg kick.
Shemelianenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wong staying out of range there.#T3#
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Wong counter with a right hand.
Shemelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wong throws a jab but it's blocked by Shemelianenko.
Wong moves out of range as Shemelianenko strikes.
Shemelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Wong misses with a looping right.
Shemelianenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shemelianenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wong lands a head shot.
Wong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shemelianenko tries to work over Wong's front leg with a kick but Wong checks it.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick but Wong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shemelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wong staying out of range there.
Wong misses with an uppercut.
Wong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Shemelianenko walks into a straight right hand from Wong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut
and Wong counters with a nice uppercut.
Shemelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Wong.
Wong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wong checks the leg kick.
Shemelianenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wong under the eye.
Shemelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wong was well out of range. Poor timing from Shemelianenko.
Wong lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot lands for Wong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shemelianenko takes a swing at Wong's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Shemelianenko misses
and Shemelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Wong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wong moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Feodor Shemelianenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko's cut.
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!
#R3#
Wong lands a glancing blow to the side of Shemelianenko's head.
Shemelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shemelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shemelianenko defending well as Wong loads up on a big left hand.
Shemelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Wong moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Wong misses the target.
Shemelianenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Shemelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wong manages to avoid it.
Shemelianenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch but Wong moves out of range.
Wong thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shemelianenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong takes a swing at Shemelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Shemelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shemelianenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wong avoids the body shot from Shemelianenko.
It looked like Wong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wong throws a jab but it's blocked by Shemelianenko. #T1#
Shemelianenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wong. Wong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shemelianenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shemelianenko throws a right hand that misses
enabling Wong to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Shemelianenko misses.
Shemelianenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shemelianenko swings for the body but Wong moves out of range.
Wong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shemelianenko misses the jab.
Wong misses the shot to the body.
Shemelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Wong.
Shemelianenko stuns Wong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shemelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wong lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shemelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shemelianenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Wong counter with a right hand.
Wong wants to land a leg kick but Shemelianenko is out of range. #T2#
Shemelianenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Wong is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shemelianenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wong on the side of the head.
Shemelianenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wong misses with a head kick.
Wong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wong with a nice cross.
Shemelianenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wong's sensitive parts.
Shemelianenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Wong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wong misses with a low kick.
Wong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick which misses Wong's front leg but catches the back leg as Wong tries to avoid it.
Wong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shemelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Shemelianenko wants to clinch.#T3#
Wong avoids the body shot from Shemelianenko.
Wong is looking to counter punch.
Wong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shemelianenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shemelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wong.
Shemelianenko looks to throw the jab but Wong is out of range.
Shemelianenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That kick from Wong tenderised Shemelianenko's leg. Shemelianenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Feodor Shemelianenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab from Wong.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shemelianenko.
Wong keeps the fight on the outside.
Wong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wong. #T4#
Wong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shemelianenko! But no joy.
Shemelianenko misses with a right hand
and Wong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shemelianenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shemelianenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shemelianenko lands with an overhand left.
Wong scores with a nice strike.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
Shemelianenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kaye Wong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wong lands a glancing blow to the side of Shemelianenko's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shemelianenko. That's going to slow Wong down.
Wong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wong throws the left hand but Shemelianenko avoids the punch easily.
Shemelianenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wong's head.
Shemelianenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shemelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Wong.
Wong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shemelianenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wong with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Feodor Shemelianenko.
Well Shemelianenko 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Feodor Shemelianenko!
After winning the bout, Feodor Shemelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 556
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
Blazer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shemelianenko.
Blazer scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Shemelianenko misses with a body punch
letting Blazer counter with a right hand.
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shemelianenko dips to his left and cracks Blazer with an uppercut!
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Blazer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick. #CL#
Shemelianenko clinches.
Nice body punch from Blazer - that landed with a thud.
Shemelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blazer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Shemelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shemelianenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blazer is out of range.
Blazer throws a sloppy head kick and Shemelianenko moves out of range easily.
A big right from Shemelianenko misses.
As Shemelianenko backs off Blazer throws a huge counter combo but Shemelianenko manages to avoid it all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blazer misses with an uppercut. Shemelianenko saw that one coming.
Blazer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shemelianenko lands a jab.
Blazer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Shemelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blazer.
Blazer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shemelianenko slips a straight right by Blazer.
Blazer misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko cracks Blazer with an open hand slap.
Shemelianenko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blazer.
Shemelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Blazer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blazer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shemelianenko with a jab.
Shemelianenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blazer looks to throw the jab but Shemelianenko is out of range.
Good leg kick by Shemelianenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blazer throws a body punch but Shemelianenko moves out of range. #T2#
Shemelianenko cracks Blazer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Shemelianenko clinches up with Blazer and pushes him back against the cage.
Shemelianenko misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Blazer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shemelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Blazer controls his hands. #BC2#
Blazer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shemelianenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shemelianenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Blazer throws an overhand right that lands on Shemelianenko's shoulder, as Shemelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Blazer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shemelianenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blazer.
Shemelianenko throws a hook but Blazer blocks it.
As Shemelianenko backs off Blazer throws a huge counter combo but Shemelianenko manages to avoid it all.
Shemelianenko lands with a right hand.
Shemelianenko wants to slow Blazer down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shemelianenko. Blazer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blazer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shemelianenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blazer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blazer looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Shemelianenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot
enabling Blazer to counter with a crisp jab.
Blazer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shemelianenko wants to clinch
and Shemelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Shemelianenko.
Blazer misses with an uppercut. Shemelianenko saw that one coming.
Shemelianenko connects with a jab.
Shemelianenko misses with a leg kick
and Blazer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Shemelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Blazer moves away and avoids it.
Shemelianenko moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBlazer.
Shemelianenko misses with a right hand
and Blazer counters with a right hand to the body.
Blazer thuds his right hand into Shemelianenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
A jab lands there for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blazer.
Shemelianenko moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBlazer.#T4#
Shemelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blazer moves away.
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut. Blazer saw that one coming.
Blazer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shemelianenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shemelianenko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shemelianenko stuns Blazer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blazer misses with a left hand
and Shemelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shemelianenko staying out of range there.
Shemelianenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Shemelianenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blazer misses with an uppercut.
Blazer ducks right into an uppercut from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Blazer takes one to the chin there.
Blazer throws a hook but Shemelianenko avoids it easily.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. Blazer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blazer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shemelianenko jabs Blazer right on the nose. Blazer blinks but takes it well.
Blazer throws out a loose jab but Shemelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shemelianenko throws the left hand but Blazer avoids the punch easily.
Shemelianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Blazer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shemelianenko thinking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shemelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blazer throws a counter combo.
Blazer scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko tries to land a leg kick but Blazer saw it coming and moves away.
Shemelianenko throws a right hand that misses
letting Blazer counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shemelianenko throws a front kick aimed at Blazer's knee but Blazer avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Blazer misses.#T1#
Shemelianenko with a jab.
Blazer defending well as Shemelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
Shemelianenko throws a shot to the body.
Shemelianenko swings widly with a right hand
letting Blazer counter with a right hand.
Shemelianenko wants to clinch up but Blazer keeps it at a distance.
Blazer misses with a hook to the body
and Shemelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shemelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Blazer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shemelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blazer.
Shemelianenko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blazer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shemelianenko moves away.
Shemelianenko sizes up Blazer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shemelianenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Shemelianenko with a hook.
Shemelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blazer throws a right and a left that Shemelianenko avoids nicely. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blazer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blazer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shemelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Shemelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blazer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blazer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shemelianenko throws out a loose jab but Blazer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blazer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shemelianenko tries to move into range but Blazer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shemelianenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blazer throws a lazy right hand but Shemelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut
and Blazer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Jeez, Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shemelianenko.
Blazer scores with a jab to the jaw.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Feodor Shemelianenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricky Blazer!
A very excited looking Ricky Blazer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 551
Date: Nov 01, 2017

#R1#
Laloosh misses with a straight right.
Shemelianenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shemelianenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laloosh's corner calls for a 1-2. Laloosh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laloosh tries to clinch but Shemelianenko moves out of range.
A jab from Shemelianenko misses.
Shemelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laloosh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laloosh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shemelianenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laloosh scrambles back to his feet.
Shemelianenko scores with a body shot.
Shemelianenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laloosh defending well as Shemelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
Shemelianenko stuns Laloosh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Laloosh gets a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laloosh has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shemelianenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shemelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Laloosh breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Shemelianenko clinches up with Laloosh and pushes him back against the cage.
Shemelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shemelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Shemelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Shemelianenko tries a low kick but Laloosh avoids it.
Laloosh ducks under a wild hook from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laloosh circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Laloosh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Laloosh manages to break the clinch.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick
and Laloosh counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Laloosh looks to land a right hand but Shemelianenko moved out of range.
Shemelianenko throwing a counter right hand but Laloosh manages to avoid it.
Shemelianenko cracks Laloosh with a good jab.#CL2#
Laloosh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Laloosh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shemelianenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shemelianenko feints and then cracks Laloosh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laloosh down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laloosh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice leg kick lands there from Shemelianenko.
Laloosh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laloosh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shemelianenko.
Laloosh throws out a counter right but Shemelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Laloosh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shemelianenko's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Laloosh clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Shemelianenko misses with a body punch.
Laloosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laloosh lands a hook that snaps the head of Shemelianenko backwards.
Shemelianenko tries to break the clinch but Laloosh is controlling the position.
Shemelianenko blocking some punches.
Laloosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Shemelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Laloosh breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Laloosh rushes Shemelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
Laloosh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laloosh working aggressively here.
Laloosh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laloosh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laloosh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shemelianenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Shemelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shemelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laloosh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Laloosh jabs Shemelianenko right on the nose. Shemelianenko blinks but takes it well.
Shemelianenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Laloosh will feel that in the morning.
Shemelianenko scores with a jab. Laloosh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laloosh wants to clinch up but Shemelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Shemelianenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laloosh misses with a two punch combination.
Shemelianenko takes a swing at Laloosh's ribcage but misses.
Laloosh misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Laloosh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laloosh lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Shemelianenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Laloosh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shemelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laloosh's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shemelianenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shemelianenko pushes Laloosh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Shemelianenko.
A shot in the inside from Shemelianenko.
A right hand to the body from Shemelianenko. #T4#
Laloosh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laloosh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shemelianenko's elbow.
A short right from Laloosh.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shemelianenko is leaning against Laloosh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laloosh blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Shemelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Laloosh throws a looping overhand right but Shemelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
Shemelianenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laloosh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Laloosh defending well as Shemelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
Laloosh tests Shemelianenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Shemelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Shemelianenko darts in and clinches Laloosh up against the cage.
Laloosh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shemelianenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laloosh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shemelianenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Feodor Shemelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuke Laloosh.#BC#
Shemelianenko manages to break the clinch.
Laloosh lands a leg kick that knocks Shemelianenko off balance momentarily.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick as Laloosh jumps back.
Laloosh throws out a counter right but Shemelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Shemelianenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Feodor Shemelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko'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.
#R2#
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laloosh is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Shemelianenko. That snapped Laloosh's head back.
Shemelianenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shemelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laloosh takes one on the button.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laloosh.
Shemelianenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laloosh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good work by Laloosh as he checks the leg kick.
Shemelianenko scores with the left hand. Laloosh knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shemelianenko blocking some punches.
Laloosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shemelianenko looking to stall.
Laloosh is leaning against Shemelianenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shemelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuke Laloosh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Shemelianenko tries a body shot but Laloosh blocks it.
Laloosh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shemelianenkos head.
Shemelianenko is working Laloosh over against the cage.
Laloosh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laloosh misses with a body punch.
Laloosh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shemelianenko. #BC#
Shemelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shemelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Shemelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laloosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Shemelianenko.#CL2#
Laloosh has closed the distance and engaged Shemelianenko in a clinch.
Laloosh prevents a body shot from Shemelianenko.
Laloosh lands with a light punch inside.
Shemelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shemelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Laloosh manages to break the clinch.
Laloosh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shemelianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shemelianenko throws the left hand but Laloosh avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shemelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Laloosh ducks under a wild hook from Shemelianenko.#T2#
Shemelianenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laloosh's sensitive parts.
Shemelianenko misses the jab.
Shemelianenko lands with a good body shot.
Laloosh misses with a right hand
and Shemelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laloosh throws out a powerful jab.
Shemelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shemelianenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laloosh at a distance.
Shemelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Laloosh circles away.
Shemelianenko sets himself, and Laloosh steps forward looking for the clinch! Shemelianenko avoids it this time.#CL2#
Shemelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Laloosh. Laloosh maintains the clinch.
Shemelianenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shemelianenko tries to work over Laloosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shemelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shemelianenko working aggressively here.
Shemelianenko misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Laloosh gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Laloosh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shemelianenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Laloosh is working for a kimura but Shemelianenko is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Shemelianenko won't allow Laloosh to pass to mount.
Shemelianenko is not content to let Laloosh control the position.
Laloosh is stalling here. Shemelianenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Laloosh seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shemelianenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shemelianenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Laloosh will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Shemelianenko trying to control the position but Laloosh is working away.
Laloosh wants to control but Shemelianenko postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Laloosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shemelianenko manages to avoid it.
Shemelianenko cracks Laloosh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Laloosh misses.
Shemelianenko jabs at Laloosh's body.
Laloosh throws a low kick but Shemelianenko moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Laloosh closes the distance and pushes Shemelianenko back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shemelianenko fails to land.
Laloosh working aggressively here.
Shemelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Laloosh. #BC2#
Laloosh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shemelianenko lands a leg kick that knocks Laloosh off balance momentarily.
Laloosh works Shemelianenko's body with a nice hook.
Shemelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shemelianenko checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Laloosh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Shemelianenko misses its target.
Shemelianenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lalooshs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Shemelianenko.
A jab from Laloosh finds it's way through Shemelianenko's defenses. #T1#
Shemelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laloosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko cracks Laloosh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab from Laloosh.#CL2#
Laloosh moves into range and clinches up with Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko tries to work over Laloosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shemelianenko blocking some punches.
Shemelianenko blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shemelianenko slows down the pace here.
Laloosh pushes Shemelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Shemelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shemelianenko is trying to push Laloosh away but Laloosh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Laloosh throws a head punch that misses.
Laloosh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laloosh wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Laloosh fails to land.
Nuke Laloosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shemelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Laloosh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laloosh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laloosh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laloosh misses with a body shot.
Shemelianenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shemelianenko scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laloosh misses with a body shot.
Shemelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laloosh throws out the jab.
Laloosh fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Laloosh has Shemelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Shemelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laloosh is defending well for now.
Shemelianenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Laloosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Shemelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laloosh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shemelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Laloosh. #T3#
Shemelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laloosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Laloosh.
Shemelianenko lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laloosh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shemelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laloosh is trying to pull guard but Shemelianenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Laloosh tries to pull guard but Shemelianenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Feodor Shemelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuke Laloosh.
Laloosh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shemelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Shemelianenko misses with a knee to the head.
Laloosh can't get the takedown.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feodor Shemelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Laloosh breaks from the clinch.
Laloosh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Laloosh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shemelianenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko digs a good body shot into Laloosh's ribs.#T4#
Shemelianenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Laloosh off the cage and back into range.
Shemelianenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shemelianenko lands a body shot.
Laloosh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shemelianenko. Shemelianenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Shemelianenko slips under a jab.
Shemelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laloosh manages to avoid it.
Shemelianenko blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Shemelianenko clinches with his opponent.
Laloosh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shemelianenko lands a right hand.
Laloosh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laloosh works on Shemelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Laloosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laloosh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shemelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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 Feodor Shemelianenko.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shemelianenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Feodor Shemelianenko!
An out of breath Feodor Shemelianenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 546
Date: Oct 08, 2017

#R1#
Shemelianenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Shemelianenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shemelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beck throws a push kick but Shemelianenko slaps the foot to one side.
Shemelianenko cracks Beck with an open hand slap.
Shemelianenko misses with a body punch
and Beck counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick but Beck sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shemelianenko connects with a right hand. Beck shakes it off.
Shemelianenko misses the body punch
and Beck counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Beck finds it's way through Shemelianenko's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Shemelianenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Beck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shemelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Beck throws the kick towards the body but Shemelianenko avoids it.
Shemelianenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beck moves out of range as Shemelianenko strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shemelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Beck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shemelianenko counters with a low kick, right behind Beck 's knee.
Shemelianenko moves to clinch but Beck breaks away
and Beck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shemelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Beck moves away and avoids it.
Beck follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shemelianenko connects with a crisp jab.
Beck slips a jab from Shemelianenko.
Beck lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Shemelianenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beck tries to break the clinch but Shemelianenko is controlling the position.
Beck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shemelianenko's elbow.
Beck scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Shemelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beck scores with a nice body kick.
Beck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shemelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shemelianenko lands a nice shot that snaps Beck's head back. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beck.
Beck blocks a low kick nicely.
Beck drops his hands momentarily and Shemelianenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beck throws a big shot that misses.
Shemelianenko lunges at Beck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beck's hand.
Shemelianenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shemelianenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shemelianenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shemelianenko throws an off balance right hand
and Beck makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the liver by Shemelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
Beck throws a body punch but Shemelianenko moves out of range.
Shemelianenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beck just manages to avoid it.
Beck fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shemelianenko checks it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shemelianenko.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shemelianenko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beck - the referee stops the clock and Shemelianenko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beck. Shemelianenko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Shemelianenko scores with a body shot.
Shemelianenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shemelianenko throws a hook but Beck avoids it easily.
Shemelianenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shemelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shemelianenko.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shemelianenko.
Beck is looking to score with low kicks.
Shemelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shemelianenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Shemelianenko throws out a loose jab but Beck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beck scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Shemelianenko lands a leg kick that knocks Beck off balance momentarily.
Shemelianenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shemelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beck moves away.
Beck gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shemelianenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shemelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Beck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
Beck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shemelianenko.
It seemed like Beck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shemelianenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shemelianenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beck just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shemelianenko feints and then cracks Beck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beck down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko'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.
#R2#
Beck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shemelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Beck.
Shemelianenko feints and then cracks Beck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beck down.
Beck swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Shemelianenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shemelianenko moves out of range as Beck strikes.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick which misses Beck's front leg but catches the back leg as Beck tries to avoid it.
Beck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shemelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shemelianenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beck. That did some damage!
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shemelianenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shemelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Shemelianenko clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Shemelianenko.
Beck is breathing heavily.
Shemelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beck scores with a shot to the side of Shemelianenko's head.
Shemelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Beck controls his hands.
Beck takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Shemelianenko works on Beck's body with a couple of short punches.
Shemelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Shemelianenko lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Hans Beck has been cut.
Shemelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Beck's head.
Shemelianenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beck up against the cage.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shemelianenko tries a body shot but Beck blocks it.
Beck throws a head punch that misses.
Shemelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beck tries to break the clinch but Shemelianenko is controlling the position.
Beck can't find room to land a body shot as Shemelianenko controls the action.
Nice body punch from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko digs a right hand underneath Beck's ribcage. Beck let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shemelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Shemelianenko manages to break the clinch.
Beck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shemelianenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shemelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Beck is just out of range.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shemelianenko throws a shot to the body.
Beck takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shemelianenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shemelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beck let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch up.
Shemelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shemelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beck can do to turn this around?
Shemelianenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shemelianenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Shemelianenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shemelianenko.
Beck now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shemelianenko. Shemelianenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot.
Beck is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shemelianenko with a body shot.
Beck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Beck should have avoided that one.
Feodor Shemelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Beck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beck has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shemelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shemelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as Shemelianenko blocks the low kick.
Shemelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4##CL#
Shemelianenko clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shemelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Shemelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beck backwards.
Shemelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shemelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shemelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beck backwards.
Shemelianenko stalling the fight. #BC#
Shemelianenko manages to break the clinch.
Shemelianenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Beck tries to land a leg kick but Shemelianenko saw it coming and moves away.
Shemelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shemelianenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shemelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beck moves away.
Beck swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shemelianenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shemelianenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hans Beck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shemelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Shemelianenko.
Beck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shemelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shemelianenko connects with a single shot there.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch lands to the side of Beck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shemelianenko missing with a left hand there. Beck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beck looks to score with a jab to the body but Shemelianenko is just out of range.
Jab by Shemelianenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shemelianenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Shemelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shemelianenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beck's sensitive parts.
Beck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shemelianenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beck is able to avoid easily.
Beck throws a push kick but Shemelianenko slaps the foot to one side.
Beck staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shemelianenko.
Beck misses with a wild combination.
Shemelianenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot.
Beck is looking to score with low kicks.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. Beck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shemelianenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beck throws a push kick but Shemelianenko slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Shemelianenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shemelianenko feints and then cracks Beck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beck down.
Beck is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shemelianenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. Beck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shemelianenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shemelianenko scores with a jab to the head.
Beck looks to land a right hand but Shemelianenko moved out of range.
Shemelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Shemelianenko moves forwards but Beck connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Shemelianenko lands a head shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Hans Beck's cut even more.
Beck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shemelianenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beck counters with a nice kick to the body.
Beck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shemelianenko throws a big counter combination but Beck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shemelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Shemelianenko with a hook.
Feodor Shemelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beck checks a low kick from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Shemelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beck was well out of range. Poor timing from Shemelianenko.
A swing and a miss from Beck.#T4#
Shemelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Beck throws a leg kick but Shemelianenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shemelianenko scores with a jab. Beck acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shemelianenko cracks Beck with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beck misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Shemelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
Shemelianenko lands with a straight right. Beck didn't see that one coming.
Shemelianenko lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Feodor Shemelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shemelianenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feodor Shemelianenko!
After winning the bout, Feodor Shemelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 539
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Shemelianenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Augie on the side of the head.
Augie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shemelianenko. Shemelianenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shemelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Augie pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Augie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augie.
Augie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Augie backs away, Shemelianenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Augie throws a series of punches but Shemelianenko avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shemelianenko. Augie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shemelianenko scores with a body shot.
Augie missing with a left hand there. Shemelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shemelianenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shemelianenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Shemelianenko lands with a nice body punch.
Augie throws a hook but Shemelianenko avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Augie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shemelianenko!
Augie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shemelianenko is not content to let Augie control the position. #T1#
Augie is trying to ground and pound but Shemelianenko uses the momentary lack of control by Augie to regain half guard.
Shemelianenko tries to get to full guard but Augie has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Augie is working for a submission of some sort.
Augie 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.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Augie is working for a kimura but Shemelianenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Shemelianenko is not content to let Augie control the position.
Augie is just content to waste time from the top position. Shemelianenko takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Augie trying to control but Shemelianenko is working from the bottom.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Augie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shemelianenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Shemelianenko trying to keep a closed guard but Augie is proving a slippery customer.
Augie wants to pass the guard but Shemelianenko is keeping the position.
Augie is looking to advance position but Shemelianenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Augie holds on, trying desperately to control.
Augie gets back to half guard.
Augie wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Shemelianenko is trying to control. Augie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Augie trying to hold on to Shemelianenko's head to control him but Shemelianenko postures up.
Augie is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Augie wants to control but Shemelianenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Augie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Augie is looking to control Shemelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Augie avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DJ Augie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Augie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shemelianenko.
Augie throws a big shot that misses.
Shemelianenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shemelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Augie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shemelianenko!
Shemelianenko is trying to escape the position but Augie is controlling the position.
Augie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shemelianenko being controlled for a moment.
Shemelianenko wants to control but Augie postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Augie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Augie misses with the ground and pound.
Shemelianenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shemelianenko taking punishment in the form of punches. #CUT2#
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Augie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Augie trying to control the action but Shemelianenko is working from the bottom.
Augie looking to control but instead Shemelianenko has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Augie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shemelianenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Augie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Augie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Augie is trying to work for a kimura but Shemelianenko is defending well.
Shemelianenko wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Shemelianenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Augie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Augie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Augie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shemelianenko's head.
Augie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shemelianenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Augie thows a huge punch but Shemelianenko dodges it nicely.
Augie wants to take a breather but Shemelianenko is having none of it.
Augie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DJ Augie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shemelianenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shemelianenko looking to control but Augie passes into half guard. #T3#
Augie is keen to just control but Shemelianenko is a slippery customer.
Augie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shemelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shemelianenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Augie stalling.
Shemelianenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Augie.
Augie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shemelianenko keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shemelianenko is looking to wear down Augie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shemelianenko throws a hook but Augie avoids it easily.
Shemelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Augie.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Augie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shemelianenko slips a straight right by Augie.
Augie throws the left hand but Shemelianenko avoids the punch easily.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch but Augie moves out of range.
Augie blocks a low kick nicely.
Augie feints the counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Shemelianenko.
Augie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Augie throws a body punch but Shemelianenko moves out of range.
Augie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augie takes a swing at Shemelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Shemelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Shemelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Augie.
Augie misses the shot to the body.
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Augie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shemelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Augie.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch but Augie moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Augie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shemelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut. Augie saw that one coming.
Augie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Shemelianenko. No joy for Augie on that attempt. #CL#
Shemelianenko rushes Augie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Augie takes a shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Augie.
The referee is keeping an eye on Augie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Augie keeps control of Shemelianenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Augie breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Shemelianenko there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch but Augie is having none of it.
Augie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Augie swings for the body but Shemelianenko moves out of range.
Augie throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Shemelianenko thumps Augie with a low kick.
Augie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shemelianenko circles away.#TD2#
Augie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shemelianenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shemelianenko tries to bench press Augie off him but Augie keeps the position.
Augie trying to control the position but Shemelianenko is working away.
Augie controlling the position from side mount.
Augie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shemelianenko keeps working.
Augie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shemelianenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Augie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Augie throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shemelianenko works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB2#
Augie seems to be working for a kimura but Shemelianenko defends the submission attempt.
Augie is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Augie. #T3##SUB2#
Augie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shemelianenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Augie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Augie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Augie working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#
Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Augie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Augie is trying to control the action in half guard but Shemelianenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shemelianenko trying to control but Augie postures up.
Augie is trying to control. Shemelianenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Feodor Shemelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
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.
Shemelianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Augie. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Augie there.#CUT2#
Jeez, Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Feodor Shemelianenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). DJ Augie!
After winning the bout, DJ Augie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 532
Date: Aug 04, 2017

#R1#
Shemelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cross momentarily.
Cross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shemelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Cross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shemelianenko.
Cross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shemelianenko misses with a right hand
and Cross counters with a left to the body.
Shemelianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Cross counters with a three punch combo that has Shemelianenko backing up. Shemelianenko nods at Cross to acknowledge the strikes.
Shemelianenko punishes Cross's body with a nice straight punch.
Shemelianenko lands the left hand.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Cross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shemelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cross throws out a counter right but Shemelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Cross checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shemelianenko. Cross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shemelianenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.
Shemelianenko throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Shemelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Shemelianenko throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cross misses.
Shemelianenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cross's calf.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Shemelianenko misses.
Shemelianenko scores with a leg kick.
Shemelianenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cross on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shemelianenko scores with a hook to the body. Cross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shemelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
Shemelianenko motions for Cross to come forward. Shemelianenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Cross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shemelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Shemelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cross throws out a counter right but Shemelianenko avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Shemelianenko darts in and clinches Cross up against the cage.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shemelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shemelianenko is leaning against Cross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cross misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Cross has clasped his hands together around Shemelianenko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cross throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shemelianenko works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cross is taking a breather. Shemelianenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cross wants to stand but Shemelianenko has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Shemelianenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cross slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Cross has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. Cross looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Cross 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.
Shemelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cross is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shemelianenko with a body shot.
Shemelianenko throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shemelianenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.
Shemelianenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shemelianenko.
That kick from Shemelianenko tenderised Cross's leg. Cross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cross slips a straight right by Shemelianenko.
Despite the aggression on Cross's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shemelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shemelianenko misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shemelianenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cross is out of range and Shemelianenko settles back down.
Cross slips under a jab from Shemelianenko.
Cross is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shemelianenko with a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shemelianenko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cross moves away from the strike by Shemelianenko.
Cross doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shemelianenko throws a hook but Cross avoids it easily.
As Shemelianenko backs off Cross throws a huge counter combo but Shemelianenko manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Cross moves out of range as Shemelianenko strikes.
Cross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cross's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Shemelianenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cross under the eye.
Cross's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
Shemelianenko takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Shemelianenko misses with a looping left.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cross avoids the body shot from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko wants to land a leg kick but Cross is out of range.
Shemelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
Shemelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cross counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shemelianenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
Shemelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cross can do to turn this around?
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut
and Shemelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cross 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.
Cross is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick but Cross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
Feodor Shemelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Shemelianenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shemelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Cross releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Shemelianenko backs off Cross throws a huge counter combo but Shemelianenko manages to avoid it all.
Shemelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shemelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
Shemelianenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Cross blocks the low kick.
Cross looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Shemelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cross momentarily.
Cross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shemelianenko misses the jab.
Cross is looking for the big counter here.
Shemelianenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cross is out of range.
Shemelianenko throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range.
Cross unleashes a big counter combination but Shemelianenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Shemelianenko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick but Cross sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cross misses.
Shemelianenko wants to slow Cross down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A clash of legs there as Cross blocks the low kick.#T4#
Shemelianenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook. Cross ducked under it nicely.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
Cross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cross ducks right into an uppercut from Shemelianenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shemelianenko. Cross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick which misses Cross's front leg but catches the back leg as Cross tries to avoid it.
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!
Cross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shemelianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Shemelianenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shemelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Cross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shemelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Jab, jab by Shemelianenko - just one landing.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shemelianenko.
Cross blocks a head kick by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
Shemelianenko misses with a shot to the body
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shemelianenko scores with the left hand. Cross knows he should have avoided that one.
Cross checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Cross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko connects with a high kick.
Shemelianenko tries to land a leg kick but Cross saw it coming and moves away.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
Cross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shemelianenko tries to bum rush Cross with a series of wild strikes but Cross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cross let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Shemelianenko swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab.
Shemelianenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cross checks a leg kick.
Cross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shemelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cross slips under a jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko misses with a right hand
and Shemelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shemelianenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shemelianenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Shemelianenko.
As Shemelianenko backs off Cross throws a huge counter combo but Shemelianenko manages to avoid it all.
Shemelianenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shemelianenko. That's going to slow Cross down.
Cross defending well as Shemelianenko loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
A shot to the body from Shemelianenko misses
and Cross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shemelianenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Cross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Shemelianenko coming out on top.
Shemelianenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cross counters with a series of strikes. Shemelianenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Cross moves away and avoids it.
Cross throws out a counter right but Shemelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Shemelianenko with a jab.
Shemelianenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shemelianenko.
Cross appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Shemelianenko misses with a kick to the body.
Shemelianenko lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Shemelianenko as he connects with a hook.
Shemelianenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shemelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Cross ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Cross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shemelianenko scores with a nice head shot.
Shemelianenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Cross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shemelianenko throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range.
Cross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Feodor Shemelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shemelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cross appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Cross gets tackled into the cage by Shemelianenko. Shemelianenko maintains the clinch.
Magnus Cross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shemelianenko misses with a hook
enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab.
Shemelianenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cross is out of range and Shemelianenko settles back down.
Shemelianenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shemelianenko.
Despite the aggression on Cross's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shemelianenko throws a solid leg kick but Cross takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shemelianenko.
A jab from Shemelianenko misses.
Cross checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A countering left hand to the body from Cross misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Feodor Shemelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shemelianenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feodor Shemelianenko!
Feodor Shemelianenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 510
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
Shemelianenko moves out of range as Milne strikes.
Milne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shemelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Shemelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milne throws out the jab.
Milne misses with a body shot.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch there but Milne circles away.
That kick from Shemelianenko tenderised Milne's leg. Milne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shemelianenko tries to land a leg kick but Milne saw it coming and moves away.
Shemelianenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Shemelianenko 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.
Shemelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milne slips under a jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko avoids the head kick by Milne.
Shemelianenko connects with a looping right hand.
Milne misses with the body kick
and Shemelianenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shemelianenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Shemelianenko looks to land a right hand but Milne moved out of range.
Shemelianenko throws the left hand but Milne avoids the punch easily.
Milne throws out a counter right but Shemelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Shemelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Milne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Milne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shemelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shemelianenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Shemelianenko clinches with his opponent.
Shemelianenko tries to work over Milne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shemelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shemelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shemelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Milne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shemelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shemelianenko working aggressively here. #T2#
Milne has a couple of punches blocked by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko scores with a hook to the body.
Milne blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shemelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milne backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Milne.
Shemelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
Milne has a couple of punches blocked by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Shemelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Milne's elbow.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Shemelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shemelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shemelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Milne.
Milne misses with a knee strike.
Milne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Shemelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shemelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Milne backwards.
Milne misses with a body punch.
Milne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shemelianenko prevents a body shot from Milne. #T3#
Milne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Milne.
Shemelianenko misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Shemelianenko fails to land. #BC2#
Milne breaks the clinch.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milne.
Shemelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Milne.
Milne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Milne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shemelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Milne lands a jab to Shemelianenko's midsection.
Shemelianenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch but Milne is having none of it.
Nice shot by Shemelianenko.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shemelianenko.
Milne takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
A cross from Milne lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shemelianenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Milne throws out a counter right but Shemelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shemelianenko lands a jab to Milne's midsection.
The fighters circling - Milne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shemelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Milne.
Shemelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Milne pushes him off.
Shemelianenko throws the left hand but Milne avoids the punch easily.
Milne doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shemelianenko lands with a good body shot.
Milne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Milne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shemelianenko at a distance.
Shemelianenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shemelianenko walks into a stiff left hand from Milne.
Shemelianenko lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shemelianenko avoids the body shot from Milne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Milne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shemelianenko.
Milne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shemelianenko cracks Milne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Milne feints and then cracks Shemelianenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shemelianenko down.
Shemelianenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Milne.
Shemelianenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Milne. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of Milne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Milne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Milne looks to score with a jab to the body but Shemelianenko is just out of range.
Shemelianenko throws a low kick but Milne avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Milne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shemelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Milne is just out of range.
It seemed like Milne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shemelianenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Milne's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milne misses with a two punch combination.
Milne cracks a nice hook into Shemelianenko's ribs.#T1#
Milne misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Milne misses with a two punch combination.
Milne throws out a leg kick but Shemelianenko moves out of range and Milne only half commits.
Milne checks a leg kick nicely.
Shemelianenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. Milne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shemelianenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Milne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shemelianenko ducks right into an uppercut from Milne.
Milne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shemelianenko works the jab nicely.
Milne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shemelianenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Milne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Shemelianenko tenderised Milne's leg. Milne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shemelianenko scores with a nice strike.
Shemelianenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Milne is out of range and Shemelianenko settles back down.
Milne checks a leg kick nicely.
Feodor Shemelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Shemelianenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Milne needs to keep his hands up - Shemelianenko had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick from Shemelianenko lands but Milne takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Milne.
Shemelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Milne.
As Milne backs away, Shemelianenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Milne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shemelianenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Milne throws a hook but Shemelianenko avoids it easily.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick which misses Milne's front leg but catches the back leg as Milne tries to avoid it. #T3#
Milne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Shemelianenko pushes Milne up against the cage in a clinch.
Milne lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Milne.
Shemelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Milne.
Shemelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milne scores with a shot to the side of Shemelianenko's head.
Milne misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Shemelianenko on the inside.
Shemelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milne. #BC2#
Milne breaks the clinch.
Milne stuns Shemelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Milne lands a nice looking body kick.
Shemelianenko slips a jab from Milne.
Shemelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Milne moves out of range easily.
Shemelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Milne manages to avoid it.#T4#
Milne walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milne misses with a hook.
Milne misses the jab.
Shemelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shemelianenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Milne avoids the head kick by Shemelianenko.
Milne is looking for the big counter here.
Milne checks a low kick from Shemelianenko.
Milne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shemelianenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Milne scrambles back to his feet.
Shemelianenko misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Milne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shemelianenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick from Shemelianenko misses.
Milne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shemelianenko lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shemelianenko lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Milne blocks the low kick.
Milne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shemelianenko scores with a jab to the head.
Shemelianenko scores with a nice right hand.
Shemelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Milne moves away.
Milne scores with a jab. Shemelianenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Milne throws a looping overhand right but Shemelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
Milne avoids the body shot from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Milne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shemelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Milne off the cage and back into range.
Milne lands a jab.
Milne lands with an uppercut that bounces Shemelianenko off the cage and back into range.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Milne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shemelianenko doesn't seem phased though.
Milne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko 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.
Milne misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Milne.
Shemelianenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shemelianenko wants to clinch.
Milne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Milne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shemelianenko.
A little jabbing left from Milne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Milne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Milne blocks a low kick nicely.
Shemelianenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Milne to counter with a crisp jab.
Milne lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Shemelianenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Milne lands a slapping body shot.
Milne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Milne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Shemelianenko fails to land.
Shemelianenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Milne.
Shemelianenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Milne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shemelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Milne controls his hands. #T3#
Shemelianenko lands with a left to the head.
Milne can't find room to land a body shot as Shemelianenko controls the action.
Feodor Shemelianenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shemelianenko pushes Milne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milne gets through Shemelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shemelianenko misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Shemelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Shemelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Milne can do to turn this around?
Shemelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harry Milne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
Milne is rocked!
Shemelianenko digs a right hand into Milne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Milne's gas tank.
Shemelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Milne is still on wobbly legs! Can Shemelianenko finish him?
Shemelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shemelianenko.
Nice body punch from Shemelianenko - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shemelianenko lands a right hand.
Feodor Shemelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shemelianenko tries a knee to the head but Milne blocks it.
Milne can't find room to land a body shot as Shemelianenko controls the action.
Shemelianenko creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Milne with a big uppercut! Milne tries to clinch up but Shemelianenko pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Milne to the mat! Milne covers up and Shemelianenko unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Feodor Shemelianenko!
After winning the bout, Feodor Shemelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 503
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Shemelianenko blocks the body kick.
Shemelianenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shemelianenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoo goes for a double leg but Shemelianenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shemelianenko continues to drive forward.
Hoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoo misses with an uppercut.
Shemelianenko blocks a head kick by Hoo.
A counter left hand to the body from Shemelianenko misses its target.
Shemelianenko slips a straight right by Hoo.
Hoo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shemelianenko defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko throws a jab when Hoo was well out of range.#T1#
Hoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shemelianenko.
Hoo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hoo is looking to chop away at Shemelianenko's legs.
Shemelianenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoo moves forwards but Shemelianenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Hoo is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Hoo.
Shemelianenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shemelianenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big right from Hoo misses.
Nice jab there from Hoo.
Nice takedown defense from Shemelianenko. No joy for Hoo on that attempt.
Feodor Shemelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ajai Hoo.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Shemelianenko misses.
Shemelianenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoo's sensitive parts.
Shemelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoo circles away.
Shemelianenko misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hoo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shemelianenko's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Shemelianenko is retaining full guard.
Hoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shemelianenko pulls Hoo in close to prevent any damage.
Shemelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoo is one step ahead there. #T3#
Shemelianenko wants to hit a switch here but Hoo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shemelianenko there!
Hoo 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.
Shemelianenko is looking to get to half guard.
Hoo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Hoo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shemelianenko is looking to escape.
Hoo controlling the position easily from mount.
Shemelianenko is looking to improve his position but Hoo isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoo lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ajai Hoo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hoo scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Hoo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shemelianenko.
Hoo throws a push kick but Shemelianenko slaps the foot to one side.
Shemelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Hoo moves away and avoids it.
Hoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shemelianenko moves away from the strike by Hoo.
Good exchange - Hoo coming out on top.
Feodor Shemelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoo.
Hoo with the counter takedown but Shemelianenko avoids it easily.
Shemelianenko scores with a punch to the head.
Shemelianenko tries to land a leg kick but Hoo saw it coming and moves away.
Hoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoo is still on wobbly legs! Can Shemelianenko finish him?#T1#
Hoo staying out of range there.
Hoo seems to have recovered his senses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Shemelianenko clinches.
Shemelianenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoo.
Shemelianenko lands an elbow just above Hoo 's eye.
Shemelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Hoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shemelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shemelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoo lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hoo scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shemelianenko.
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!
Shemelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoo controls his hands.
Shemelianenko misses with the head strike.
Shemelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoo stalling against the cage.
Hoo tries to land a knee to the head but Shemelianenko blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko tries a body shot but Hoo blocks it.
Shemelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shemelianenko is keeping busy.
Shemelianenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoo scores with a shot to the side of Shemelianenko's head.
Feodor Shemelianenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Shemelianenko.
Hoo is breathing heavily.
Shemelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shemelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Shemelianenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Hoo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shemelianenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoo's brow.
Hoo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shemelianenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shemelianenko misses with a kick to the body.
Hoo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #KD#
Shemelianenko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hoo sprawling to the canvas! Hoo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shemelianenko finish him?!
Shemelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoo feints the counter takedown.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Hoo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shemelianenko controlling Hoo's posture.
Hoo postures up and lands a big shot to Shemelianenko's brow. #T4#
Shemelianenko trying to keep a closed guard but Hoo is proving a slippery customer.
Hoo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shemelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoo.
Hoo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Shemelianenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoo stalling.
Hoo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shemelianenko up against the cage.
Shemelianenko avoiding damage as Hoo throws knees to the body.
Shemelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Hoo misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Shemelianenko fails to land.
Hoo blocks the elbow strike.
Hoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shemelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Hoo avoids it by throwing Shemelianenko back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shemelianenko lands an elbow that stopped Hoo in his tracks for a moment.
Shemelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoo backwards.
Hoo misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko misses with the head strike. #T1#
Shemelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Hoo controls the action.
Shemelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Hoo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hoo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hoo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoo throwing shots but Shemelianenko is blocking nicely.
Shemelianenko is doing well to control the position and prevent Hoo from advancing to side control.
Hoo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shemelianenko defending well though. #T2#
Hoo throwing shots but Shemelianenko is blocking nicely.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hoo working the head and body with strikes.
Hoo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shemelianenko to regain full guard.
Shemelianenko is pulling down on Hoo's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hoo throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Shemelianenko misses the target.
Shemelianenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hoo thows a leg kick but Shemelianenko checks it #KD#
and Shemelianenko counters with a head kick that drops Hoo to the mat! Hoo scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoo avoids the body shot from Shemelianenko.
Hoo feints the counter takedown.
Shemelianenko thumps Hoo with a low kick.#T3#
Hoo connects with an inside leg kick.
Shemelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Hoo moves out of range easily.
Hoo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoo takes a swing at Shemelianenko's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Shemelianenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shemelianenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Hoo blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoo.
Shemelianenko misses with a body punch
and Hoo counters with a nice body kick.
Hoo lands a really nice looking cross but Shemelianenko seems unphased.
Shemelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoo.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shemelianenko, right into the meat.
Hoo slips a jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoo.
Hoo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shemelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Shemelianenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoo is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shemelianenko wants to clinch up but Hoo keeps it at a distance.
Hoo feints the counter takedown.
Shemelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shemelianenko lands a slapping body shot.

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 Feodor Shemelianenko.
I think Shemelianenko 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feodor Shemelianenko!
A relieved looking Feodor Shemelianenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 486
Date: Dec 02, 2016

#R1#
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick and Shemelianenko moves out of range easily.
Velasquez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shemelianenko blocks a head kick by Velasquez.
Velasquez dips to his left and cracks Shemelianenko with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.#CL#
Shemelianenko has Velasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Shemelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shemelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Velasquez controls his hands.
Shemelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shemelianenko takes a shot to the head.
Velasquez just leaning against Shemelianenko, taking a breather.
Shemelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Shemelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Shemelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velasquez scores with a shot to the side of Shemelianenko's head.
Shemelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez blocks a punch 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!
Shemelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Velasquez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shemelianenkos head.
Shemelianenko misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Shemelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.
Velasquez blocking some punches.
Shemelianenko landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Juan Velasquez has been cut.
A short left from Velasquez.
Velasquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Velasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Velasquez.
Shemelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shemelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Velasquez lands a left hand.
Shemelianenko lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shemelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Velasquez is rocked!
Shemelianenko throws a big uppercut that drops Velasquez! More strikes from Shemelianenko and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Velasquez lies dazed against the cage as Shemelianenko celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feodor Shemelianenko!
Feodor Shemelianenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 474
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Chick takes a swing at Shemelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Chick throws a leg kick
and Shemelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Andy Chick has been cut.
Chick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shemelianenko.
Chick throws a low kick but Shemelianenko avoids it.
Chick scores with a nice right hand.
Chick scores with a nice head shot.
Shemelianenko throws a head kick but Chick moves out of range.
Shemelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chick.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shemelianenko looks to throw the jab but Chick is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chick. That's going to slow Shemelianenko down.
Chick throws a leg kick which misses Shemelianenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Shemelianenko tries to avoid it.
Shemelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Chick moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chick throws an off balance right hand
and Shemelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Shemelianenko throws a lazy head kick
and Chick counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Chick connects with a high kick.
Chick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shemelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chick blocks a leg kick.
Shemelianenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Chick misses.
Chick throws a leg kick
and Shemelianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chick scores with a decent looking hook.
Sloppy strikes from Chick. Those never looked like landing.
Chick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Chick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shemelianenko lands a jab to the head.
Shemelianenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shemelianenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shemelianenko feints and then cracks Chick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chick down.
Chick connects with the punch.
Chick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shemelianenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chick is able to avoid easily.
Shemelianenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shemelianenko checks a leg kick.
Chick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Chick as he connects with a hook.
Shemelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Shemelianenko throws a series of punches but Chick moves out of range.
Chick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shemelianenko.
Chick connects with a solid leg kick.
Shemelianenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chick misses with an uppercut.
Chick lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Chick.
Chick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chick lands a jab to the nose.
Chick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Chick misses.
Shemelianenko missing with a left hand there. Chick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Shemelianenko missing with a left hand there. Chick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shemelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Chick is just out of range.
Shemelianenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chick throws a leg kick but Shemelianenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Shemelianenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chick misses with a hook
and Shemelianenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shemelianenko looks to land a right hand but Chick moved out of range.
Chick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shemelianenko throws out a loose jab but Chick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shemelianenko misses with a jab to the body
and Chick counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chick.
Shemelianenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chick tests Shemelianenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Chick dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shemelianenko.
Chick throws a lazy uppercut
and Shemelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chick scores with a nice strike.
Shemelianenko misses with a leg kick.
Chick throws a jab when Shemelianenko was well out of range.
Andy Chick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shemelianenko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chick scores with a jab.
Shemelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Chick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chick just misses with a punch to the body.
Shemelianenko throws a chopping leg kick but Chick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Shemelianenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shemelianenko connects with a crisp jab.
Chick throws a hook but Shemelianenko blocks it.
Shemelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chick manages to avoid it.
Chick throws out a counter right but Shemelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Chick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Chick there.
Andy Chick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chick thows a leg kick but Shemelianenko checks it
and Shemelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Chick is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Andy Chick's cut even more.
Chick tries to get into range but Shemelianenko steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Chick! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Shemelianenko scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Feodor Shemelianenko!
An out of breath Feodor Shemelianenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 465
Date: Aug 19, 2016

#R1#
Chantry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chantry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Shemelianenko slips under a jab.
Shemelianenko's coach down at Tycoon Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shemelianenko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chantry with a hook.
Borden Chantry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shemelianenko scores with a body shot.
Shemelianenko tries to score with a low kick but Chantry moves his leg out of the way.
Chantry tries to bum rush Shemelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Shemelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chantry explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shemelianenko slips under a jab.
Chantry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shemelianenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chantry's head.
Shemelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Shemelianenko clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shemelianenko with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Borden Chantry has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chantry backwards.
Chantry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shemelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Chantry is rocked!#T1#
Chantry blocks an elbow strike.
Oh Chantry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chantry takes a shot to the head.
Chantry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chantry seems to have got his legs back now.
Chantry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shemelianenko tries to work over Chantry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chantry tries to throw a body punch but Shemelianenko avoids it by throwing Chantry back against the cage.
Shemelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Chantry fails to land.
Chantry blocking some punches.
Chantry tries a body shot but Shemelianenko blocks it.
Chantry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Shemelianenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shemelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chantry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chantry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shemelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shemelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chantry.
I was talking to Chantry's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shemelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Chantry. #T2#
Shemelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shemelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Chantry.
A hook to the body from Chantry.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shemelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chantry pushes Shemelianenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chantry lands with a left to the head.
Chantry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shemelianenko lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Chantry.
Chantry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shemelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Chantry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Chantry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shemelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chantry has a couple of punches blocked by Shemelianenko.
Chantry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shemelianenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chantry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shemelianenko.
Chantry is breathing heavily.
Chantry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Shemelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shemelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chantry working aggressively here.
Shemelianenko misses with a body punch.
Shemelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shemelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chantry lands a shoulder strike.
Chantry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shemelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chantry.
A shot in the inside from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Chantry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shemelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chantry scores with a shoulder strike.
Chantry lands with a left to the head.
Shemelianenko blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chantry misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chantry fails to land.
Shemelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shemelianenko lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Chantry misses with a punch on the inside.
Shemelianenko lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Chantry as the two fighters clinch.
Shemelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Chantry avoids it by throwing Shemelianenko back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Shemelianenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shemelianenko misses with an elbow strike.
Shemelianenko misses with a body punch.
Chantry blocking some punches.
Chantry gets through Shemelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chantry misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shemelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shemelianenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chantry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chantry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shemelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Shemelianenko blocks a body shot from Chantry.
Shemelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shemelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borden Chantry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chantry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko walks into a straight right hand from Chantry.#CUT#
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.#KD2#
Shemelianenko lands a big head kick that sends Chantry tumbling to the mat! Shemelianenko takes a step backwards and waves Chantry back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shemelianenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chantry.
Chantry throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chantry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shemelianenko checks it well.
Chantry looks to land a combination but Shemelianenko avoids it well.
Chantry misses with a body shot.
Shemelianenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chantry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shemelianenko dodges the punch combination from Chantry.
A countering left hand to the body from Shemelianenko misses.
Chantry misses with a combination
and Shemelianenko counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Chantry badly! Shemelianenko follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Chantry out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Shemelianenko finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Feodor Shemelianenko!
A relieved looking Feodor Shemelianenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 460
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. Lo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Shemelianenko.
Lo cracks the inside of Shemelianenko's front leg.
Shemelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Shemelianenko walks into a straight right hand from Lo.#CUT2#
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Shemelianenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shemelianenko throws a hook but Lo avoids it easily.
Lo jabs Shemelianenko right on the nose. Shemelianenko blinks but takes it well.
Shemelianenko lunges at Lo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lo's hand.
Lo misses with a hook to the body
and Shemelianenko counters with an outside leg kick.
Lo throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lo throws out a loose jab but Shemelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shemelianenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shemelianenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lo throws a leg kick
and Shemelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lo misses with a low kick.
Shemelianenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Shemelianenko checks a low kick from Lo.
Shemelianenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shemelianenko throws a hook but Lo blocks it.
Lo loads up on a big right hand but Shemelianenko slips the punch.
Shemelianenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shemelianenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shemelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shemelianenko.
Lo lands a lovely overhand right.
Shemelianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shemelianenko walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Lo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shemelianenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wi Tu Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lo lands with a straight right. Shemelianenko didn't see that one coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A swing and a miss from Lo.
Shemelianenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shemelianenko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lo loads up on a big right hand but Shemelianenko slips the punch.
Lo blocks a low kick nicely.
Lo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shemelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shemelianenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shemelianenko 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.
Lo lands with an overhand left.
Shemelianenko lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Shemelianenko closes the distance and pushes Lo back into the cage.#T3#
Shemelianenko scores with a hook to the body.
Lo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Lo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shemelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Lo moves out of range easily.
Lo misses with a left hand
and Shemelianenko counters with a leg kick.
Shemelianenko lands with a kick to the temple. Lo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shemelianenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lo has time to react.
Lo needs to keep his hands up - Shemelianenko had a free shot at his head there.
Lo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shemelianenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good work by Shemelianenko as he checks the leg kick.
Shemelianenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lo lands a glancing blow to the side of Shemelianenko's head.#T4#
Lo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shemelianenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Lo avoided it.
Lo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shemelianenko counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Lo badly! He tries to strike back but Shemelianenko puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Lo out cold! Oh man, Lo will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Feodor Shemelianenko!
A very excited looking Feodor Shemelianenko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EVO 251: Tsoi vs Tallon 2
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Shemelianenko clinches up with Hughes and pushes him back against the cage.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shemelianenko's coach down at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shemelianenko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shemelianenko thows a leg kick but Hughes checks it
and Hughes counters with a nice body shot.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Shemelianenko unleashes a big counter combination but Hughes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shemelianenko throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Shemelianenko moves away and avoids it.
Shemelianenko moves forwards but Hughes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shemelianenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hughes on the side of the head.
Hughes checks a leg kick nicely.
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hughes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shemelianenko - that will leave a mark!
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shemelianenko cracks a nice hook into Hughes's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shemelianenko throws a good cross that connects.
Shemelianenko misses with a head kick.
Hughes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hughes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Shemelianenko scores with a jab.
Hughes checks a low kick from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shemelianenko throws a series of punches but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes cracks Shemelianenko with a good jab.
Shemelianenko throws a chopping leg kick but Hughes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shemelianenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Shemelianenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shemelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Shemelianenko throws a series of punches but Hughes avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hughes slips a straight right by Shemelianenko.#T2#
Shemelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Shemelianenko throws an off balance right hand
and Hughes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shemelianenko thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Hughes.
Shemelianenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shemelianenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Shemelianenko thows a leg kick but Hughes checks it
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shemelianenko.
Hughes lands a jab-cross combination.
Hughes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shemelianenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shemelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes backing away here, and Shemelianenko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shemelianenko thumps Hughes with a low kick.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick. #T3#
Shemelianenko tries to work over Hughes's front leg with a kick but Hughes checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Hughes misses its target.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shemelianenko manages to avoid it.
Shemelianenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hughes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shemelianenko scores with a nice head shot.
Hughes scores with a shot to the body.
Shemelianenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hughes misses its target.
Shemelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Shemelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shemelianenko connects with a right hand. Hughes shakes it off.#T4#
Shemelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shemelianenko keeps Hughes at a distance using the push kick.
Shemelianenko staying out of range there.
Shemelianenko misses with a kick to the body.
Shemelianenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes clobbers Shemelianenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shemelianenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shemelianenko misses with a right hand
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Shemelianenko.
Hughes ducks right into an uppercut from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Shemelianenko's shoulder, as Shemelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Feodor Shemelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko'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.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Shemelianenko.
Hughes lands a front kick.
Shemelianenko lands a leg kick that knocks Hughes off balance momentarily.
Hughes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Hughes misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shemelianenko. That's going to slow Hughes down.
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shemelianenko wants to slow Hughes down by chopping away at his legs.
Shemelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shemelianenko throws an off balance right hand
and Shemelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shemelianenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Hughes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shemelianenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Shemelianenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shemelianenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shemelianenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Shemelianenko.
Hughes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shemelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Shemelianenko.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Shemelianenko manages to avoid it.
Hughes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hughes checks a leg kick nicely.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shemelianenko ducks right into an uppercut from Hughes.
Shemelianenko defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hughes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shemelianenko.
Hughes drops his hands momentarily and Shemelianenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Hughes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shemelianenko looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes tries to land a body kick
and Shemelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!#TD2#
Shemelianenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hughes tries to roll over but Shemelianenko keeps him under control.
Hughes trying to control here.
Shemelianenko is controlling the pace. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes is trying to control but can't.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hughes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shemelianenko is pushing down on Hughes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hughes is fighting to maintain full guard but Shemelianenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shemelianenko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hughes wants to control but Shemelianenko is having none of it.
Shemelianenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodor Shemelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shemelianenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Shemelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Shemelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Shemelianenko throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes moves out of range as Shemelianenko strikes.
Shemelianenko misses with a looping right.
Hughes tried to counter with a leg kick but Shemelianenko avoided it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hughes checks a leg kick.
Hughes throws a hook but Shemelianenko avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shemelianenko.
Hughes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hughes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shemelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes. #T1#
Hughes swings for the body but Shemelianenko moves out of range.
Shemelianenko misses with a looping right.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Shemelianenko moves away and avoids it.
Hughes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shemelianenko throws a chopping leg kick but Hughes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shemelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Hughes jabs Shemelianenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shemelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shemelianenko looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes misses the body punch
and Shemelianenko counters with a low kick, right behind Hughes 's knee.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Shemelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Feodor Shemelianenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Shemelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hughes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shemelianenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shemelianenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Shemelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shemelianenko lunges at Hughes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hughes's hand.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shemelianenko.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes blocks a low kick nicely.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shemelianenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head.
Shemelianenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Hughes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hughes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hughes checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Shemelianenko.
Hughes throws a hook but Shemelianenko blocks it.
Shemelianenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shemelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shemelianenko takes one to the side of the head.
Shemelianenko blocks a jab.
Hughes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Shemelianenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes. #T4#
Shemelianenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shemelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Shemelianenko misses.
Shemelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Shemelianenko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHughes.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Shemelianenko is just out of range.
Shemelianenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hughes.
Hughes cracks Shemelianenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Shemelianenko with a nice cross.
Shemelianenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Winston Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shemelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Feodor Shemelianenko.
Well Shemelianenko 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feodor Shemelianenko!
After winning the bout, Feodor Shemelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EVO 245
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Shemelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Page has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shemelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Shemelianenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Page.
Shemelianenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page shoots for a takedown but Shemelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shemelianenko throws a quick counter head kick but Page was just out of range.
Page moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shemelianenko lands a leg kick that knocks Page off balance momentarily.
Page scores with a body shot. #T1##KD#
Shemelianenko steps into range and cracks Page with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Page flops backwards and Shemelianenko dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#
Page is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Chesney Page has been cut.#SUB2#
Page has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shemelianenko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Page.
Page is trying to get back to half guard.
Page manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shemelianenko wants to hold on but Page pushes him away.
Shemelianenko wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Page.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shemelianenko taking shots to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.#T2#
Page lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shemelianenko hang on?
Page thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Page looking to ground and pound but Shemelianenko is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Page jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shemelianenko is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shemelianenko and Page has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
An elbow from Page crashes against the mat.
Shemelianenko controls the position for a moment.
Page throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shemelianenko works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T3#
Page not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Page trying to control the action but Shemelianenko is working from the bottom.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shemelianenko defending well though.
Shemelianenko won't allow Page to pass to mount.
Page thows a huge punch but Shemelianenko dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Page is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shemelianenko defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Page is looking for a kimura but Shemelianenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Page to get the leverage.
Shemelianenko tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Page is working for a kimura but Shemelianenko is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Page is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shemelianenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Page is keen to just control but Shemelianenko is a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Feodor Shemelianenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shemelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Page momentarily.
Page with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Shemelianenko counter with a right hand.
Shemelianenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shemelianenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Page.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Page now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Page shoots in for a double leg but Shemelianenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Feodor Shemelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chesney Page.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD#
Shemelianenko drops Page with a left right combo! Shemelianenko follows him down to the ground into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shemelianenko advances to full mount. #T1#
Page is trying to reverse the position but instead Shemelianenko has taken his back - oops!
Page wants to control his opponent's hands but Shemelianenko gets his hands free.
Shemelianenko is hanging on to Page's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Shemelianenko controlling the positon.
Shemelianenko avoiding Page 's attempts to control his hands.
Page can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Page right now.
Page tries to roll but Shemelianenko sticks to his back. #T2#
Shemelianenko has good solid back control here.
Shemelianenko controlling well, preventing Page from escaping the position.
Page trying to control the hands but Shemelianenko breaks the grip.
Page is trying to break free.
Page is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shemelianenko.
You can see the frustration on Page's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3#
Shemelianenko controls the position.
Shemelianenko keeps control of the position as Page tries to break free.
Page wants to control his opponent's hands but Shemelianenko gets his hands free.
Page wants to escape the position.
Shemelianenko controls the position.
Shemelianenko is hanging on to Page's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
Page keeps trying to improve his position.
Page manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shemelianenko's guard. Nice work there by Page.
Shemelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shemelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page trying to control but Shemelianenko is working from the bottom.
Shemelianenko pulls Page in to control the position.
Shemelianenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shemelianenko is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shemelianenko connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Page shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shemelianenko moves into full guard.
Shemelianenko keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shemelianenko keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully. #T1#
Shemelianenko controlling Page's posture.
Shemelianenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Page manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Page looking for subs off his back but Shemelianenko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Shemelianenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Feodor Shemelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB2#
Page is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shemelianenko pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Page looking for submissions off his back.
Shemelianenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shemelianenko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shemelianenko looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Page is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Page tries to reverse the position but Shemelianenko maintains control.
Chesney Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
Page manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Well, if Shemelianenko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Page is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shemelianenko pulls his head out easily.
Chesney Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Page is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shemelianenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shemelianenko's back!#T4#
Page scores with punches from the back.
Shemelianenko prevents Page from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shemelianenko trying to control the hands but Page won't let him. #SUB2#
Shemelianenko preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Page.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shemelianenko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Page's guard. Nice work there by Shemelianenko.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chesney Page.
I think Shemelianenko 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Feodor Shemelianenko!
A victorious Feodor Shemelianenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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