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Event:
Angry Birds War 82
Date: Nov 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Emelianenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abbot. That did some damage!
Abbot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abbot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Abbot.
Some wild striking there from Emelianenko.
Abbot misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko with the counter takedown but Abbot avoids it easily.#TD2#
Emelianenko feints and as Abbot raises his hands in defense, Emelianenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Emelianenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Tank Abbot has been cut.
Abbot is breathing heavily.
Abbot has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT2#
Tank Abbot's cut is getting worse.
Abbot has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Abbot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emelianenko on the ground.
Emelianenko forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko lands strikes from half guard.#CUT2#
Tank Abbot's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tank Abbot's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fedor Emelianenko!
After winning the bout, Fedor Emelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Tank Abbot stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm a selfconfident winner. You are not.'.
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Event:
ABW 69 Tektas - Monson
Date: Oct 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Bison drops his hands momentarily and Emelianenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mick Bison has been cut.
Bison misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Bison. Those never looked like landing.
Emelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bison defends well and Emelianenko ends up having to push Bison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bison ducks right into an uppercut from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Bison strikes.
Bison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Emelianenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bison manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Emelianenko won't allow Bison to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko throwing strikes from guard but Bison blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Emelianenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#
Bison is rocked!#CUT2#
Mick Bison's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mick Bison's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fedor Emelianenko!
An out of breath Fedor Emelianenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 61
Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1#
MacNeill throws a good cross that connects.
MacNeill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MacNeill darts in looking for a takedown but Emelianenko gets double underhooks and turns MacNeill into the cage.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Fiachra MacNeill has been cut.#TD2#
Emelianenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MacNeill to the ground. Emelianenko is now in MacNeill's guard.
Emelianenko throwing strikes from guard but MacNeill blocks nicely.
MacNeill seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
MacNeill working for a triangle but Emelianenko defends it easily.
Emelianenko postures up and lands a big shot to MacNeill's brow.
Emelianenko postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! MacNeill covers up, he's hurt! Emelianenko keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Emelianenko and the ref steps in to end the fight! Emelianenko can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Fedor Emelianenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ABW 50 Gold Edition
Date: Aug 03, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Pearson has knocked Emelianenko down with a huge combo! Pearson steps away and waves a wobbly Emelianenko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Pearson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Project:X Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pearson as he avoids it easily.
James Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Pearson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelianenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Emelianenko looks winded!
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Pearson circles away easily
and Pearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
That has opened up Fedor Emelianenko's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Pearson drops Emelianenko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Emelianenko looks back up at him and smiles so Pearson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pearson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emelianenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pearson lands a nice looking body shot.
Emelianenko switches off momentarily and Pearson cracks him with a monster right hand! Emelianenko topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Pearson dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Pearson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Pearson!
James Pearson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Fedor Emelianenko stepped up to the mic, saying 'Keep it real!'.
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Event:
ABW 37 Douglas - Nurmagomedov
Date: Jun 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Emelianenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Emelianenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Belov has one foot on Emelianenko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Belov. Belov maintains the clinch.
Belov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Belov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Emelianenko is trying to drag Belov to the mat but Belov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belov scores with a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Belov lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Belov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Belov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belov.
Belov lands with a short shot to the head.
Belov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Emelianenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Belov lands with a light punch inside.
Belov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Emelianenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Belov lands a knee to the body.
Belov is pressed up against the cage. Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Belov down to the mat. Belov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko tries to avoid it but Belov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emelianenko to the ground. Emelianenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Belov. Belov maintains the clinch. #T1#
Emelianenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Belov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Belov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianenko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Emelianenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Belov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Belov throws knees to the body.
Belov lands a knee to the body.
Belov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belov prevents it.
Belov missing with knees to the body.
Belov lands a good knee to the midsection. Emelianenko won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Belov tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
Emelianenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emelianenkos head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Belov.
Belov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards. #T2#
Belov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Belov lands a good knee to the midsection. Emelianenko won't want to take too many of those.
Belov lands a left hand.
Belov scores a nice knee to the body.
Belov working Emelianenko over with knees to the body.
Belov lands a good knee to the midsection. Emelianenko won't want to take too many of those.
Belov pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belov scores a nice knee to the body.
Belov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Belov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belov landing knees to the body.
Belov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Belov lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Belov.
Belov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belov.
Belov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Belov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Belov landing knees to the body.
Belov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards. #T3#
Belov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Belov on the inside.
Belov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belov. #CUT2#
Fedor Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Emelianenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Belov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Belov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Emelianenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Belov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Emelianenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belov lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Belov. #CUT2#
Fedor Emelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Belov scores a nice knee to the body.
Belov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Belov.
Belov lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Knees to the body from Belov.
Still in the clinch, Belov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belov working Emelianenko over with knees to the body.
Belov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Belov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Belov obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belov.
Belov lands a knee to the body.
Belov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Belov obliges.
Belov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#
Jeez, Fedor Emelianenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Belov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Belov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belov pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belov lands with a short shot to the head.
Belov gets through Emelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Belov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Emelianenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belov lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Belov.
Belov scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Belov lands a left hand.
Emelianenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Belov is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ushat Belov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emelianenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Belov goes for a double leg but Emelianenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Emelianenko continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Belov moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Belov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ushat Belov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Belov missing with knees to the body.
Belov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Belov lands a left hand.
Emelianenko looking for a takedown.
Emelianenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belov lands a right hand.
Belov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Belov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belov lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Emelianenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ushat Belov!
Fedor Emelianenko was interviewed post fight and said 'Keep it real!'.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 23
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.#TD2#
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pope is trying to defend but Emelianenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Emelianenko is nestled in close to Pope, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Emelianenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Emelianenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Pope is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Emelianenko working the head and body with strikes.
Emelianenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Emelianenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pope on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Emelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pope doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emelianenko. #SUB2#
Emelianenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pope has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Emelianenko drops an elbow to the side of Pope's head. #SUB2#
Emelianenko has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pope defend it? Emelianenko steps over the head and cranks it - Pope is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Emelianenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Emelianenko!
After winning the bout, Fedor Emelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 9
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skrarski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.#TD#
Skrarski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Emelianenko did well to prevent Skrarski getting side control.
Skrarski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emelianenko trying to control here.
Skrarski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skrarski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Skrarski prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Skrarski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelianenko's head.
Skrarski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarski lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#
That has opened up Fedor Emelianenko's cut even more.
Emelianenko is staying active underneath Skrarski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Skrarski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Skrarski with a couple of short strikes.#CUT#
Fedor Emelianenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Emelianenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gabriel Skrarski!
Fedor Emelianenko was interviewed post fight and said 'Keep it real!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Emelianenko leaves Moreno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moreno could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Moreno drives through with a takedown into Emelianenko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Emelianenko is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Moreno ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Moreno no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Emelianenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moreno. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Emelianenko passes Moreno's left leg - he's now in half guard. #ES#
Moreno manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Emelianenko keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Emelianenko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Moreno can't fight it off and eventually Emelianenko manages to take the fight to the floor. Moreno looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moreno has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Moreno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moreno trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Moreno wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Moreno wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Emelianenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emelianenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moreno doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Moreno has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Moreno is striking off his back. Emelianenko thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moreno pushes Emelianenko off looking to stand but Emelianenko dives back in and keeps control.
Moreno tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg.
Emelianenko slips a nice elbow through Moreno's hands, connecting with Moreno's forehead.
Moreno wants to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moreno with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moreno is breathing heavily.
Moreno moves into full guard.
Emelianenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Emelianenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moreno's head.#ROC2#
Moreno is rocked!#SUB2#
Emelianenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oh Moreno is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Emelianenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emelianenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Emelianenko prevents Moreno from getting back to his feet.
Moreno seems to have got his legs back now.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Emelianenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moreno is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moreno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelianenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moreno throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Emelianenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moreno's head.
Emelianenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Moreno trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4##SUB2#
Emelianenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emelianenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moreno might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moreno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko's guard. #REVR#
Moreno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moreno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moreno distracts Emelianenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Moreno throws an elbow that misses. Emelianenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moreno's guard. Nice move by Emelianenko!#REVB#
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Emelianenko forces Moreno back against the cage and clinches.
Moreno is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Emelianenko has clasped his hands together around Moreno's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Moreno sneaks back into half guard.#ES#
Moreno kicks Emelianenko off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Emelianenko gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Moreno kicks off Emelianenko and gets to his feet.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Moreno tries to keep at a distance but Emelianenko has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Emelianenko gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Moreno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emelianenko stops Moreno from getting back to his feet.
Moreno throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Moreno wants to get back to full guard.
Moreno is trying to stand back up but Emelianenko is controlling him
Emelianenko controlling the pace.
Moreno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Emelianenko prevents Moreno from getting back to his feet.
Emelianenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moreno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emelianenko is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moreno, pushing him back against the cage.
Moreno fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Emelianenko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Moreno is trying to keep an underhook but Emelianenko manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T3#
Moreno manages to get to full guard.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moreno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko's guard. #REVR#
Emelianenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moreno postures up in Emelianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it.
Moreno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Emelianenko can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Moreno has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Emelianenko is proving hard to escape from.
Moreno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moreno is stalling in the full guard.
Moreno chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luke Moreno will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Emelianenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moreno was covering up waiting for the punch and Emelianenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving.
Emelianenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moreno will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreno is keeping the position for now.
Emelianenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Emelianenko trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Moreno throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Emelianenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Moreno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko's guard. #REVR#
Moreno lands a couple of digs.
Moreno postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moreno stands up over Emelianenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Moreno drops back looking for a leg! Emelianenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Emelianenko manages to kick Moreno off! Moreno jumps back into Emelianenko's guard.
Moreno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Moreno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emelianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Emelianenko trying to keep a closed guard but Moreno is proving a slippery customer.
Moreno scoring with some ground and pound.
Moreno throwing strikes from guard but Emelianenko blocks nicely.
Luke Moreno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Moreno rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
Moreno has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Emelianenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Emelianenko is trying to trip Moreno. He has hold of a leg but Moreno is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Emelianenko persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Moreno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emelianenko is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moreno is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Emelianenko being controlled here, momentarily.
Moreno wants to stand but Emelianenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Moreno with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Emelianenko 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.
Moreno wants to get up but he can't break Emelianenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moreno lands a couple of elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moreno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Moreno gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Moreno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Emelianenko is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Fedor Emelianenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Riggs tries to sprawl out of it but Emelianenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riggs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Riggs shoots for a double leg takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well. He's pushed Riggs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Emelianenko throws out a counter right but Riggs avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Emelianenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Emelianenko is working for a kimura but Riggs is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Emelianenko lands a nice short elbow.#T1##SUB2#
Emelianenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Riggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Riggs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emelianenko pulls his head out easily.
Emelianenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Emelianenko is thwarting Riggs's attempts to control the position.
Emelianenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Emelianenko in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Riggs tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Emelianenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Emelianenko!
Fedor Emelianenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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