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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edgardo Flores (ranked 5887 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Emelyanov (ranked 3608 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgardo Flores has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgardo Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Emelyanov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Flores as Emelyanov shoots in.
Emelyanov misses with a takedown attempt - Flores sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emelyanov blocks a head kick by Flores.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelyanov is defended easily by Flores.
Edgardo Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Emelyanov.
Emelyanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Flores manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Emelyanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flores throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelyanov rushes Flores and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flores is trying to push Emelyanov away but Emelyanov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flores is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Emelyanov looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Flores's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flores working hard to break the clinch.
Emelyanov fails to pull guard.
Emelyanov breaks the clinch.
Flores looks to land a combination but Emelyanov avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flores sets himself, and Emelyanov steps forward looking for the clinch! Flores avoids it this time.
Emelyanov has closed the distance and engaged Flores in a clinch.
Flores has had enough of the clinch but Emelyanov keeps him there for the moment.
Emelyanov is trying to pull guard but Flores has him pressed against the cage.
Emelyanov looking for a takedown.
Flores is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelyanov has double underhooks.
Emelyanov has Flores pressed against the cage, preventing Flores from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Flores tries to break free but Emelyanov pushes him back against the cage.
Flores is trying to push Emelyanov away but Emelyanov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flores can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Emelyanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Emelyanov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Flores is trying to force a seperation but Emelyanov has the dominant position.
Emelyanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flores can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores tries to break the clinch but Emelyanov is controlling the position.
Emelyanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flores wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emelyanov is stalling here.
Flores wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flores is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelyanov has double underhooks.
Emelyanov keeps control of Flores as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flores can't break the clinch.
Emelyanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelyanov keeps control of Flores as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flores breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelyanov fails to land the takedown.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edgardo Flores is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores misses with a double jab.
Emelyanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Flores has had enough of the clinch but Emelyanov keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Emelyanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flores's efforts to push away.
Emelyanov leaning against his opponent.
Flores wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flores has had enough of the clinch but Emelyanov keeps him there for the moment.
Flores wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flores tries to circle away but Emelyanov has him pinned against the cage.
Flores has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Flores is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelyanov has double underhooks.
Emelyanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelyanov jumps into guard, dragging Flores to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emelyanov is on top in guard.
Emelyanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Emelyanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Flores working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emelyanov.
Flores scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Flores.
A head kick misses from Flores.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Flores misses
letting Emelyanov counter with a right hand.
Emelyanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelyanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Flores. No joy for Emelyanov on that attempt.
Flores throws a sloppy head kick and Emelyanov moves out of range easily.
Emelyanov scores with a leg kick.
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 Edgardo Flores will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Flores avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Flores throws a head kick that Emelyanov semi-blocks.
Flores misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelyanov feints a counter leg kick.
Emelyanov shoots in for a takedown but Flores shows good takedown defense.
Edgardo Flores is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flores throws a lazy head kick
and Emelyanov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Emelyanov drags the fight down to the ground.
Emelyanov kicks Flores off and gets to his feet.
Emelyanov shoots in and drives through. Flores sprawls well.
Flores throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flores throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Emelyanov.
Emelyanov is rocked!
Flores gets tackled into the cage by Emelyanov. Emelyanov maintains the clinch.
Emelyanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Flores finish him?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelyanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flores pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Emelyanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Edgardo Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Emelyanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelyanov has him pressed against the cage.
Emelyanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flores pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flores is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelyanov.
Emelyanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelyanov leaning against his opponent.
Emelyanov keeps control of Flores as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flores has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Emelyanov keeps control of Flores as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flores wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emelyanov manages to break the clinch.
Emelyanov blocks a head kick by Flores.
Flores throws a sloppy head kick
and Emelyanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flores gets caught flat footed, as Emelyanov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Flores is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Emelyanov dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelyanov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Flores to his feet.
No joy there for Flores, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flores throws a right hand that Emelyanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelyanov also avoids with ease.
Emelyanov pushes Flores up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flores wants to break free but Emelyanov has control.
Emelyanov misses with a punch to the body.
Emelyanov has Flores pushed against the cage.
Flores wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emelyanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flores is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flores is trying to force a seperation but Emelyanov has the dominant position.
Emelyanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelyanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelyanov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Flores.
Emelyanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flores.
Flores throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelyanov.
Emelyanov darts in looking for a takedown but Flores gets double underhooks and turns Emelyanov into the cage.
Flores misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emelyanov shoots in for a takedown but Flores shows good takedown defense.
Flores throws a head kick but Emelyanov moves out of range.
Emelyanov avoids the head kick by Flores.
Edgardo Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelyanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Flores lands a high kick!
Flores pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelyanov goes for a double leg but Flores avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Flores continues to drive forward.
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!
Flores pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelyanov moves into the clinch.
Flores tries to break free but Emelyanov pushes him back against the cage.
Emelyanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flores throws a sloppy head kick and Emelyanov moves out of range easily.
Emelyanov is looking for the big counter here.
Emelyanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flores as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Flores was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Flores pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flores tries a head kick but it misses.
As Flores backs off Emelyanov throws a huge counter combo but Flores manages to avoid it all.
Flores misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Flores backs off Emelyanov throws a huge counter combo but Flores manages to avoid it all.
Emelyanov closes the distance and pushes Flores back into the cage.
Emelyanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flores walks away with a smile on his face. Emelyanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flores misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Edgardo Flores will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Emelyanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Emelyanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flores was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelyanov.
Flores pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flores moves out of range as Emelyanov throws a body kick.
Flores misses with the combination.
Emelyanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flores swivels and escapes.
Flores misses with a head kick.
Emelyanov forces Flores back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelyanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flores prevents it.
Emelyanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flores has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Flores looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelyanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Flores controls his hands.
Flores is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flores is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Edgardo Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Emelyanov.
Flores can't break the clinch.
Flores wants to break free but Emelyanov has control.
Flores wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emelyanov jumps guard.
Flores wants to stand but Emelyanov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Emelyanov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Flores wants to stand but Emelyanov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Emelyanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flores gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emelyanov has his foot on Flores's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flores works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Emelyanov looking for a guillotine here but Flores defends easily.
Emelyanov trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Flores wanted to stand there but Emelyanov had control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Flores scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Flores throws a head kick but Emelyanov moves out of range.
Emelyanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flores's waist but Flores gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelyanov off to one side.
Flores throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Emelyanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores throws a sloppy head kick and Emelyanov moves out of range easily.
Emelyanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flores is fending him off so far but Emelyanov persists. Nope, Flores circles away and we're back to standing.
Flores tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelyanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Flores misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelyanov clinches up with Flores and pushes him back against the cage.
Emelyanov tries a knee to the head but Flores blocks it.
Emelyanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flores walks away with a smile on his face. Emelyanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A nice combination there by Flores.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Flores.
Emelyanov drives through and clinches with Flores against the cage.
Emelyanov tries to pull guard but Flores won't allow it.
Flores wants to break free but Emelyanov has control.
Flores wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelyanov has him pressed against the cage.
Emelyanov has Flores pressed against the cage, preventing Flores from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelyanov goes for a takedown attempt but Flores pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Emelyanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flores as he jumps to the side.
Flores lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelyanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flores seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Flores will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelyanov has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelyanov avoids the head kick by Flores.
Flores misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vladimir Emelyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edgardo Flores is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emelyanov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgardo Flores showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flores, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgardo Flores!
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