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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rasheed Al Malik (ranked 23862 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Emelyanov (ranked 4439 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasheed Al Malik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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156 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
0 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasheed Al Malik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Emelyanov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelyanov goes for a double leg but Al Malik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Al Malik continues to drive forward.
Emelyanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelyanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Al Malik pinned against the cage. Al Malik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Emelyanov throws a body punch but Al Malik moves out of range.
Emelyanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Malik counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelyanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rasheed Al Malik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Emelyanov.
Emelyanov closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelyanov stalls.
Al Malik is trying to push Emelyanov away but Emelyanov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Emelyanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Malik misses with a takedown attempt - Emelyanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al Malik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelyanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Emelyanov clinches up against the cage.
Al Malik is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelyanov has double underhooks.
Emelyanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelyanov shoots in for a double leg but Al Malik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelyanov.
Al Malik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Emelyanov looks winded!
Emelyanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Malik fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Malik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Al Malik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Emelyanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Al Malik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Al Malik misses with a leg kick.
Emelyanov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelyanov shoots and misses
and Al Malik counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelyanov throws a body kick that misses
and Al Malik counters with a series of strikes. Emelyanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Emelyanov dives in and grabs Al Malik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Malik pushes down on Emelyanov's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Malik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Al Malik walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Emelyanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Emelyanov clinches with his opponent.
Emelyanov pulls guard.
Emelyanov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Al Malik has passed into half guard!
Emelyanov has a hand on Al Malik's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Al Malik takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Emelyanov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelyanov is trying to stand but he's just given Al Malik his back.
Al Malik has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Emelyanov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Al Malik trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Al Malik is trying to control but Emelyanov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasheed Al Malik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Al Malik throws a head kick that misses
and Emelyanov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Emelyanov.
Al Malik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Emelyanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Al Malik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Emelyanov smiles and moves away.
Al Malik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emelyanov circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasheed Al Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelyanov has closed the distance and engaged Al Malik in a clinch.
Al Malik blocks a body shot from Emelyanov.
Emelyanov has Al Malik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Al Malik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Al Malik is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelyanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Malik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Emelyanov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelyanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelyanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelyanov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Al Malik prevents the takedown attempt.
Emelyanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelyanov clinches.
Emelyanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Emelyanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Malik dives in for a single leg takedown but Emelyanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Emelyanov moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Emelyanov to work.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Emelyanov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Al Malik jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelyanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Al Malik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelyanov is aware though and is defending well.
Al Malik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelyanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Emelyanov stands up and waves to Al Malik to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelyanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Al Malik seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Al Malik shoots in for a double leg but Emelyanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Al Malik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Malik leaves Emelyanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Al Malik is defended easily by Emelyanov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelyanov.
Rasheed Al Malik is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Malik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emelyanov.
Al Malik shoots in for a double leg but Emelyanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Emelyanov avoids the head kick by Al Malik.
Emelyanov shoots in for a takedown but Al Malik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Malik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emelyanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Malik closes the distance and clinches up with Emelyanov, looking for a takedown. Al Malik pushes Emelyanov against the cage but Emelyanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emelyanov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Emelyanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Emelyanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Malik, which made it look bad.
No joy there for Al Malik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Malik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emelyanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Malik, pushing him back against the cage.
Emelyanov slowing the pace effectively.
Emelyanov can't find room to land a body shot as Al Malik controls the action.
Emelyanov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Al Malik uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelyanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Malik trying to control but Emelyanov is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelyanov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Al Malik has picked Emelyanov up and slammed him! Emelyanov can't keep hold of the triangle and Al Malik manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelyanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Emelyanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Malik trying to control the action but Emelyanov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emelyanov pushes Al Malik away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Al Malik gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Emelyanov looking for a sweep but Al Malik has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Emelyanov tries to hold on but Al Malik pushes him away.
Emelyanov gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelyanov wants to get back to full guard.
Emelyanov has one foot on Al Malik's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Al Malik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Emelyanov counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Malik is trying to pull guard but Emelyanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasheed Al Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelyanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Malik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Emelyanov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Malik.
Al Malik ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Al Malik no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Emelyanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Emelyanov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Al Malik tries for a takedown but Emelyanov circles away easily
and Emelyanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelyanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Malik appears to be looking for a big counter.
Al Malik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emelyanov as he avoids it easily.
Emelyanov dives in and grabs Al Malik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Malik pushes down on Emelyanov's head and hops out.
Emelyanov misses with a takedown
and Al Malik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelyanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Al Malik tries for a takedown but Emelyanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelyanov thows a leg kick but Al Malik checks it
and Al Malik counters with a three punch combo that has Emelyanov backing up. Emelyanov nods at Al Malik to acknowledge the strikes.
Emelyanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Al Malik to the mat! Al Malik manages to get full guard.
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!
Emelyanov stands up from Al Malik's guard - Emelyanov perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Emelyanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Emelyanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Emelyanov!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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