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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedorr Emiliaanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Schuman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Schuman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fedorr Emiliaanenko's chin.
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186 cm
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232 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
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230 lbs
8 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedorr Emiliaanenko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Schuman! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Schuman scores with a leg kick.
Emiliaanenko has a takedown stuffed. Schuman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schuman forces Emiliaanenko back against the cage and clinches. Emiliaanenko is trying to trip Schuman. He has hold of a leg but Schuman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Emiliaanenko persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Schuman looking for a guillotine here but Emiliaanenko defends easily.
Schuman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Emiliaanenko throwing strikes but missing. Schuman keeping moving, preventing Emiliaanenko from controlling successfully. Emiliaanenko landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schuman keeping moving, preventing Emiliaanenko from controlling successfully. Emiliaanenko with a nice head shot there. Emiliaanenko could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Schuman has his foot on Emiliaanenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emiliaanenko works his way back into a safe position though. Emiliaanenko wants to get up but he can't break Schuman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Schuman is looking to stand up but Emiliaanenko isn't so interested in that idea. Emiliaanenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schuman's head. Emiliaanenko throwing strikes from guard but Schuman blocks nicely. Schuman keeping moving, preventing Emiliaanenko from controlling successfully. Emiliaanenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Schuman wants to sweep but no luck. Schuman looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Schuman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Emiliaanenko rushes Schuman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Schuman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Emiliaanenko can't get the takedown.
Emiliaanenko tries for a takedown but Schuman manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedorr Emiliaanenko. That's going to take a lot out of him. Emiliaanenko looking for a takedown. Emiliaanenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Emiliaanenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schuman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Emiliaanenko goes for a takedown attempt but Schuman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A shot to de liver by Schuman. Beautiful body shot. Schuman connects with a looping right hand.
Schuman closes the distance and clinches. Schuman lands a body punch. Emiliaanenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schuman pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schuman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A decent looking cross lands there for Schuman. The fight stays on the outside here - Schuman looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Emiliaanenko looks for a takedown but Schuman sprawls well. Schuman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Emiliaanenko's hands. Schuman goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Emiliaanenko feints and as Schuman raises his hands in defense, Emiliaanenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Emiliaanenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Emiliaanenko won't allow Schuman to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Emiliaanenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Emiliaanenko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Emiliaanenko cracks Schuman with a solid left hand. Emiliaanenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schuman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schuman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schuman! Schuman stands up and beckons Emiliaanenko to his feet. Schuman thuds his shin into the meat of Emiliaanenko's side. Nice sprawl there from Schuman as Emiliaanenko shoots in. Emiliaanenko shoots in but Schuman avoids the takedown attempt easily. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Schuman shoots and misses and Emiliaanenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schuman won't be happy with that. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Schuman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Emiliaanenko wants to control but Schuman is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Schuman dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A chopping leg kick lands by Schuman. Emiliaanenko tries to clinch up but Schuman circles away and keeps his distance. Emiliaanenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Emiliaanenko is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Schuman has managed to free his arm - good work. Schuman pushes Emiliaanenko off and gets back to his feet. Emiliaanenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Schuman has closed the distance and engaged Emiliaanenko in a clinch.
Emiliaanenko is working Schuman over against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Emiliaanenko pulls Schuman into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schuman is looking to work some ground and pound but Emiliaanenko has wrist control. Schuman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Emiliaanenko's guard. Emiliaanenko throws a couple of heel strikes.
Emiliaanenko pulls Schuman in close to prevent any damage. Emiliaanenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Emiliaanenko throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. Schuman stands and steps away. Emiliaanenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Schuman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Emiliaanenko's waist but Emiliaanenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schuman off to one side. Emiliaanenko with a lazy takedown attempt and Schuman counters by moving into the clinch. Emiliaanenko wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedorr Emiliaanenko. That's going to take a lot out of him. Schuman goes for a takedown attempt but Emiliaanenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Emiliaanenko shoots and misses and Schuman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Emiliaanenko's guard. Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back. Emiliaanenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schuman is one step ahead there. Fedorr Emiliaanenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Schuman trying to control but Emiliaanenko is working from the bottom. Emiliaanenko pushes Schuman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Emiliaanenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schuman but Schuman pushes him off and we're back to square one. Emiliaanenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Emiliaanenko tightens his grip and picks Schuman up, before dumping him to the ground. Schuman manages to land in guard. Emiliaanenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schuman pushes Emiliaanenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. No joy there for Emiliaanenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emiliaanenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emiliaanenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Emiliaanenko successfully pulls guard.
Schuman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Emiliaanenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Emiliaanenko has escaped and now he's on top! Schuman is trying to keep Emiliaanenko in close.
Emiliaanenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Emiliaanenko stops Schuman from standing up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schuman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emiliaanenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Schuman is retaining full guard. Emiliaanenko distracts Schuman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Emiliaanenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Schuman has momentary wrist control but Emiliaanenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Emiliaanenko has his takedown stuffed and Schuman counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Schuman has clasped his hands together around Emiliaanenko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Emiliaanenko is trying to control Schuman's posture but Schuman avoids it. Schuman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. You can see the frustration on Emiliaanenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Schuman will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Schuman throws out a loose jab but Emiliaanenko uses good head movement to avoid it. Schuman gets a clinch. Emiliaanenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emiliaanenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Emiliaanenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Emiliaanenko looking to control.
Emiliaanenko is adopting a defensive guard. Emiliaanenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Emiliaanenko, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schuman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Emiliaanenko misses with a takedown attempt and Schuman counters with a nice double leg into guard. Emiliaanenko wants to sweep but no luck. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emiliaanenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schuman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emiliaanenko is keeping the position for now. Schuman tries to stand but Emiliaanenko is controlling from the bottom. Emiliaanenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schuman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Schuman wants to control from the top but Emiliaanenko keeps moving. Emiliaanenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Emiliaanenko 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Schuman postures up.
Schuman trying to control but Emiliaanenko is working from the bottom. Emiliaanenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schuman manages to get himself to full guard.
Fedorr Emiliaanenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Schuman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Schuman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Emiliaanenko cracks Schuman with a solid left hand. Emiliaanenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Schuman has wrist control. Schuman tries to land a sweep but no joy. Schuman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schuman 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emiliaanenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Schuman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Schuman moves in looking to clinch but Emiliaanenko pushes him off. Emiliaanenko has his takedown stuffed so Schuman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedorr Emiliaanenko. That's going to take a lot out of him. Emiliaanenko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Emiliaanenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Schuman content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Emiliaanenko has locked up a guillotine! Emiliaanenko's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Schuman is holding on here and Emiliaanenko must be using up a lot of energy. Schuman has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Emiliaanenko gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fedorr Emiliaanenko!
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