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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Racuia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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235 lbs
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220 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Racuia!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Racuia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Racuia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko defends it nicely.
Emelianenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Racuia counters with a nice uppercut.
Sam Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Racuia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Racuia avoids them all with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Racuia checks a leg kick.
Racuia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelianenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Racuia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Emelianenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Racuia.
Racuia looks gassed!
Racuia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko wants to clinch but Racuia slips to the side
and Racuia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Racuia blocks it.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelianenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Racuia walks away with a smile on his face. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Racuia moves out of range.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Racuia avoids it well.
Emelianenko could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown
and Racuia moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko manages to pull guard.
Emelianenko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Racuia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Emelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Emelianenko, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Racuia manages to get himself to full guard.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Racuia keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Emelianenko trying to control but Racuia is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Racuia has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Racuia keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Racuia controls Emelianenko momentarily but Emelianenko frees himself.
Emelianenko chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stands up over Racuia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Emelianenko postures up in Racuia's guard and throws a big left but Racuia blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emelianenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Emelianenko is working Racuia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Racuia keeps moving.
Emelianenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Emelianenko is in close to Racuia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Emelianenko distracts Racuia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Emelianenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Emelianenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Racuia's head.
Emelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emelianenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Racuia is looking for a triangle but Emelianenko pushes his legs off easily.
Emelianenko is working Racuia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Racuia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Emelianenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emelianenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Emelianenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Racuia keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Emelianenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Danga de danga de dang - Emelianenko scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Carlos Racuia has been cut.
A left and a right from Emelianenko both land. Nice combination.
Emelianenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko swinging wilding here.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emelianenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko throws a combination that misses
and Racuia counters with a shoot takedown. Emelianenko fights it but they end up in guard.
Racuia postures up.
Emelianenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Racuia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko has a closed guard, preventing Racuia from standing up.
Racuia trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Racuia's guard.
Emelianenko is in close to Racuia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Emelianenko postures up and lands a big shot to Racuia's brow.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Emelianenko is in close to Racuia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Racuia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Racuia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Racuia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emelianenko defends well.
Racuia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Racuia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Emelianenko!
Racuia leaves Emelianenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
A leg kick checked by Racuia.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that Racuia avoids nicely.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Racuia looks for a takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emelianenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Racuia counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Emelianenko!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko is trying to escape the mount.
Emelianenko tries to hold on but Racuia postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Emelianenko throwing hammer fists to the chest of Racuia. What's that going to do exactly?
Racuia prevents Emelianenko from getting the reversal.
Emelianenko is working hard here to advance position.
Emelianenko tries to lock up and control but Racuia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko can't escape the position.
Racuia looking to control but Emelianenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Emelianenko wants to control but Racuia is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Racuia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Emelianenko with a poor takedown
and Racuia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko trying to control the position.
Emelianenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Racuia is aware though and is defending well.
Racuia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Emelianenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Racuia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Racuia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Emelianenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Racuia has managed to get both his arms back between Emelianenko's legs - danger averted.
Racuia wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Racuia stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Racuia has a takedown stuffed.
Racuia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Emelianenko.
Sam Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko darts in trying to clinch
and Racuia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emelianenko is on top in guard.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Racuia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Racuia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Racuia has control of Emelianenko's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Emelianenko regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Emelianenko flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Emelianenko throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Emelianenko is working to get back to half guard.
Racuia has control of Emelianenko's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Emelianenko regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Emelianenko tries to reverse the position but Racuia maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Racuia is pressing down on Emelianenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Emelianenko is holding on for now.
Racuia is thwarting Emelianenko's attempts to control the position.
Racuia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Emelianenko is just riding it out for now. Racuia eventually gives up the hold.
Sam Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Racuia is thwarting Emelianenko's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Racuia tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Emelianenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Racuia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Racuia.
Emelianenko stalling in the clinch but Racuia improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Emelianenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Racuia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Emelianenko 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Emelianenko!
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RATING
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