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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fjodor Datsuyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datsuyk has chosen AC/DC - High voltage as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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235 lbs
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232 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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 St Petersburg, Uriah Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fjodor Datsuyk!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsuyk has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Datsuyk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Emelianenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Datsuyk gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko is looking to control Datsuyk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Emelianenko avoid being mounted?
Emelianenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Datsuyk controlling from the top position.
Emelianenko looking to control.
Emelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Emelianenko, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsuyk is stalling in the full guard.
Datsuyk gets to his feet - Emelianenko follows without any prompting.
Horrible takedown by Emelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Datsuyk which made him look bad.
Emelianenko closes the distance but Datsuyk moves to the side
and Datsuyk counters with a takedown into side control.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko is working hard here to advance position.
Datsuyk taking a breather here.
Datsuyk looks gassed!
Emelianenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Datsuyk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet but Datsuyk drags him back down.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
Emelianenko is trying to control Datsuyk's posture but Datsuyk avoids it.
Datsuyk controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsuyk stands up.
Datsuyk closes the distance and clinches.
Datsuyk scores with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Datsuyk prevents it.
Emelianenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Datsuyk breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to keep at a distance but Datsuyk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Datsuyk.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Datsuyk holds him up against the cage and eventually Emelianenko drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko is trying to stall.
Datsuyk with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Datsuyk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsuyk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Datsuyk scores with a knee to the head.
Datsuyk lands a knee to the head.
Emelianenko tries to break the clinch but Datsuyk is controlling the position.
Datsuyk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Emelianenko's face.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Datsuyk prevents it.
Emelianenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Datsuyk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Datsuyk has hold of one of Emelianenko's legs. Emelianenko is fighting the takedown attempt but Datsuyk gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Datsuyk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Datsuyk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Datsuyk is controlling the position.
Datsuyk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fjodor Datsuyk dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown
and Datsuyk counters by clinching up.
Emelianenko is fighting off a takedown attempt but Datsuyk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Emelianenko to the mat. Emelianenko regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Datsuyk advances to half guard.
Datsuyk working Emelianenko over with strikes.
Datsuyk is taking a breather. Emelianenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Emelianenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Datsuyk seems content to control.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Datsuyk keeps him under control.
Datsuyk escapes and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Datsuyk circles away easily
and Datsuyk counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsuyk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Datsuyk instigates a clinch.
Datsuyk prevents Emelianenko from breaking the clinch.
Datsuyk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Datsuyk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Datsuyk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Datsuyk stalling the fight.
Datsuyk lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Datsuyk content to control rather than advance.
Emelianenko trying to hold on to Datsuyk's head to control him but Datsuyk postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsuyk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Emelianenko trying to hold on to Datsuyk's head to control him but Datsuyk postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Datsuyk lands a nice short elbow.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
Datsuyk is controlling the pace.
Datsuyk prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsuyk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Fjodor Datsuyk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Datsuyk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Emelianenko is trying to stand.
Datsuyk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Emelianenko wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Datsuyk not doing much here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Fjodor Datsuyk just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses
and Datsuyk counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Emelianenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Datsuyk takes a little break here. Emelianenko wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Emelianenko pushes Datsuyk away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Datsuyk gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Datsuyk in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Emelianenko is looking to regain half guard here but Datsuyk keeps moving and retains side control.
Datsuyk working away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fjodor Datsuyk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Datsuyk circles away easily
and Datsuyk counters by clinching up.
Datsuyk breaks from the clinch.
Datsuyk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emelianenko clinches but Datsuyk breaks the clinch
and Datsuyk moves into the clinch.
Datsuyk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Datsuyk circles away easily
and Datsuyk counters by clinching up.
Emelianenko is trying to break free.
Datsuyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Datsuyk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Emelianenko's face.
Datsuyk lands a knee to the head.
Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Datsuyk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Datsuyk prevents Emelianenko from breaking the clinch.
Emelianenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Datsuyk has him pressed against the cage.
Datsuyk connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Datsuyk.
Datsuyk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Datsuyk controls his hands.
Datsuyk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Emelianenko's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Datsuyk stops a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
A knee to the head by Datsuyk.
Emelianenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Datsuyk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Datsuyk lands an elbow inside that Emelianenko shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsuyk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Datsuyk.
It looks like Uriah Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Datsuyk holds him up against the cage and eventually Emelianenko drops back down to his feet.
Datsuyk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Emelianenko is rocked!
Emelianenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to stall but Datsuyk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Datsuyk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Datsuyk gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Emelianenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Emelianenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Datsuyk!
Emelianenko raining down shots from the mount!
Emelianenko raining down shots from the mount!
Emelianenko fails to advance to Datsuyk's back.
Datsuyk is squirming around, avoiding Emelianenko's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Datsuyk is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Datsuyk tries to hold on but Emelianenko postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Emelianenko with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control but Datsuyk is having none of it.
Emelianenko throws a wild left hand from mount and Datsuyk manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Datsuyk desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Emelianenko connects with a nice short shot to Datsuyk's temple.
Emelianenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Datsuyk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Datsuyk is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Datsuyk's head.
Datsuyk is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsuyk is controlling Emelianenko's trapped leg to prevent Emelianenko from advancing to side control.
Emelianenko is trying for a kimura here. Datsuyk looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Emelianenko wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uriah Emelianenko!
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hype
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pop
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