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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Gvozdaderov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Gvozdaderov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Gvozdaderov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko has managed to clinch.
Gvozdaderov decides to pull guard.
Gvozdaderov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gvozdaderov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gvozdaderov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Emelianenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gvozdaderov has control of Emelianenko's left arm, preventing Emelianenko from doing any damage.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Gvozdaderov is keeping the position.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emelianenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Emelianenko won't allow Gvozdaderov to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gvozdaderov keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Gvozdaderov on that attempt.
Gvozdaderov scores with a head kick.
Gvozdaderov fails with a takedown attempt.
Gvozdaderov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gvozdaderov lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gvozdaderov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Gvozdaderov from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko is looking to stand back up but Gvozdaderov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is not content to let Gvozdaderov control the position.
Gvozdaderov is thwarting Emelianenko's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gvozdaderov is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gvozdaderov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gvozdaderov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gvozdaderov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gvozdaderov has his foot on Emelianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emelianenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Emelianenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Emelianenko trying to move into half guard but instead Gvozdaderov has managed to sweep!
Emelianenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gvozdaderov is controlling him.
Gvozdaderov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gvozdaderov is looking to stand up but Emelianenko won't let him.
Emelianenko wants to sweep here but Gvozdaderov controlling him for the moment.
Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gvozdaderov slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Gvozdaderov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gvozdaderov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko tries to avoid it but Gvozdaderov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emelianenko to the ground. Emelianenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gvozdaderov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gvozdaderov won't be happy with that.
Gvozdaderov is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.
Gvozdaderov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gvozdaderov wants to get back to his feet.
Gvozdaderov is looking to regain half guard here but Emelianenko keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gvozdaderov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Emelianenko off and has taken his back!
Emelianenko covering up well under a series of strikes from Gvozdaderov.
Gvozdaderov is not going to allow Emelianenko to sit and survive in this position.
Emelianenko prevents Gvozdaderov from getting a body triangle.
Gvozdaderov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
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.
Emelianenko is keeping busy.
Gvozdaderov looking for the RNC.
Gvozdaderov is trying to stick to Emelianenko's back but Emelianenko is turning into Gvozdaderov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gvozdaderov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Emelianenko stands up and waves to Gvozdaderov to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gvozdaderov wants to clinch
and Emelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gvozdaderov's guard.
Gvozdaderov trying to keep a closed guard but Emelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
Gvozdaderov wants to get back to his feet but Emelianenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gvozdaderov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emelianenko controls the pace.
Emelianenko has gone for a leg lock! Gvozdaderov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gvozdaderov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Emelianenko controls Gvozdaderov momentarily but Gvozdaderov frees himself.
Emelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Emelianenko, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gvozdaderov tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves away
and Emelianenko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gvozdaderov!
Gvozdaderov wants to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.
The referee warns Gvozdaderov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gvozdaderov is looking to get to half guard.
Emelianenko goes for an armbar but Gvozdaderov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gvozdaderov.
Gvozdaderov wanted to stand there but Emelianenko had control of the position.
Gvozdaderov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Gvozdaderov from controlling successfully.
Gvozdaderov is looking to advance position but Emelianenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gvozdaderov really wants to buck Emelianenko off and get back to his feet.
Emelianenko landing strikes from the mount and Gvozdaderov is in trouble!
Gvozdaderov tries to reverse the position but Emelianenko maintains control.
Emelianenko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gvozdaderov?
Gvozdaderov is looking to improve his position but Emelianenko isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Emelianenko lands with some strikes.
Gvozdaderov is looking to improve his position but Emelianenko isn't that keen on the idea.
Emelianenko tries to control but Gvozdaderov wriggling away.
Gvozdaderov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Emelianenko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gvozdaderov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Emelianenko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Emelianenko trying to control but Gvozdaderov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko controlling from mount.
Gvozdaderov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Emelianenko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Emelianenko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emelianenko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gvozdaderov is on top in guard.
Gvozdaderov preventing the sweep.
Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gvozdaderov defends well.
Gvozdaderov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Emelianenko won't allow Gvozdaderov to pass to mount.
Emelianenko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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