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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrag Syrovyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Казаки - Ой Да . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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183 cm
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229 lbs
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205 cm
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vrag Syrovyu! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A punch combination from Syrovyu misses. Nice uppercut lands for Syrovyu. That snapped Emelianenko's head back.
Syrovyu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Syrovyu scores with a jab. Jab from Emelianenko. Syrovyu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Syrovyu drops Emelianenko with a right and a left! Syrovyu comes rushing in but Emelianenko regains his composure and manages to keep Syrovyu in guard.
Emelianenko is rocked! Emelianenko wants to stand and escape but Syrovyu is having none of it. Oh Emelianenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Emelianenko seems to have got his legs back now. Syrovyu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Syrovyu won't allow Emelianenko to sweep him here. Syrovyu postures up in Emelianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it. Syrovyu is looking to stand up but Emelianenko won't let him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Emelianenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Syrovyu! Emelianenko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Emelianenko thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emelianenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Syrovyu is looking to escape. Emelianenko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Syrovyu is on top in guard.
Syrovyu stops Emelianenko from standing up. Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Syrovyu defends well. Emelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Syrovyu. Syrovyu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Syrovyu thows a big elbow that misses. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Syrovyu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Syrovyu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emelianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Syrovyu with a flurry of punches that miss. Syrovyu thows a big elbow that misses. Emelianenko has his foot on Syrovyu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Syrovyu works his way back into a safe position though. Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Emelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Syrovyu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Emelianenko has a closed guard, preventing Syrovyu from standing up. Emelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Syrovyu is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control. Syrovyu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Syrovyu throws and elbow that misses. Emelianenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Syrovyu's guard. Nice move by Emelianenko! Emelianenko throwing strikes from guard but Syrovyu blocks nicely. Emelianenko connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Syrovyu wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment. Syrovyu keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully. Syrovyu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Emelianenko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Syrovyu dives on top into guard. Emelianenko looking to control.
Emelianenko wants to stand and escape but Syrovyu is having none of it. Emelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four 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 is looking for a triangle but Syrovyu pushes his legs off easily.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily. Syrovyu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Syrovyu with a flurry of punches that miss. Emelianenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Syrovyu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Syrovyu 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 preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Syrovyu with a nice head shot there. Syrovyu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head. Emelianenko is trying to keep Syrovyu in close.
Syrovyu stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Syrovyu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Syrovyu throwing strikes from guard but Emelianenko blocks nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrag Syrovyu dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Syrovyu does it's job there. Syrovyu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Syrovyu thuds a left hand into Emelianenko's body. A jab-cross combination lands for Syrovyu and sends Emelianenko crashing to the mat! Syrovyu follows him down to the mat - Emelianenko regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! 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! Emelianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Syrovyu. Syrovyu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Syrovyu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Syrovyu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Syrovyu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Emelianenko defending well though. Syrovyu tries to stand and escape but Emelianenko is controlling the position. Syrovyu throwing shots but Emelianenko is blocking nicely. Syrovyu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Syrovyu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back. Syrovyu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelianenko's head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emelianenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Emelianenko trying to control here.
Syrovyu not landing any meaningful shots this time. Emelianenko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Emelianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Syrovyu. Emelianenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Syrovyu. Syrovyu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Emelianenko wants to control but Syrovyu is keeping busy and won't allow it. Emelianenko is trying to get back to full guard. Syrovyu not landing any meaningful shots this time. Syrovyu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Syrovyu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Emelianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Syrovyu. Syrovyu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Syrovyu not landing any meaningful shots this time. Syrovyu missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Syrovyu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Syrovyu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Emelianenko manages to get to full guard.
Emelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Syrovyu. Emelianenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Syrovyu throwing strikes from guard but Emelianenko blocks nicely. Syrovyu stops Emelianenko from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Syrovyu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Emelianenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Syrovyu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Syrovyu throws a big right hand that misses. Syrovyu postures up in Emelianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it. Syrovyu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Syrovyu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy. Syrovyu throwing strikes from guard but Emelianenko blocks nicely. Syrovyu wants to stand but Emelianenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Syrovyu won't allow Emelianenko to sweep him here.
That's four 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. Syrovyu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Syrovyu thows a big elbow that misses. Syrovyu wants to stand and escape but instead Emelianenko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Emelianenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Syrovyu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Syrovyu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Syrovyu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emelianenko. Syrovyu keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrag Syrovyu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Syrovyu lands a jab to Emelianenko's midsection. Syrovyu's corner calls for a 1-2. Syrovyu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Syrovyu sprawls well. Syrovyu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Syrovyu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Syrovyu there as he acknowledges the shot. Syrovyu scores with a nice head shot. Syrovyu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Syrovyu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Emelianenko to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Emelianenko looks to clinch but Syrovyu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Emelianenko taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vrag Syrovyu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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