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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aslambek Guram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiodor Jemielianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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169 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aslambek Guram! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fiodor Jemielianenko! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jemielianenko gets a clinch. Jemielianenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guram works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Guram is looking to work some ground and pound but Jemielianenko has wrist control. Guram content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Jemielianenko pushes Guram off and scrambles back to his feet.
Guram shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jemielianenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Jemielianenko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Guram throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jemielianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Guram stands up over Jemielianenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Guram is looking to work some ground and pound but Jemielianenko has wrist control. Jemielianenko keeping full guard, as Guram tries to pass. Jemielianenko trying to keep a closed guard but Guram is proving a slippery customer.
Guram 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 one minute gone in the round. Guram throws a strike but Jemielianenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Jemielianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Guram is retaining full guard. Jemielianenko stops Guram from standing up. Guram pushes Jemielianenko off and gets back to his feet.
Guram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jemielianenko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Jemielianenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Jemielianenko stops Guram from standing up. Guram is breathing heavily. Guram looking for subs off his back but Jemielianenko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jemielianenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jemielianenko wants to stand but Guram has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Jemielianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Guram doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jemielianenko. Guram tries to roll over but Jemielianenko keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jemielianenko stops Guram from getting back to his feet.
Guram might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Guram is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jemielianenko pulls his head out easily. Guram is trying to stand up here but Jemielianenko is controlling him well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jemielianenko escapes and gets back to his feet. Guram misses with a takedown attempt and Jemielianenko counters with a three punch combo that has Guram backing up. Guram nods at Jemielianenko to acknowledge the strikes. Guram lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Jemielianenko lands a high kick!
Jemielianenko connects with a high kick. Jemielianenko drives through with a takedown into guard. Guram looking for subs off his back but Jemielianenko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Guram wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jemielianenko is keen to just control but Guram is a slippery customer. Jemielianenko stops Guram from getting back to his feet.
Jemielianenko postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Guram to stand up. Jemielianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guram sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jemielianenko somewhat. Guram feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Guram is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fiodor Jemielianenko will probably get the nod. That's time! Guram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jemielianenko dodges the punch combination from Guram.
Guram gets a takedown into half guard. Jemielianenko tries to get to full guard but Guram has control of the leg. Jemielianenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Guram lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Guram throws a big right hand that misses. Jemielianenko is trying to keep Guram in close.
Guram postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guram is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jemielianenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Guram works over Jemielianenko with some ground and pound from guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Guram's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Guram works over Jemielianenko with some ground and pound from guard. Guram stands up over Jemielianenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Jemielianenko keeping moving, preventing Guram from controlling successfully. Guram scoring with some ground and pound. Guram slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guram gets to his feet - Jemielianenko follows without any prompting. Jemielianenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Guram 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. Guram throws a big right hand that misses. Guram sitting in guard, not really doing much. Jemielianenko wants to get back to his feet but Guram is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guram drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guram jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jemielianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy. Guram trying to control but Jemielianenko is working from the bottom. Guram won't allow Jemielianenko to sweep him here. Guram postures up and lands a big shot to Jemielianenko's brow. Jemielianenko looking for a guillotine here but Guram defends easily.
Guram trying to control but Jemielianenko is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Guram landing with the ground and pound. Jemielianenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guram with a nice head shot there. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Guram's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Guram chips away with some ground and pound. Guram controls from within his opponent's guard. Guram distracts Jemielianenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslambek Guram dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jemielianenko tries to clinch but fails miserably and Guram counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jemielianenko! Jemielianenko wants to control but Guram is having none of it. Jemielianenko regains half guard. Aslambek Guram overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jemielianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Guram slips a nice elbow through Jemielianenko's hands, connecting with Jemielianenko's forehead. Guram stops Jemielianenko from getting back to his feet.
Guram is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Guram wants to take a breather but Jemielianenko is having none of it. Guram is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Guram trying to control the action but Jemielianenko is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guram slips a nice elbow through Jemielianenko's hands, connecting with Jemielianenko's forehead. Guram scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jemielianenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jemielianenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Guram lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Guram working over Jemielianenko with some ground and pound. Jemielianenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Jemielianenko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jemielianenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Guram slips a nice elbow through Jemielianenko's hands, connecting with Jemielianenko's forehead. Guram trying to control from half guard but Jemielianenko is working away. Guram lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. 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. Guram connects with a nice short shot to Jemielianenko's temple. Guram stands up out of the half guard. Guram closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jemielianenko quickly recovers to half guard. Jemielianenko is looking for a sweep. Guram is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guram seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. 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. Guram connects with a nice short shot to Jemielianenko's temple. Jemielianenko wants to get back to full guard. Guram passes into side control, despite Jemielianenko's attempt to control the position.
Jemielianenko is trying to improve his position. Jemielianenko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Guram has just dragged him back down to the mat. Jemielianenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guram wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jemielianenko struggling a bit here.
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. Jemielianenko is not content to let Guram control the position. Guram looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Guram landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Guram prevents Jemielianenko from escaping the position. Guram is chipping away with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight! Aslambek Guram showed his dominance in that final round. I think Guram 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslambek Guram!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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