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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santon Emilenenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simba Domino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Santon Emilenenko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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225 cm
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300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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160 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santon Emilenenko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simba Domino! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Emilenenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Domino on the side of the head. Emilenenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Domino darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Domino takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. It looks like Domino might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Domino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Domino has eaten all the pies! Domino not landing any meaningful shots this time. Domino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Domino keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Domino is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Emilenenko sees it coming and defends easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Emilenenko is trying to stand up here but Domino is controlling him well. Domino wants to control but Emilenenko is keeping him busy. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Emilenenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Domino. Emilenenko is looking to improve his position.
Domino wants to free his trapped foot but Emilenenko is holding on for dear life with his legs. Domino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Emilenenko is just riding it out for now. Domino eventually gives up the hold.
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. Domino slows the pace down in half guard. Domino works his way into side control. Domino tries for a kimura but Emilenenko is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Domino trying to control the action but Emilenenko is working from the bottom. Domino advances to full mount. Domino looking to secure an arm triangle but Emilenenko defends it well. Domino sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four 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. Domino trying to control but Emilenenko is having none of it. Emilenenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Domino working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Domino goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Emilenenko is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Domino dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Emilenenko with a body punch. A glancing blow. Emilenenko jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Emilenenko lands a right hook to the body.
Domino just misses with a punch to the body.
Santon Emilenenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A left and a right from Emilenenko both land. Nice combination. Simba Domino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Emilenenko connects with a body shot. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Emilenenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. 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! Emilenenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Domino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Emilenenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Domino wants to clinch. Emilenenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Domino under the eye. Domino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emilenenko lands a right hook to the body.
Emilenenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Domino is breathing heavily. Emilenenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Domino off the cage and back into rage. Emilenenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Emilenenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Emilenenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Emilenenko lands with a right hand. Emilenenko with a body punch. A glancing blow. Emilenenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body punch from Emilenenko. Emilenenko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Domino eats them both and turns towards Emilenenko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Domino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Emilenenko jabs at Domino's body. Emilenenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Emilenenko cracks Domino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Emilenenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Domino on the side of the head. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emilenenko. Emilenenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Domino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Emilenenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Domino's head. Emilenenko lands a slapping body shot.
Emilenenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Domino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Emilenenko catches Domino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Emilenenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Domino doesn't seem bothered though. Emilenenko lands with a good body shot. Emilenenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Domino backs up against the cage.
Emilenenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Oooooh!!! Emilenenko has knocked Domino down with a huge combo! Emilenenko steps away and waves a wobbly Domino back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Domino is rocked! Emilenenko gets in close and tags Domino with a short punch that almost sends Domino to the mat! Oh Domino is in big trouble! He turns his back on Emilenenko, trying to create some distance but Emilenenko rushes him, striking wildly and Domino goes down! The referee tackles Emilenenko into the cage to end the fight! Emilenenko is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santon Emilenenko!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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