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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Wojaczek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 2 - 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Wojaczek!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wojaczek misses with the combination.
Wojaczek misses with a combination
and Emelianenko counters with a low kick, right behind Wojaczek 's knee.
Wojaczek fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Wojaczek.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Wojaczek throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wojaczek looks gassed!
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Wojaczek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wojaczek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Emelianenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wojaczek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wojaczek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Emelianenko manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wojaczek is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, Wojaczek circles away and we're back to standing.
Wojaczek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wojaczek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Wojaczek pushes him off.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wojaczek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wojaczek fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelianenko is defended easily by Wojaczek.
Emelianenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wojaczek manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Emelianenko trying to control but Wojaczek is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emelianenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wojaczek 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 lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Wojaczek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Fedor Emelianenko just wasn't active enough.
Wojaczek scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wojaczek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Wojaczek both land. Nice combination.
Wojaczek throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojaczek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wojaczek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko counters with a good, hard body kick but Wojaczek shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wojaczek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wojaczek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Emelianenko on the side of the head.
Adam Wojaczek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojaczek avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
A punch combination from Wojaczek misses.
Adam Wojaczek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wojaczek.
Wojaczek loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wojaczek momentarily.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Wojaczek misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fedor Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wojaczek throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Wojaczek lands a jab to the head.
Wojaczek misses with a wild combination.
Wojaczek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Emelianenko!
Wojaczek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko has Wojaczek pressed against the cage, preventing Wojaczek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Wojaczek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wojaczek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Emelianenko tries to work over Wojaczek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wojaczek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wojaczek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wojaczek.
Wojaczek looks to land a combination. Emelianenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wojaczek misses with a wild combination.
Wojaczek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emelianenko has time to react.
Emelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wojaczek tries to avoid it but Emelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wojaczek to the ground. Wojaczek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Wojaczek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wojaczek.
Wojaczek throws a combination that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Wojaczek misses.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Wojaczek circles away.
Wojaczek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojaczek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wojaczek wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wojaczek!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wojaczek throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Wojaczek throws a combination that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Wojaczek dodges the punch combination from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wojaczek counters with a two punch combo.
Wojaczek falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Wojaczek looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Wojaczek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko thuds his shin into the meat of Wojaczek's side.
Wojaczek stalks Emelianenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Emelianenko's face. Emelianenko staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojaczek punishes Emelianenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Wojaczek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Wojaczek.
Wojaczek misses with a series of wild punches.
Wojaczek misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Emelianenko looking to control but Wojaczek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Emelianenko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wojaczek can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking to control but Wojaczek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Emelianenko has hold of Wojaczek's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wojaczek manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Wojaczek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wojaczek.
Emelianenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wojaczek throws a series of punches but Emelianenko avoids them all with ease.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Wojaczek sprawls well.
Wojaczek lands with a right hand.
Adam Wojaczek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wojaczek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Wojaczek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Wojaczek is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wojaczek misses with a wild combination.
Wojaczek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wojaczek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wojaczek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left lands for Wojaczek.
Wojaczek lands a jab-cross combination.
Wojaczek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wojaczek throws a combination. Emelianenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wojaczek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojaczek looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Wojaczek goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wojaczek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Wojaczek throws a combination that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Wojaczek throws a series of punches but Emelianenko avoids them all with ease.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Wojaczek circles away.
Emelianenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wojaczek counters with a left and a right that stings Emelianenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wojaczek stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelianenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wojaczek avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojaczek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Emelianenko counters with an outside leg kick.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Wojaczek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wojaczek.
Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wojaczek counters with a stiff right hand.
Wojaczek misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Wojaczek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wojaczek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Emelianenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wojaczek swivels and escapes.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Wojaczek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wojaczek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wojaczek throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Wojaczek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko.
Wojaczek misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wojaczek misses with a double jab
and Emelianenko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Wojaczek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wojaczek has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Wojaczek!
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