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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Ryrik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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183 cm
24
223 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Ryrik!
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, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Ryrik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Ryrik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ryrik breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryrik as he avoids it easily.
Sergey Ryrik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Ryrik throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryrik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emelianenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryrik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Ryrik on that attempt.
Ryrik is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko throws a combination. Ryrik tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Sergey Ryrik has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryrik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryrik circles away quickly and effectively.
Emelianenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryrik avoids it really well and circles away.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryrik sprawls well. Ryrik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emelianenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body. Ryrik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryrik throws a low kick, looking for Emelianenko's leg but Emelianenko calmly moves out of range.
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sergey Ryrik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but Ryrik sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelianenko is defended easily by Ryrik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryrik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianenko cracks Ryrik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ryrik tries to land a front kick but Emelianenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ryrik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Emelianenko clinches up with Ryrik and pushes him back against the cage.
Ryrik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianenko pushes Ryrik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Emelianenko has a closed guard, preventing Ryrik from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryrik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryrik defends well.
Emelianenko pulls Ryrik in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryrik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Ryrik from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryrik is aware though and is defending well.
Ryrik trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryrik is aware though and is defending well.
Ryrik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emelianenko on the ground.
Emelianenko pushes Ryrik off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ryrik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
Emelianenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Ryrik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Emelianenko looks for a takedown but Ryrik sprawls well.
Emelianenko drives through and clinches with Ryrik against the cage.
Emelianenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ryrik walks away with a smile on his face. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Ryrik keeps it at a distance.
Ryrik wants to land a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
Ryrik moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ryrik walks away with a smile on his face. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sergey Ryrik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Ryrik tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Ryrik. No joy for Emelianenko on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ryrik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ryrik is trying to defend but Emelianenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Emelianenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Emelianenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryrik keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryrik is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fedor Emelianenko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ryrik misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko clinches.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Ryrik circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryrik.
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ryrik can't break the clinch.
Emelianenko decides to pull guard.
Emelianenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryrik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emelianenko is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryrik manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergey Ryrik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Emelianenko scores with a body shot.
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
Emelianenko clinches up with Ryrik and pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko has Ryrik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ryrik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Emelianenko tries to break free but Ryrik pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko has Ryrik pressed against the cage, preventing Ryrik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Emelianenko keeps control of Ryrik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emelianenko successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Emelianenko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ryrik manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries for a kimura but Ryrik is defending well.
Emelianenko controlling the position.
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 stands up.
Sergey Ryrik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryrik motions for Emelianenko to come forward. Ryrik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryrik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Emelianenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sergey Ryrik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Emelianenko cracks Ryrik with an open hand slap.
Ryrik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Emelianenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Ryrik's head.
Ryrik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emelianenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryrik somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko drives through and clinches with Ryrik against the cage.
Ryrik has Emelianenko pressed against the cage, preventing Emelianenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ryrik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ryrik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ryrik wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to break the clinch but Ryrik is controlling the position.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko tries to circle away but Ryrik has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Ryrik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko decides to pull guard.
Emelianenko trying to control the position here.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Emelianenko content just to control the position here.
Sergey Ryrik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedor Emelianenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emelianenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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