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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Enea Vollare Mezzo. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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254 lbs
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272 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Emelianenko walks into a left hand.
Saukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Saukko. No joy for Emelianenko on that attempt.
Saukko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Saukko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saukko loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Emelianenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saukko clinches up against the cage.
Saukko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Saukko.
Saukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saukko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saukko throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Emelianenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saukko. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saukko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown.
Saukko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saukko throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Saukko avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Saukko. Those never looked like landing.
Saukko thuds his right hand into Emelianenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saukko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Emelianenko's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saukko in particular looking to stall.
Emelianenko gets back to full guard.
Saukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Emelianenko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Saukko is in a horrible position here. Emelianenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Saukko tries to lock up and control but Emelianenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko goes for an armbar but Saukko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Saukko.
Saukko stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko wants to sweep here but Saukko controlling him for the moment.
Saukko wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saukko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Emelianenko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Saukko has picked Emelianenko up and slammed him! Emelianenko can't keep hold of the triangle and Saukko manages to pass to side control!
Emelianenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saukko is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saukko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko is working Emelianenko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Saukko trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Saukko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Saukko prefers to stall for the moment though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Saukko stalls from top position.
Emelianenko gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukko is trying to control. Emelianenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saukko misses with a few strikes there.
Jab by Saukko.
Saukko takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Saukko misses.
Emelianenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saukko throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fedor Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Saukko moves out of range.
Emelianenko with a hook.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Emelianenko. Those never looked like landing.
Saukko dives in and grabs Emelianenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes down on Saukko's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saukko gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Emelianenko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Emelianenko passes Saukko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Emelianenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Emelianenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Emelianenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saukko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Emelianenko!
Saukko working the ground and pound effectively.
Emelianenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saukko tries to control but Emelianenko wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saukko with shots to the head and body - Emelianenko looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko is looking to get to half guard.
Saukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Emelianenko is looking to escape.
Emelianenko is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko raining down hammerfists from mount.
Saukko tries to control but Emelianenko wriggling away.
Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saukko landing punches.
Emelianenko is squirming around, avoiding Saukko's attempts to control the action.
Emelianenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Emelianenko gets back to half guard.
Emelianenko manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saukko thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Saukko from controlling successfully.
Saukko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saukko wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Per Saukko.
Saukko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saukko throws a leg kick that misses.
Emelianenko slips a jab and a cross from Saukko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Per Saukko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Emelianenko takes one on the button.
Saukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelianenko.
Saukko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Emelianenko did well to prevent Saukko getting side control.
Emelianenko is pressing down on Saukko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saukko is one step ahead there.
Emelianenko is working hard here to advance position.
Emelianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saukko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saukko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Emelianenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Saukko has passed into half guard!
Fedor Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saukko wants to free his trapped foot but Emelianenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saukko trying to control from half guard but Emelianenko is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko manages to get to full guard.
Saukko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Emelianenko's guard.
Saukko is pressing down on Emelianenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Emelianenko is holding on for now.
Saukko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Saukko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelianenko keeps working.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Emelianenko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Saukko uses it to pass to side control.
Saukko takes a little break here. Emelianenko wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Emelianenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Saukko is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Saukko keeps him under control.
Emelianenko is refusing to be controlled, as Saukko sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saukko 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.
Saukko forces his way into half guard.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko is pressing down on Saukko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saukko wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saukko landing with the ground and pound.
Emelianenko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Saukko from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saukko stacks Emelianenko on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Saukko!
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saukko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Saukko wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Per Saukko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saukko 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Per Saukko!
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hype
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