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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Juan DeMarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Emelianenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Don Juan DeMarco's chin.
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224 lbs
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Juan DeMarco!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMarco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DeMarco misses with a head kick.
DeMarco ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
DeMarco dodges the punch combination from Emelianenko.
DeMarco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianenko punishes DeMarco's body with a nice straight punch.
Emelianenko scores with a body shot.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the body kick from DeMarco.
Emelianenko lands a glancing blow to the side of DeMarco's head.
DeMarco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeMarco tries a head kick but it misses.
DeMarco takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
DeMarco throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
DeMarco misses with a leg kick.
DeMarco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko cracks DeMarco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DeMarco displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from DeMarco. No joy for Emelianenko on that attempt.
Emelianenko avoids a kick to the body.
DeMarco throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.
DeMarco walks into a left hand.
Emelianenko catches DeMarco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DeMarco throws a body kick that misses.
DeMarco walks into a left hand.
DeMarco misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeMarco lands a jab to the head.
DeMarco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeMarco scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeMarco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from DeMarco.
Emelianenko digs a good hook to DeMarco's body.
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeMarco.
DeMarco looks gassed!
DeMarco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeMarco.
DeMarco gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Emelianenko is pushing down on DeMarco's leg trying to pass to half guard. DeMarco is fighting to maintain full guard but Emelianenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
DeMarco tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but DeMarco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emelianenko to get the leverage.
DeMarco wants to improve his position but Emelianenko is controlling well.
Emelianenko is trying to work for a kimura but DeMarco is defending well.
Emelianenko is working for a kimura but DeMarco is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco is trying to stand back up but Emelianenko is controlling him
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeMarco defends it well.
DeMarco trying to control but Emelianenko postures up.
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.
Emelianenko is working for a kimura but DeMarco is defending it quite comfortably.
Emelianenko is trying to work for a kimura but DeMarco is defending well.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. DeMarco ducked under it nicely.
DeMarco lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeMarco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeMarco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Don Juan DeMarco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeMarco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeMarco circles away.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeMarco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
DeMarco misses with a head kick.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeMarco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Emelianenko checks a low kick from DeMarco.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but DeMarco avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from DeMarco misses.
Emelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DeMarco tries to avoid it but Emelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DeMarco to the ground. DeMarco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeMarco throws a body kick that misses.
Emelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
DeMarco slips a straight right by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
DeMarco slips under a jab.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeMarco throws a head kick that misses.
DeMarco just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeMarco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but DeMarco moved out of range nicely.
Don Juan DeMarco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeMarco just misses with a punch to the body.
DeMarco misses with a body shot.
DeMarco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeMarco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeMarco gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Emelianenko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! DeMarco is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Emelianenko, into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeMarco defends well.
DeMarco stands up and waves to Emelianenko to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. DeMarco saw that one coming.
DeMarco throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko blocks a low kick nicely.
DeMarco throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. DeMarco does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeMarco fails to land with a series of punches.
DeMarco is looking to chop away at Emelianenko's legs.
DeMarco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Emelianenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles DeMarco. DeMarco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
DeMarco tries a head kick but it misses.
DeMarco throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
DeMarco stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Emelianenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but DeMarco avoids them all with ease.
Emelianenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
DeMarco throws a head kick that half lands.
DeMarco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeMarco throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that DeMarco avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeMarco.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeMarco looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Don Juan DeMarco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeMarco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Emelianenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeMarco lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Juan DeMarco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Emelianenko lands a really nice looking cross but DeMarco seems unphased.
DeMarco throws a low kick but Emelianenko avoids it.
DeMarco swinging wildly here.
DeMarco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeMarco misses with a body kick.
Emelianenko scores with a hook.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by DeMarco.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeMarco's head backwards.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but DeMarco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from DeMarco.
Emelianenko connects with a jab.
DeMarco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DeMarco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Emelianenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but DeMarco avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot.
DeMarco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Emelianenko rather than just go for the knockout.
DeMarco looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
DeMarco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by DeMarco.
DeMarco misses with the combination.
Emelianenko lands with a good body shot.
DeMarco throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Emelianenko, as that shot connected.
DeMarco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
DeMarco tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko stuns DeMarco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko cracks DeMarco with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DeMarco momentarily.
Jab, jab by Emelianenko - just one landing.
Emelianenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
DeMarco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeMarco in his tracks.
Emelianenko cracks DeMarco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeMarco manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by DeMarco.
Emelianenko lands with an uppercut that bounces DeMarco off the cage and back into range.
Emelianenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Emelianenko scores with a nice strike.
Emelianenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Emelianenko.
Some wild striking there from DeMarco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco looks to land a body kick but Emelianenko moved away.
Nice shot lands for Emelianenko.
DeMarco tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Emelianenko jabs DeMarco right on the nose. DeMarco blinks but takes it well.
Emelianenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeMarco's head.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but DeMarco shows good takedown defense.
Emelianenko lands with a cross.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but DeMarco is out of range.
DeMarco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeMarco thows a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Emelianenko duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DeMarco sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeMarco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DeMarco sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emelianenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!
Post fight, Fedor Emelianenko took to the microphone: 'My Career had a rocky start but this is the turning point, I am Focused on improving and proving to myself that I am Worthy to be Fedor'.
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