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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mutou Betrand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes into the arena with Man Myth The Legend by Celtic Frost blaring out of the sound system. Betrand is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nobodyknows - Heroes Come Back. Mutou Betrand looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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25
265 lbs
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24
260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wanderlei Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mutou Betrand!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Betrand.
Emelianenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Betrand's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Betrand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenkois looking to pass into half guard but Betrand pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Betrand is in guard.
Betrand postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Betrand working some strikes from top position.
Emelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Betrand defends easily.
Betrand postures up.
Betrand has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Betrand from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Emelianenko tries to get out of the position.
Emelianenko pulls Betrand in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Betrand throws a big right hand that misses.
Betrand drops back looking for a leg! Emelianenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Emelianenko manages to kick Betrand off! Betrand jumps back into Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Emelianenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Betrand is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Betrand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Betrand is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Betrand trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Emelianenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Betrand on the ground.
Emelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Betrand defends easily.
Betrand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Betrand from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betrand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Betrand wants to stand but Emelianenko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Emelianenko has his foot on Betrand's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Betrand works his way back into a safe position though.
Betrand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Emelianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Betrand doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Betrand manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Betrand trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Betrand works over Emelianenko with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Betrand accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Betrand defends well.
Emelianenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Betrand gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emelianenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Betrand is aware though and is defending well.
Betrand thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Betrand looks gassed!
Emelianenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Betrand is aware though and is defending well.
Betrand decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Emelianenko, up you get!
Betrand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Betrand enables Emelianenko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Betrand manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Emelianenko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Betrand dives on top into guard.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Betrand from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emelianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Betrand doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Betrand manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Emelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Betrand defends easily.
Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Betrand defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Betrand got a little sloppy there for a moment and Emelianenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Betrand has managed to get both his arms back between Emelianenko's legs - danger averted.
Betrand passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Betrand working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
Emelianenko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Betrand are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Betrand is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Betrand tries for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending well.
Emelianenko defending against the ground and pound.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to control Betrand's posture but Betrand avoids it.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
Betrand is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Emelianenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Betrand is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Emelianenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko tries to buck Betrand off but Betrand is having none of it.
Emelianenko wants to control but Betrand postures up.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
Betrand is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Emelianenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Emelianenko is looking to reverse the position.
Betrand tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Betrand has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Emelianenko is looking to regain half guard here but Betrand keeps moving and retains side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Betrand tries for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending well.
Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Emelianenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Betrand wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Emelianenko is not content to let Betrand control the position.
Emelianenko tries to improve position but can't.
Emelianenko is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to control Betrand's posture but Betrand avoids it.
Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Emelianenko wants to control but Betrand postures up.
Emelianenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Betrand misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Betrand working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Betrand is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Emelianenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Emelianenko is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mutou Betrand will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Betrand tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Betrand throws a head kick that misses.
Betrand throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Betrand closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Betrand landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Emelianenko tries to bench press Betrand off him but Betrand keeps the position.
Betrand looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
Betrand is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betrand connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Emelianenko some visible discomfort.
Emelianenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Betrand is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Emelianenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Emelianenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Betrand working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Emelianenko tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko struggling a bit here.
Emelianenko is looking to reverse the position.
Betrand tries for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending well.
Emelianenko is looking to reverse the position.
Emelianenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Betrand wants to work for an arm triangle but Emelianenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Emelianenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Betrand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but Betrand is controlling well.
Betrand sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Emelianenko defending well though.
Emelianenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.
Emelianenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Betrand pulls his head out easily.
Emelianenko wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Betrand has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betrand is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Emelianenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Betrand seems to be working for a kimura but Emelianenko defends the submission attempt.
Emelianenko wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Betrand.
Emelianenko trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Betrand prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Betrand is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emelianenko has a hand on Betrand's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Betrand takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Emelianenko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Emelianenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Betrand is trying to control the action in half guard but Emelianenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Betrand is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Emelianenko defends it well.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.
Betrand prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.
Betrand not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Betrand not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Emelianenko trying to control but Betrand postures up.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep. Betrand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Betrand pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Betrand is trying for a kimura here. Emelianenko looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Betrand wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mutou Betrand!
Mutou Betrand decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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