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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiko Flaviano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aiko Flaviano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flaviano avoids it really well and circles away.
Flaviano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flaviano tries for a takedown but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flaviano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flaviano is looking to clinch.
Flaviano misses with a body kick.
Emelianenko dives in and grabs Flaviano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flaviano pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
Aiko Flaviano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Flaviano dives in and scores a takedown into Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko wants to sweep here but Flaviano controlling him for the moment.
Flaviano controlling from the top position.
Emelianenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flaviano defends well.
Emelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flaviano.
Flaviano tries to stand but Emelianenko is controlling from the bottom.
Flaviano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Flaviano decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Emelianenko, up you get!
Flaviano fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flaviano misses with a low kick.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Flaviano was well out of range.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Flaviano. Flaviano gets slowly back to his feet.
Flaviano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flaviano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown.
Flaviano is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him.
Flaviano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Emelianenko after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flaviano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flaviano looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Emelianenko!
Emelianenko wants to hold on but Flaviano pushes him away.
Flaviano misses with a head shot.
Emelianenko can't escape the position.
Flaviano working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Flaviano avoids the attempt from Emelianenko to control.
Flaviano moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Emelianenko has worked his arm free - good work by Emelianenko!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Emelianenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flaviano controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Emelianenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flaviano sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Emelianenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flaviano tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiko Flaviano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Flaviano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Flaviano prevents the takedown attempt.
Flaviano tries a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Flaviano won't allow it.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Flaviano avoids the damage to the body.
Flaviano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Emelianenko to keep the fight standing.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flaviano moves into the clinch.
Flaviano tries for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to get underhooks.
Emelianenko prevents Flaviano from breaking the clinch.
Emelianenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flaviano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aiko Flaviano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Flaviano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Flaviano shoots for a double leg takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well. He's pushed Flaviano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot that sends Flaviano's belly button to the back.
Emelianenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Flaviano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Emelianenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Flaviano finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Emelianenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Flaviano!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flaviano is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Emelianenko unloads with some shots from mount but Flaviano bucks and avoids them well.
Emelianenko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Flaviano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flaviano tries to get out of the position.
Flaviano just holding on.
Flaviano is trying to escape the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flaviano holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Emelianenko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking to control but Flaviano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flaviano working to try and regain half guard.
Flaviano is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Emelianenko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Flaviano because Emelianenko loaded up on that one.
Flaviano has given up his back here.
Flaviano trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Flaviano is in a bad position with Emelianenko working for a choke. Flaviano manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Flaviano from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flaviano wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Emelianenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flaviano defends well.
Emelianenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Flaviano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flaviano is working for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aiko Flaviano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Emelianenko dives in and grabs Flaviano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flaviano pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
Flaviano pushes Emelianenko up against the ropes in a clinch.
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flaviano pinned against the ropes. Flaviano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flaviano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flaviano looks for a takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well.
Emelianenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flaviano pinned against the ropes. Flaviano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aiko Flaviano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko clinches up against the ropes.
Emelianenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Emelianenko trying to stall but Flaviano improves his position.
Flaviano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Emelianenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Flaviano throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Emelianenko with a poor takedown
so Flaviano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Flaviano wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Emelianenko striking off his back but it's not causing Flaviano any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Flaviano passes into half guard.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Flaviano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Emelianenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Emelianenko is trying to control but Flaviano manages to pass to mount!
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position but Flaviano isn't that keen on the idea.
Flaviano trying to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flaviano prevents Emelianenko from getting the reversal.
Flaviano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Emelianenko is working to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko tries to hold on but Flaviano pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flaviano wants to control the pace but Emelianenko is squirming around nicely.
Emelianenko avoids a series of strikes thrown by Flaviano.
Flaviano throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Emelianenko can't escape the position.
Emelianenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Flaviano unloads with some shots from mount but Emelianenko bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position but Flaviano isn't that keen on the idea.
Flaviano with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aiko Flaviano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flaviano 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiko Flaviano!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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