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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gattsu Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Namor McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Eagle Lands. McKenzie has chosen Man From Atlantis as his entrance music. Gattsu Emelianenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Namor McKenzie's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gattsu Emelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Namor McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by McKenzie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McKenzie staying out of range there.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and McKenzie counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKenzie was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
McKenzie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McKenzie defends it nicely.
McKenzie instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko is trying to push McKenzie away but McKenzie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from McKenzie.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch but McKenzie keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gattsu Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKenzie is pushing Emelianenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McKenzie blocking some punches.
McKenzie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McKenzie lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McKenzie fails to land.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emelianenko.
McKenzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McKenzie throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from McKenzie.
McKenzie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Emelianenko checks it well.
McKenzie tries a head kick but it misses.
Namor McKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenzie misses with a left hand
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Namor McKenzie has been cut.
Emelianenko takes a swing at McKenzie's ribcage but misses.
Namor McKenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Emelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from McKenzie.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but McKenzie keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a couple of elbows.
Emelianenko trying to control but McKenzie is working from the bottom.
McKenzie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McKenzie has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Emelianenko throws an elbow that misses. McKenzie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Emelianenko's guard. Nice move by McKenzie!
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing McKenzie from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Emelianenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McKenzie won't allow Emelianenko to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McKenzie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelianenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenzie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McKenzie wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Emelianenko jabs McKenzie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Namor McKenzie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Namor McKenzie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McKenzie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McKenzie misses with a low kick.
Emelianenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko wants to take a breather but McKenzie is having none of it.
Emelianenko prevents McKenzie from improving his position.
McKenzie is defending against the submission attempts here by Emelianenko.
McKenzie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Emelianenko controlling from the top position.
McKenzie keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emelianenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKenzie is keeping the position for now.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
McKenzie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Emelianenko trying to control but McKenzie is working from the bottom.
McKenzie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Emelianenko throwing strikes but missing.
McKenzie kicks Emelianenko off and gets to his feet.
McKenzie tries a low kick but Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
McKenzie connects with a jab.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko walks into a left hand.
Gattsu Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie connects with a right hand. Emelianenko shakes it off.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Emelianenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McKenzie throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McKenzie misses with a body kick.
McKenzie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McKenzie leaning his opponent against the cage.
McKenzie stalling in the clinch but Emelianenko improves position.
A short left from McKenzie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Emelianenko.
McKenzie stops a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
McKenzie pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by McKenzie.
Emelianenko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McKenzie makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. McKenzie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKenzie stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKenzie is looking to score with low kicks.
McKenzie throws a big shot that misses.
McKenzie slaps away a takedown attempt from Emelianenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Namor McKenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Namor McKenzie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Emelianenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
McKenzie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Emelianenko has his takedown stuffed
and McKenzie counters with an inside leg kick.
McKenzie works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush McKenzie with a series of wild strikes but McKenzie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKenzie throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by McKenzie!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKenzie. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKenzie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McKenzie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKenzie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McKenzie throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from McKenzie tenderised Emelianenko's leg. Emelianenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Namor McKenzie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKenzie lands with a straight right. Emelianenko didn't see that one coming.
McKenzie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Emelianenko will feel that in the morning.
McKenzie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenzie tries to land a leg kick but Emelianenko saw it coming and moves away.
McKenzie moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McKenzie - that will leave a mark!
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but McKenzie ducks down to avoid it.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McKenzie thows a leg kick but Emelianenko checks it
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from McKenzie.
McKenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKenzie scores with a nice right hand.
McKenzie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from McKenzie does no damage.
McKenzie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McKenzie lands a nice shot that snaps Emelianenko's head back.
McKenzie scores with a body shot.
A jab from McKenzie finds it's way through Emelianenko's defenses.
McKenzie darts in and clinches Emelianenko up against the cage.
McKenzie misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenzie throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
McKenzie lands with a short shot to the head.
McKenzie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko dives in and grabs McKenzie's left leg, looking for a takedown. McKenzie pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gattsu Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
McKenzie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but McKenzie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKenzie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
McKenzie cracks a nice hook into Emelianenko's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Namor McKenzie really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Namor McKenzie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McKenzie slaps away a takedown attempt from Emelianenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McKenzie misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
McKenzie throws a good cross that connects.
McKenzie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKenzie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Emelianenko blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie connects with a looping right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Emelianenko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McKenzie - the referee stops the clock and Emelianenko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McKenzie. Emelianenko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McKenzie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McKenzie sprawls well. McKenzie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gattsu Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKenzie lands with a kick to the ribs.
McKenzie lands a big head kick that sends Emelianenko tumbling to the mat! McKenzie takes a step backwards and waves Emelianenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Emelianenko is rocked!
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko 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!
McKenzie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKenzie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKenzie fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Emelianenko to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Emelianenko looks to clinch but McKenzie throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Emelianenko taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Namor McKenzie! Namor McKenzie retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Namor McKenzie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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