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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stipe Miocic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stipe Miocic!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miocic has a takedown stuffed.
Miocic tries to clinch up
and Emelianenko counters with a left and a right that stings Miocic.
Miocic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelianenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miocic to the ground. Emelianenko is now in Miocic's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but Miocic won't let him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miocic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Emelianenko advances to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Miocic is looking for a sweep. Emelianenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like Emelianenko is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miocic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Miocic wants to improve his position but Emelianenko is controlling well.
Emelianenko controlling the pace.
Emelianenko is trying to control. Miocic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fedor Emelianenko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Emelianenko throws a head kick but Miocic moves out of range.
Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but Emelianenko has him pressed against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stops a takedown attempt from Miocic.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Miocic.
Emelianenko pulls guard successfully.
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miocic wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Miocic postures up.
Emelianenko is pulling down on Miocic's head to control his posture.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Miocic tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but Miocic isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Fedor Emelianenko wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Miocic takes the fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Miocic misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Miocic.
Miocic breaks from the clinch.
Miocic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Miocic has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Emelianenko.
Miocic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miocic is one step ahead there.
Miocic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miocic.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick
and Miocic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Emelianenko is trying to stand back up but Miocic is controlling him
Miocic wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping him busy.
Miocic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emelianenko is trying to maintain the position but Miocic is very close to passing his half guard.
Emelianenko pushes Miocic off looking to stand but Miocic dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miocic prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Emelianenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miocic wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Emelianenko has a closed guard, preventing Miocic from standing up.
Miocic won't allow Emelianenko to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Miocic trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stipe Miocic.
Emelianenko has Miocic up against the ropes in a clinch.
Miocic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miocic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Miocic thows a body shot but no joy.
Miocic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Emelianenko sprawls well. Emelianenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miocic gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miocic throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a body kick.
Emelianenko dives in and grabs Miocic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miocic pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
Miocic just misses with a punch to the body.
Miocic shoots in but Emelianenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Miocic.
Miocic tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miocic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miocic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miocic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Miocic is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Emelianenko trying to control the position but Miocic is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ground and pound from Emelianenko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miocic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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 Fedor Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Miocic to his feet.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emelianenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Miocic avoids the head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miocic sprawls well. Miocic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Miocic moves into range and clinches up with Emelianenko.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miocic avoids the elbow strike from Emelianenko, against the ropes.
Miocic looking to slow down the pace here.
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Miocic. Miocic gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miocic is defended easily by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miocic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emelianenko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miocic is defended easily by Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miocic shoots and misses
and Emelianenko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Miocic!
Miocic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Emelianenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko misses with a head shot.
Miocic throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Emelianenko wants to finish this one by submission but Miocic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic tries to lock up and control but Emelianenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fedor Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emelianenko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Emelianenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miocic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Emelianenko is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Miocic has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Miocic!
Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miocic trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko controls Miocic momentarily but Miocic frees himself.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miocic trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miocic stands and steps away. Emelianenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Emelianenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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