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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Lane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderlei Emelianenko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Lane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wanderlei Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lane fails with the takedown.
Lane misses with the combination.
Emelianenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Emelianenko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lane scores a nice knee to the body.
Lane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emelianenko closes the distance and pushes Lane back into the cage.
Emelianenko wants to stall.
Emelianenko working hard to break the clinch.
Lane misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lane throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lane ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lane no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Emelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Lane has wrist control.
Emelianenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane pulls Emelianenko in close to prevent any damage.
Emelianenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emelianenko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lane pushes Emelianenko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lane shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelianenko tries to sprawl out of it but Lane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Emelianenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lane quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lane flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lane is trying to stand back up but Emelianenko is controlling him
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Emelianenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lane is trying to control but can't.
Lane is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko wants to take a breather but Lane is having none of it.
Emelianenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko tries to stand and escape but Lane is controlling the position.
Lane is trying to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko working over Lane with some ground and pound. Lane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Emelianenko is working away from the top position though.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lane forces Emelianenko back against the cage and clinches.
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Lane's ribcage.
Lane tries to land a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks with his arms.
Lane tries to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Emelianenko misses with the ground and pound.
Lane is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Emelianenko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Emelianenko decides to stand back up. Emelianenko steps back and let's Lane get back to his feet.
Emelianenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Lane pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Emelianenko scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko scores with a three punch combo!
Emelianenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Emelianenko lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lane is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, Lane circles away and we're back to standing.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Lane on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Lane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko cracks Lane with an open hand slap.
Jack Lane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Lane blocks it.
Lane manages to break the clinch.
Lane shoots in but Emelianenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emelianenko delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Lane is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Emelianenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Emelianenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lane.
Lane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko counters with a three punch combo that has Lane backing up. Lane nods at Emelianenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lane throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
Lane shoots in for a double leg but Emelianenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice combination there by Emelianenko.
Lane moves out of range as Emelianenko throws a body kick.
Lane throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emelianenko scores with a one two! Lane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lane crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Emelianenko - the referee stops the clock and Lane gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Emelianenko. Lane manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Emelianenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Lane shoots in looking for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Lane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Emelianenko. Emelianenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Emelianenko throws a series of strikes that have Lane backpedaling.
Emelianenko forces Lane back against the cage and clinches.
Lane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Emelianenko, right into the meat.
Emelianenko is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emelianenko can pounce on him.
Wanderlei Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emelianenko lands a leg kick that knocks Lane off balance momentarily.
Lane shoots in for a double leg but Emelianenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Emelianenko.
A good leg kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Lane sprawls well. He's pushed Emelianenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Emelianenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lane throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.
Emelianenko throws a series of strikes that have Lane backpedaling.
Emelianenko throws a head kick but Lane moves out of range.
Lane has closed the distance and engaged Emelianenko in a clinch.
Lane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lane breaks the clinch.
Lane misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko gets a double leg takedown into Lane's guard.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Lane is keeping the position.
Emelianenko is in close to Lane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Emelianenko prevents Lane from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane is trying to control the position but Emelianenko postures up.
Lane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lane is working an open guard so Emelianenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko cracks Lane with an open hand slap.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Emelianenko, right into the meat.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab.
Lane misses with a head kick.
Lane throws a low kick, looking for Emelianenko's leg but Emelianenko calmly moves out of range.
Emelianenko thows a body kick. Lane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko gets a clinch.
Lane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Emelianenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lane tries to land a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks with his arms.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Emelianenko misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko scores with a one two! Lane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko slips a jab and a cross from Lane.
Emelianenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Emelianenko lands a really nice looking cross but Lane seems unphased.
No luck for Lane with that takedown attempt.
Lane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko lands with a nice combination. Lane backs away looking to recover.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Lane shoots in but Emelianenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Emelianenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Emelianenko's efforts to push away.
Lane tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
Emelianenko stalling in the clinch but Lane improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Emelianenko as Lane tries to tie him up.
Emelianenko manages to pull guard.
Lane postures up.
Emelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emelianenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Emelianenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Emelianenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Wanderlei Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Lane circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lane feints and as Emelianenko raises his hands in defense, Lane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lane postures up in Emelianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it.
Lane tries to stand but Emelianenko is controlling from the bottom.
Emelianenko pushes Lane off and gets back to his feet.
Emelianenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Lane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emelianenko clinches up with Lane and pushes him back against the cage.
Lane avoiding damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lane obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Lane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Emelianenko jumps into guard, dragging Lane to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lane stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko.
Wanderlei Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Lane is controlling the position.
Lane chips away with some ground and pound.
Lane is working Emelianenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lane stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko.
Lane stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lane.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lane is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, Lane circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack Lane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Emelianenko.
That kick from Emelianenko tenderised Lane's leg. Lane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but Lane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No joy there for Lane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Lane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Lane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Jack Lane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lane has managed to clinch.
Emelianenko manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko slips a jab and a cross from Lane.
Wanderlei Emelianenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Lane pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lane pushes Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but Lane blocks with his arms.
Lane lands a knee to the body.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lane quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in half guard, Emelianenko seems content to control.
Lane wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Emelianenko in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderlei Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Emelianenko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Emelianenko!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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