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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigante Guerreiro Daileon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daileon has chosen Akira Kushida - Chou Wakusei Sentou Boukan Daileon as his entrance music. Gigante Guerreiro Daileon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 cm
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240 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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197 cm
29
257 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigante Guerreiro Daileon! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Daileon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emelianenko pinned against the cage. Emelianenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Daileon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Daileon fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Emelianenko misses with a straight right. Emelianenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daileon. Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gigante Guerreiro Daileon. Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Daileon misses with a takedown and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown. Daileon fights it but they end up in guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Daileon is keeping the position. Daileon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Daileon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Emelianenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Daileon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Emelianenko dives into side control.
Daileon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Emelianenko off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round. Daileon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Daileon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Daileon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Emelianenko has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Daileon looking to break Emelianenko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Emelianenko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Daileon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Emelianenko avoids the strikes from Daileon. Emelianenko is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Emelianenko defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Emelianenko wants to control his opponent's hands but Daileon gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko covering up well under a barage of strikes. Daileon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Emelianenko has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Daileon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Emelianenko trying to control the action but Daileon just sinks the hooks in. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Emelianenko turns into Daileon and is now in his guard.
Daileon pushes Emelianenko off and gets back to his feet.
Daileon shoots in but no luck this time. Emelianenko lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Gigante Guerreiro Daileon has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daileon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daileon shoots in for a double leg but Emelianenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Daileon shoots in but Emelianenko avoids the takedown attempt easily. Daileon tries to clinch up. Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daileon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Daileon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Emelianenko is just riding it out for now. Daileon eventually gives up the hold. Emelianenko is trying to maintain the position but Daileon is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Emelianenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Daileon trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom. Emelianenko wants to sweep here but Daileon controlling him for the moment. Daileon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Daileon from controlling successfully. Emelianenko trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gigante Guerreiro Daileon dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gigante Guerreiro Daileon's cut. That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daileon. Daileon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Daileon moves away and avoids it. Daileon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emelianenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daileon somewhat. Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gigante Guerreiro Daileon. Daileon slaps away a takedown attempt from Emelianenko, before circling back to the center of the mat. Daileon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Daileon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Emelianenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daileon. Daileon seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daileon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelianenko's head. Daileon 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 not content to let Daileon control the position. Daileon is working for a submission of some sort.
Daileon wants to take a breather but Emelianenko is having none of it. Daileon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Emelianenko!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't. Emelianenko tries to lock up and control but Daileon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Daileon working for a submission but Emelianenko is keeping him at bay. Emelianenko wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Daileon.
Daileon looking for a guillotine from mount but Emelianenko is having none of it. Emelianenko working to try and regain half guard.
Daileon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Emelianenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daileon controlling from the full mount. Emelianenko wants to control but Daileon is having none of it. Daileon working for a guillotine from mount but Emelianenko is in no mood to give up. Emelianenko can't escape the position.
Emelianenko is working hard here to advance position. Daileon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Emelianenko working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daileon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Emelianenko is on top in guard.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses. Emelianenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Daileon wants to sweep but no luck. Emelianenko scoring with some ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Daileon has control of Emelianenko's left arm, preventing Emelianenko from doing any damage. Daileon wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it. Daileon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emelianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emelianenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gigante Guerreiro Daileon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Gigante Guerreiro Daileon's cut. That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Daileon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Daileon misses with a takedown attempt and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Emelianenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Emelianenko with the ground and pound from mount. Daileon taking shots to the head. Emelianenko avoids the attempt from Daileon to control. Daileon is bucking up trying to escape but Emelianenko cracks him with another couple of good strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Emelianenko trying to control but Daileon is having none of it. Daileon is trying to escape the mount.
Daileon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emelianenko unloading with bombs! Emelianenko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The cut above Gigante Guerreiro Daileon's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Emelianenko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gigante Guerreiro Daileon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). 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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