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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Coleman Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Coleman Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Emelianenko which made him look bad.
Coleman Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko sizes up Coleman Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Coleman Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Coleman Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko tests Coleman Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emelianenko gets caught napping as Coleman Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Emelianenko manages to retain guard.
Coleman Jr wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Coleman Jr passes into half guard.
Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coleman Jr trying to mount his opponent but Emelianenko defends it.
Coleman Jr is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but Coleman Jr is controlling well.
Emelianenko with the active half guard here but Coleman Jr passes nicely into side control.
Coleman Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Emelianenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Emelianenko is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman Jr sits in half guard.
Emelianenko taking some punishment here, with Coleman Jr in his half guard.
Coleman Jr is keen to just control but Emelianenko is a slippery customer.
Coleman Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Coleman Jr 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.
Coleman Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman Jr pulls his head out easily.
Coleman Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Emelianenko is staying active underneath Coleman Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Emelianenko looking for subs from the bottom but Coleman Jr mounts him!
Coleman Jr landing strikes from the mount.
Coleman Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Emelianenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Emelianenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko taking shots to the head.
Emelianenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Emelianenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Coleman Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Emelianenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Coleman Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Emelianenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Coleman Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Coleman Jr wants to take a breather but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman Jr wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is defending well.
Emelianenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coleman Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coleman Jr throws a strike but Emelianenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Coleman Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Coleman Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Coleman Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coleman Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko has momentary wrist control but Coleman Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Emelianenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coleman Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Emelianenko's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Coleman Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emelianenko pinned against the cage. Emelianenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coleman Jr slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
Coleman Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well. He's pushed Coleman Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Coleman Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Emelianenko's half guard.
Mark Coleman Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emelianenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coleman Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coleman Jr connects with a nice short shot to Emelianenko's temple.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman Jr uses his free foot to push down on Emelianenko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Emelianenko is looking to escape.
Coleman Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Emelianenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Coleman Jr working Emelianenko over with strikes here.
Emelianenko is working to get back to half guard.
Coleman Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Emelianenko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Coleman Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman Jr with a couple of short strikes.
Emelianenko is rocked!
Coleman Jr has hold of Emelianenko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Emelianenko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Emelianenko is still in real trouble! Can Coleman Jr finish him?
Coleman Jr tries to control but Emelianenko wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr lands a big elbow.
Emelianenko regains half guard.
Emelianenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Coleman Jr trying to control from half guard but Emelianenko is working away.
Emelianenko gets back to full guard.
Coleman Jr with a nice head shot there.
Emelianenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coleman Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coleman Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Emelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Coleman Jr defends easily.
Coleman Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Coleman Jr forces his way into half guard.
Emelianenko taking some punishment here, with Coleman Jr in his half guard.
Coleman Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Emelianenko is staying active underneath Coleman Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coleman Jr slips a nice elbow through Emelianenko's hands, connecting with Emelianenko's forehead.
Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Coleman Jr has control of the leg.
Coleman Jr is nestled in close to Emelianenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coleman Jr wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping him busy.
Coleman Jr winds up and cracks Emelianenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Coleman Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelianenko can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nice strikes from Coleman Jr there.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position.
Coleman Jr is keen to just control but Emelianenko is a slippery customer.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but Coleman Jr is controlling well.
Coleman Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman Jr wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping him busy.
Coleman Jr is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Emelianenko reverses the position - he's now on top in Coleman Jr's guard.
Emelianenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Coleman Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Emelianenko has Coleman Jr in his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coleman Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Coleman Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianenko throws out the jab.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Coleman Jr moves out of range.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Coleman Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelianenko tries to sprawl out of it but Coleman Jr 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.
Coleman Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
Coleman Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman Jr manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Coleman Jr moves away and avoids it.
Coleman Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman Jr shoots in and bounces Emelianenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Emelianenko has his foot on Coleman Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Coleman Jr looking to pass the guard.
Coleman Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coleman Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coleman Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Coleman Jr is keeping the position.
Coleman Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Coleman Jr is keeping the position.
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!
Coleman Jr has control of Emelianenko's left arm, preventing Emelianenko from doing any damage.
Emelianenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Coleman Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Emelianenko has Coleman Jr in his guard.
Emelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Coleman Jr defends easily.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Emelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Coleman Jr defends easily.
Coleman Jr is pushing down on Emelianenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Emelianenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Coleman Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Coleman Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Coleman Jr is stalling here. Emelianenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Coleman Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Emelianenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Emelianenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coleman Jr, who protects the arm well.
Coleman Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coleman Jr looking to control.
Coleman Jr wants to improve his position but instead Emelianenko has moved into half guard.
Coleman Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emelianenko defends well.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Emelianenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mark Coleman Jr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Coleman Jr moved out of range.
Coleman Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianenko tests Coleman Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Coleman Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coleman Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coleman Jr throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emelianenko but Emelianenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Emelianenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Coleman Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko connects with a jab.
Coleman Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Coleman Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coleman Jr scores with a takedown into Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Emelianenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman Jr works over Emelianenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Coleman Jr trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coleman Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Emelianenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coleman Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Emelianenko's legs - danger averted.
Coleman Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coleman Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Coleman Jr keeps him under control.
Coleman Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Emelianenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.
Coleman Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Emelianenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Coleman Jr prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Coleman Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr drops an elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Coleman Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko is staying active underneath Coleman Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.
Coleman Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Emelianenko taking some punishment here, with Coleman Jr in his half guard.
Coleman Jr moves nicely into side control.
Coleman Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Coleman Jr scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman Jr had his way with Fedor Emelianenko in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Coleman Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Coleman Jr shoots for a takedown but Emelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Coleman Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coleman Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coleman Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Coleman Jr winds up and cracks Emelianenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.
Coleman Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Emelianenko has a hand on Coleman Jr's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Coleman Jr takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Coleman Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko working to try and regain half guard.
Emelianenko taking shots to the head.
Coleman Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Emelianenko looks a forlorn figure.
Emelianenko can't escape the position.
Emelianenko regains half guard.
Emelianenko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Coleman Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Emelianenko has hold of Coleman Jr's hands but Coleman Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coleman Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelianenko keeps working.
Emelianenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coleman Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is in trouble now - Coleman Jr has advanced to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Emelianenko's face.
Coleman Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Coleman Jr postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Emelianenko bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Coleman Jr and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Coleman Jr!
Mark Coleman Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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