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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theoran Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleury's entrance music is Oh Canada!. A fine choice. Emelianenko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enea Vollare Mezzo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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277 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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254 lbs
32 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theoran Fleury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleury lands a head kick!
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Fleury scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleury tries to score with a low kick but Emelianenko moves his leg out of the way.
Fleury slips under a jab.
Fleury misses with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Fleury.
Emelianenko misses with a looping right.
Fleury feints and then cracks Emelianenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emelianenko down.
Fleury ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Emelianenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
Fleury pivots, looking for a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range and Fleury settles back down.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fleury throws a low kick but Emelianenko avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Emelianenko.
Fleury throws a solid leg kick but Emelianenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fleury.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fleury sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fleury moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fleury.
Fleury pivots, looking for a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range and Fleury settles back down.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Fleury moved out of range.
Fleury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fleury throws a leg kick which misses Emelianenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelianenko tries to avoid it.
Emelianenko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fleury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Fleury moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Fleury finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fleury scores with a kick to the body.
Emelianenko looks winded!
Fleury tried to score with a low kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Fleury works the jab nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fleury, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleury shoots for a double leg takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well. He's pushed Fleury's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fleury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fleury slips a jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fleury manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fleury to score with a decent uppercut.
Fleury throws a good cross that connects.
Fleury does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fleury misses with an attempted mid kick.
Emelianenko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fleury throws a leg kick that misses.
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko takes one on the button.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Fleury throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko tests Fleury's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Fleury.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fleury walks into a stiff left hand from Emelianenko.
Fleury tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emelianenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fleury somewhat.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fleury defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a hook.
Emelianenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Emelianenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleury throws a leg kick that misses.
Fleury throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab.
Fleury shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theoran Fleury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleury lands a really nice looking cross but Emelianenko seems unphased.
Fleury scoring well with a low kick there.
Fleury tries to land a leg kick but Emelianenko saw it coming and moves away.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Fleury.
Fleury misses with a head kick.
Fleury ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Fleury's ribcage but misses.
Fleury takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that Fleury avoids nicely.
Fleury scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fleury is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Emelianenko gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fleury manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but Fleury is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theoran Fleury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emelianenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Fleury does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Emelianenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emelianenko with a poor takedown
and Fleury counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fleury misses with a head kick.
Theoran Fleury is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko lands with a cross.
Fleury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with Fleury, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes Fleury against the cage but Fleury circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fleury throws a leg kick
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fleury doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Fleury throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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!
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Fleury.
Fleury lets loose with a powerful body kick. Emelianenko will feel that in the morning.
Emelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fleury swivels and escapes.
Theoran Fleury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleury connects with a single shot there.
Some bone on bone action there as Emelianenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Fleury throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Fleury.
Fleury walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Emelianenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch lands to the side of Fleury 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fleury throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck for Fleury with that takedown attempt.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fleury fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Emelianenko with a nice cross.
Emelianenko lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Fleury on that attempt.
Fleury throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
Fleury moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Fleury avoids them all with ease.
Emelianenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Emelianenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fleury counters with a body kick.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fleury finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Emelianenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fleury was covering up waiting for the punch and Emelianenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fleury will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Emelianenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Emelianenko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleury wants to control but Emelianenko postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko landing strikes.
Fleury is looking to reverse the position.
Fleury manages to work his way to half guard, despite Emelianenko's best efforts.
Fleury wants to improve his position but Emelianenko is controlling well.
Emelianenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fleury defending well though.
Emelianenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Emelianenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fleury is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleury is trying is best to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fleury with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fleury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emelianenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Emelianenko working Fleury over with strikes.
Emelianenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fleury defending well though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fleury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fleury trying to hold on to Emelianenko's head to control him but Emelianenko postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emelianenko's cut.
That's time! Fleury's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fleury tries to land a front kick but Emelianenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch lands to the side of Emelianenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fleury throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Emelianenko swinging wildly here.
Fleury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Fleury ducks down to avoid it.
Fleury tries to score with a low kick but Emelianenko moves his leg out of the way.
Fleury shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Emelianenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Emelianenko being controlled here, momentarily.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleury taking shots to the head.
Fleury is looking to get to half guard.
Emelianenko raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fleury tries to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.
Emelianenko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Emelianenko! Fleury is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianenko!
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hype
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