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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenin Leo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 cm
18
220 lbs
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170 cm
18
203 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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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 - 0 - 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lenin Leo! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Emelianenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leo misses with a wild body shot. Emelianenko throws a head kick that Leo semi-blocks.
Leo fails with the takedown. Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses. Leo blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Leo has eaten all the pies! Emelianenko lands with a kick to the temple. Leo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Lenin Leo has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Leo has managed to clinch.
Leo is looking for a takedown. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Leo wants a takedown.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenin Leo. Emelianenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Leo tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leo drags the fight down to the ground.
Leo working for a triangle but Emelianenko defends it easily.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Leo keeps moving. Emelianenko preventing the sweep. Emelianenko pushes down on Leo's leg and manages to get into half guard. Leo is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Leo has his hands clasped together around Emelianenko's back. He's all about the action. Emelianenko controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Leo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Fedor Emelianenko wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Emelianenko is looking to chop away at Leo's legs. Emelianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Emelianenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leo rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage. Leo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Emelianenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A bit of stalling here from Leo.
Emelianenko stops a takedown attempt from Leo.
Leo is trying to drag Emelianenko to the mat but Emelianenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Emelianenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Leo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Leo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Emelianenko pulls him back up using the underhooks. Leo gets control of Emelianenko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Emelianenko trying to control but Leo is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Emelianenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Emelianenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Leo keeps moving. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Fedor Emelianenko just wasn't active enough. Leo scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Leo dives in and grabs Emelianenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes down on Leo's head and hops out. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Emelianenko - the referee stops the clock and Leo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Emelianenko. Leo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Leo looks winded! Emelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Leo moves out of range easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Emelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Leo moves out of range easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lenin Leo's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Leo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Leo shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense. Emelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Emelianenko lands a head kick!
Leo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Leo shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelianenko tries to sprawl out of it but Leo 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. Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenin Leo. Leo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko avoids it really well and circles away. Emelianenko throws a head kick but Leo moves out of range.
Leo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Leo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Emelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leo blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick. Emelianenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lenin Leo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Leo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko defends it nicely. Emelianenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leo's head. Leo blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Leo blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leo closes the distance and clinches up with Emelianenko, looking for a takedown. Leo pushes Emelianenko against the cage but Emelianenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Leo on that attempt. Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses. Leo tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko throws a nice head kick!
Leo is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Emelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Leo is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him? Emelianenko throws a head kick but Leo moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses. Leo seems to have recovered his senses. Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses. Leo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Emelianenko's waist but Emelianenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leo off to one side. Emelianenko throws a head kick that half lands.
Emelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Leo moves out of range easily. Leo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Leo avoids the head kick by Emelianenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leo misses with a takedown attempt - Emelianenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Emelianenko misses with a head kick.
Emelianenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelianenko connects with a high kick. Leo moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Emelianenko stops a takedown attempt from Leo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Leo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko is defending well against a takedown attempt. Emelianenko wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Leo trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Leo has Emelianenko pressed against the cage, preventing Emelianenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A battle for position here, against the cage. Leo keeps control of Emelianenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Lenin Leo's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Emelianenko throws a head kick but Leo moves out of range.
Leo takes a kick to the side of the head. Leo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Emelianenko. Emelianenko misses with a head kick.
Emelianenko throws a wild body kick that Leo sees coming a mile off. Leo shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelianenko tries to sprawl out of it but Leo 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 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelianenko lands a brutal head kick. Leo looks out on his feet and Emelianenko throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). 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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