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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendon Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
0 - 6 - 0 |
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215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brendon Emerson!
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, George Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers wants to clinch
and Emerson counters with a two punch combo.
Chambers tries for a takedown but Emerson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Emerson takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Brendon Emerson has been cut.
Emerson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emerson tries for a takedown but Chambers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Chambers with that takedown attempt.
Chambers scores with a three punch combo!
Chambers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chambers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emerson defends it nicely.
Brendon Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Chambers.
Chambers looks winded!
Emerson looks for a takedown but Chambers sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers leaves Emerson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chambers with a nice cross.
Emerson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Emerson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chambers shoots in looking for a takedown but Emerson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chambers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chambers clinches up with Emerson and pushes him back against the cage.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Emerson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chambers is trying to maintain a safe position but Emerson gets an underhook and turns Chambers into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers has had enough of the clinch but Emerson keeps him there for the moment.
Emerson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Emerson is looking for a takedown.
Emerson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chambers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emerson tries to bum rush Chambers with a series of wild strikes but Chambers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emerson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chambers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chambers misses with a wild combination.
Emerson shoots in for a takedown but Chambers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chambers moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chambers prevents it.
Emerson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chambers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chambers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emerson tries to pull guard but Chambers won't allow it.
Emerson gets underhooks to prevent Chambers's takedown attempt.
Chambers jumps into guard, dragging Emerson to the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chambers throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chambers pulls Emerson in to control the position.
Emerson won't allow Chambers to sweep him here.
Chambers looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers wants to stand but Emerson is controlling the position.
Emerson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brendon Emerson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Emerson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chambers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emerson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chambers swivels and escapes.
Chambers takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chambers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Emerson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Chambers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brendon Emerson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chambers fails to land with a series of punches.
Chambers fails to land the takedown.
Emerson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chambers shoots in looking for a takedown. Emerson tries to sprawl out of it but Chambers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emerson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chambers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emerson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emerson fails with a takedown attempt.
Emerson lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chambers defends well and Emerson ends up having to push Chambers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chambers is pressed up against the cage. Emerson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chambers down to the mat. Chambers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Emerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emerson circles away.
Brendon Emerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chambers.
Some wild striking there from Chambers.
Chambers closes the distance and clinches.
Emerson goes for a takedown attempt but Chambers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Emerson fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers tried to score with a low kick but Emerson checks it.
Chambers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Emerson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chambers swivels and escapes.
Emerson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chambers.
Emerson looks to land a right hand but Chambers moved out of range.
Chambers tries to clinch up but Emerson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers lands a head shot.
Emerson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chambers misses with a double jab.
Emerson shoots in looking for a takedown but Chambers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Emerson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Emerson tries to clinch up but Chambers circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Chambers with that takedown attempt.
Chambers dives in and grabs Emerson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emerson pushes down on Chambers's head and hops out.
Chambers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chambers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Emerson. Emerson obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emerson misses with a takedown attempt - Chambers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chambers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emerson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Emerson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chambers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chambers is trying to pull guard but Emerson has him pressed against the cage.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Emerson won't allow it.
Chambers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emerson looking for a takedown.
Chambers looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Chambers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brendon Emerson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Emerson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chambers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
George Chambers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chambers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emerson has managed to clinch.
Chambers drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emerson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chambers wants to control the position but Emerson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Emerson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chambers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers wants to control but Emerson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Emerson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Emerson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chambers keeps working.
Chambers is trying to maintain the position but Emerson is very close to passing his half guard.
Brendon Emerson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A head kick by Chambers misses
and Emerson counters with a big head kick but Chambers shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Emerson misses with a body shot.
Chambers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Emerson defends well and Chambers ends up having to push Emerson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Emerson tries to pull guard but Chambers won't allow it.
Emerson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chambers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Emerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emerson tries to score a body lock takedown but Chambers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chambers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Emerson is defending well.
Emerson trying to control the position but instead, Chambers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Emerson into the cage.
Emerson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emerson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chambers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Emerson is fending him off so far but Chambers persists. Nope, Emerson circles away and we're back to standing.
Chambers dives in for a single leg takedown but Emerson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Emerson managing to block the knees to the body from Chambers.
Emerson stalling against the cage.
Chambers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Emerson up against the cage.
Emerson wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emerson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Emerson tries to pull guard but Chambers holds him up against the cage and eventually Emerson drops back down to his feet.
Chambers is trying to drag Emerson to the mat but Emerson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chambers tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brendon Emerson.
Well Chambers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Chambers!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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