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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feodor Shemelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Cutwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feodor Shemelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Cutwood!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shemelianenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
Shemelianenko sets himself, and Cutwood steps forward looking for the clinch! Shemelianenko avoids it this time.
We've been informed that Cutwood has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shemelianenko moves out of range as Cutwood throws a body kick.
Shemelianenko checks a leg kick.
Shemelianenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cutwood looks to land a right hand but Shemelianenko moved out of range.
Shemelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Shemelianenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shemelianenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cutwood napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shemelianenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cutwood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shemelianenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cutwood is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cutwood is looking to regain half guard here but Shemelianenko keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutwood looking for a sweep but Shemelianenko has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Shemelianenko lands with some strikes.
It looks like Carlos Cutwood has been cut.
Shemelianenko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cutwood to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cutwood shrugs it off.
Shemelianenko unloads with some shots from mount but Cutwood bucks and avoids them well.
Shemelianenko avoids the attempt from Cutwood to control.
Shemelianenko has hold of Cutwood's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cutwood manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutwood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cutwood tries to reverse the position but Shemelianenko maintains control.
Shemelianenko looking to control but Cutwood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shemelianenko seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cutwood is holding on tight.
A nice elbow there by Shemelianenko.
Cutwood avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko has control of Cutwood's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cutwood regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shemelianenko swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cutwood is now in Shemelianenko's guard. A big mistake from Shemelianenko there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutwood wants to pass the guard but Shemelianenko is keeping the position.
Shemelianenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shemelianenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cutwood defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cutwood trying to control but Shemelianenko is working from the bottom.
Shemelianenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shemelianenko being controlled here, momentarily.
Shemelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cutwood is one step ahead there.
Cutwood passes into half guard.
Cutwood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shemelianenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cutwood prevents Shemelianenko from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Cutwood's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shemelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Cutwood.
Shemelianenko throws a jab when Cutwood was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Shemelianenko. That snapped Cutwood's head back.
Cutwood thuds a left hand into Shemelianenko's body.
Shemelianenko cracks Cutwood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shemelianenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shemelianenko swinging wildly here.
Feodor Shemelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shemelianenko blocks a jab.
Cutwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Cutwood throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shemelianenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Cutwood finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shemelianenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cutwood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cutwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cutwood is aware though and is defending well.
Shemelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cutwood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cutwood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shemelianenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cutwood has managed to get both his arms back between Shemelianenko's legs - danger averted.
Cutwood slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shemelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Shemelianenko, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shemelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Cutwood defends easily.
Shemelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shemelianenko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Shemelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cutwood defends well.
Shemelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Shemelianenko, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cutwood showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cutwood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shemelianenko counters with a left and a right that stings Cutwood.
Cutwood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cutwood on the side of the head.
Cutwood shoots in and drives through. Shemelianenko sprawls well.
Cutwood with a nice cross.
Shemelianenko misses with a head kick.
Cutwood cracks Shemelianenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cutwood shoots in and gets a takedown into Shemelianenko's guard.
Cutwood is stalling in the full guard.
Shemelianenko is looking for a triangle but Cutwood pushes his legs off easily.
Cutwood trying to control but Shemelianenko is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feodor Shemelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Shemelianenko, not yet.
Cutwood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shemelianenko keeping full guard, as Cutwood tries to pass.
Cutwood won't allow Shemelianenko to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shemelianenko looks to land a combination but Cutwood avoids it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shemelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Cutwood, which made it look bad.
Cutwood tries to counter with a clinch but Shemelianenko shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cutwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Shemelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cutwood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Feodor Shemelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cutwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shemelianenko throws out the jab.
Cutwood throws a leg kick but Shemelianenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlos Cutwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shemelianenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cutwood staying out of range there.
Cutwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cutwood takes a swing at Shemelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Cutwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shemelianenko throws a head kick that misses.
Shemelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cutwood can do to turn this around?
Shemelianenko darts in and clinches Cutwood up against the cage.
Shemelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shemelianenko prevents a body shot from Cutwood.
Cutwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Shemelianenko.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cutwood as Shemelianenko tries to tie him up.
Shemelianenko is struggling to control the position.
Shemelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shemelianenko working aggressively here.
Cutwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shemelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cutwood backwards.
Shemelianenko is working Cutwood over against the cage.
Cutwood tries to throw a body punch but Shemelianenko avoids it by throwing Cutwood back against the cage.
Shemelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Cutwood controls the action.
A hook to the body from Shemelianenko.
Cutwood misses with a body punch.
Cutwood lands a shoulder strike.
Cutwood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cutwood wants to take the fight to the mat but Shemelianenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cutwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cutwood.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shemelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shemelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cutwood backwards.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutwood is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shemelianenko is keeping busy.
Shemelianenko lands a body punch.
Shemelianenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cutwood is keeping busy.
Cutwood looking to throw knees to the head but Shemelianenko is blocking nicely.
Shemelianenko lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shemelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Cutwood avoids it by throwing Shemelianenko back against the cage.
Shemelianenko presses Cutwood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shemelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cutwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shemelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Cutwood controls the action.
Shemelianenko misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko looking to stall.
Shemelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Feodor Shemelianenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Shemelianenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Cutwood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Cutwood.
Shemelianenko misses with a body punch.
Cutwood misses with a body punch.
Cutwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shemelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Shemelianenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Cutwood gets an underhook and turns Shemelianenko into the cage.
Cutwood tries to throw a body punch but Shemelianenko avoids it by throwing Cutwood back against the cage.
Shemelianenko misses with the head strike.
Cutwood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shemelianenko stalling in the clinch.
Shemelianenko misses with the head strike.
Shemelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Cutwood controls the action.
Shemelianenko controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from Shemelianenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Shemelianenko.
Cutwood misses with the head strike.
Shemelianenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shemelianenko gets through Cutwood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shemelianenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Cutwood gets an underhook and turns Shemelianenko into the cage.
Shemelianenko looking to stall.
Come on Cutwood - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shemelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Cutwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shemelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Shemelianenko misses with a body punch.
Cutwood misses with some punches.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shemelianenko scores with a hook to the body.
Shemelianenko stalling in the clinch but Cutwood improves position.
Cutwood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shemelianenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feodor Shemelianenko clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shemelianenko.
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shemelianenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Cutwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Shemelianenko.
Cutwood with a hook.
Shemelianenko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cutwood quickly recovers to half guard.
Shemelianenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shemelianenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Cutwood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cutwood!
Shemelianenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shemelianenko prevents Cutwood from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shemelianenko dominating with strikes here.
Shemelianenko fails to take his opponent's back.
Shemelianenko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shemelianenko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cutwood is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cutwood and Shemelianenko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shemelianenko moves into full mount!
Shemelianenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko landing punches.
Shemelianenko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cutwood is on top in guard.
Shemelianenko has his foot on Cutwood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cutwood works his way back into a safe position though.
Cutwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Shemelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cutwood looking to pass the guard.
Cutwood is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutwood sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shemelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cutwood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shemelianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cutwood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cutwood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cutwood looking to sit in guard and control but Shemelianenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cutwood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feodor Shemelianenko had his way with Carlos Cutwood in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shemelianenko wants to slow Cutwood down by chopping away at his legs.
Shemelianenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shemelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cutwood.
Cutwood fails with the takedown.
Cutwood misses with the combination.
Cutwood misses with a kick to the body.
Shemelianenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cutwood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko instigates a clinch.
Shemelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cutwood goes for a takedown attempt but Shemelianenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cutwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shemelianenko manages to avoid it.
Cutwood is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shemelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko tries to land a front kick but Cutwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shemelianenko thuds a left hand into Cutwood's body.
Cutwood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shemelianenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shemelianenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cutwood takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shemelianenko cracks the inside of Cutwood's front leg.
Cutwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shemelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Shemelianenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Feodor Shemelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Cutwood.
Cutwood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cutwood walks into a jab.
Shemelianenko with a nice cross.
Feodor Shemelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cutwood or perhaps it was just good defense by Shemelianenko, which made it look bad.
Shemelianenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shemelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Cutwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shemelianenko avoids a kick to the body.
Cutwood loads up on a big right hand but Shemelianenko slips the punch.
Cutwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cutwood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shemelianenko counters with a head kick. That will keep Cutwood thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Shemelianenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shemelianenko jabs at Cutwood's body.
Cutwood avoids the head kick by Shemelianenko.
Cutwood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carlos Cutwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shemelianenko sizes up Cutwood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cutwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shemelianenko moves away.
Shemelianenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shemelianenko lands a front kick.
Cutwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shemelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shemelianenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cutwood is able to avoid easily.
Shemelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cutwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cutwood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cutwood on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shemelianenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Cutwood.
Cutwood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cutwood dodges the punch combination from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick which misses Cutwood's front leg but catches the back leg as Cutwood tries to avoid it.
Cutwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Shemelianenko clinches.
Cutwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cutwood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cutwood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shemelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Cutwood.
Shemelianenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cutwood is keeping busy.
Cutwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is getting worse.
A short right from Shemelianenko on the inside.
Cutwood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shemelianenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feodor Shemelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shemelianenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feodor Shemelianenko!
Feodor Shemelianenko is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Feodor Shemelianenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Carlos Cutwood stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for the chance to show the world what I'm capable of. Tonight wasn't my night but I'll come back better next time.'.
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