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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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255 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 25 - 2, fighting out of New York, Hiranuka Stakanu!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stakanu misses with a straight right.
Stakanu shoots for a takedown but Emelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stakanu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stakanu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stakanu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stakanu throwing shots but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stakanu pulls his head out easily.
Stakanu thows a huge punch but Emelianenko dodges it nicely.
Stakanu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stakanu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stakanu throwing shots but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stakanu.
Stakanu postures up and lands a big shot to Emelianenko's brow.
Emelianenko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu throws a big right hand that misses.
Stakanu being controlled here momentarily.
Emelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stakanu throwing strikes from guard but Emelianenko blocks nicely.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position but Stakanu postures up.
Stakanu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Emelianenko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Emelianenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stakanu is controlling him.
Stakanu looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stakanu passes Emelianenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stakanu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but Stakanu is controlling well.
Stakanu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelianenko's head.
Stakanu winds up and cracks Emelianenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko has hold of Stakanu's hands but Stakanu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stakanu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Emelianenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stakanu.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep. Stakanu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stakanu lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stakanu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Emelianenko wants to control but Stakanu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stakanu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Emelianenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stakanu.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Stakanu keeps him under control.
Emelianenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Stakanu.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but Stakanu is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Emelianenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Emelianenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stakanu is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Stakanu.
Fedor Emelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stakanu with the ground and pound but Emelianenko uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Emelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stakanu throwing strikes but missing.
Stakanu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stakanu looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko has his hands on Stakanu's head, controlling the position.
Stakanu tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiranuka Stakanu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emelianenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Stakanu misses.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stakanu.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with an elbow strike.
Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stakanu breaks the clinch.
Stakanu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stakanu throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Stakanu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stakanu staying out of range there.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Stakanu circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stakanu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stakanu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stakanu swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stakanu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stakanu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stakanu scores with a jab to the body.
Stakanu looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stakanu looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko throws a wild body kick that Stakanu sees coming a mile off.
Stakanu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
A jab from Stakanu misses.
Stakanu throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stakanu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko slips a straight right by Stakanu.
Stakanu swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
Stakanu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stakanu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Stakanu moves out of range.
Stakanu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Emelianenko with a body shot.
Stakanu throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stakanu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stakanu with the counter takedown but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stakanu.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Stakanu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stakanu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Emelianenko defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu's corner calls for a 1-2. Stakanu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stakanu tries to keep at a distance but Emelianenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stakanu blocks an elbow strike.
Stakanu avoids a wild elbow strike from Emelianenko.
Stakanu tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stakanu is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Stakanu throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko gets underhooks to prevent Stakanu's takedown attempt.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianenko lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Hiranuka Stakanu has been cut.
Stakanu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Emelianenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stakanu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Stakanu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Emelianenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stakanu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a damaging elbow.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Emelianenko lands a nice elbow.
Stakanu tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stakanus head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stakanu blocking some punches.
Stakanu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stakanu is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Emelianenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Stakanu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stakanu.
Stakanu misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stakanu.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Emelianenko.
Stakanu takes an elbow to the temple.
Stakanu breaks from the clinch.
Stakanu keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stakanu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Stakanu circles away.
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stakanu, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second 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! And we move into the final round!
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stakanu swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stakanu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stakanu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stakanu.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Stakanu pushes him off.
Stakanu misses with a looping right.
Emelianenko is looking to counter punch.
Stakanu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stakanu keeps the fight on the outside.
Stakanu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stakanu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu gets tackled into the cage by Emelianenko. Emelianenko maintains the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Emelianenko throws an elbow but misses.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Stakanu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stakanu misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Stakanu avoids a wild elbow strike from Emelianenko.
Stakanu tries to score a body lock takedown but Emelianenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Emelianenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stakanu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Emelianenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stakanu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stakanu landing with the ground and pound.
Stakanu lands a couple of elbows.
Emelianenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Emelianenko manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stakanu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stakanu avoids it.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stakanu tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stakanu has had enough of the clinch but Emelianenko keeps him there for the moment.
Stakanu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stakanu manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Stakanu feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Stakanu circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stakanu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stakanu's face.
Stakanu tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Stakanu avoids the elbow strike from Emelianenko, against the cage.
Emelianenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stakanu goes for a takedown attempt but Emelianenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiranuka Stakanu.
Stakanu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Stakanu moves out of range.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Stakanu is having none of it.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Hiranuka Stakanu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu lands a head shot.
Stakanu lands a jab.
Stakanu throws a combination. Emelianenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stakanu.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Stakanu moves out of range.
Stakanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stakanu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Emelianenko defends it well.
Stakanu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stakanu postures up in Emelianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stakanu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stakanu throws a big elbow that misses.
Emelianenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stakanu is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiranuka Stakanu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stakanu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiranuka Stakanu!
Hiranuka Stakanu is the new heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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