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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djambicky NEW FEDOR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enea Vollare Mezzo. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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183 cm
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233 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Djambicky NEW FEDOR! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! NEW FEDOR throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely. NEW FEDOR takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Emelianenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Emelianenko can't get the takedown.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch but NEW FEDOR keeps him there for the moment. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as NEW FEDOR takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Emelianenko drags the fight down to the ground.
NEW FEDOR slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. NEW FEDOR controlling from the top position. Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. NEW FEDOR trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom. Emelianenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. NEW FEDOR content to stall in guard here. NEW FEDOR stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko. NEW FEDOR wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. NEW FEDOR tries to clinch up and Emelianenko counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. NEW FEDOR fails to land with a series of punches.
NEW FEDOR clinches but Emelianenko breaks the clinch letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand. NEW FEDOR looks to clinch and Emelianenko counters with a left to the body. Nice body punch from Emelianenko. NEW FEDOR is breathing heavily. Emelianenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. NEW FEDOR sprawls well initially but Emelianenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Emelianenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. NEW FEDOR knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Emelianenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Emelianenko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Emelianenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko works his way into side control. NEW FEDOR struggling a bit here. Emelianenko scores with a couple of short elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Emelianenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at NEW FEDOR to see if he's OK. Emelianenko is working NEW FEDOR over with some ground and pound from side control. NEW FEDOR takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Emelianenko looks up at the clock and then as NEW FEDOR takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Emelianenko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Emelianenko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Emelianenko scoring with punches and elbows. Emelianenko scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko landing strikes. NEW FEDOR taking a bit of punishment here - Emelianenko scoring with strikes. Emelianenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at NEW FEDOR to see if he's OK. NEW FEDOR takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
NEW FEDOR is working to avoid the ground and pound but Emelianenko connects with a decent elbow. NEW FEDOR is looking for a sweep. Emelianenko working the ground and pound. Emelianenko landing strikes. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Emelianenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Emelianenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at NEW FEDOR to see if he's OK. Emelianenko controls the position from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round. 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.
NEW FEDOR takes one on the chin but seems OK.
NEW FEDOR misses with a few strikes there.
NEW FEDOR doesn't succeed with the takedown and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. NEW FEDOR won't be happy with that. NEW FEDOR is not content to let Emelianenko control the position. NEW FEDOR can't do much from the bottom here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emelianenko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Emelianenko is chipping away with strikes.
Emelianenko in side control lands a decent elbow. NEW FEDOR takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Emelianenko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Emelianenko tries to stand but NEW FEDOR is controlling his head. Emelianenko landing a few strikes. Emelianenko landing a few strikes. Emelianenko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear NEW FEDOR down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Emelianenko is chipping away with strikes.
Emelianenko working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. NEW FEDOR on the wrong end of a nice hook. Emelianenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches. Emelianenko lands a left hand.
Emelianenko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed NEW FEDOR clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! You can see the frustration on NEW FEDOR's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Emelianenko has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for NEW FEDOR. Fedor Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far. NEW FEDOR is taking damage to the body and head. Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Emelianenko lands a shot to the head. Emelianenko scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. NEW FEDOR is looking for a way out. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Emelianenko's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Emelianenko lands punches and elbows. Emelianenko throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting NEW FEDOR!
NEW FEDOR is trapped and Emelianenko is scoring with shots to the head and body. Can NEW FEDOR hold on?! Emelianenko is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Emelianenko keeps control of the position easily here as NEW FEDOR tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. I really don't envy NEW FEDOR right now.
Emelianenko lands shots from the back. Emelianenko landing with strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Emelianenko looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
NEW FEDOR tries to escape but Emelianenko has the hooks in and won't let him break free. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. NEW FEDOR prevents Emelianenko from getting a body triangle. Emelianenko has NEW FEDOR flattened out and is raining down punches. 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. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
No joy there for Emelianenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianenko lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Emelianenko coming out on top. NEW FEDOR tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Emelianenko counters with a three punch combo that has NEW FEDOR backing up. NEW FEDOR nods at Emelianenko to acknowledge the strikes. Emelianenko lands a head shot. Emelianenko lands a two punch combo.
Emelianenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. NEW FEDOR looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. NEW FEDOR is looking to regain half guard here but Emelianenko keeps moving and retains side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. NEW FEDOR takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
NEW FEDOR taking punishment in the form of punches.
Emelianenko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. NEW FEDOR takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
NEW FEDOR on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if NEW FEDOR tries to get out of the position. Emelianenko landing strikes. NEW FEDOR takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Emelianenko landing strikes. NEW FEDOR takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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 landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. The referee asks Emelianenko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Emelianenko prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko is chipping away with strikes.
Emelianenko working the ground and pound. Emelianenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at NEW FEDOR to see if he's OK. Emelianenko lands a nice forearm strike. NEW FEDOR is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. NEW FEDOR tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg. Emelianenko is pressing down on NEW FEDOR's thigh, looking to free his foot. NEW FEDOR is holding on for now. Emelianenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. NEW FEDOR wants to improve his position but Emelianenko is controlling well.
Emelianenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice strikes from Emelianenko there. Emelianenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Emelianenko working over NEW FEDOR with some ground and pound. NEW FEDOR looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Emelianenko is looking to advance position but NEW FEDOR won't allow it. Emelianenko throwing shots but NEW FEDOR is blocking nicely. Ground and pound from Emelianenko. Emelianenko thows a huge punch but NEW FEDOR dodges it nicely.
Emelianenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Emelianenko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. NEW FEDOR is working to get back to half guard.
NEW FEDOR is squirming around, avoiding Emelianenko's attempts to control the action. Emelianenko working the ground and pound effectively.
Fedor Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Emelianenko controlling the position easily from mount. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. NEW FEDOR taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Fedor Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Emelianenko 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 24:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 24:30 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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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