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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feodor Shemelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chesney Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shemelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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214 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
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206 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Feodor Shemelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Chesney Page!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shemelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Page 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 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shemelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Shemelianenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Page.
Shemelianenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page shoots for a takedown but Shemelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shemelianenko throws a quick counter head kick but Page was just out of range.
Page moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shemelianenko lands a leg kick that knocks Page off balance momentarily.
Page scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko steps into range and cracks Page with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Page flops backwards and Shemelianenko dives into his guard looking to finish!
Page is rocked!
It looks like Chesney Page has been cut.
Page has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shemelianenko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Page.
Page is trying to get back to half guard.
Page manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shemelianenko wants to hold on but Page pushes him away.
Shemelianenko wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Page.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shemelianenko taking shots to the head.
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shemelianenko hang on?
Page thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Page looking to ground and pound but Shemelianenko is blocking nicely.
Page jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shemelianenko is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shemelianenko and Page has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
An elbow from Page crashes against the mat.
Shemelianenko controls the position for a moment.
Page throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shemelianenko works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Page trying to control the action but Shemelianenko is working from the bottom.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shemelianenko defending well though.
Shemelianenko won't allow Page to pass to mount.
Page thows a huge punch but Shemelianenko dodges it nicely.
Page is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shemelianenko defends it well.
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.
Page is looking for a kimura but Shemelianenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Page to get the leverage.
Shemelianenko tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
Page is working for a kimura but Shemelianenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Page is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shemelianenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Page is keen to just control but Shemelianenko is a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Feodor Shemelianenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shemelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Page momentarily.
Page with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Shemelianenko counter with a right hand.
Shemelianenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shemelianenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Page.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Page now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Page shoots in for a double leg but Shemelianenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Feodor Shemelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chesney Page.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shemelianenko drops Page with a left right combo! Shemelianenko follows him down to the ground into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shemelianenko advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page is trying to reverse the position but instead Shemelianenko has taken his back - oops!
Page wants to control his opponent's hands but Shemelianenko gets his hands free.
Shemelianenko is hanging on to Page's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Shemelianenko controlling the positon.
Shemelianenko avoiding Page 's attempts to control his hands.
Page can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Page right now.
Page tries to roll but Shemelianenko sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko has good solid back control here.
Shemelianenko controlling well, preventing Page from escaping the position.
Page trying to control the hands but Shemelianenko breaks the grip.
Page is trying to break free.
Page is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shemelianenko.
You can see the frustration on Page's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko controls the position.
Shemelianenko keeps control of the position as Page tries to break free.
Page wants to control his opponent's hands but Shemelianenko gets his hands free.
Page wants to escape the position.
Shemelianenko controls the position.
Shemelianenko is hanging on to Page's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page keeps trying to improve his position.
Page manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shemelianenko's guard. Nice work there by Page.
Shemelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shemelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page trying to control but Shemelianenko is working from the bottom.
Shemelianenko pulls Page in to control the position.
Shemelianenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shemelianenko is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feodor Shemelianenko 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! This is the final round!
Shemelianenko connects with a single shot there.
Page shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shemelianenko moves into full guard.
Shemelianenko keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shemelianenko keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko controlling Page's posture.
Shemelianenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Page manages to get himself to full guard.
Page looking for subs off his back but Shemelianenko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Shemelianenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Feodor Shemelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shemelianenko pulls his head out easily.
Page looking for submissions off his back.
Shemelianenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shemelianenko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shemelianenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Page tries to reverse the position but Shemelianenko maintains control.
Chesney Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
Page manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Well, if Shemelianenko 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.
Page is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shemelianenko pulls his head out easily.
Chesney Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Page is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shemelianenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shemelianenko's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page scores with punches from the back.
Shemelianenko prevents Page from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shemelianenko trying to control the hands but Page won't let him.
Shemelianenko preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Page.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shemelianenko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Page's guard. Nice work there by Shemelianenko.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chesney Page.
I think Shemelianenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Feodor Shemelianenko!
A victorious Feodor Shemelianenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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