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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feodor Shemelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajai Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shemelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
21 - 11 - 1 |
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209 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Dangerous knees
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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
21 - 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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajai Hoo!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shemelianenko blocks the body kick.
Shemelianenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shemelianenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoo goes for a double leg but Shemelianenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shemelianenko continues to drive forward.
Hoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoo misses with an uppercut.
Shemelianenko blocks a head kick by Hoo.
A counter left hand to the body from Shemelianenko misses its target.
Shemelianenko slips a straight right by Hoo.
Hoo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shemelianenko defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko throws a jab when Hoo was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shemelianenko.
Hoo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hoo is looking to chop away at Shemelianenko's legs.
Shemelianenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoo moves forwards but Shemelianenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hoo is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Hoo.
Shemelianenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shemelianenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big right from Hoo misses.
Nice jab there from Hoo.
Nice takedown defense from Shemelianenko. No joy for Hoo on that attempt.
Feodor Shemelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ajai Hoo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Shemelianenko misses.
Shemelianenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoo's sensitive parts.
Shemelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoo circles away.
Shemelianenko misses with a leg kick
and Hoo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shemelianenko's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Shemelianenko is retaining full guard.
Hoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shemelianenko pulls Hoo in close to prevent any damage.
Shemelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoo is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko wants to hit a switch here but Hoo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shemelianenko there!
Hoo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Shemelianenko is looking to get to half guard.
Hoo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shemelianenko is looking to escape.
Hoo controlling the position easily from mount.
Shemelianenko is looking to improve his position but Hoo isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoo lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ajai Hoo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hoo scores with a hook.
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Hoo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shemelianenko.
Hoo throws a push kick but Shemelianenko slaps the foot to one side.
Shemelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Hoo moves away and avoids it.
Hoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shemelianenko moves away from the strike by Hoo.
Good exchange - Hoo coming out on top.
Feodor Shemelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoo.
Hoo with the counter takedown but Shemelianenko avoids it easily.
Shemelianenko scores with a punch to the head.
Shemelianenko tries to land a leg kick but Hoo saw it coming and moves away.
Hoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoo is still on wobbly legs! Can Shemelianenko finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo staying out of range there.
Hoo seems to have recovered his senses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shemelianenko clinches.
Shemelianenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoo.
Shemelianenko lands an elbow just above Hoo 's eye.
Shemelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Hoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shemelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shemelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoo lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hoo scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shemelianenko.
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!
Shemelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoo controls his hands.
Shemelianenko misses with the head strike.
Shemelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoo stalling against the cage.
Hoo tries to land a knee to the head but Shemelianenko blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko tries a body shot but Hoo blocks it.
Shemelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shemelianenko is keeping busy.
Shemelianenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoo scores with a shot to the side of Shemelianenko's head.
Feodor Shemelianenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Shemelianenko.
Hoo is breathing heavily.
Shemelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shemelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Shemelianenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Hoo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shemelianenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoo's brow.
Hoo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shemelianenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shemelianenko misses with a kick to the body.
Hoo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shemelianenko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hoo sprawling to the canvas! Hoo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shemelianenko finish him?!
Shemelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoo feints the counter takedown.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick
so Hoo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shemelianenko controlling Hoo's posture.
Hoo postures up and lands a big shot to Shemelianenko's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko trying to keep a closed guard but Hoo is proving a slippery customer.
Hoo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shemelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoo.
Hoo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feodor Shemelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shemelianenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoo stalling.
Hoo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shemelianenko up against the cage.
Shemelianenko avoiding damage as Hoo throws knees to the body.
Shemelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Hoo misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Shemelianenko fails to land.
Hoo blocks the elbow strike.
Hoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shemelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Hoo avoids it by throwing Shemelianenko back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shemelianenko lands an elbow that stopped Hoo in his tracks for a moment.
Shemelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoo backwards.
Hoo misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Hoo controls the action.
Shemelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hoo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hoo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoo throwing shots but Shemelianenko is blocking nicely.
Shemelianenko is doing well to control the position and prevent Hoo from advancing to side control.
Hoo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shemelianenko defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoo throwing shots but Shemelianenko is blocking nicely.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hoo working the head and body with strikes.
Hoo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shemelianenko to regain full guard.
Shemelianenko is pulling down on Hoo's head to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hoo throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Shemelianenko misses the target.
Shemelianenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hoo thows a leg kick but Shemelianenko checks it
and Shemelianenko counters with a head kick that drops Hoo to the mat! Hoo scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoo avoids the body shot from Shemelianenko.
Hoo feints the counter takedown.
Shemelianenko thumps Hoo with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo connects with an inside leg kick.
Shemelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Hoo moves out of range easily.
Hoo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoo takes a swing at Shemelianenko's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Shemelianenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shemelianenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Hoo blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoo.
Shemelianenko misses with a body punch
and Hoo counters with a nice body kick.
Hoo lands a really nice looking cross but Shemelianenko seems unphased.
Shemelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shemelianenko, right into the meat.
Hoo slips a jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoo.
Hoo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shemelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Shemelianenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoo is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shemelianenko wants to clinch up but Hoo keeps it at a distance.
Hoo feints the counter takedown.
Shemelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shemelianenko lands a slapping body shot.
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 Feodor Shemelianenko.
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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feodor Shemelianenko!
A relieved looking Feodor Shemelianenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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