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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feodor Shemelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shemelianenko's entrance music is 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . A fine choice. Cross has chosen It's about the (Magnus) Cross as his entrance music. Feodor Shemelianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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287 lbs
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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
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feodor Shemelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnus Cross!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shemelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cross momentarily.
Cross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shemelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Cross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shemelianenko.
Cross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shemelianenko misses with a right hand
and Cross counters with a left to the body.
Shemelianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Cross counters with a three punch combo that has Shemelianenko backing up. Shemelianenko nods at Cross to acknowledge the strikes.
Shemelianenko punishes Cross's body with a nice straight punch.
Shemelianenko lands the left hand.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Cross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shemelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cross throws out a counter right but Shemelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Cross checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shemelianenko. Cross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shemelianenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.
Shemelianenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Shemelianenko throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cross misses.
Shemelianenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cross's calf.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Shemelianenko misses.
Shemelianenko scores with a leg kick.
Shemelianenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cross on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shemelianenko scores with a hook to the body. Cross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shemelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
Shemelianenko motions for Cross to come forward. Shemelianenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Cross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shemelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cross throws out a counter right but Shemelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Shemelianenko darts in and clinches Cross up against the cage.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shemelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shemelianenko is leaning against Cross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross has clasped his hands together around Shemelianenko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cross 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.
Cross is taking a breather. Shemelianenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross wants to stand but Shemelianenko has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Shemelianenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cross slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Cross has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shemelianenko connects with a leg kick. Cross looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Cross 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.
Shemelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cross is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shemelianenko with a body shot.
Shemelianenko throws a one two combo.
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 Feodor Shemelianenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shemelianenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.
Shemelianenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shemelianenko.
That kick from Shemelianenko tenderised Cross's leg. Cross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cross slips a straight right by Shemelianenko.
Despite the aggression on Cross's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shemelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shemelianenko misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shemelianenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cross is out of range and Shemelianenko settles back down.
Cross slips under a jab from Shemelianenko.
Cross is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shemelianenko with a body shot.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cross moves away from the strike by Shemelianenko.
Cross doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shemelianenko throws a hook but Cross avoids it easily.
As Shemelianenko backs off Cross throws a huge counter combo but Shemelianenko manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross moves out of range as Shemelianenko strikes.
Cross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cross's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Shemelianenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cross under the eye.
Cross's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
Shemelianenko takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses.
Shemelianenko misses with a looping left.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cross avoids the body shot from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko wants to land a leg kick but Cross is out of range.
Shemelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
Shemelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cross counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shemelianenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
Shemelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cross can do to turn this around?
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut
and Shemelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cross 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.
Cross is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick but Cross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
Feodor Shemelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
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 misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shemelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Cross releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Shemelianenko backs off Cross throws a huge counter combo but Shemelianenko manages to avoid it all.
Shemelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shemelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
Shemelianenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Cross blocks the low kick.
Cross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cross momentarily.
Cross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shemelianenko misses the jab.
Cross is looking for the big counter here.
Shemelianenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cross is out of range.
Shemelianenko throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range.
Cross unleashes a big counter combination but Shemelianenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Shemelianenko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick but Cross sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cross misses.
Shemelianenko wants to slow Cross down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A clash of legs there as Cross blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shemelianenko misses with a hook. Cross ducked under it nicely.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
Cross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cross ducks right into an uppercut from Shemelianenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shemelianenko. Cross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick which misses Cross's front leg but catches the back leg as Cross tries to avoid it.
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!
Cross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shemelianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shemelianenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shemelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Cross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shemelianenko.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jab, jab by Shemelianenko - just one landing.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shemelianenko.
Cross blocks a head kick by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
Shemelianenko misses with a shot to the body
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shemelianenko scores with the left hand. Cross knows he should have avoided that one.
Cross checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Cross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko connects with a high kick.
Shemelianenko tries to land a leg kick but Cross saw it coming and moves away.
Shemelianenko misses with a low kick.
Cross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shemelianenko tries to bum rush Cross with a series of wild strikes but Cross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cross let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab.
Shemelianenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cross checks a leg kick.
Cross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shemelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cross slips under a jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko misses with a right hand
and Shemelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shemelianenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shemelianenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Shemelianenko.
As Shemelianenko backs off Cross throws a huge counter combo but Shemelianenko manages to avoid it all.
Shemelianenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shemelianenko. That's going to slow Cross down.
Cross defending well as Shemelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Shemelianenko misses
and Cross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shemelianenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Cross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Shemelianenko coming out on top.
Shemelianenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cross counters with a series of strikes. Shemelianenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Cross moves away and avoids it.
Cross throws out a counter right but Shemelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Shemelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Shemelianenko with a jab.
Shemelianenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shemelianenko.
Cross appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko misses with a kick to the body.
Shemelianenko lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Shemelianenko as he connects with a hook.
Shemelianenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shemelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Cross ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Cross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shemelianenko scores with a nice head shot.
Shemelianenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Cross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shemelianenko throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range.
Cross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Feodor Shemelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shemelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cross appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cross gets tackled into the cage by Shemelianenko. Shemelianenko maintains the clinch.
Magnus Cross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shemelianenko misses with a hook
enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab.
Shemelianenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cross is out of range and Shemelianenko settles back down.
Shemelianenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shemelianenko.
Despite the aggression on Cross's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shemelianenko throws a solid leg kick but Cross takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shemelianenko.
A jab from Shemelianenko misses.
Cross checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A countering left hand to the body from Cross misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feodor Shemelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shemelianenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feodor Shemelianenko!
Feodor Shemelianenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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