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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sho Nuff (ranked 5142 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladamir Emelianenko (ranked 5452 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sho Nuff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladamir Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuff lands with a shot to the body.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nuff counters by clinching up.
Nuff comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Vladamir Emelianenko has been cut.
Nuff stalls.
Nuff stalling the fight.
Nuff lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Emelianenko or not.
Emelianenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Nuff.
Nuff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emelianenko's defenses.
Emelianenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nuff lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nuff.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown attempt but Nuff pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko needs to keep his hands up - Nuff had a free shot at his head there.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nuff scores with a one two! Emelianenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuff.
Emelianenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nuff misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nuff appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Sho Nuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Emelianenko.
A lazy left from Nuff finds it's target.
Emelianenko with a poor takedown
and Nuff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nuff smiles and moves away.
Nuff gets tackled into the cage by Emelianenko. Emelianenko maintains the clinch.
Nuff slowing the pace effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko being controlled against the cage.
Nuff taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nuff lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nuff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Emelianenko up against the cage.
Nuff lands an elbow just above Emelianenko 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuff digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nuff effectively controlling the action here.
Nuff is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sho Nuff.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Sho Nuff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nuff rushes Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nuff lands a nice elbow.
Emelianenko has Nuff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nuff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Emelianenko looking for a takedown.
A short right from Nuff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Nuff to work.
Nuff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nuff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Nuff.
Nuff cracks Emelianenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Emelianenko throws a combination that misses
and Nuff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuff scores with a punch to the head.
Nuff looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Nuff lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Nuff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladamir Emelianenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nuff has closed the distance and engaged Emelianenko in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nuff takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nuff lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nuff comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Nuff.
Emelianenko takes an elbow to the temple.
Nuff lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nuff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuff lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Vladamir Emelianenko's cut even more.
Nuff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelianenko can do to turn this around?
Nuff displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
Nuff's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuff lands an elbow inside that Emelianenko shrugs off.
Nuff stalling in the clinch.
Come on Nuff - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice elbow from Nuff.
Nuff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Nuff - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nuff leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sho Nuff.
Emelianenko throws a lazy head kick
and Nuff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short uppercut from Nuff.
Nuff holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nuff slows down the pace here.
Nuff seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Nuff stalling against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nuff manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sho Nuff.
Emelianenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Emelianenko has his takedown stuffed
letting Nuff counter with a right hand.
Emelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nuff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nuff is pushing Emelianenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown.
Nuff taking a breather.
Emelianenko is trying to drag Nuff to the mat but Nuff just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sho Nuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Emelianenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuff stalls.
Nice elbow from Nuff.
The cut above Vladamir Emelianenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nuff leaning his opponent against the cage.
Emelianenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nuff to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short uppercut from Nuff.
Nuff controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Nuff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladamir Emelianenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Emelianenko misses with the body kick
and Nuff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nuff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emelianenko has his takedown stuffed
and Nuff moves into the clinch.
Nuff taking a breather.
Nuff holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sho Nuff.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nuff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nuff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nuff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emelianenko has time to react.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nuff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Nuff was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nuff counters with a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko lands with a nice combination. Nuff backs away looking to recover.
Nuff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Emelianenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nuff looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Nuff lands a jab to Emelianenko's midsection.
Emelianenko drops his hands momentarily and Nuff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Nuff lands an overhand right.
Sho Nuff is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nuff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.
Sho Nuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nuff.
Nuff swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nuff scores with a one two! Emelianenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nuff just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Emelianenko on the side of the head.
Nuff's jab looks to have found its range, popping Emelianenko under the eye.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nuff counters by moving into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nuff.
A bit of stalling here from Nuff.
Nuff dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nuff is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nuff is pushing Emelianenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sho Nuff.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Nuff sprawls well.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Nuff with a series of wild strikes but Nuff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Vladamir Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko throws a combination that misses
enabling Nuff to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Nuff counter with a right hand.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab
and Nuff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emelianenko thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Nuff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emelianenko thinking.
Emelianenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nuff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nuff cracks Emelianenko with an open hand slap.
Sho Nuff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nuff counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuff avoiding damage.
Vladamir Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nuff manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nuff leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Nuff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nuff has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Nuff!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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