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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
WFC 19:Baker vs Vurny
Date: Dec 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Perkovic misses with a combination
and Perkovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Ante Perkovic has been cut.
Perkovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dean counters with a stiff right hand.
Perkovic misses with a shot to the body
and Dean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perkovic misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Dean counters with a crisp right hand that drops Perkovic! Dean lets Perkovic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Perkovic is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkovic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dean counters with a right hand from hell and Perkovic is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herb Dean!
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Event:
WFC 14:Wolf vs Iceberg
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Veliki misses with a head kick.
Veliki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body kick from Veliki.#KD#
Veliki lands a big head kick that sends Dean tumbling to the mat! Veliki takes a step backwards and waves Dean back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A solid body kick from Veliki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Veliki lands a big head kick that sends Dean tumbling to the mat! Veliki takes a step backwards and waves Dean back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Dean is rocked!
Veliki throws a leg kick which misses Dean's front leg but catches the back leg as Dean tries to avoid it. #CL#
Veliki pushes Dean up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dean breaks from the clinch.
Veliki connects with an inside leg kick.
Veliki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Veliki.
Veliki throws a head kick that half lands.
Veliki lands with a slapping head kick. #KD#
Veliki lands a big head kick that sends Dean tumbling to the mat! Veliki takes a step backwards and waves Dean back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dean is still on wobbly legs! Can Veliki finish him?
Veliki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dean seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veliki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Veliki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dean looks winded!
Veliki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Veliki lands a head kick!
#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Veliki.
Blek Veliki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Veliki lands a big head kick that sends Dean tumbling to the mat! Veliki takes a step backwards and waves Dean back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL#
Veliki clinches up with Dean and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Veliki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Veliki has Dean up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Veliki breaks from the clinch.
Dean on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Veliki. Veliki obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Dean tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Veliki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veliki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veliki feints and then cracks Dean's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dean down. #CL#
Veliki drives through and clinches with Dean against the cage.
Dean trying to stall but Veliki improves his position.
Veliki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dean's face.
Veliki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Dean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Veliki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Veliki stalling the fight.
Veliki is pushing Dean up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Veliki seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Veliki with a knee to the head.
Veliki connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veliki lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veliki is pushing Dean up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Veliki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blek Veliki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Veliki throws a head kick that half lands.
Blek Veliki is winning the standup battle so far.
Veliki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blek Veliki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Veliki moves into range and clinches up with Dean.#BC#
Veliki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Veliki has Dean up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Veliki breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Veliki lands with a nice body kick.
Veliki lands a high kick!
Veliki throws a sloppy head kick
and Dean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veliki fakes the leg kick and cracks Dean in the body.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Veliki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dean's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Veliki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Veliki. Dean shrugs it off though.
Veliki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Veliki has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Dean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veliki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Veliki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veliki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Veliki lands with a kick to the temple. Dean shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dean takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dean takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dean has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Veliki.
Dean walks forward, straight into a front kick from Veliki.#T3#
Veliki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Veliki throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Veliki.
Veliki tries to work over Dean's front leg with a kick but Dean checks it.
Veliki misses with a body kick.
Dean blocks a head kick by Veliki.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dean! But no joy.
Veliki lands a front kick.
Veliki throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dean! But no joy.
Veliki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Veliki moves in looking to clinch but Dean pushes him off.
Dean let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veliki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veliki scores with a nice body kick.
Veliki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Veliki tries to work over Dean's front leg with a kick but Dean checks it.
Veliki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dean.
Dean unleashes a big counter combination but Veliki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Veliki rushes Dean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dean tries to pull guard but Veliki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blek Veliki dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Veliki throws a leg kick but Dean sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Veliki manages to break the clinch.
Veliki throws a head kick that Dean semi-blocks.
#CL#
Veliki takes the fight into the clinch.
Veliki just leaning against Dean, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Veliki breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Veliki rushes Dean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Dean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veliki lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dean steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Veliki. That one must have hurt.
Veliki tries to bum rush Dean with a series of wild strikes but Dean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Dean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veliki throws a sloppy head kick and Dean moves out of range easily.
Dean is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Veliki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dean looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Veliki.
#T2#
Dean avoiding damage as Veliki throws knees to the body.
Veliki avoiding damage as Dean throws knees to the body.
Dean is trying to maintain a safe position but Veliki gets an underhook and turns Dean into the cage.
Veliki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dean being controlled against the cage.
Veliki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3##BC#
Veliki manages to break the clinch.
Veliki scores with a push kick.
Veliki throws a series of punches but Dean avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Dean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veliki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dean now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veliki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Veliki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Veliki misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Veliki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dean avoids the head kick by Veliki.
It seemed like Dean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veliki tries to land a body kick
and Dean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veliki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dean counters with a three punch combo that has Veliki backing up. Veliki nods at Dean to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veliki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dean counters with a two punch combo.
Veliki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veliki throws a wild body kick that Dean sees coming a mile off.
Veliki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blek Veliki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veliki 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blek Veliki!
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Event:
WFC 7:Graves vs Thatcher
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dean is trying to defend but Emelianenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dean is looking to get back to is feet but Emelianenko passes into side control.
Dean wants to control but Emelianenko postures up.
Dean is looking to regain half guard here but Emelianenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Dean can't do much from the bottom here.
Dean wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Emelianenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko is pressing down on Dean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dean is holding on for now. #T1#
Emelianenko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dean is trying to stand up here but Emelianenko is controlling him well.
Emelianenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dean with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Emelianenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Emelianenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dean trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Emelianenko as Dean shoots in.
And Emelianenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Dean pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Emelianenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dean on his heels. He'll look to pass Dean's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Emelianenko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.#T3#
Emelianenko shoots for a takedown but Dean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt - Dean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Herb Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Emelianenko.
Horrible takedown attempt by Emelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Dean, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Emelianenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Emelianenko postures up.
#SUB#
Dean throws his legs up looking for a submission but Emelianenko uses it to pass to side control.
Dean sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Emelianenko stalling. #SUB#
Dean actively working from the bottom here.
Emelianenko is thwarting Dean's attempts to control the position.
Dean is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelianenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Emelianenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Emelianenko dives in and grabs Dean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dean pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Dean on that attempt.
Emelianenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dean.
Dean closes the distance and clinches up with Emelianenko, looking for a takedown. Dean pushes Emelianenko against the cage but Emelianenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko unleashes a big counter combination but Dean bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Emelianenko scores with a takedown into Dean's guard.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Dean is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Emelianenko gets to his feet - Dean follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Emelianenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Emelianenko lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Dean is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko stays in close to Dean's body and controls the position. #T1#
Dean wants to stand up but Emelianenko is controlling him.
Dean not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emelianenko is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Emelianenko stands up from Dean's guard - Emelianenko perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dean has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Emelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herb Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean wants to sweep but no luck.
Emelianenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Dean is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dean is keeping the position for now.
Emelianenko working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Dean is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Emelianenko stands up from Dean's guard - Emelianenko perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Emelianenko.
Dean wants to get back to his feet but Emelianenko is dominant here and he's now got Dean's back!
Emelianenko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dean doesn't escape.
Dean wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Emelianenko controlling the position well here. Dean rolled but Emelianenko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Emelianenko punishes Dean with strikes from the back mount.
Ivan Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Emelianenko goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Dean escapes and is now in half guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan 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!
#R3##TD2#
Dean gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Emelianenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Emelianenko working some strikes from top position.
Emelianenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dean has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko is stalling in the full guard.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Dean is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SU2#
Emelianenko stands up and waves to Dean to follow him. #TD2#
Emelianenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dean is in trouble now - Emelianenko has advanced to mount!
Dean tries to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away. #T2#
Emelianenko content just to control the position here.
Dean tries to reverse the position but Emelianenko maintains control.
Dean wants to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.
Emelianenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Emelianenko swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dean is now in Emelianenko's guard. A big mistake from Emelianenko there, giving up the dominant position!
Emelianenko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3##ES2#
Emelianenko pushes Dean off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Emelianenko sprawls well. Emelianenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
Dean darts in looking for a takedown but Emelianenko gets double underhooks and turns Dean into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Emelianenko gets the takedown into side control.
Emelianenko controls the position. #SU2#
Emelianenko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herb Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Emelianenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Dean, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dean is trying to defend but Emelianenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Emelianenko!
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Event:
WFC 6:Crusher vs Flemming
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Dean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko tries to avoid it but Dean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emelianenko to the ground. Emelianenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Emelianenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dean is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Emelianenko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dean defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Emelianenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dean's guard.#ES#
Dean manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Emelianenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dean to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Emelianenko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dean struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dean trying to remain calm as Emelianenko controls from the top position.
Dean tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Emelianenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Emelianenko cracks Dean with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Dean's face as Emelianenko controls the position.
Emelianenko tries to advance to mount but Dean denies him. #SUB2#
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dean has escaped the position, nice work there.
Emelianenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dean will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dean tries to buck Emelianenko off but Emelianenko is having none of it.#T3##SU2#
Emelianenko stands up and beckons Dean to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dean.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown but Dean sprawls well.
Herb Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Emelianenko.
Dean shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelianenko tries to sprawl out of it but Dean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Emelianenko feints the counter takedown.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Emelianenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dean did well to prevent Emelianenko getting side control.
Emelianenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Emelianenko is working for an americana but Dean has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Emelianenko was thinking about the submission.#SU2#
Emelianenko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emelianenko pinned against the cage. Emelianenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Emelianenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dean feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Emelianenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dean throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Herb Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Emelianenko sprawls well. Emelianenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dean.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herb Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emelianenko as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Emelianenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Emelianenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dean was covering up waiting for the punch and Emelianenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Emelianenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Dean can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emelianenko controls the pace.
Emelianenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dean's head.
Emelianenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Emelianenko stands and steps away. Dean gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Emelianenko shoots in and gets a takedown into Dean's guard.
Emelianenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Dean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dean trying to control the position.
Emelianenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Dean is working an open guard so Emelianenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Emelianenko gets a double leg takedown into Dean's guard.
Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko distracts Dean with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3##SU2#
Emelianenko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dean, up you get!
Dean misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Emelianenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Emelianenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ivan Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Dean wants to stand up but Emelianenko is controlling him. #SU2#
Emelianenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dean throws a one two combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Emelianenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Emelianenko showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Emelianenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dean was covering up waiting for the punch and Emelianenko finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Emelianenko gets to his feet. Dean looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dean's half guard.
Emelianenko content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean is trying to stand.
#T1#
Dean trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dean tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dean is trying to stand up here but Emelianenko is controlling him well.
Emelianenko controlling the pace.
Dean is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Emelianenko seems to be working for a kimura but Dean defends the submission attempt.
Emelianenko working Dean over with strikes.
Emelianenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Dean trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Emelianenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dean regains full guard. Nicely done.
Emelianenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Emelianenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dean looking for a sweep but Emelianenko has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dean tries to hold on but Emelianenko postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelianenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Herb Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Emelianenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Emelianenko blocks Dean's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Emelianenko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Emelianenko!
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