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Event:
RapidFC 36
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Blackblood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emelianenko. #KD2#
Blackblood lands a big head kick that sends Emelianenko tumbling to the mat! Blackblood takes a step backwards and waves Emelianenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Dimitri Emelianenko has been cut.#CL2#
Blackblood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #KD2#
Blackblood drops Emelianenko with a big knee straight up the middle! Emelianenko is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Emelianenko is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko shoots and misses #CL2#
and Blackblood holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Blackblood drops Emelianenko with a big knee straight up the middle! Emelianenko is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #KD2#
Blackblood cracks Emelianenko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Emelianenko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Blackblood finish him?
#T1##CL2#
Blackblood clinches up against the cage.
Emelianenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Blackblood is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Blackblood drops Emelianenko with a big knee straight up the middle! Emelianenko is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Emelianenko is rocked!
Emelianenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackblood fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Emelianenko out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Xavier Blackblood!
A very excited looking Xavier Blackblood rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
RapidFC 30
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Maluga dips to his left and cracks Emelianenko with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Dimitri Emelianenko has been cut.#KD#
Maluga feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Emelianenko sprawling to the canvas! Emelianenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maluga finish him?!
#ROC#
Emelianenko is rocked!
Maluga sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Emelianenko's defenses. It connects perfectly with Emelianenko's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
A very excited looking Kilo Maluga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RapidFC 25
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Maco feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Emelianenko crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cucu Maco!
A less than humble Cucu Maco misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 3
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Candie closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Candie.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Candie. #BC#
Candie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Candie clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Candie manages to break the clinch.
Candie wants to clinch.
Candie throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
As Candie backs off Emelianenko throws a huge counter combo but Candie manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Candie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Candie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Candie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Candie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emelianenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Candie.
Candie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Candie scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Emelianenko manages to mount him!
#T1#
Emelianenko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Candie wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko content just to control the position here. #T2#
Candie is trying desperately to improve position.
Emelianenko controlling from mount.
Candie is desperately trying to improve his position but Emelianenko has a good base and remains in mount.
Emelianenko controlling the pace for now.
Candie looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Candie tries to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away. #T3#
Emelianenko scoring with strikes but Candie is staying in there. #SUB2#
Emelianenko has control of Candie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Candie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Emelianenko working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Emelianenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Candie is looking to escape.
Emelianenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Candie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Emelianenko controlling from mount.
Candie is looking to improve his position but Emelianenko isn't that keen on the idea.
Emelianenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Emelianenko avoids the attempt from Candie to control.
Candie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko is looking to advance position but Candie won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dimitri Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Candie is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Candie tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Candie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Candie moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.#TD2#
Emelianenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Emelianenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candie controlling the position.
Emelianenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Candie is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.
Dimitri Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Emelianenko being controlled here momentarily.
Candie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Candie trying to keep a closed guard but Emelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Candie keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Candie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Emelianenko's waist but Emelianenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Candie off to one side.
Candie tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Candie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Candie takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Emelianenko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Candie clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko trying to control.
Emelianenko has the hooks in. Candie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Emelianenko controls the position.#T3#
Emelianenko wants to control but Candie is keeping busy.
Emelianenko not allowing Candie to control his hands.
Candie tries to escape but Emelianenko has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Emelianenko wants to control but Candie is keeping busy.
Candie breaks Emelianenko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4##SU#
Candie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Candie clinches with his opponent.
Candie is struggling to control the position.
Candie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Candie missing with knees to the body.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown attempt but Candie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Candie throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Candie sprawls well. He's pushed Emelianenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mickael Candie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Emelianenko.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Candie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickael Candie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Candie thuds his shin into the meat of Emelianenko's side.#CL#
Candie darts in and clinches Emelianenko up against the cage.
Emelianenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Candie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Candie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Candie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Candie misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Candie breaks from the clinch.
Candie dives in and grabs Emelianenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes down on Candie's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Candie sprawls well.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Candie clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Candie scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Candie breaks from the clinch.
Candie slaps away a takedown attempt from Emelianenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mickael Candie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Emelianenko.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mickael Candie has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Emelianenko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Candie manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Candie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Emelianenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Candie pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Candie moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Candie shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Candie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Candie throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Candie.
Emelianenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Candie misses with a body shot.
Mickael Candie is winning the standup battle so far.
Candie moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.#CL#
Candie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Candie stops a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
#T3##BC#
Candie manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Candie forces Emelianenko back against the cage and clinches.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown attempt but Candie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Candie moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.#TD2#
Candie gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Emelianenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Emelianenko forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Emelianenko content to control rather than advance.
Candie is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Emelianenko seems content to control.
Emelianenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Candie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Emelianenko content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickael Candie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Candie 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickael Candie!
A victorious Mickael Candie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 7
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Emelianenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Dimitri Emelianenko has been cut.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Peterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelianenko off the cage and back into range.
Emelianenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peterson.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Josh Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson lands with a cross.
Peterson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Emelianenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Peterson!
Peterson is looking for a sweep.
Peterson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Emelianenko is controlling him well.
Peterson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Peterson tries to get out of the position.
Peterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peterson is not content to let Emelianenko control the position. #T2#
Who's going to make the next move?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson tries to improve position but can't.
Peterson can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Peterson.
Peterson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Peterson stuns Emelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Peterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peterson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Emelianenko looks winded!
Peterson scores with a nice strike.
Peterson misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Dimitri Emelianenko's cut even more.#T4#
Peterson knocks out Emelianenko with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Peterson before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Peterson picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Peterson!
Josh Peterson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
RapidFC 13
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Snyder forces Emelianenko back against the cage and clinches.
Snyder holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Snyder stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Snyder for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Snyder scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown.
Snyder scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Snyder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Emelianenko has Snyder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snyder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Snyder is struggling to control the position.
Snyder fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Snyder lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Emelianenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Snyder.
Snyder sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Emelianenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snyder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Emelianenko pushes a forearm under Snyder's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Snyder is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimitri Emelianenko!
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Event:
HSF 6: The End
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLeod tries to clinch up.
Emelianenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Emelianenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
MacLeod seems a little lost for a moment, as Emelianenko dominates the positioning.
Emelianenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacLeod tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Emelianenko stalls from top position.
MacLeod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on MacLeod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Emelianenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacLeod will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#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.
MacLeod is looking to regain half guard here but Emelianenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Emelianenko just content to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
You can see the frustration on MacLeod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
MacLeod thows a leg kick but Emelianenko checks it #TD#
and Emelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Emelianenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
MacLeod trying to control the position.
MacLeod has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rabid Reindeer Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Emelianenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB2#
MacLeod is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emelianenko defends well.
Emelianenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacLeod wants to improve his position but instead Emelianenko has moved into half guard.
Emelianenko stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Emelianenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Emelianenko working over MacLeod with some ground and pound. MacLeod looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Emelianenko passes to side control. #SUB#
Emelianenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU#
Emelianenko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Emelianenko 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#
MacLeod tries to clinch up.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacLeod fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacLeod wants to clinch.
Emelianenko attempts a counter takedown but MacLeod avoids it well and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Emelianenko as MacLeod shoots in.
MacLeod thows a leg kick but Emelianenko checks it #CL#
and Emelianenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MacLeod is looking to control Emelianenko's arms but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacLeod has his back to the cage.
MacLeod is trying to drag Emelianenko to the mat but Emelianenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MacLeod stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
MacLeod gets underhooks to prevent Emelianenko's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from MacLeod.
MacLeod digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacLeod trying to control the position but instead, Emelianenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacLeod into the cage.
MacLeod prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacLeod stops a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacLeod lands with a light punch inside.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, MacLeod scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacLeod wants to stall.
#T2#
A right hand to the body from MacLeod.
A short left from MacLeod.
Emelianenko being controlled against the cage.
MacLeod digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from MacLeod.
MacLeod pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, MacLeod scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacLeod.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from MacLeod.
#TD2#
MacLeod has clasped his hands together around Emelianenko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
MacLeod sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Emelianenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB2#
MacLeod working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MacLeod throws a strike aimed at the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Emelianenko parries the strikes from MacLeod easily there. MacLeod is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Emelianenko to escape.
Emelianenko is not content to let MacLeod control the position.
MacLeod in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Emelianenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from MacLeod crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
MacLeod working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Emelianenko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko tries to kick MacLeod off but MacLeod keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Emelianenko defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod 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#
A bone on bone clash there as Emelianenko blocks the leg kick.
Emelianenko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from MacLeod.
MacLeod fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Emelianenko wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for MacLeod with that takedown attempt.
MacLeod throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emelianenko moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from MacLeod.
#T1#
MacLeod tries to buck Emelianenko off but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Dimitri Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emelianenko happy to just control the position for now.
MacLeod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Emelianenko controls the position from side control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Emelianenko.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacLeod can't do much from the bottom here.
MacLeod might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Emelianenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacLeod is looking to reverse the position.
Emelianenko is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down MacLeod's shoulder. That is not cool.
MacLeod is trying to improve his position.
MacLeod is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
MacLeod keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacLeod connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from MacLeod misses #TD#
and Emelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MacLeod's guard.#SUB2#
MacLeod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
MacLeod working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Emelianenko has passed into half guard!
Emelianenko is thwarting MacLeod's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Emelianenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacLeod strikes from the bottom but Emelianenko uses the opportunity to move to side control.
MacLeod tries to buck Emelianenko off but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko happy to just control the position for now.
Emelianenko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacLeod is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Emelianenko 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Emelianenko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Gibson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Gibson slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko has hold of Gibson's hands but Gibson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson tries to stand and escape but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Gibson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Gibson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Emelianenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gibson stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko.
Gibson is in close to Emelianenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gibson throws a strike but Emelianenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Emelianenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Emelianenko prevents Gibson from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Emelianenko being controlled here momentarily.
Gibson keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.
Emelianenko stays in close to Gibson's body and controls the position.
Gibson seems keen to control Emelianenko's posture.#T3#
Gibson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gibson landing some decent shots from guard.
Gibson landing some decent shots from guard.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Gibson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.#T4#
Gibson lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emelianenko is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Emelianenko is looking to pass into half guard but Gibson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gibson is in guard.#REVR#
Gibson trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Gibson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gibson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gibson lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gibson stands up over Emelianenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibson lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Gibson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Gibson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Emelianenko's guard.#ES2#
Emelianenko pushes Gibson off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Gibson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Emelianenko is trying to control but can't.
Gibson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Gibson is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emelianenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gibson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelianenko can do to turn this around?
Gibson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emelianenko is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gibson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Emelianenko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Emelianenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Emelianenko is thwarting Gibson's attempts to control the position.
Emelianenko stalling.
Emelianenko moves nicely into side control. #T2##SU2#
Emelianenko stands up and beckons Gibson to his feet.
We've been informed that Emelianenko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gibson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emelianenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Emelianenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Gibson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Emelianenko quickly recovers to half guard.
Gibson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emelianenko on the ground.
Gibson slips a nice elbow through Emelianenko's hands, connecting with Emelianenko's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gibson lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position.
Gibson trying to control from half guard but Emelianenko is working away.
Charles Gibson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibson blocks the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Emelianenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Emelianenko.
Gibson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU#
Gibson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gibson darts in looking for a takedown but Emelianenko gets double underhooks and turns Gibson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gibson shoots in for a double leg but Emelianenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Emelianenko sprawls well. Emelianenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko feints the counter takedown.
Gibson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibson shoots for a double leg takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well. He's pushed Gibson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Emelianenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gibson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gibson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gibson shoots and misses #TD2#
and Emelianenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gibson 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.
Emelianenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gibson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gibson can't keep his opponent in guard - Emelianenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Emelianenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gibson wants to improve his position but Emelianenko is controlling well.
Emelianenko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Emelianenko works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Gibson holds on to Emelianenko as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
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.
Emelianenko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Emelianenko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Emelianenko dominating with strikes here.
Gibson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Emelianenko controlling from the full mount.
Emelianenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gibson is looking to escape. #T4#
Emelianenko content just to control the position here.
Gibson is looking to get to half guard.
Emelianenko controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelianenko trying to control but Gibson is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Emelianenko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Emelianenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#TD2#
Jameson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Jameson has control of the leg.
Emelianenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jameson. #SUB#
Emelianenko is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jameson has his hands clasped together but Emelianenko extends and breaks Jameson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Emelianenko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimitri Emelianenko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEmelianenko.
Emelianenko goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Emelianenko avoids them all with ease.
Emelianenko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emelianenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Emelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emelianenko feinted with a counter takedown.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emelianenko backs up against the cage.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emelianenko as he avoids it easily.
Emelianenko tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Emelianenko's leg but Emelianenko calmly moves out of range.
Joey Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Emelianenko counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Emelianenko trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Emelianenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Johnson is pulling down on Emelianenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Emelianenko, at least for the moment.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson pulls Emelianenko in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Emelianenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson is controlling Emelianenko's trapped leg to prevent Emelianenko from advancing to side control.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
#ES2#
Johnson has one foot on Emelianenko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Johnson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Emelianenko avoids them all with ease.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Emelianenko leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Emelianenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Emelianenko tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Emelianenko into the cage.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dimitri Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Emelianenko clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Emelianenko goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Emelianenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
#TD#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Emelianenko dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Emelianenko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Emelianenko prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Johnson is trying to control Emelianenko's posture but Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson tries to escape but Emelianenko is in control.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Emelianenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko in the domination position with Johnson hanging on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.
Emelianenko tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Emelianenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Emelianenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Emelianenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson leaves Emelianenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Emelianenko with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelianenko.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Johnson tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Emelianenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Emelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelianenko attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Emelianenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
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!
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Emelianenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Emelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Emelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Emelianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joey Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dimitri Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Johnson!
An out of breath Joey Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HSF 1: Beginning
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Mauler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Emelianenko in his tracks.
Emelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mauler really is a fat lump.
That kick from Mauler tenderised Emelianenko's leg. Emelianenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mauler.
Emelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mauler defends well and Emelianenko ends up having to push Mauler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Mauler throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mauler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!#T1#
Mauler lands a nice shot that snaps Emelianenko's head back.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mauler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emelianenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mauler cracks Emelianenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mauler throws a leg kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Mauler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mauler throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mauler won't be happy with that. #ES#
Mauler throws Emelianenko to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mauler darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2#
Mauler is trying to control but can't.
Emelianenko working Mauler over with strikes.
Mauler is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mauler gets full guard.
Mauler keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Mauler is pulling down on Emelianenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Emelianenko, at least for the moment.#T3#
Emelianenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Emelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mauler.
Mauler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Mauler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alex Mauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Emelianenko.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mauler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Emelianenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mauler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mauler sprawls well. Mauler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Mauler throws a wild body kick that Emelianenko sees coming a mile off.
Mauler stuffs the takedown.
Mauler throws a low kick but Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Mauler throws out a leg kick but Emelianenko moves out of range and Mauler only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Mauler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mauler misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mauler.
A head kick misses from Mauler.
Emelianenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Alex Mauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mauler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mauler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alex Mauler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mauler.
Mauler keeps the fight on the outside.
Mauler misses with a head kick.
Mauler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelianenko can do to turn this around?
Mauler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mauler misses with a wild body shot.
Mauler throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mauler scores with a leg kick.
Mauler looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mauler throws a chopping leg kick but Emelianenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dimitri Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Mauler throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Emelianenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mauler trying to control the position.
Mauler pulls Emelianenko in close to prevent any damage.
Emelianenko sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Emelianenko controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mauler - that will leave a mark!
Mauler scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Emelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mauler defends well and Emelianenko ends up having to push Mauler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mauler throws a chopping leg kick but Emelianenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mauler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Mauler thumps Emelianenko with a low kick.
Emelianenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mauler lands a head kick. Emelianenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That kick from Mauler tenderised Emelianenko's leg. Emelianenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Mauler dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mauler's corner calls for a 1-2. Mauler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Mauler throws a shot from downtown. Emelianenko moves away and avoids it.
Mauler tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mauler tries to avoid it but Emelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mauler to the ground. Mauler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauler throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Mauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Emelianenko checks the leg kick.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Alex Mauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Emelianenko.
Mauler misses with a low kick.
Mauler thumps Emelianenko with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Mauler as Emelianenko shoots in.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Emelianenko checks a leg kick. #T2#
Emelianenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mauler.
Nice straight punches there by Mauler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mauler.
Emelianenko takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Dimitri Emelianenko has been cut.
Mauler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mauler as he jumps to the side.
Mauler lands a front kick.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Mauler is looking to chop away at Emelianenko's legs.
Emelianenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mauler throws a head kick that Emelianenko semi-blocks.
Mauler lands a jab to the head.
Emelianenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Mauler is avoiding it.
Mauler is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mauler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Mauler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Emelianenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mauler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Emelianenko.#T4#
Mauler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mauler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Emelianenko checks it well.
Emelianenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mauler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mauler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Dimitri Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mauler throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A good leg kick by Mauler.
Alex Mauler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Mauler takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Mauler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mauler, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Mauler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Emelianenko dives in and grabs Nostro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nostro pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
Nostro throwing a counter right hand but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nostro.#TD2#
Emelianenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nostro's guard.
Emelianenko controlling from the top position.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Nostro is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Emelianenko stays in close to Nostro's body and controls the position.
Nostro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emelianenko is controlling him.
Emelianenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Nostro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Emelianenko forces his way into half guard.
Emelianenko sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice strikes from Emelianenko there.
Nostro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Emelianenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko wants to free his trapped foot but Nostro is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Still in half guard, Emelianenko seems content to control.
Emelianenko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Emelianenko controlling the pace for now.
Emelianenko with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Emelianenko controlling the pace for now.
Nostro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Emelianenko controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Emelianenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Nostro gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Emelianenko is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nostro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Emelianenko works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Nostro is trying to maintain the position but Emelianenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emelianenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Emelianenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2#
Emelianenko staying calm.
Emelianenko scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Nostro tries to buck Emelianenko off but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Nostro being controlled for a moment.
Emelianenko is continuing to stall.
Emelianenko working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Emelianenko happy to just control the position for now.
Emelianenko works to advance to full mount. Nostro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Emelianenko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Emelianenko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nostro gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nostro is keeping the position for now.
Nostro being controlled here, momentarily.
Emelianenko postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The adventures of Emelianenko the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nostro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emelianenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown.
Nostro is looking to counter with a body kick.#TD2#
Emelianenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko controlling the action here.#T2#
Emelianenko works his way into side control.
Emelianenko controls the position. #T3#
Enzone Nostro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Emelianenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nostro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Emelianenko slows the pace down. #T4#
Nostro wants to control but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko cracks Nostro with a big right hand but Nostro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Emelianenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dimitri Emelianenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelianenko taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Emelianenko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Rainer moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rainer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Rainer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emelianenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Emelianenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rainer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rainer fails to land with a series of punches.
Rainer misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Emelianenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rainer is trying to maintain the position but Emelianenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Emelianenko content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Emelianenko might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Emelianenko moves into full mount! Rainer won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Emelianenko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Emelianenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Emelianenko unloading with bombs!
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rainer is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB2#
Emelianenko swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimitri Emelianenko!
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