Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2024

#R1#
Emelianenko connects with a body shot.
Emelianenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sherman walks into a straight right hand from Emelianenko.#KD#
Emelianenko sends Sherman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Emelianenko is motioning to the referee to let Sherman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Reed Sherman has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Sherman out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Emelianenko!
An out of breath Roman Emelianenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCC 15 : Moxley vs Romero
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1##CL#
Emelianenko clinches up with Barbie and pushes him back against the cage.
Barbie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.#BC2#
Barbie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Barbie.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Barbie there.
Barbie misses with a low kick as Emelianenko jumps back.
Barbie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
Emelianenko jabs Barbie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emelianenko's head backwards.#CL#
Emelianenko clinches up with Barbie and pushes him back against the cage.
Barbie misses with the head strike.
Barbie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko. #T1#
Barbie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbie looking to stall.
Barbie working aggressively here.
Barbie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbie blocking some punches.
Barbie blocking some punches.
Barbie avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbie swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Emelianenko lands with a left to the head.
Barbie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbie uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Barbie throws a head punch that misses.
Barbie goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Barbie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbie lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Barbie.
Emelianenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barbie tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko catches Barbie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Biff Barbie has been cut.
Barbie throws a head kick that Emelianenko semi-blocks.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
A head kick misses from Emelianenko. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbie tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Barbie back against the cage.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Barbie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Barbie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Barbie.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbie avoids it.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Barbie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko lands with a hook. Barbie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Emelianenko cracks Barbie with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Barbie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.#CL#
Emelianenko has closed the distance and engaged Barbie in a clinch.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbie avoids the damage to the body.
Barbie misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko missing with knees to the body.
Barbie lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbie is defending well for now.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Barbie stalling in the clinch but Emelianenko improves position.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbie scores with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Barbie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbie scores with a jab to the body.
Barbie thows a body kick. Emelianenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barbie scores with a jab. Emelianenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Barbie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbie throws a head kick that Emelianenko semi-blocks.
Barbie lands a right hook to the body.
Barbie scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbie scores with a spinning back kick!
Emelianenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barbie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbie connects with an inside leg kick.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Barbie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biff Barbie dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Barbie moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a right hand. #BC2#
Barbie breaks from the clinch.
Barbie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range and Barbie settles back down. #CL2#
Barbie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbie misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbie avoids the damage to the body.
Barbie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko working Barbie over with knees to the body.
Barbie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Emelianenko or not.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Barbie.
Come on Barbie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Barbie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Barbie.
Emelianenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1##CL2#
Barbie closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Emelianenko missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Barbie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Barbie forces Emelianenko back against the cage and clinches.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbie avoids it.
Barbie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emelianenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbie backwards. #BC2#
Barbie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Emelianenko has managed to clinch.
Barbie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roman Emelianenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Barbie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barbie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barbie is trying to maintain a safe position but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns Barbie into the cage.
Barbie seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#T2#
Barbie pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbie.
Barbie lands a shot to the body.
Barbie tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Barbie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbie lands a right hand. #CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barbie lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Barbie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbie misses with a body shot.
Barbie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbie backs up against the cage.
Barbie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Barbie clinches with his opponent.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbie avoids the damage to the body.
Barbie misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Barbie breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbie.#T3#
Emelianenko lands a head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Barbie. Barbie maintains the clinch.
Barbie lands a body shot.
Barbie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short uppercut from Barbie.
Barbie works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbie.
Barbie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Barbie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Barbie has managed to clinch.
Barbie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Barbie scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Emelianenko is rocked!
Barbie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbie pushes Emelianenko against the cage. Barbie is working some dirty boxing. Barbie pushes off with a quick right hook! Emelianenko goes down! Emelianenko tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Barbie moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biff Barbie!
After winning the bout, Biff Barbie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Roman Emelianenko was interviewed post fight and said 'Try to hit me brother, I have no chin hahaha, wait…'.

Event: CCC 8 : Locke vs Francis
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Franjic circles away. #CL2#
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franjic, pushing him back against the cage.
Franjic managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianenko. #BC#
Franjic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Franjic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
It appears Franjic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franjic circles away quickly and effectively.
Franjic blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Franjic's head coaches at Death By Snu Snu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that Franjic ducks under and follows up with a left that Franjic also avoids with ease.
Franjic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Franjic takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Franjic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franjic scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Emelianenko missing with knees to the body.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Franjic. #BC#
Franjic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franjic avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Franjic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franjic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Franjic gets through Emelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franjic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Franjic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Emelianenko.
Franjic blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franjic throwing a counter right hand but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franjic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Emelianenko tries to clinch
letting Franjic counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Franjic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Franjic connects with a solid leg kick.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Franjic counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Emelianenko out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Franjic is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rade Franjic!
A relieved looking Rade Franjic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Roman Emelianenko had this to say: 'Try to hit me brother, I have no chin hahaha, wait…'.

Event: CCC 1 : Locke vs Emelianenko
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
A head kick by Emelianenko misses
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Jab, jab by Emelianenko - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Ryan Locke has been cut.
Emelianenko connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Emelianenko drives through and clinches with Locke against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
Locke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
A short left from Locke.
Locke managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Locke avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
Locke misses with some punches.
Locke swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke lands a body punch. #T1#
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Locke avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Locke.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Locke is defending well for now.
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Locke blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Locke.
Emelianenko looks winded!
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Locke avoids the damage to the body.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
A short left from Emelianenko.
Locke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Locke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Locke. #T2#
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Emelianenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Locke's efforts to push away.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Locke swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko prevents Locke from breaking the clinch.
Locke lands a left hand.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Locke avoids the damage to the body.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Locke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
A short uppercut from Locke.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Locke misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Locke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Locke.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Locke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Locke.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Locke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke lands a left hand.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Locke scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Locke swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
Locke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Emelianenko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
Locke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Locke takes a shot to the head.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Locke is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roman Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Emelianenko wants to clinch but Locke slips to the side
and Locke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Locke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Emelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Locke counters with a crisp right that sends Emelianenko to the canvas! Locke follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Locke!
Ryan Locke 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.
In defeat, Roman Emelianenko stepped up to the mic, saying 'Try to hit me brother, I have no chin hahaha, wait…'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Emelianenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grigoryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grigoryan avoids it.
Emelianenko gets through Grigoryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigoryan backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigoryan is trying to maintain a safe position but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns Grigoryan into the cage.
Emelianenko gets through Grigoryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grigoryan avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigoryan backwards. #T1#
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigoryan is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigoryan backwards.
Grigoryan tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Grigoryan back against the cage.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grigoryan.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigoryan backwards.
Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grigoryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grigoryan backwards.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Grigoryan's ribcage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
Grigoryan is looking to control Emelianenko's arms but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grigoryan has his back to the cage.
Emelianenko lands with a left to the head.
Grigoryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grigoryan avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigoryan backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko. #T3#
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigoryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grigoryan avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
Grigoryan blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko missing with knees to the body.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grigoryan.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigoryan backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Emelianenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Emelianenko catches Grigoryan napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Grigoryan to the canvas!
Emelianenko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Emelianenko content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but Grigoryan won't let him. #T1#
Emelianenko controlling from the top position.
Grigoryan working a defensive guard here.
Grigoryan wants to control the position but Emelianenko says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Emelianenko is taking a breather. Grigoryan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Grigoryan avoids the head kick by Emelianenko.
Grigoryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grigoryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grigoryan, pushing him back against the cage.
Emelianenko missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigoryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Emelianenko scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko gets through Grigoryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grigoryan backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grigoryan.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grigoryan backwards.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grigoryan backwards.
Grigoryan managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Grigoryan avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Grigoryan managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grigoryan backwards.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grigoryan backwards.
Grigoryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigoryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigoryan avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigoryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Grigoryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grigoryan backwards.
Grigoryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Grigoryan has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Grigoryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grigoryan avoids it.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
A short right from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigoryan is trying to maintain a safe position but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns Grigoryan into the cage.
Emelianenko creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Grigoryan with a big uppercut! Grigoryan tries to clinch up but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Grigoryan to the mat! Grigoryan covers up and Emelianenko unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roman Emelianenko!
After winning the bout, Roman Emelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Emelianenko gets a clinch.
The King lands a left hand.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The King avoids it.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The King avoids it.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
The King managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The King .
Emelianenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The King misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Emelianenko obliges.
The King looks winded!
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The King avoids it.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but The King avoids the damage to the body.
The King 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Emelianenko. #T1#
The King 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The King .
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko gets through The King 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
The King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emelianenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that The King has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The King looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Emelianenko throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! The King crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roman Emelianenko!
A very excited looking Roman Emelianenko 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.

Event: C221: Kahn vs Skurwysynowski
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Bystrom connects with a right hand. Emelianenko shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
A head kick misses from Emelianenko.
Bystrom misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Bystrom has closed the distance and engaged Emelianenko in a clinch.
Bystrom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bystroms head. #TD#
Bystrom manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Emelianenko trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bystrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Emelianenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Emelianenko is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bystrom has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Emelianenko is looking to defend but Bystrom has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Emelianenko! Bystrom pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Emelianenko taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Torkel Bystrom!
Our winner, Torkel Bystrom, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Roman Emelianenko spoke after the fight, saying 'Try to hit me brother, I have no chin hahaha, wait…'.

Event: C212: Kersikov vs Haggar
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Branca.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Branca moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Branca is looking to counter punch.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Branca is avoiding it.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Branca circles away.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Branca keeps it at a distance.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses.
Branca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Emelianenko clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca blocking some punches.
Branca throws a head punch that misses.
Branca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Branca lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Branca has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Branca working aggressively here.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Branca can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Branca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Branca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branca takes a shot to the head.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brancas head.
A shot in the inside from Branca.
Branca has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branca.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Come on Branca - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branca throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branca misses with a punch on the inside.
Branca tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Branca avoids the damage to the body.
Branca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Branca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Branca manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Branca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Branca scores with a one two! Emelianenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Emelianenko forces Branca back against the cage and clinches.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
Branca is struggling to control the position.
Branca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Branca is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca. #T3#
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Branca.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Branca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca presses Emelianenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Branca has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
Branca swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Branca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Emelianenko closes the distance and pushes Branca back into the cage.
Branca lands a right hand.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Branca.
Branca swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brancas head. #T4#
Branca blocks an uppercut.
Branca misses with some punches.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Branca.
A short right from Emelianenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branca misses with some punches.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
Branca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Branca has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko. #BC#
Branca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Branca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Branca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Branca misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Branca's shoulder, as Branca tries to avoid the shot.
Branca seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Emelianenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Branca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Branca appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roman Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Branca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Branca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Branca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Branca throws a leg kick which misses Emelianenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelianenko tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Branca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roman Emelianenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Emelianenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Branca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Branca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Branca backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko keeps control of Branca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Branca.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Branca.
Branca lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branca.
Branca has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
A right handed body shot lands from Branca.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branca backwards.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Branca.
Branca tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko pushes Branca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Branca lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Branca blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Branca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Branca managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Branca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Branca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Branca blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Branca misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
Branca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branca gets through Emelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Branca blocking some punches.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
Branca tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Branca looking to stall.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branca avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
Branca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Branca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Emelianenko misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Branca misses the target.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Branca.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Branca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Branca swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
A counter left hand to the body from Branca misses its target.#CL2#
Emelianenko rushes Branca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branca avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Branca.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Branca lands a left hand. #T4#
Emelianenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Branca scores with a hook to the body.
Branca struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
Branca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Branca stalling in the clinch but Emelianenko improves position.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Branca avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Branca fails to land.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Branca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Branca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Branca throwing a counter right hand but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Branca.#CL2#
Emelianenko closes the distance and pushes Branca back into the cage.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Branca manages to break the clinch.
Branca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Branca throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Branca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko darts in trying to clinch
and Branca makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Emelianenko wants to clinch
and Branca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roman Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Emelianenko slips a straight right by Branca.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Branca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Branca avoids it.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Branca.
Branca scores with a shoulder strike.
Branca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Branca avoids the damage to the body.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branca effectively controlling the action here.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Branca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Joao Cajo Branca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Branca tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Branca is defending well for now.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Branca is defending well for now.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Branca fails to land.
Branca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emelianenkos head.
Branca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emelianenkos head.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Branca lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Branca blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Branca.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Branca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Branca misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branca.
A right handed body shot lands from Branca.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brancas head.
Branca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Branca misses with a punch on the inside.
Branca gets through Emelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Branca avoids the damage to the body.
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Branca is defending well for now.
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Branca is defending well for now.
Branca struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Branca lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Branca pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branca swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Branca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Branca drops Emelianenko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Emelianenko looks back up at him and smiles so Branca waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Emelianenko is rocked!
Emelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko wants to clinch
and Branca counters with a huge left! Emelianenko is in big trouble! He's backing up but Branca isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Emelianenko from any more damage. A dominating finish by Branca!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Cajo Branca!
Joao Cajo Branca was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: C204: Man vs McWrestler V
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Emelianenko clinches.
Fujimoto is trying to force a seperation but Emelianenko has the dominant position.
Emelianenko looking to throw knees to the head but Fujimoto is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fujimoto blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Fujimoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fujimoto working hard to break the clinch.
Fujimoto wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Fujimoto manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Emelianenko has Fujimoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fujimoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fujimoto tries to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Emelianenko looking to throw knees to the head but Fujimoto is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fujimoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fujimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Fujimoto. Those never looked like landing.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Fujimoto tries to keep at a distance but Emelianenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Fujimoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Emelianenko tries to clinch
and Fujimoto counters with a two punch combo.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Fujimoto misses the target.#CL2#
Emelianenko clinches up with Fujimoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Fujimoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Fujimoto is trying to push Emelianenko away but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Fujimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD#
Fujimoto lands a big head kick that sends Emelianenko tumbling to the mat! Fujimoto takes a step backwards and waves Emelianenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Emelianenko is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimoto finds Emelianenko's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Emelianenko flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Fujimoto lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Emelianenko will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
Gyukosho Fujimoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C177: Finlayson vs Frost
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Chukwuma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Chukwuma with a jab.
Emelianenko lands a really nice looking cross but Chukwuma seems unphased.
Chukwuma drops Emelianenko with a naaaaasty hook - Emelianenko is in real trouble here! Chukwuma dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tinashe Chukwuma!
Tinashe Chukwuma thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C170: Kahn vs St. Gough
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Sapo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sapo is out of range and Emelianenko settles back down. #CL#
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sapo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Sapo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Sapo controls his hands.
Sapo has had enough of the clinch but Emelianenko keeps him there for the moment.
Sapo is trying to stall.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sapo tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Sapo back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Sapo.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside. #BC#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sapo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sapo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emelianenko can pounce on him.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Sapo.#T1#
Sapo motions for Emelianenko to come forward. Sapo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko scores with a jab. Sapo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD#
Emelianenko drops his shoulder and cracks Sapo with a huge uppercut! Sapo goes down! Can Emelianenko finish him? #ROC#Sapo is rocked!
Emelianenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sapo is trying to control the position but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sapo pulls Emelianenko in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
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.
Sapo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Emelianenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sapo throws a right hand that misses
and Sapo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sapo.
Emelianenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Sapo finds it's target.
A jab from Sapo finds it's way through Emelianenko's defenses.
A jab from Sapo misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses its target.#T4#
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Sapo slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Sapo.
Emelianenko checks a low kick from Sapo.
A little feinted left hand from Emelianenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sapo.
The fighters circling - Sapo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Sapo keeps it at a distance.
Sapo missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sapo throws an off balance right hand
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Sapo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Sapo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A nice leg kick from Emelianenko, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko feints and then cracks Sapo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sapo down.
Sapo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sapo was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a left hand
and Sapo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sapo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapo staying out of range there.
Sapo moves forwards but Emelianenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Emelianenko with a nice calf kick.
It looks like Emelianenko has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1#
Emelianenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sapo in his tracks. #KD#
Emelianenko catches Sapo napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Sapo to the canvas!
Sapo is still in real trouble! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Sapo wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Sapo seems to have recovered his senses.
Emelianenko postures up.
Sapo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sapo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Sapo tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sapo can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sapo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sapo throws a big right hand that misses.
Emelianenko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sapo is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
Sapo trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Sapo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sapo cracks Emelianenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roman Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Sapo misses with a looping right.
Sapo throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a good low kick that Sapo was not able to check. #CL#
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sapo, pushing him back against the cage.
Sapo blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Sapo controls his hands.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Sapo has Emelianenko pushed against the cage.
Sapo leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Sapo is looking to control Emelianenko's arms but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sapo has his back to the cage.
Sapo wants to stall.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Sapo controls his hands.
Sapo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sapo lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards. #CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sapo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Sapo.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Sapo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sapo throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sapo is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Sapo controls the action.
Sapo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
Sapo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sapo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko is looking to counter punch.
Sapo throws a leg kick
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko 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 tries to clinch but Sapo moves out of range.
Emelianenko tries to land a front kick but Sapo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sapo looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range. #T1#
Sapo swinging wildly here.
Emelianenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sapo throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sapo counters with a straight right hand.
Sapo throws an off balance right hand
and Emelianenko counters with an outside leg kick.
Sapo throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sapo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Emelianenko scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sapo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sapo misses with a wild body shot.
Sapo lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sapo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sapo. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sapo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Sapo saw that one coming.
Sapo misses with a low kick as Emelianenko jumps back.#T3#
Sapo walks into a straight right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sapo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Emelianenko and Sapo goes tumbling to the canvas! Emelianenko follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Roman Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sapo trying to control here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko is controlling the pace.
Rob Sapo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sapo is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Emelianenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sapo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Emelianenko is figuring out what he wants to do next.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emelianenko 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Emelianenko!
A relieved looking Roman Emelianenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 151
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Skallagrimsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emelianenko as he avoids it easily.
Skallagrimsson misses with a straight left. #TD#
Skallagrimsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Emelianenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Emelianenko's guard now, I'm sure.
Emelianenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Skallagrimsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emelianenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skallagrimsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skallagrimsson is fighting to break Emelianenko's control of his arms but Emelianenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson postures up and lands a big shot to Emelianenko's brow.
Skallagrimsson throwing strikes from guard but Emelianenko blocks nicely.
Skallagrimsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Skallagrimsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skallagrimsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Skallagrimsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Skallagrimsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position but Emelianenko is working away.
We've been hearing that Skallagrimsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson working the ground and pound but Emelianenko is defending the strikes.
Skallagrimsson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Emelianenko is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Skallagrimsson breaks from Emelianenko's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Skallagrimsson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Skallagrimsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Emelianenko is looking to escape.
Skallagrimsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Emelianenko is having none of it. #SUB#
Emelianenko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Skallagrimsson. #T3#
Skallagrimsson throws some wild stikes that Emelianenko manages to avoid easily.
Skallagrimsson content just to control the position here.
Skallagrimsson looking to ground and pound but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Skallagrimsson lands with some strikes.
Skallagrimsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Emelianenko is looking to escape.
Skallagrimsson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Emelianenko blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skallagrimsson landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4##SUB#
Skallagrimsson goes for an armbar but Emelianenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Emelianenko.
Skallagrimsson has a closed guard, preventing Emelianenko from standing up.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Emelianenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Skallagrimsson wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eyvind Skallagrimsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
That's time! Skallagrimsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Skallagrimsson there.
Skallagrimsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Emelianenko counters with a series of strikes. Skallagrimsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Skallagrimsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Emelianenko misses.
Skallagrimsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eyvind Skallagrimsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Skallagrimsson misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skallagrimsson.
Emelianenko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Skallagrimsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Emelianenko counters with a body kick.
Skallagrimsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Skallagrimsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Skallagrimsson shoots for a takedown but Emelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emelianenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skallagrimsson with a poor takedown
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko avoids a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Skallagrimsson blocks the low kick.
It looked like Skallagrimsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Emelianenko.
Skallagrimsson is looking to wear down Emelianenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
Skallagrimsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Emelianenko sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Emelianenko quickly recovers to half guard.#T2#
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Emelianenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skallagrimsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Emelianenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Skallagrimsson trying to control from Emelianenko's half guard. Emelianenko has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Skallagrimsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skallagrimsson being controlled here momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Skallagrimsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Emelianenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Emelianenko has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Emelianenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Emelianenko postures up.
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. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skallagrimsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko's guard. #REVR#
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko controlling Skallagrimsson's posture.
Skallagrimsson postures up in Emelianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skallagrimsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
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#
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skallagrimsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skallagrimsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emelianenko as he avoids it easily.
Skallagrimsson fails to land the takedown.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson misses with a looping left.
Skallagrimsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Skallagrimsson misses the body punch #KD2#
and Emelianenko counters with a left and a right that hurts Skallagrimsson! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Emelianenko jumps into full mount! #ROC2#Skallagrimsson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Skallagrimsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Emelianenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko content just to control the position here.
Skallagrimsson wants to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Emelianenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skallagrimsson wants to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson regains half guard.#T2#
Emelianenko content to control rather than advance.
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg.
Emelianenko tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Emelianenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Skallagrimsson trying to control here. #T3#
Emelianenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a sweep. Emelianenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson actively working from the bottom here.
Emelianenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Skallagrimsson fails with the takedown
and Skallagrimsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eyvind Skallagrimsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Emelianenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roman Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skallagrimsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skallagrimsson there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.#T4#
Emelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skallagrimsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emelianenko thinking.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Skallagrimsson lands with an overhand left.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianenko lands a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skallagrimsson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Emelianenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Emelianenko!
After winning the bout, Roman Emelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 145
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Sakala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sakala connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Emelianenko throws a lazy body kick
letting Sakala counter with a right hand.
Emelianenko throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Sakala counters with a crisp right hand that drops Emelianenko! Sakala lets Emelianenko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko throws a chopping leg kick but Sakala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Sakala.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut
and Sakala counters with a crisp right that sends Emelianenko to the canvas! Sakala follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: ENIGMA 138
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Knell slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
Knell throws a leg kick
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knell with a nice cross.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knell.
Knell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Death Knell has been cut.
Knell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knell moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Death Knell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Knell.
Knell throws a shot from downtown. Emelianenko moves away and avoids it.
Emelianenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick.
Knell misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko feints a counter leg kick.
Emelianenko clobbers Knell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Emelianenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knell.#CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Knell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko counters with a body kick.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Knell.
Knell connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Knell scores with the left hand. Emelianenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Knell throws a head kick that misses.
Knell cracks a nice hook into Emelianenko's ribs.
Knell blocks the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Knell.
Knell throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knell takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Knell.
Emelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knell throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Knell.
Knell throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Knell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knell lands with an overhand left.
Knell connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knell misses with a left hand
and Emelianenko counters with an outside leg kick.
Knell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Emelianenko.
Knell lands a big head kick that sends Emelianenko to the canvas! Knell follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Death Knell!
After winning the bout, Death Knell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 129
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Abashidze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Emelianenko sprawls well. Emelianenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abashidze gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abashidze tries to counter with a takedown but Emelianenko is quick to defend against it.
Abashidze lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Abashidze 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 Abashidze off to one side.
A jab from Abashidze misses.
Abashidze misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for Abashidze.
Abashidze misses with a body punch
and Emelianenko counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abashidze or perhaps it was just good defense by Emelianenko, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Emelianenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasha Abashidze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abashidze dips to his left and cracks Emelianenko with an uppercut!#T1#
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abashidze.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick as Abashidze jumps back.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Abashidze moves out of range.
Roman Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abashidze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Emelianenko on the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Abashidze misses
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Abashidze misses with a straight right. #TD#
Abashidze shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Abashidze is taking a breather. Emelianenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Emelianenko is trying to stand back up but Abashidze is controlling him #T2#
Abashidze wants to take a breather but Emelianenko is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but Abashidze is controlling well.
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!
Abashidze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelianenko's head.
Ground and pound from Abashidze.
Abashidze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Emelianenko defending well though.
Abashidze wants to free his trapped foot but Emelianenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Emelianenko is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Abashidze jumps into side control!
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Abashidze crashes against the mat. #T3#
Abashidze throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Abashidze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelianenko keeps working.
Emelianenko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Abashidze lands an elbow.
Abashidze creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Abashidze throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Abashidze is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abashidze creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Emelianenko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Abashidze connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
The referee asks Abashidze politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Abashidze prefers to stall for the moment though.
Abashidze working the ground and pound but Emelianenko is defending the strikes.
Emelianenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abashidze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abashidze misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Emelianenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abashidze fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Emelianenko tries to bench press Abashidze off him but Abashidze keeps the position.
Emelianenko defending against the ground and pound.
Emelianenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#CUT#That has opened up Roman Emelianenko's cut even more.
Abashidze trying to control the position but Emelianenko is working away.
Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasha Abashidze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but Abashidze moved away.
Abashidze throws a poor cross that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abashidze circles away quickly and effectively.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emelianenko there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#The cut above Roman Emelianenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Abashidze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emelianenko has time to react.
A jab from Abashidze misses.
Abashidze misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abashidze lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emelianenko backs up against the cage.
Abashidze looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Abashidze misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Emelianenko.#T1#
Emelianenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lasha Abashidze is winning the standup battle so far.
Abashidze swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abashidze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#Roman Emelianenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Abashidze misses with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Lasha Abashidze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abashidze misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abashidze shoots for a double leg takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well. He's pushed Abashidze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abashidze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abashidze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abashidze is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Abashidze throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Abashidze is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Abashidze shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Emelianenko has one foot on Abashidze's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abashidze.
Emelianenko tries a quick counter leg kick but Abashidze is wise to it.
Abashidze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roman Emelianenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lasha Abashidze!

Event: ENIGMA 123
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Good shot there by Emelianenko.
We've been told by Emelianenko's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dispatch Regulator darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Dispatch Regulator checks the leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dispatch Regulator takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emelianenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Emelianenko with a nice calf kick.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range.
Emelianenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dispatch Regulator connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Emelianenko scrambles back to his feet.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dispatch Regulator.
A nice leg kick from Emelianenko, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Dispatch Regulator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dispatch Regulator. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dispatch Regulator.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Dispatch Regulator.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dispatch Regulator throws a sloppy body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Dispatch Regulator wants to counter with a clinch but Emelianenko pushes him away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dispatch Regulator tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Dispatch Regulator back against the cage.
Dispatch Regulator blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Dispatch Regulator. #T2#
Dispatch Regulator lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Dispatch Regulator.
A short right from Dispatch Regulator on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dispatch Regulator. #TD2#
Dispatch Regulator pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko won't allow Dispatch Regulator to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dispatch Regulator is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well.
Dispatch Regulator wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Dispatch Regulator escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Emelianenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dispatch Regulator looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dispatch Regulator trying to keep a closed guard but Emelianenko is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Dispatch Regulator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emelianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emelianenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Emelianenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Dispatch Regulator is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Dispatch Regulator keeps moving.
Dispatch Regulator keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dispatch Regulator is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emelianenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dispatch Regulator swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Dispatch Regulator wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Dispatch Regulator is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Dispatch Regulator throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Emelianenko escapes and throws Dispatch Regulator's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dispatch Regulator is trying to improve his position.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Dispatch Regulator has his arm trapped.
Emelianenko slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chronian Dispatch Regulator dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dispatch Regulator.
The fighters circling - Dispatch Regulator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dispatch Regulator checks a low kick from Emelianenko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dispatch Regulator! But no joy.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dispatch Regulator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dispatch Regulator chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emelianenko can pounce on him. #CL2#
Dispatch Regulator moves into the clinch successfully.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dispatch Regulator tries to pull guard but Emelianenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Dispatch Regulator.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko.
Dispatch Regulator tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dispatch Regulator swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko misses with some punches. #BC#
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dispatch Regulator's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dispatch Regulator's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Emelianenko scores with a nice right hand.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a wild body shot.
Dispatch Regulator throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator throws a half hearted mid kick.
Emelianenko works the jab nicely.
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dispatch Regulator.
Emelianenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dispatch Regulator. #T2#
Dispatch Regulator misses with a wild combination.
Emelianenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Dispatch Regulator gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dispatch Regulator gets through Emelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dispatch Regulator creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dispatch Regulator tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Dispatch Regulator scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Dispatch Regulator pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Dispatch Regulator pulls Emelianenko in close to prevent any damage.
Emelianenko postures up. #SUB2#
Dispatch Regulator looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Emelianenko passes into side control.
Dispatch Regulator tries to improve position but can't.
Emelianenko working away.
Dispatch Regulator is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Dispatch Regulator keeps trying to improve his position.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Emelianenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Emelianenko prevents Dispatch Regulator from improving his position.
Dispatch Regulator trying to get back to full guard but Emelianenko takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dispatch Regulator can't escape the position.
Dispatch Regulator is still trying to improve position.
Dispatch Regulator slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Emelianenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dispatch Regulator wants to improve his position but Emelianenko is controlling well.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to maintain the position but Emelianenko is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chronian Dispatch Regulator will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Roman Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dispatch Regulator throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Emelianenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dispatch Regulator takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dispatch Regulator lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator throws a leg kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Emelianenko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dispatch Regulator lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Dispatch Regulator.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Dispatch Regulator does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dispatch Regulator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dispatch Regulator swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Emelianenko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dispatch Regulator.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Dispatch Regulator does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dispatch Regulator goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dispatch Regulator.
Roman Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dispatch Regulator misses with the body kick
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dispatch Regulator swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dispatch Regulator has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dispatch Regulator there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a low kick but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range easily.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Emelianenko throws a leg kick
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dispatch Regulator goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That kick from Dispatch Regulator tenderised Emelianenko's leg. Emelianenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dispatch Regulator lands a slapping body shot.
Dispatch Regulator throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dispatch Regulator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dispatch Regulator pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Dispatch Regulator is having none of it.
Dispatch Regulator doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Emelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dispatch Regulator.
Crunch! Dispatch Regulator slams his shin into Emelianenko's torso.
Dispatch Regulator lands a glancing blow to the side of Emelianenko's head.#CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dispatch Regulator looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Dispatch Regulator fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dispatch Regulator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emelianenko at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chronian Dispatch Regulator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dispatch Regulator 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
During a confident post fight interview, Chronian Dispatch Regulator thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 115
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Farfan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farfan! But no joy.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Farfan.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Farfan catches Emelianenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Farfan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Farfan.
Farfan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Farfan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan tries to move into range but Emelianenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Farfan misses with a left hand
and Emelianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Farfan thinking.
Farfan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Farfan misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Farfan's shoulder, as Farfan tries to avoid the shot.
Farfan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelianenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Farfan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Farfan wants to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a nice body shot.
We've been told by Emelianenko's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Farfan moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko.
Farfan lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Farfan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farfan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Good body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Farfan controls his hands.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farfan tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko tries to work over Farfan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farfan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farfan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farfan slowing the pace effectively.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farfan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emelianenkos head.
Farfan lands a right hand.
Farfan digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Farfan tries to stall but Emelianenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Farfan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farfan backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Farfan.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Farfan blocks it.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Farfan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farfan throws a head punch that misses.
Farfan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farfan backwards.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farfan throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Farfan controls his hands.
Farfan is trying to stall.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Farfan struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Farfan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Farfan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farfan tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Farfan back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farfan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Farfan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Farfan prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farfan can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Farfan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farfan lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Farfan avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farfan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farfan throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farfans head.
Farfan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farfan's elbow.
Emelianenko digs a right hand underneath Farfan's ribcage. Farfan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Farfan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farfan looks winded!
A body shot lands from Emelianenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roman Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Farfan misses.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farfan was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Farfan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Farfan avoids it easily.
Farfan staying out of range there.
Farfan throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Farfan misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a good low kick that Farfan was not able to check.
Farfan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Farfan.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Farfan moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Emelianenko tenderised Farfan's leg. Farfan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Farfan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Farfan looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
Emelianenko is looking to counter punch.
Farfan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Emelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Farfan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farfan.
As Farfan backs away, Emelianenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Farfan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Emelianenko. Emelianenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.#T2#
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farfan moves away.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Farfan backs away, Emelianenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Farfan throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Farfan misses the shot to the body.
Farfan tried to score with a low kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Roman Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Farfan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Emelianenko.
Farfan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Farfan throws a front kick aimed at Emelianenko's knee but Emelianenko avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Farfan counters with a nice body shot.
Farfan lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelianenko off the cage and back into range.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Farfan counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Farfan blocks it.
Farfan misses the shot to the body.
Farfan misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Farfan throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.#T4#
Farfan takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farfan tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Farfan.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Farfan looking to throw knees to the head but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Farfan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farfan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Emelianenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Farfan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farfan digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Farfan.
Farfan blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farfan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Farfan is leaning against Emelianenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Farfan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Farfan moves to clinch but Emelianenko breaks away
and Emelianenko counters with an outside leg kick.
Farfan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farfan throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Farfan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses its target.
Emelianenko wants to clinch but Farfan slips to the side
and Farfan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab.
Farfan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Emelianenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Farfan.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Farfan was well out of range.
Farfan swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Farfan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Farfan tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses its target.
Farfan misses with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko throws out a leg kick but Farfan moves out of range and Emelianenko only half commits.
Farfan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Farfan misses
and Emelianenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Farfan moves away
and Farfan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emelianenko thinking.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the head.
Farfan tries to land a leg kick but Emelianenko saw it coming and moves away.
Farfan lands the left hand.
Emelianenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Emelianenko takes one on the button.#CL2#
Farfan has managed to clinch. #T3#
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Farfan.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farfan's elbow.
Emelianenko tries to work over Farfan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Emelianenko.
Farfan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farfan misses with a punch on the inside.
Farfan pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianenko.
A right hand to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko digs a right hand underneath Farfan's ribcage. Farfan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko gets through Farfan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Farfan. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farfan backwards.
Emelianenko digs a right hand underneath Farfan's ribcage. Farfan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farfan backwards. #BC#
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot.
Emelianenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Farfan finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farfan manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Farfan.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Farfan moves away and avoids it.
Farfan throws out a counter right but Emelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Farfan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Emelianenko!
A victorious Roman Emelianenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 106
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Batirovenkekikala misses the body punch
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a right hand. Emelianenko shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala throws a shot from downtown. Emelianenko moves away and avoids it.
Batirovenkekikala throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emelianenko.
Batirovenkekikala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emelianenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Batirovenkekikala takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Batirovenkekikala avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Batirovenkekikala appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batirovenkekikala moves away.#T1#
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but Batirovenkekikala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Batirovenkekikala throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Batirovenkekikala cracks Emelianenko with a good jab.#KD2#
Batirovenkekikala 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 Batirovenkekikala finish him?! #CL#
Emelianenko drives through and clinches with Batirovenkekikala against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Batirovenkekikala.
A hook to the body from Emelianenko.
Batirovenkekikala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Batirovenkekikala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Batirovenkekikala back against the cage.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Batirovenkekikala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Batirovenkekikala avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Batirovenkekikala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batirovenkekikala.
Emelianenko tries to work over Batirovenkekikala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batirovenkekikala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Batirovenkekikala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko gets through Batirovenkekikala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Batirovenkekikala throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Emelianenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Emelianenko lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Batirovenkekikala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Emelianenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Emelianenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Emelianenko tries to work over Batirovenkekikala's front leg with a kick but Batirovenkekikala checks it.
Batirovenkekikala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping right.
Batirovenkekikala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Batirovenkekikala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelianenko is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Batirovenkekikala uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Batirovenkekikala! But no joy.
Batirovenkekikala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelianenko counters with an outside leg kick.
Emelianenko slips a jab and a cross from Batirovenkekikala.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batirovenkekikala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab from Emelianenko.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Batirovenkekikala with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a leg kick.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Batirovenkekikala throws a sloppy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Batirovenkekikala throws a poor cross that misses
and Emelianenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Batirovenkekikala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Emelianenko.
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses its target.
Batirovenkekikala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.#T1#
Batirovenkekikala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Batirovenkekikala lands the left hand.
Batirovenkekikala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batirovenkekikala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses its target.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
Emelianenko walks into a straight right hand from Batirovenkekikala.
We've been told by Emelianenko's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Emelianenko with a nice calf kick.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Emelianenko motions for Batirovenkekikala to come forward. Emelianenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Batirovenkekikala.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batirovenkekikala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emelianenko at a distance.
Batirovenkekikala throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Batirovenkekikala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Batirovenkekikala misses.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Batirovenkekikala throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Batirovenkekikala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Batirovenkekikala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Batirovenkekikala pushes him off.
Emelianenko stuns Batirovenkekikala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emelianenko scores with a leg kick.
Emelianenko lands with a cross.
Emelianenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Batirovenkekikala moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Emelianenko. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Emelianenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Batirovenkekikala moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batirovenkekikala avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko connects with a body shot.
Emelianenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Batirovenkekikala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Batirovenkekikala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Emelianenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batirovenkekikala throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but Batirovenkekikala moved away.
Emelianenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Emelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Batirovenkekikala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Batirovenkekikala swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batirovenkekikala takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Emelianenko lands a right hook to the body.
Batirovenkekikala slips a straight right by Emelianenko.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping left.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a straight right.
Batirovenkekikala throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Batirovenkekikala.
Emelianenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Batirovenkekikala avoided it.
Batirovenkekikala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Batirovenkekikala throws the left hand but Emelianenko avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a body shot that sends Emelianenko's belly button to the back.#T2#
Emelianenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Batirovenkekikala under the eye.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Batirovenkekikala connects with the punch.
Jab by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick which misses Batirovenkekikala's front leg but catches the back leg as Batirovenkekikala tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batirovenkekikala throws a lazy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Batirovenkekikala coming out on top.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Emelianenko.
Batirovenkekikala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has been cut.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianenko connects with a looping right hand.
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batirovenkekikala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko tries a low kick but Batirovenkekikala avoids it.
Batirovenkekikala misses the body punch
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Emelianenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batirovenkekikala takes one to the chin there.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Batirovenkekikala moves out of range.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Batirovenkekikala throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batirovenkekikala.
A little feinted left hand from Emelianenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping left.
Batirovenkekikala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Emelianenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emelianenko 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Emelianenko!
A victorious Roman Emelianenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 96
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Sakala moves out of range.
Sakala is looking for the big counter here.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Sakala slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Sakala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Emelianenko wants to land a leg kick but Sakala is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Sakala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some bone on bone action there as Sakala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Emelianenko tries to land a leg kick but Sakala saw it coming and moves away.
Sakala lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Sakala.
Sakala lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Emelianenko's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakala. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakala has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Sakala was well out of range.#T1#
Sakala scores with a jab. Emelianenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sakala throws a big shot that misses.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Sakala slips the punch.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Sakala lands a big head kick that sends Emelianenko to the canvas! Sakala follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yannick Sakala!
A victorious Yannick Sakala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 90
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Kurschmann misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
We've been told by Emelianenko's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kurschmann misses with a body shot.
Kurschmann throws an off balance right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a body kick.
Emelianenko takes one on the button.
Kurschmann throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Kurschmann has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circling - Kurschmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurschmann swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Kurschmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot that sends Kurschmann's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kurschmann.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Emelianenko.#CUT#It looks like Frank Kurschmann has been cut.
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!
Kurschmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurschmann.
Kurschmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurschmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank Kurschmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Emelianenko lands a left and a right that send Kurschmann crashing to the mat, dazed. Emelianenko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Emelianenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurschmann. #CL2#
Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Kurschmann. Kurschmann maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurschmann misses with a punch to the body.
Kurschmann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurschmann.
Kurschmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko. #BC#
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko moves forwards but Kurschmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Kurschmann loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Kurschmann.
Emelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurschmann throws out the jab.
Kurschmann throws a good cross that connects.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that Kurschmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurschmann also avoids with ease.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Kurschmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Emelianenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Emelianenko lands a leg kick that knocks Kurschmann off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kurschmann. That snapped Emelianenko's head back.
Some wild striking there from Emelianenko. #T3#
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurschmann misses the shot to the body.
Kurschmann throws a big shot that misses.
Kurschmann misses the shot to the body.
And Emelianenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Kurschmann blocks it.
Kurschmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurschmann.#CL#
Emelianenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kurschmann scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Kurschmann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurschmann looks winded!
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurschmann backwards.
Emelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#That has opened up Frank Kurschmann's cut even more.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land. #BC#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurschmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Emelianenko tried to score with a low kick but Kurschmann checks it.
Emelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurschmann momentarily.
Kurschmann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#The cut above Frank Kurschmann's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kurschmann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Kurschmann is rocked!#CUT#Frank Kurschmann's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Kurschmann's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roman Emelianenko!
A victorious Roman Emelianenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 83
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Emelianenko swings for the body but Simunic moves out of range.
Simunic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Emelianenko blocks it well.
Simunic slips a jab from Emelianenko.
Simunic tries a quick counter leg kick but Emelianenko is wise to it.
Emelianenko throws a body kick that misses.
Simunic is trying to counter with his kicks.
Simunic scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Simunic moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Simunic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
And Simunic responds with a good body kick, but Emelianenko manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simunic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a thumping low kick.
Simunic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Emelianenko misses
and Simunic counters with a good, hard body kick but Emelianenko shrugs it off. #T1#
Emelianenko misses with a body punch
and Simunic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simunic.
An inside leg kick lands from Simunic.
A slow jab from Simunic misses its intended target.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Emelianenko's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simunic! But no joy.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Simunic moves out of range.
Simunic throws out a counter right but Emelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Emelianenko misses with a combination
and Simunic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. Simunic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simunic motions for Emelianenko to come forward. Simunic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko connects with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Simunic's shoulder, as Simunic tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Simunic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emelianenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Simunic off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko misses with a right hand
and Simunic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Simunic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simunic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simunic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simunic connects with a solid leg kick.
Simunic scores with a leg kick.
Emelianenko scores with a hook.
Simunic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Emelianenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Emelianenko. #CL#
Emelianenko clinches with his opponent.
Emelianenko tries to work over Simunic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simunic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Simunic is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him.#BC2#
Simunic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko throws a combination that misses
and Simunic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko thuds a left hand into Simunic's body.
Simunic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roman Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Simunic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simunic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
Emelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simunic counters with a nice body kick.
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?
Simunic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Emelianenko if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Simunic misses its intended target.
Simunic misses with a body kick.#T1#
Emelianenko misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Emelianenko's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Simunic takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simunic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simunic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Emelianenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Simunic counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Simunic avoids it easily.
Simunic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko is looking to counter punch.
Emelianenko throws a body kick that misses
and Simunic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko blocks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Simunic.
Simunic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko digs a good hook to Simunic's body.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simunic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Simunic ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Simunic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Simunic is just out of range.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Simunic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Simunic.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko works the jab nicely.
Emelianenko throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
and Simunic counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Emelianenko! He's just covering up as Simunic starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antun Simunic!
A relieved looking Antun Simunic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 74
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
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 Abashidze with that takedown attempt.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Abashidze moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze misses with a straight right.
Abashidze has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Abashidze missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abashidze tries for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away easily
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roman Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasha Abashidze.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Abashidze.
Abashidze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Emelianenko defends well and Abashidze ends up having to push Emelianenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Abashidze misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Abashidze, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Abashidze. Abashidze gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko is looking to counter punch.
Abashidze misses with a looping right.
Emelianenko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Emelianenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Abashidze jabs Emelianenko right on the nose. Emelianenko blinks but takes it well.
Abashidze fails with a takedown attempt.
Abashidze takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Lasha Abashidze has been cut.#T3#
Abashidze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emelianenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abashidze somewhat.
Emelianenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abashidze with a jab.
Emelianenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as Abashidze blocks the leg kick.
Abashidze lands a slapping body shot.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abashidze sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
Abashidze shoots and misses
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
Abashidze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abashidze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasha Abashidze's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Abashidze dives in for a single leg takedown but Emelianenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Abashidze lands a right hook to the body.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Abashidze's shoulder, as Abashidze tries to avoid the shot.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Abashidze ducked under it nicely.
Abashidze goes for a double leg but Emelianenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Emelianenko continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Emelianenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Abashidze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abashidze lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emelianenko's head backwards.
Abashidze stuns Emelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Abashidze with the counter takedown but Emelianenko avoids it easily.#T1#
Emelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Abashidze counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Emelianenko wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Abashidze closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Emelianenko to the mat! Emelianenko manages to get full guard.
Abashidze throws a big elbow that misses.
Abashidze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abashidze trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Emelianenko tries to get out of the position.
Abashidze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abashidze wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.#T2#
Emelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abashidze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emelianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abashidze is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
Abashidze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abashidze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Abashidze passes Emelianenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Abashidze there.
Abashidze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lasha Abashidze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abashidze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Emelianenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Emelianenko controls Abashidze momentarily but Abashidze frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abashidze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abashidze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Abashidze postures up in Emelianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abashidze trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abashidze connects with the punch.#TD2#
Abashidze shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
Abashidze stands up over Emelianenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Emelianenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abashidze on the ground.
Abashidze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abashidze scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Abashidze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abashidze is stalling in the full guard.
Emelianenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Abashidze advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abashidze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelianenko's head.
Abashidze wants to free his trapped foot but Emelianenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasha Abashidze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Abashidze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away.
Roman Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abashidze tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abashidze.
Abashidze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Abashidze.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelianenko misses the target.
Abashidze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abashidze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws out a powerful jab.
Emelianenko misses with a looping right.#T1#
Abashidze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abashidze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emelianenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abashidze somewhat.
Roman Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasha Abashidze.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Abashidze misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Abashidze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Abashidze looks to move away, Emelianenko throws a big counter combo but Abashidze just gets out of the way.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abashidze checks the leg kick.
Abashidze feints the counter takedown.
Abashidze lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelianenko off the cage and back into range.
Nice sprawl there from Emelianenko as Abashidze shoots in.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abashidze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abashidze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Abashidze slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
Abashidze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Abashidze.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abashidze.
Abashidze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abashidze looks for a takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well.
A shot to the liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Emelianenko takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Abashidze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abashidze lands in his opponent's guard.
Abashidze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abashidze trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abashidze is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Abashidze tries to pass.
Abashidze scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Roman Emelianenko did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Abashidze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Abashidze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abashidze moves away.
Abashidze connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Abashidze with the counter takedown but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Abashidze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abashidze moves away.#T1#
Abashidze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Abashidze moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Emelianenko connects with a looping right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Abashidze on that attempt.
Emelianenko lands with a good body shot.
Abashidze lunges at Emelianenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Emelianenko's hand.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the side of Abashidze's head but Abashidze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abashidze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abashidze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abashidze.
Emelianenko is looking to counter punch.
Abashidze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianenko throws out the jab.
Abashidze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Emelianenko swivels and escapes.
Abashidze scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abashidze.
Abashidze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abashidze moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
Abashidze misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.#T3#
Abashidze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Emelianenko on the side of the head.#CL#
Emelianenko clinches up against the cage.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Abashidze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abashidze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Abashidze scores with a nice strike.
Abashidze shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses its target.
Roman Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasha Abashidze.
Abashidze 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 Abashidze off to one side. #T4#
A jab from Emelianenko misses.
Abashidze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abashidze.
It looked like Emelianenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abashidze.
Emelianenko lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lasha Abashidze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Abashidze's shoulder, as Abashidze tries to avoid the shot.
Abashidze feints the counter takedown.
Abashidze staying out of range there.
Abashidze with the counter takedown but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Emelianenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Emelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Abashidze counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Emelianenko!
Abashidze working the body and head with strikes.
Abashidze is working Emelianenko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Abashidze working the ground and pound but Emelianenko is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze is chipping away with strikes. #CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Abashidze lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Abashidze scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Emelianenko to see if he's OK.#CUT2#Jeez, Roman Emelianenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roman Emelianenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lasha Abashidze!
Lasha Abashidze is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: ENIGMA 65
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Emelianenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Conway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Emelianenko.
Conway misses with a low kick.
Conway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
We've been told by Emelianenko's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Conway gets tackled into the cage by Emelianenko. Emelianenko maintains the clinch. #T1#
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Conway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Conway misses with a punch to the body.
Conway swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko tries to work over Conway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Conway.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conway swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
Conway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Conway or not. #T2#
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Conway avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Conway controls his hands.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Conway tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Conway back against the cage.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Conway's head.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Conway controls his hands.
A short right from Emelianenko.
A right hook to the body lands for Emelianenko.
Conway looks winded!
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Conway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conway blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
A right hook to the body lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch. #T3#
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conway's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianenko.
A hook to the body from Emelianenko.
A body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Conway backwards.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Conway backwards. #CUT#It looks like Jake Conway has been cut.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Conway avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
A short right from Emelianenko.
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!
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko gets through Conway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Conways head.
Good body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Conway misses with a punch to the body.
Conway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Conway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko cracks Conway with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conway's elbow.
Emelianenko lands a body punch.
Emelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
A right hand to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Conway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Conway avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Emelianenko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Emelianenko lands a jab to the head.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Conway slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Conway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Conway throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Emelianenko there.
Emelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko lands with a good body shot.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body. Conway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Emelianenko feints and then cracks Conway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Conway down.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Conway with a series of wild strikes but Conway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conway lands a leg kick that knocks Emelianenko off balance momentarily.
Emelianenko looks to land a body kick but Conway moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1##CL#
Emelianenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conway can do to turn this around?
Conway is breathing heavily.
Conway blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Conway blocks it.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Emelianenko is working Conway over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko presses Conway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko tries to work over Conway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Emelianenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emelianenko pushes Conway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko works on Conway's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko. #T2#
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko cracks Conway with a nice body shot.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Conway controls his hands.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko digs a right hand underneath Conway's ribcage. Conway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conway backwards. #ROC#Conway is rocked!
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Conway.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Conway tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Conway fails to land.
Emelianenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Emelianenko scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Jake Conway's cut even more.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Conway is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conway seems to have recovered his senses.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conway. #T3#
Conway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body. #KD#
Emelianenko drops Conway onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Conway is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Emelianenko lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Conway to his knees! Emelianenko keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Emelianenko!
Roman Emelianenko retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Roman Emelianenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 55
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Rodrigues fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues thuds his right hand into Emelianenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigues slips the punch.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodrigues.
Emelianenko fakes the leg kick and cracks Rodrigues in the body.
Emelianenko wants to slow Rodrigues down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodrigues with a body shot.
Emelianenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rodrigues has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Memento Mori in the buildup to the fight.
Rodrigues slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko. #CL#
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Rodrigues's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigues.
A hook to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rodrigues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodrigues misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
Come on Emelianenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Rodrigues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues - that landed with a thud.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
Rodrigues goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a body punch. #BC2#
Emelianenko manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodrigues looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianenko misses with a hook
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigues wants to clinch.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.#T3#
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigues is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Rodrigues counters by moving into the clinch.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Emelianenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodrigues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodrigues.
Emelianenko is trying to break free.
Emelianenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko working aggressively here. #BC2#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues walks into a jab.#KD2#
Emelianenko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rodrigues sprawling to the canvas! Rodrigues rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Emelianenko finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Adilson Rodrigues has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Rodrigues ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Emelianenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigues.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Emelianenko lands with a right that hurts Rodrigues. Rodrigues looks to clinch but Emelianenko throws a short knee that drops Rodrigues. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Roman Emelianenko!
Roman Emelianenko is the new heavyweight champion!
Roman Emelianenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BKFC 21 - Emelianenko vs Wife
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Wife.
Emelianenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Emelianenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wife throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wife takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Wife moves away and avoids it.
Emelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wife.
Wife misses the shot to the body.
Wife scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wife.
Emelianenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wife misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Wife swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wife swings away with a body shot that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Wife is just out of range.
Wife loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Wife connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko drops his hands momentarily and Wife takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Emelianenko misses with a jab to the body
enabling Wife to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko lunges at Wife with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wife's hand.
Wife lands a right hook to the body.
Wife throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Wife with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Wife.
Emelianenko walks into a stiff left hand from Wife.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Wife might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Wife uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Wife has knocked Emelianenko down with a huge combo! Wife steps away and waves a wobbly Emelianenko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Wife drops his hands momentarily and Emelianenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wife throws the left hand but Emelianenko avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Wife.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Wife connects with a body shot that sends Emelianenko's belly button to the back.
Wife throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wife misses with a straight left.
Emelianenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wife throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wife was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Wife misses with a hook.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Wife is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Emelianenko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wife avoids the body shot from Emelianenko. #T3#
Emelianenko jabs Wife right on the nose. Wife blinks but takes it well.
Wife misses with a hook.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Wife circles away and keeps his distance.
Wife keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wife keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wife throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Emelianenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wife.
Wife scores with a three punch combo!
Wife staying out of range there.
Wife throws out a counter right but Emelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Emelianenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A jab from Wife misses.
Emelianenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wife.
Emelianenko scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wife looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.#T4#
Wife waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Wife swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Wife throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
Wife fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wife uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Emelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Wife counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wife takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#Jeez, Roman Emelianenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Wife scores with a sloppy right hand. Emelianenko should have avoided that one.
Wife swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

First Wife dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Emelianenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wife takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wife lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Emelianenko misses.
It seemed like Wife was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wife.
As Wife looks to move away, Emelianenko throws a big counter combo but Wife just gets out of the way.
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
First Wife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from Wife lands.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wife.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wife was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
First Wife seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wife misses with a wild combination.
Wife throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Wife uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Emelianenko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Wife throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Wife on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wife swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Emelianenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wife.
Emelianenko throws a push kick but Wife slaps the foot to one side.
Wife connects with a body shot that sends Emelianenko's belly button to the back.
Wife misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Emelianenko catches Wife right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Wife. Those never looked like landing. #KD#
Emelianenko lands a big right hand that sends Wife crashing to the mat! Emelianenko stays standing though and waves Wife back to his feet!#ROC#Wife is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wife defending well as Emelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
Wife is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Wife swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko rattles Wife with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Wife tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Emelianenko dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Wife stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Emelianenko!
Roman Emelianenko retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Emelianenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BKFC 17 Emelianenko Bonaparte
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Bonaparte throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonaparte missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonaparte scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Bonaparte misses.
Maximilian Bonaparte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko defending well as Bonaparte loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Bonaparte misses.
Emelianenko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte scores with a hook to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bonaparte with a jab.
Bonaparte misses with a low kick.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Bonaparte circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Bonaparte.
Emelianenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bonaparte connects with a looping right hand.
Emelianenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Emelianenko rushes Bonaparte and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Bonaparte manages to break the clinch.
Bonaparte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Emelianenko staying out of range there.#CL#
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
Bonaparte is trying to break free.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Bonaparte controls the action.
Bonaparte misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Emelianenko as the two fighters clinch.
Bonaparte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Bonaparte controls the action.
Emelianenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonaparte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Emelianenko.
Bonaparte looks winded!
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko - that landed with a thud.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko works on Bonaparte's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Emelianenko as the two fighters clinch.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Emelianenko works on Bonaparte's body with a couple of short punches.
Emelianenko is leaning against Bonaparte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Bonaparte controls the action.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonaparte controls his hands.
Bonaparte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Bonaparte blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
Emelianenko has Bonaparte pressed against the cage, preventing Bonaparte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bonaparte blocking some punches.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Emelianenko lands with a left to the head.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonaparte prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Bonaparte tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Bonaparte back against the cage.
Bonaparte struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
Bonaparte is trying to force a seperation but Emelianenko has the dominant position.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonaparte blocking some punches.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonaparte controls his hands.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonaparte controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Bonaparte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko keeps control of Bonaparte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Emelianenko.
A right hook to the body lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Emelianenko as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko is working Bonaparte over against the cage.
Emelianenko cracks Bonaparte with a nice body shot.
Emelianenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonaparte's efforts to push away.
Emelianenko gets through Bonaparte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Bonaparte is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko - that landed with a thud.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko prevents Bonaparte from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bonaparte keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonaparte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelianenko counters with a nice body shot.
Bonaparte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A low kick lands for Emelianenko. #CL#
Emelianenko forces Bonaparte back against the cage and clinches.
Roman Emelianenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Emelianenko.
Bonaparte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Emelianenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bonaparte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bonaparte blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko cracks Bonaparte with a nice body shot.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Emelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Emelianenko.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bonaparte in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bonaparte is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Emelianenko lands a body punch. #T1#
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonaparte can do to turn this around?
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonaparte or not.
Emelianenko is working Bonaparte over against the cage.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonapartes head.
Emelianenko pushes Bonaparte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonaparte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianenko.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Emelianenko pushes Bonaparte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Emelianenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emelianenko works on Bonaparte's body with a couple of short punches.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Bonaparte blocks it.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko digs a right hand underneath Bonaparte's ribcage. Bonaparte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Emelianenko.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bonaparte is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Bonaparte seems to have recovered his senses.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko. #T3#
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko cracks Bonaparte with a nice body shot.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonaparte's elbow.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Bonaparte prevents a body shot from Emelianenko. #KD#
Emelianenko drops Bonaparte onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bonaparte is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonaparte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonaparte prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Bonaparte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonaparte controls his hands.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bonaparte is trying to push Emelianenko away but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Emelianenko creates a bit of distance and cracks Bonaparte with a massive left hook! Bonaparte crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Emelianenko stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Emelianenko!
Roman Emelianenko is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Roman Emelianenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BKFC - 155/265 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 23, 2021

#R1#
Sakala blocks a jab.
Sakala tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves away
and Emelianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakala.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Sakala moved out of range.
Sakala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sakala misses with a body shot.
It looked like Emelianenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Emelianenko is predictable there
and Sakala counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sakala throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to land a front kick but Sakala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Emelianenko throws a hook but Sakala avoids it easily.
Sakala tries to counter with a clinch but Emelianenko shakes him off and moves away.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Emelianenko.
Sakala misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakala doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Sakala is out of range.
Sakala wants to counter with a clinch but Emelianenko pushes him away.
Emelianenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.#T2#
Sakala swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakala scores with a sloppy right hand. Emelianenko should have avoided that one.
Sakala misses with a wild body shot.
Sakala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Sakala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakala.
Sakala lands with a good body shot.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the body.
Sakala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Emelianenko backs off Sakala throws a huge counter combo but Emelianenko manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Sakala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Sakala avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko works Sakala's body with a nice hook.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko pushes Sakala away with a front kick.
Emelianenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emelianenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sakala looks winded!
Emelianenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakala at a distance.
Emelianenko digs a good hook to Sakala's body. #T4#
Emelianenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko lands with a nice body kick.
Emelianenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Emelianenko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sakala sprawling to the canvas! Sakala rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Emelianenko finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Yannick Sakala has been cut.
Sakala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a monster overhand right that drops Sakala! Emelianenko follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Emelianenko!
Roman Emelianenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BKFC - 265 Bracket
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Simunic looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Simunic throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been told by Emelianenko's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Simunic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simunic throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Emelianenko drops Simunic with a beautiful combination! Simunic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Emelianenko is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Antun Simunic has been cut.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simunic swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Emelianenko counters with a nice right hand that sends Simunic toppling to the canvas! Simunic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Emelianenko finish him?!#ROC#Simunic is rocked!
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!
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simunic manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Simunic avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simunic. That did some damage!
Simunic moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simunic! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Emelianenko defending well as Simunic loads up on a big left hand.
Simunic swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Emelianenko lands with a right and another and another! Simunic is in big trouble! Emelianenko lands again and this time it's lights out for Simunic! A quality knockout there for Emelianenko.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Emelianenko!
Roman Emelianenko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Madness Insanity Vol 420
Date: Apr 20, 2021

#R1#
Kable throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Kable looks to land a combination. Emelianenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Kable.
Kable lands with a straight right. Emelianenko didn't see that one coming.
Kable dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko swings widly with a right hand
and Kable counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kable throws a body shot but no joy.
Kable keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Kable moved out of range nicely.
Kable went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Emelianenko defending well as Kable loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kable throws a big shot that misses.
Kable looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Emelianenko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kable misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Demo Kable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kable throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#That has opened up Roman Emelianenko's cut even more.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko tries to counter with a clinch but Kable shakes him off and moves away.
Kable connects with a body shot.
Kable throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Kable throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Kable as he connects with a hook.
Emelianenko seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Kable shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Emelianenko is backing up but Kable catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Emelianenko covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Kable Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demo Kable!
Demo Kable is the new heavyweight champion!
Demo Kable thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Madness Insanity Vol 11
Date: Mar 31, 2021

#R1#
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Emelianenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Second Wife has been cut.
Wife misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Wife lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wife. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Wife is out of range.
Wife throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
A quick step to the side and Emelianenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wife moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
Emelianenko with a hook.
Emelianenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wife finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelianenko's head.
Wife throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko works the jab nicely.
Emelianenko circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Wife to the canvas! Wife doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Emelianenko keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Emelianenko!

Event: Madness Insanity Vol 8
Date: Mar 10, 2021

#R1#
Lahti throws a lazy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lahti has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lahti misses with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice shot by Emelianenko.
Lahti wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Lahti throws a series of strikes that have Emelianenko backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
A head kick by Lahti misses
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelianenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lahti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lahti tries to move into range but Emelianenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lahti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Emelianenko sprawls well. Emelianenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lahti gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko lands a jab to Lahti's midsection.#T1#
A punch combination from Lahti misses.
Emelianenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lahti throws a lazy head kick
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lahti misses with a hook #KD#
and Emelianenko counters with a nice right hand that sends Lahti toppling to the canvas! Lahti scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Emelianenko finish him?!#ROC#Lahti is rocked!
Lahti looks winded!
Are you kidding me?! Emelianenko ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Lahti clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Emelianenko!

Event: Madness Insanity Vol 4
Date: Feb 10, 2021

#R1##CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Emelianenko gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Emelianenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tony Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a huge right that knocks Anderson out cold! Emelianenko is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Emelianenko!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2020

#R1##CL#
Emelianenko rushes Sixes and presses him up against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sixes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Emelianenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sixes.
Sixes wants to stall. #BC2#
Sixes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Testy Sixes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sixes rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sixes is defending well for now.
Sixes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roman Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Testy Sixes.
Sixes being controlled against the cage.
Come on Emelianenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1##TD2#
Sixes pulls guard. #SU#
Emelianenko stands up from Sixes's guard - Emelianenko perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Sixes rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
Sixes tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
Sixes wants to stall.
Emelianenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Sixes wants to break free but Emelianenko has control.
Sixes blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Sixes blocks an uppercut.
Sixes tries to pull guard but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Sixes managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sixes tries to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
Sixes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Emelianenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sixes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sixes prevents a body shot from Emelianenko. #T3#
Sixes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sixes tries to pull guard but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Sixes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sixes.
Emelianenko is leaning against Sixes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Sixes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sixes.
Sixes blocks an uppercut.
Sixes misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Sixes. #T4##BC2#
Sixes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sixes moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Sixes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Sixes rushes Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Sixes tries to pull guard but Emelianenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Sixes drops back down to his feet.
Sixes prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Sixes wants to take the fight to the mat but Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sixes looking to stall.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Sixes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Emelianenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sixes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Testy Sixes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sixes moves into the clinch.
Sixes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Sixes avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage. #TD2#
Sixes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sixes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sixes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emelianenko controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Emelianenko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sixes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Emelianenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Sixes misses.
Sixes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Sixes.
Emelianenko lands with a straight right. Sixes didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Sixes darts in and clinches Emelianenko up against the cage.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Sixes controls the action.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sixes.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Sixes. #T2#
Sixes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Sixes. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Sixes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sixes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Emelianenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roman Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Testy Sixes.
Sixes wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Emelianenko has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sixes tries to stall but Emelianenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sixes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Emelianenko walks away with a smile on his face. Sixes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Sixes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roman Emelianenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sixes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Emelianenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
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!
Sixes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Emelianenko smiles and moves away. #T3##CL2#
Sixes moves into the clinch successfully.
Sixes tries to pull guard but Emelianenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Sixes tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko stalls. #BC2#
Sixes manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sixes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelianenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Emelianenko scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Sixes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Sixes jumps guard but Emelianenko stands there with Sixes around his waist. Sixes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sixes is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko.
Sixes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Emelianenko is defending well.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sixes backwards.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Sixes avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sixes tries to score a body lock takedown but Emelianenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sixes wants to stall.
Sixes is trying to break free.
Sixes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut.
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#
Emelianenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sixes misses with a leg kick
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp right that sends Sixes to the canvas! Emelianenko follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Emelianenko!

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