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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Legend Jr misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Emelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Legend Jr looking for a guillotine here but Emelianenko defends easily.
#SUB2#
Legend Jr has an active guard here but Emelianenko has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Legend Jr looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Emelianenko pushes past his half guard into mount!
Emelianenko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Legend Jr is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko controlling the pace for now.
Legend Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Emelianenko trying to control but Legend Jr is having none of it. #T1#
Emelianenko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Legend Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Legend Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emelianenko pulls his head out easily.
Emelianenko uses his free foot to push down on Legend Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Legend Jr.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet but Legend Jr is holding on tight.
Legend Jr can't escape the position.
Emelianenko wants to control the pace but Legend Jr is squirming around nicely.
Legend Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko controlling his opponent.
Emelianenko scoring with strikes but Legend Jr is staying in there.
Legend Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Emelianenko pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Legend Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko controlling his opponent.
Legend Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Emelianenko looking for a guillotine from mount but Legend Jr is having none of it.
Emelianenko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Legend Jr's face.
Emelianenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Legend Jr on the ground.
Legend Jr looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legend Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3##SUB#
Emelianenko working for a submission but Legend Jr is keeping him at bay.
Legend Jr is squirming around, avoiding Emelianenko's attempts to control the action.
Legend Jr tries to reverse the position but Emelianenko maintains control.
Emelianenko controlling the pace for now.
Emelianenko with shots to the head and body - Legend Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Emelianenko controlling his opponent.
Legend Jr is in a horrible position here. Emelianenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Emelianenko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Emelianenko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Legend Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I really don't envy Legend Jr right now.
#T4#
Emelianenko is punishing Legend Jr with strikes - can he finish him?!
What can Legend Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Legend Jr right now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legend Jr is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Emelianenko scores with punches to the body. #SUB#
Legend Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Emelianenko.
Legend Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Emelianenko is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Emelianenko.
Legend Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Legend Jr is trying to work for a sweep but Emelianenko has mounted him!
Legend Jr is squirming around, avoiding Emelianenko's attempts to control the action.
Emelianenko with shots to the head and body - Legend Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Legend Jr is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.
Emelianenko stalling. #SUB2#
Legend Jr looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legend Jr is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Legend Jr looking for subs from the bottom but Emelianenko mounts him!
Emelianenko cracks Legend Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Emelianenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Emelianenko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Emelianenko controlling from the full mount.
Emelianenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Legend Jr looks a forlorn figure.
#T2#
Legend Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Emelianenko dominating with strikes here.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legend Jr can do to turn this around?
Legend Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Emelianenko looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Emelianenko wants to finish this one by submission but Legend Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko prevents Legend Jr from getting the reversal.
Emelianenko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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 content just to control the position here.
Fedor Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emelianenko cracks Legend Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Emelianenko controlling from mount. #T3##SUB#
Emelianenko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Legend Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Legend Jr shrugs it off.
Emelianenko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Emelianenko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Legend Jr hang on?
Emelianenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Legend Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Emelianenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Legend Jr working to try and regain half guard.
#SU#
Emelianenko is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T4##TD#
Emelianenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Legend Jr did well to prevent Emelianenko getting side control.
Emelianenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Emelianenko working Legend Jr over with strikes.
Emelianenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Legend Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Emelianenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Emelianenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Legend Jr did well to prevent Emelianenko getting side control.#SUB2#
Legend Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Legend Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Emelianenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Legend Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emelianenko pulls his head out easily.
Emelianenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Legend Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legend Jr taking some punishment here, with Emelianenko in his half guard.
Emelianenko stalling. #T1#
Legend Jr is looking to get back to full guard here but Emelianenko has managed to pass to side control instead.
Emelianenko tries to advance to mount but Legend Jr denies him.
Emelianenko tries to stand but Legend Jr is controlling his head.
Emelianenko controls the position from side control.
Emelianenko moves into full mount!
Emelianenko controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Emelianenko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Legend Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Emelianenko manages to capitalize on a mistake by Legend Jr to take his back!#SUB#
Legend Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Emelianenko gets his way!
#SUB#
Legend Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Emelianenko. #SUB#
Emelianenko is persistently looking for the submission but Legend Jr is defending it well.
#T3##SUB#
Emelianenko is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Emelianenko controlling well, preventing Legend Jr from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Emelianenko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Good control from Emelianenko.#SUB#
Legend Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Legend Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Emelianenko slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Emelianenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4##SUB#
Emelianenko looking for the choke but no joy.
Legend Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Emelianenko's guard. Nice work there by Legend Jr.
Emelianenko wants to control the position but Legend Jr says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Legend Jr keeps him under control.
Sigandi Legend Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedor Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Contacta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Contacta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Contacta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Contacta wants it to stay on the feet.
Contacta is looking to counter punch.
Contacta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Contacta tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Emelianenko manages to move to mount!
Emelianenko dominating with strikes here.
Contacta is in a horrible position here. Emelianenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT2#It looks like Tea Contacta has been cut.
Emelianenko breaks from Contacta's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Emelianenko softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Contacta is out cold! Emelianenko jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianenko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Legend napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Emelianenko working the ground and pound.
Emelianenko working the head with strikes.
Legend taking a bit of punishment here - Emelianenko scoring with strikes.
Emelianenko is putting a hurting on Legend here, landing some big shots from side control.
Emelianenko is putting a hurting on Legend here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Legend is rocked!
Emelianenko cracks Legend with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Emelianenko immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Legend is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Emelianenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianenko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Emelianenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Emelianenko pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Emelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson pushes Emelianenko off looking to stand but Emelianenko dives back in and keeps control.
Emelianenko working Johnson over with strikes.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emelianenko on the ground.
Emelianenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Emelianenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko lands strikes from half guard.
Emelianenko is taking a breather. Johnson 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.#T1#
It looks like Emelianenko might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Emelianenko slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Emelianenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Emelianenko not doing much here.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emelianenko is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson tests Emelianenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Emelianenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Boom Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.#T3##TD2#
Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Emelianenko stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Emelianenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Emelianenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Emelianenko advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Emelianenko is chipping away with strikes.
Emelianenko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Emelianenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Emelianenko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Emelianenko connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Emelianenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Emelianenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Emelianenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Emelianenko distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Emelianenko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Emelianenko scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Emelianenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fedor Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emelianenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Emelianenko should have avoided that one.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boom Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Emelianenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Emelianenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Emelianenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Emelianenko uses his free foot to push down on Johnson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson. #T3#
Emelianenko working Johnson over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Emelianenko lands a heavy elbow.
Emelianenko drops a big elbow. That's hurt Johnson! More shots from Emelianenko and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianenko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
Emelianenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. El Shaarawy defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shaarawy stuffs the takedown.
Emelianenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and El Shaarawy counters with a three punch combo that has Emelianenko backing up. Emelianenko nods at El Shaarawy to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
El Shaarawy 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 seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
El Shaarawy wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing El Shaarawy from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko is pulling down on El Shaarawy's head. It's preventing any offense from El Shaarawy, at least for the moment.#T1#
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelianenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown.
A punch combination from El Shaarawy misses.
A quick step to the side and Emelianenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Emelianenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
El Shaarawy pushes Emelianenko off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Emelianenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. El Shaarawy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
El Shaarawy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but El Shaarawy manages to get underhooks.
Emelianenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but El Shaarawy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but El Shaarawy prevents it.
#TD2#
El Shaarawy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
El Shaarawy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Emelianenko is in close to El Shaarawy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
El Shaarawy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
El Shaarawy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emelianenko defends well.
El Shaarawy controls Emelianenko momentarily but Emelianenko frees himself.
El Shaarawy looks winded!
Emelianenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Emelianenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Emelianenko landing with the ground and pound.
El Shaarawy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelianenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Emelianenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of El Shaarawy's head.#T4#
Emelianenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Emelianenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Emelianenko controlling from the top position.
Emelianenko slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed El Shaarawy dominated that round.
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#
El Shaarawy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
El Shaarawy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but El Shaarawy swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Emelianenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Emelianenko is staying tight to El Shaarawy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
El Shaarawy wants to control but Emelianenko postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shaarawy is being controlled here.
Emelianenko grinds an elbow into El Shaarawy's temple.
Emelianenko happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Emelianenko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down El Shaarawy for as long as he can get away with.
El Shaarawy taking a bit of punishment here - Emelianenko scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Shaarawy is looking to reverse the position.
Emelianenko is putting a hurting on El Shaarawy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Emelianenko controls the position.
Emelianenko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Emelianenko cracks El Shaarawy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
El Shaarawy is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko looks up at the clock and then as El Shaarawy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Emelianenko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Emelianenko cracks El Shaarawy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
El Shaarawy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC#El Shaarawy is rocked!
Emelianenko controlling the position.
Emelianenko 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.#T2#
Emelianenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Emelianenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at El Shaarawy to see if he's OK.
Emelianenko controls the position.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear El Shaarawy down.
Emelianenko lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko landing strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Emelianenko scores with a couple of short elbows.
El Shaarawy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Emelianenko controls the position.
Emelianenko cracks El Shaarawy with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
El Shaarawy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Emelianenko is controlling him well.
Emelianenko cracks El Shaarawy with a big right hand but El Shaarawy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Emelianenko working the body and head with strikes.
El Shaarawy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
El Shaarawy is still in real trouble! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Emelianenko lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt El Shaarawy! Emelianenko senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put El Shaarawy out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianenko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Emelianenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wilkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilkins looking to control.
Wilkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emelianenko manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Emelianenko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilkins trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Emelianenko trying to control the position here.
Emelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Emelianenko, not yet.
Wilkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko trying to control the position here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Wilkins clinches up against the cage.
Wilkins works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Wilkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilkins's waist but Wilkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianenko off to one side.
Wilkins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wilkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
Emelianenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but Wilkins is controlling well.
Emelianenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Emelianenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Emelianenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Wilkins wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Emelianenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Emelianenko working the head and body with strikes.
Wilkins taking some punishment here, with Emelianenko in his half guard.
Emelianenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wilkins wants to improve his position but Emelianenko is controlling well.
Wilkins is looking to control Emelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilkins avoid being mounted?
Emelianenko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Emelianenko dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkins is bucking up trying to escape but Emelianenko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wilkins is squirming around, avoiding Emelianenko's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fedor Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Wilkins gets caught napping as Emelianenko dives in and scores a takedown. Wilkins manages to retain guard.
Emelianenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilkins's head.
Emelianenko is looking to pass into half guard but Wilkins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wilkins is in guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko pulls Wilkins in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilkins from doing any damage or advancing position.
Emelianenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emelianenko is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wilkins looking for a guillotine here but Emelianenko defends easily.
#T1#
Wilkins has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Emelianenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Emelianenko postures up and lands a big shot to Wilkins's brow.
Fedor Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emelianenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Wilkins is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko is putting a hurting on Wilkins here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Emelianenko landing strikes.
Emelianenko controls the position.
Emelianenko grinds an elbow into Wilkins's temple.
Emelianenko is chipping away with strikes.
Emelianenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wilkins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Emelianenko lands a few punches from side control.
Emelianenko cracks Wilkins with a big elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilkins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Emelianenko connects with a decent elbow.
Emelianenko looks up at the clock and then as Wilkins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Emelianenko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Emelianenko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Wilkins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Emelianenko connects with a decent elbow.
Emelianenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilkins is being controlled here.
Emelianenko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wilkins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Emelianenko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Emelianenko landing strikes.
Emelianenko cracks Wilkins with a big elbow.
Emelianenko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Emelianenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Emelianenko scores with punches from side control.
Wilkins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Emelianenko working the head and body with strikes.
Wilkins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Wilkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emelianenko is staying tight to Wilkins's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Emelianenko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkins taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Wilkins tries to sprawl but Emelianenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wilkins trying to hold on to Emelianenko's head to control him but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko slips a nice elbow through Wilkins's hands, connecting with Wilkins's forehead.
Emelianenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Emelianenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Emelianenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Emelianenko lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wilkins!
Emelianenko landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#Wilkins is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Emelianenko! Wilkins is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianenko! |
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