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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 132
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Hooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko misses with a right hand
and Hooper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Hooper 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.
Hooper misses with a hook
and Hooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Stanley Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hooper momentarily.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Hooper prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Emelianenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Hooper blocks it.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Hooper misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Emelianenko.
Hooper is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hooper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emelianenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooper.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Hooper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hooper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
Hooper 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.
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Hooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Emelianenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hooper.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the side of Hooper's head but Hooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hooper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Emelianenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Hooper's shoulder, as Hooper tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper throws out a counter right but Emelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Hooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hooper tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stanley Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hooper finds it's way through Emelianenko's defenses. #TD2#
Hooper shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hooper was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hooper working away.
Hooper lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Hooper are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Emelianenko is not content to let Hooper control the position.
Check out the look on Hooper's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hooper scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ground and pound from Hooper seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Hooper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Emelianenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Hooper crashes against the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrah Hooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley 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.#R2#
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Emelianenko cracks Hooper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Emelianenko connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Hooper misses.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hooper throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hooper momentarily.
Hooper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Hooper is rocked!
and Emelianenko counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hooper! He's just covering up as Emelianenko starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Emelianenko!
A relieved looking Stanley 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. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 122
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Emelianenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jefferson.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko cracks Jefferson with a good jab.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jefferson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jefferson looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Jefferson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
Jefferson staying out of range there.
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?
Jefferson moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
As Emelianenko backs away, Jefferson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot that snaps Jefferson's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Jefferson.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jefferson to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Jefferson misses. #T1#
Emelianenko catches Jefferson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Emelianenko scores with the left hand. Jefferson knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Jefferson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jefferson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelianenko.
A cross from Jefferson lands.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Jefferson slips the punch.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Jefferson throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Jefferson strikes.
Emelianenko walks into a stiff left hand from Jefferson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko cracks a nice hook into Jefferson's ribs.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Jefferson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Emelianenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Jefferson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jefferson moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Jefferson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
Jefferson misses the jab.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Jefferson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jefferson throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Emelianenko checks it well. #CL#
Jefferson clinches up against the cage.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferson's elbow.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jefferson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Jefferson misses. #T3#
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Jefferson misses.
Emelianenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Jefferson dips to his left and cracks Emelianenko with an uppercut!
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Jefferson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jefferson.
Emelianenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jefferson works the jab nicely.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Jefferson wants to slow Emelianenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Jefferson looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Jefferson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jefferson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jefferson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferson takes one on the button.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Emelianenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jefferson missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jefferson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jefferson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jefferson throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
It seemed like Emelianenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Jefferson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jefferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jefferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Jefferson.
Jeff Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
It looked like Jefferson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Emelianenko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Jefferson strikes.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko throws out a counter right but Jefferson avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jefferson dominated that round.
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#
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jefferson throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jefferson.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Jefferson scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws out a counter right but Jefferson avoids it with no problem.
Jefferson just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jefferson slips under a jab.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Jefferson blocks it.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Emelianenko.
#T1#
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Jefferson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Jefferson misses.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jefferson.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Jefferson.
Emelianenko defending well as Jefferson loads up on a big left hand.
Emelianenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Jefferson throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Jefferson.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
Jefferson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jefferson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jeff Jefferson is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Jefferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Jefferson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Emelianenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Jefferson ducks down to avoid it.
Emelianenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Jefferson off the cage and back into range.
Jefferson misses with a low kick.
Jefferson thumps Emelianenko with a low kick.
Jefferson scores with a nice right hand.
Jefferson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jefferson with a body shot.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
Jefferson throwing a counter right hand but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Jefferson strikes.
Jefferson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Jefferson scores with a punch to the head.
Emelianenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Jefferson misses the jab.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Emelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferson throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko scores with a nice head shot.
Jefferson misses with the body kick
and Emelianenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.
Jefferson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
Emelianenko takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson tries to clinch up.
Jefferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Jefferson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jefferson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jefferson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jefferson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.#T4#
Jefferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson misses the jab.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jefferson is looking to counter punch.
Jefferson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Jefferson throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Jefferson scores with a hook to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jefferson works Emelianenko's body with a nice hook.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson scores with a nice head shot.
Jefferson throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jefferson.
A big right from Jefferson misses.
Emelianenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jefferson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jefferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jeff Jefferson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jefferson wants to clinch.
Emelianenko checks the leg kick.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jefferson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Emelianenko dips to his left and cracks Jefferson with an uppercut!
Jefferson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Emelianenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson lands a jab to the head.
Emelianenko connects with a jab.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range. #T1#
A big left from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson scores with a punch to the head.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Jefferson moved out of range.
Jefferson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jefferson.
Jefferson moves to clinch but Emelianenko breaks away
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Emelianenko tries to keep at a distance but Jefferson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jefferson.#T2#
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Emelianenko's efforts to push away.
Emelianenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko is trying to force a seperation but Jefferson has the dominant position.
Jefferson prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferson controls his hands.
Emelianenko tries to break the clinch but Jefferson is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Jefferson. #BC#
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body. Jefferson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferson.
Jefferson throws out a powerful jab.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Jefferson ducked under it nicely.
Jefferson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jefferson throws out a powerful jab.
Jefferson lands with a good body shot.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the body kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Jefferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A countering left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses.
Jefferson throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Stanley Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko blocks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeff Jefferson.
Well Jefferson 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Jefferson!
Jeff Jefferson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 101
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Velikan throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velikan misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Velikan loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Velikan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Emelianenko on the side of the head.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velikan cracks a nice hook into Emelianenko's ribs.
A left lands for Velikan.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Velikan.
Velikan appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velikan swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses.
Velikan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelianenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Velikan throws a wild body kick that Emelianenko sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velikan misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Emelianenko. That snapped Velikan's head back.
Velikan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velikan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Emelianenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Velikan misses.
Emelianenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Velikan misses.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velikan.
A shot to the liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
Velikan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velikan ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
It appears Velikan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
Velikan cracks Emelianenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Velikan rushes Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Velikan lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Velikan gets through Emelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velikan misses with the head strike.
Velikan working aggressively here.
Emelianenko tries to break free but Velikan pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velikan gets through Emelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Velikan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Velikan misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Velikan fails to land.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Velikan lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Velikan breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko takes one to the side of the head.
Emelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Velikan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Velikan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Velikan slips the punch.
Velikan lands a jab.
A left lands for Velikan.
Velikan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velikan misses with a left hand
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Velikan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velikan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko throws a shot to the body.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Velikan moved out of range.
Velikan cracks Emelianenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Velikan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emelianenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velikan takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Velikan misses. #T4#
Velikan cracks Emelianenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Velikan misses with a hook.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Velikan.
Emelianenko scores with a body shot.
Velikan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velikan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Velikan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Velikan throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Velikan.
Emelianenko throws out a powerful jab.
Velikan missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velikan tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianenko! But no joy.#CL#
Velikan gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velikan tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Velikan misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Emelianenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shavkat Velikan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Velikan slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
Velikan misses the shot to the body.
Velikan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Velikan wants to clinch
and Emelianenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Velikan misses with an uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Velikan misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Velikan misses with a wild combination.
Emelianenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Velikan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velikan throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
A punch lands to the side of Velikan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shavkat Velikan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Emelianenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Velikan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Velikan's corner calls for a 1-2. Velikan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Velikan ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Velikan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Velikan throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Velikan misses with a straight left.
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Velikan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velikan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Velikan misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Velikan saw that one coming.
Donk. Velikan catches Emelianenko right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velikan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velikan scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Velikan throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Velikan misses with a looping right.
Velikan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Emelianenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Velikan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Velikan strikes.
Velikan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Velikan.
Emelianenko jabs Velikan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stanley Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velikan throws out the jab.
Emelianenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velikan misses with the combination.
Velikan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velikan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velikan lands with a straight right. Emelianenko didn't see that one coming.
Velikan avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velikan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianenko! But no joy.
Velikan throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Emelianenko unleashes a big counter combination but Velikan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Emelianenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Emelianenko slips a straight right by Velikan.
Velikan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velikan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emelianenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Velikan throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Velikan ducked under it nicely.
Velikan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
It looked like Velikan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Emelianenko.
Velikan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Velikan misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Emelianenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Velikan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emelianenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velikan moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Velikan.
Velikan tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Velikan throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good exchange - Velikan coming out on top.
Velikan throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Emelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Velikan moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
Velikan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Velikan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Velikan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko digs a good hook to Velikan's body.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Velikan saw that one coming.
Velikan misses with an uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velikan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Velikan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Velikan is just out of range.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Velikan strikes.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Velikan ducked under it nicely.
Velikan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Velikan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from Velikan.
Emelianenko lands with a straight right. Velikan didn't see that one coming.
Velikan throws a body shot but no joy.
Velikan throws a poor cross that misses
and Velikan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Velikan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velikan slips a straight right by Emelianenko.
Velikan throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Velikan was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Velikan misses the target.
Emelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Velikan.
Emelianenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emelianenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Velikan.
Velikan throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelianenko scores with a nice right hand.
Velikan misses with a straight left.
Velikan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Velikan misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velikan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velikan missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velikan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by Emelianenko there.
Velikan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
The fighters circling - Velikan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velikan misses with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Velikan misses with a hook to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Velikan misses.
Velikan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Velikan moved out of range.
Velikan throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
Emelianenko slips a straight right by Velikan.
A lazy left from Emelianenko finds it's target.
Emelianenko lands a jab to Velikan's midsection.
Velikan misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Velikan is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Velikan counter with a right hand.
Velikan misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velikan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Emelianenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Emelianenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Velikan connects with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Velikan tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws an off balance right hand
and Velikan counters with a stiff right hand.
Velikan with a hook.
Velikan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Velikan moves out of range.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Velikan swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Velikan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko slips under a jab from Velikan.
A jab from Velikan misses. #T4#
Velikan throws an off balance right hand
and Emelianenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
A shot to the liver by Velikan. Beautiful body shot.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Velikan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emelianenko. Emelianenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Velikan tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Velikan swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Velikan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velikan throws a shot to the body.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velikan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Velikan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Velikan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Velikan moves out of range.
Velikan misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stanley Emelianenko.
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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Emelianenko!
After winning the bout, Stanley Emelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 86
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the body.
Velikan defending well as Emelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velikan cracks Emelianenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Velikan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Velikan takes one on the button.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Velikan.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throwing a counter right hand but Velikan manages to avoid it.
Velikan misses with an uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Velikan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Velikan's ribcage but misses.
Velikan throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Velikan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Velikan circles away.
Emelianenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Velikan swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko cracks a nice hook into Velikan's ribs.#T1#
Jab, jab by Emelianenko - just one landing.
Velikan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Velikan fails to land.
Velikan misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko. #BC2#
Velikan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Velikan moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velikan. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velikan misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Velikan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko tries to counter by clinching up but Velikan breaks away and moves out of range.
Velikan misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Velikan rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velikan tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Velikan back against the cage.
Velikan lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Velikan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Velikan lands a left hand.
Velikan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Stanley Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velikan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Velikan breaks from the clinch.
Velikan swinging wildly here.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Velikan swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velikan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velikan misses with an uppercut.
Emelianenko feints a jab promting Velikan to slip. Emelianenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Velikan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Emelianenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Velikan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Velikan looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Velikan swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
Velikan throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Velikan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Velikan moves away and avoids it.
Shavkat Velikan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velikan scores with a hook.
Velikan jabs at Emelianenko's body.
Velikan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Emelianenko closes the distance and pushes Velikan back into the cage.
Velikan scores with a shoulder strike.
Velikan misses with a punch on the inside.
Velikan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Velikan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velikan avoiding damage.
Velikan wants to stall.
#T4#
Velikan prevents a body shot 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!
Velikan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velikan throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
Velikan struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Velikan blocks it.
We've been informed that Velikan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Velikan blocks it.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Velikan.
Velikan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Velikan avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Velikan can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Velikan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velikan blocking some punches.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Velikan blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shavkat Velikan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stanley 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#
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velikan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velikan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko slips under a jab from Velikan.
Velikan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velikan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velikan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelianenko scores with a nice right hand.
Emelianenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Velikan. Velikan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Emelianenko connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velikan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velikan blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Velikan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velikan was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Velikan misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Velikan.
Velikan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Velikan.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Velikan wants to clinch.
Emelianenko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Velikan manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Stanley Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velikan.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Velikan.
Velikan misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Velikan stuns Emelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Velikan misses with a straight left.
Velikan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.#T2#
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velikan doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Velikan swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Emelianenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velikan lands with a left to the head.
Velikan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Velikan throws a head punch that misses.
Velikan tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko pushes Velikan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko prevents Velikan from breaking the clinch.
Velikan swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Velikan controls the action.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velikans head.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Velikan blocks it.
Velikan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velikan working aggressively here.
Velikan blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velikan scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
A short right from Velikan.
Velikan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velikan digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velikan.
Velikan working aggressively here.
Velikan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Emelianenko.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velikan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velikan misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Velikan.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Velikan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velikan working aggressively here.
Velikan tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Velikan blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko works on Velikan's body with a couple of short punches.
Velikan throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko pushes Velikan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velikan looking to slow down the pace here.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stanley Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stanley 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 throws a shot from downtown. Velikan moves away and avoids it.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Velikan strikes.
Velikan misses with a straight right.
Velikan loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Velikan.
Velikan missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianenko looks to clinch
and Velikan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Velikan.
Emelianenko throwing a counter right hand but Velikan manages to avoid it.
Velikan is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Velikan looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
Velikan looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velikan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velikan throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Velikan misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Emelianenko throwing a counter right hand but Velikan manages to avoid it.#T1#
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velikan moves out of range of the strikes.
Velikan walks into a straight right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Velikan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko thuds his right hand into Velikan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Velikan throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velikan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velikan misses with a straight right.
Velikan throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Velikan strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses its target.
Some wild striking there from Velikan.
Velikan jabs Emelianenko right on the nose. Emelianenko blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Emelianenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Velikan has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Velikan.
Velikan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velikan misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Velikan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Velikan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Velikan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Velikan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velikan misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Emelianenko lands a body punch.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Velikan's head.
Velikan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Velikan lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Velikan.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Velikan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velikan misses with a body punch.
Velikan lands with a left to the head.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Velikan misses with some punches.
Velikan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velikan struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
#T4#
Velikan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Velikan's head.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Velikan or not.
Velikan misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velikan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velikan struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Velikan controlling the action here for a moment.
Velikan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velikan lands a shoulder strike.
Velikan has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shavkat Velikan.
I think Velikan 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stanley Emelianenko!
A relieved looking Stanley 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. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 62
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Emelianenko punishes Igwe's body with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Emelianenko lands.#CL2#
Igwe clinches with his opponent.
Igwe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Igwe.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Igwe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Igwe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Igwe lands a right hand.
Igwe working aggressively here.
Igwe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Igwe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Igwe tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Igwe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Igwe can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Igwe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Igwe tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Igwe.
Emelianenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Igwe's efforts to push away.
Igwe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
The referee calls for Igwe to work.
Igwe is stalling here.
#T2#
Emelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Igwe avoiding damage.
Igwe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Igwe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Igwe lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Igwe.
A short right from Igwe.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Igwe fails to land.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Igwe backwards.
Igwe tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.
Igwe tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
#T3#
Igwe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Igwe blocking some punches.
Igwe misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Igwe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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.
Igwe is stalling here.
Igwe slowing the pace effectively.
Igwe continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Igwe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Igwe scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Igwe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Igwe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Igwe lands a shot to the body.
Igwe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Emelianenko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Igwe can turn it around.
Igwe struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Igwe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Igwe.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko gets through Igwe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Igwe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Igwe lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Igwe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Igwe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Igwe.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko being controlled against the cage.
Igwe misses with a body punch.
Igwe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Igwe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenyon Igwe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Igwe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Igwe. Igwe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Emelianenko lands with a hook. Igwe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Igwe is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko cracks a nice hook into Igwe's ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Igwe 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.
Igwe throws a wild body kick that Emelianenko sees coming a mile off.
Emelianenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Igwe misses with a body kick.
Emelianenko tries to counter by clinching up but Igwe breaks away and moves out of range.
Emelianenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Igwe misses with a hook.
Igwe throws a head kick that half lands.
Igwe throws a sloppy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Igwe tries to move into range but Emelianenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Igwe doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Igwe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Igwe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the side of Igwe's head but Igwe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1##CL2#
Igwe darts in and clinches Emelianenko up against the cage.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Igwe's head.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Igwe cracks Emelianenko with a nice body shot.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Igwe.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Igwe misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Igwe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
Igwe blocks an uppercut.
Igwe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Igwe blocks an uppercut.
Igwe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Igwe misses with some punches.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Igwe is stalling here.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Igwe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Igwe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Igwe.
Igwe tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Igwe back against the cage.
Kenyon Igwe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Igwe.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3##BC2#
Igwe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Igwe.
A lazy body kick from Igwe
and Emelianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Igwe thinking.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Igwe circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko stalks Igwe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Igwe's face. Igwe staggers backwards, shaken.
Igwe tries to land a leg kick but Emelianenko saw it coming and moves away.
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko lands with a shot to the body.
Igwe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Igwe throws a body kick.
Igwe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Igwe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Igwe looks for the body kick but Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Igwe manages to circle out of the way.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Emelianenko finds it's target.
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Igwe.
Kenyon Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Igwe misses with a body kick.
Emelianenko is looking to counter the offense by Igwe and move into the clinch.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Igwe avoids it well.
Emelianenko lands with a straight right. Igwe didn't see that one coming.
Emelianenko works Igwe's body with a nice hook.
Emelianenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Igwe. Igwe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Igwe closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Igwe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Igwe misses with a punch on the inside.
Igwe tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Igwe tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Igwe back against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Emelianenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A cross from Emelianenko lands.
Emelianenko cracks Igwe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Igwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Igwe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Igwe throws a low kick, looking for Emelianenko's leg but Emelianenko calmly moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Igwe moves away and avoids it.
Igwe misses with a straight left.
Igwe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Igwe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Igwe circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Emelianenko tries to keep at a distance but Igwe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.#T1#
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Igwe backwards.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Igwe.
Igwe is stalling here.
Igwe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Igwe has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Emelianenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Igwe can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Igwe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Igwe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Igwe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Igwe.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Igwe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Igwe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Igwe can do to turn this around?
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Igwe on the inside.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Igwe 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!
Igwe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Igwe throws a head punch that misses.
Igwe can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
#T3#
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Igwe tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Igwe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Igwe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Igwe on the inside.
Igwe swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Igwe is trying to stall.
Igwe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Igwe manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianenko lands with a straight right. Igwe didn't see that one coming.
Igwe looks for the body kick but Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko tries to counter by clinching up but Igwe breaks away and moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Igwe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
Igwe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Igwe throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Igwe.#CUT2#It looks like Stanley Emelianenko has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Igwe misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Emelianenko. #ROC#Igwe is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Igwe throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Igwe is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Emelianenko connects with a right that clearly hurt Igwe. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Emelianenko proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Igwe collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Emelianenko!
Stanley Emelianenko thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSKT May Day 2024
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Emelianenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chai tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Chai.
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.
Chai scores with a shot 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!
Chai 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 Chai.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
A shot in the inside from Chai. #T1#
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Emelianenko.
Chai misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with some punches.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Chai.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Chai.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Emelianenko.
Chai blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dam Khao Chai dominated that round.
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 looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianenko throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai lands the left hand.
Chai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#It looks like Stanley Emelianenko has been cut.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Chai works over Emelianenko's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Chai clinches up with Emelianenko and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Chai as the two fighters clinch.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Chai tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the ropes.
Chai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Emelianenko.
Chai misses with some punches.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emelianenko cracks Chai with a nice body shot.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Chai.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Emelianenko pushes Chai back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Chai.
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dam Khao Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stanley Emelianenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Emelianenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Chai.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
#T1#
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Chai.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Chai lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Chai misses with a body punch.
A short right from Chai.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Emelianenko tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko. #T2#
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Emelianenko.
Dam Khao Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Stanley Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dam Khao Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chai 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dam Khao Chai!
An out of breath Dam Khao Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSKT All The King's Men
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Winters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winters ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winters.
A jab from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko lands with a cross.
Winters works Emelianenko's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Winters on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Stanley Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.#T1#
Winters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Winters scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab by Winters.
Winters loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Winters throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Winters is looking to counter punch.
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Winters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Winters counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Emelianenko to the mat! Winters runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Emelianenko is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!#ROC#Emelianenko is rocked!
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Winters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Winters misses the target.
Winters cracks Emelianenko with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Emelianenko is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Emelianenko is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Emelianenko could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jordon Winters! |
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Event:
SSKT XIV
Date: Feb 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Perry tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Perry throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Perry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Perry takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perry scores with a hook to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Emelianenko.
Perry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perry is looking to clinch.
Emelianenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perry's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Perry misses
and Emelianenko counters with a three punch combo that has Perry backing up. Perry nods at Emelianenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Perry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perry.
Perry tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Emelianenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perry lands a body shot.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perry.
#T1#
Perry cracks Emelianenko with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Perry forces Emelianenko back against the ropes and clinches.
Perry lands a body punch.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perry just leaning against Emelianenko, taking a breather. #BC2#
Perry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Perry loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Perry moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perry connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Perry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Perry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Perry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
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 struggles to land a body shot inside as Perry controls his hands.
Perry displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the ropes.
Perry just leaning against Emelianenko, taking a breather.
Perry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelianenko has him pressed against the ropes.
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Perry is trying to push Emelianenko away but Emelianenko has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Emelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Perry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perry manages to avoid it.
Darius Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes 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 Stanley Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stanley Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Perry moves into range and connects with a jab.
Perry scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Stanley Emelianenko has been cut.#CL2#
Perry gets a clinch.
Perry manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Perry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Emelianenko.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Emelianenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Perry throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko throws a combination that misses
and Perry counters with a stiff right hand.
Perry throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Emelianenko - just one landing.
Perry tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Stanley Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perry.
Perry lands with an overhand left.
Perry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Perry.
Perry misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Perry is just out of range.
Perry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perry misses with a left hand
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perry jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Perry just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Perry is just out of range.
Emelianenko scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#Perry is rocked!
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Perry with a nice cross.
Perry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Perry wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Perry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perry.
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perry doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Emelianenko.
Perry misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perry missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Emelianenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Perry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body. Perry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perry misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko lands a right hook to the body.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Perry.
A telegraphed right hand from Perry misses the target.
Emelianenko scores with a jab. Perry acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Perry was well out of range.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Perry moves out of range.
Emelianenko lands a jab to Perry's midsection.
Perry dodges the punch combination from Emelianenko.
Perry tries a quick counter leg kick but Emelianenko is wise to it.#T1#
Jab by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko defending well as Perry loads up on a big left hand.
Emelianenko throwing a counter right hand but Perry manages to avoid it.
Perry slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perry lands with a good body shot.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perry lands a right hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Perry as he connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Emelianenko. Those never looked like landing.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perry was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Perry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
Perry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a jab. Perry acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
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!#CL2#
Perry gets a clinch.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perry tries to land a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Perry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perry tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Emelianenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Perry saw that one coming.#CL2#
Perry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perry.
A short right from Emelianenko. #BC2#
Perry breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Perry throws a lazy uppercut
and Perry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Emelianenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darius Perry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Perry.
A jab from Perry misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanley Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Emelianenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Emelianenko! |
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Event:
SSKT XI
Date: Jan 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Wall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Joey Wall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Emelianenko.
Nice jab there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wall is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Wall should have avoided that one.
Emelianenko defending well as Wall loads up on a big left hand.
Emelianenko clobbers Wall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Emelianenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Emelianenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko scores with a big combo that sends Wall crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Wall flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Emelianenko jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Emelianenko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Emelianenko rushes Dood and presses him up against the cage.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Dood wants the takedown. Emelianenko is fighting it off but Dood persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Emelianenko's guard against the cage.#SU2#
Dood stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Dood gets a takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko trying to get back to full guard but Dood takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dood fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dood controlling his opponent.
Emelianenko wants to control but Dood is having none of it.#T1#
Emelianenko reaches up to try and control the position but Dood seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Emelianenko rolls and tries to escape and now Dood has his back!
Emelianenko is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Dood is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Emelianenko is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Young Dood! |
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