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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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260 lbs
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237 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flavor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles dives in and grabs Emelianenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes down on Styles's head and hops out.
Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Styles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Styles.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko controlling Styles's posture.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko has control of Styles's left arm, preventing Styles from doing any damage.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko pulls Styles in close to prevent any damage.
Styles wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Styles!
Emelianenko punching from mount but Styles doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Styles is just holding on here. Emelianenko manages to take his back.
Styles can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emelianenko biding his time, controlling Styles.
Styles tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Emelianenko tries to push Styles's head away but Styles is holding on tight.
Emelianenko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Emelianenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Styles can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko controlling the pace for now.
Emelianenko tries to control but Styles wriggling away.
Styles is in all sorts of trouble here.
Styles is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Styles is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Emelianenko wants to control the pace but Styles is squirming around nicely.
Emelianenko breaks from Styles's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Emelianenko wants to control the pace but Styles is squirming around nicely.
Styles wants to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Styles tries to improve his position but instead Emelianenko has taken his back!
Emelianenko biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Flavor Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Emelianenko misses with a kick to the body.
Styles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Styles won't be happy with that.
Styles can't do much from the bottom here.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Styles is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Flavor Emelianenko just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Styles keeps it at a distance.
Emelianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Styles misses with a low kick as Emelianenko jumps back.
Emelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Styles's waist but Styles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianenko off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Styles circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Styles or perhaps it was just good defense by Emelianenko which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Styles tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Styles counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Emelianenko wants to control but Styles is keeping busy.
Emelianenko kicks Styles off and gets back to his feet.
Emelianenko with a poor takedown
and Styles counters with a takedown into side control.
Mark Styles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flavor Emelianenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Styles off and has taken his back!
Emelianenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Styles is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Emelianenko's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles rolls, trying to escape but Emelianenko keeps control of the position.
Emelianenko is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Styles is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Even with his hooks in, Emelianenko manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Mark Styles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emelianenko tries to get the hooks in deep but Styles pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emelianenko controls the action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Flavor Emelianenko just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Styles shoots in but no luck this time.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Styles decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko has control of Styles's left arm, preventing Styles from doing any damage.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Styles dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Styles tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Styles's half guard.
Styles wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Styles is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Emelianenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Styles is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles looking for a kimura from the bottom but Emelianenko passes into side control!
The referee asks Emelianenko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Emelianenko prefers to stall for the moment though.
Styles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Styles tries to get out of the position.
Styles is trying to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Styles sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Styles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Emelianenko stands up and beckons Styles to his feet.
Styles moves out of range of the body kick.
Mark Styles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Emelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Styles which made him look bad.
Emelianenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Styles.
Emelianenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Styles scores a takedown into full mount!
Emelianenko can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Emelianenko is now in Styles's guard. A big mistake from Styles there, giving up the dominant position!
Styles is looking to stand up but Emelianenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Emelianenko passes into half guard.
Emelianenko stops Styles from getting back to his feet.
Styles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emelianenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Styles is just riding it out for now. Emelianenko eventually gives up the hold.
Emelianenko works his way into side control.
Styles is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Emelianenko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flavor Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Emelianenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flavor Emelianenko!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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