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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yourn Rotterdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fyodor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotterdam kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Wu Tang-Triumph. On his way into the cage it seems that Yourn Rotterdam has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Yourn Rotterdam seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yourn Rotterdam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fyodor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rotterdam to the mat! Rotterdam manages to get full guard.
Emelianenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rotterdam trying to keep a closed guard but Emelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rotterdam controls Emelianenko momentarily but Emelianenko frees himself.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emelianenko postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rotterdam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emelianenko distracts Rotterdam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rotterdam is on top in guard.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Emelianenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotterdam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but Rotterdam is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rotterdam wants to stand up but Emelianenko has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but Rotterdam is controlling well.
Emelianenko looks gassed!
Emelianenko is trying to control but can't.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Rotterdam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rotterdam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Emelianenko is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Rotterdam is having none of it.
Rotterdam scores with a sloppy right hand. Emelianenko should have avoided that one.
Emelianenko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rotterdam wants to sweep but no luck.
Emelianenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rotterdam is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Emelianenko lands a nice short elbow.
Emelianenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Rotterdam is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Emelianenko there.
Emelianenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rotterdam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Emelianenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Emelianenko there.
Rotterdam is looking to escape.
Rotterdam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rotterdam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rotterdam moves into full guard.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam kicks Emelianenko off and gets to his feet.
Rotterdam lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rotterdam has a takedown stuffed.
Emelianenko has managed to clinch.
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rotterdam scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Fyodor Emelianenko has been cut.
Rotterdam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelianenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rotterdam wants to land a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Rotterdam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rotterdam is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Emelianenko trying to control but Rotterdam is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rotterdam is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Emelianenko is not content to let Rotterdam control the position.
Rotterdam winds up and cracks Emelianenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rotterdam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Emelianenko is refusing to be controlled, as Rotterdam sits in half guard.
Rotterdam trying to control the pace.
Rotterdam looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rotterdam wants to work for an arm triangle but Emelianenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Emelianenko scores with a few weak punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rotterdam decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Rotterdam shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yourn Rotterdam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown
and Rotterdam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yourn Rotterdam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fyodor Emelianenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rotterdam gets full guard.
Rotterdam working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rotterdam is on top in guard.
Rotterdam wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Rotterdam working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rotterdam is in close to Emelianenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fyodor Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rotterdam forces his way into half guard.
Rotterdam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Emelianenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rotterdam passes into side control, despite Emelianenko's attempt to control the position.
Emelianenko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep. Rotterdam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotterdam trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko manages to get to full guard.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Rotterdam trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko working a defensive guard here.
Emelianenko working for a triangle but Rotterdam defends it easily.
Rotterdam slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rotterdam is in close to Emelianenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Emelianenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Rotterdam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rotterdam prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
That's two 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rotterdam connects with a nice short shot to Emelianenko's temple.
Rotterdam passes into side control, despite Emelianenko's attempt to control the position.
Rotterdam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelianenko keeps working.
Emelianenko gets back to half guard.
Rotterdam prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko is pressing down on Rotterdam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rotterdam preventing the sweep.
Emelianenko scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Emelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Emelianenko, not yet.
Rotterdam lands a couple of digs.
Rotterdam trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Rotterdam tries to pass.
Emelianenko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rotterdam just misses with a punch to the body.
Rotterdam moves out of range of the body kick.
Rotterdam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emelianenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rotterdam counters with an outside leg kick.
Rotterdam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rotterdam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Rotterdam circles away easily
and Rotterdam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emelianenko thinking.
Rotterdam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Yourn Rotterdam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fyodor Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Rotterdam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rotterdam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Emelianenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rotterdam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rotterdam's back!
I really don't envy Rotterdam right now.
Rotterdam rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stops Rotterdam from getting back to his feet.
Rotterdam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emelianenko uses his free foot to push down on Rotterdam's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rotterdam.
Emelianenko landing strikes, looking to finish!
Emelianenko looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rotterdam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rotterdam swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rotterdam tries to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.
Emelianenko is landing with some decent strikes but Rotterdam is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rotterdam manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but Rotterdam defending well.
Rotterdam gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yourn Rotterdam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fyodor Emelianenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rotterdam tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rotterdam to the mat! Rotterdam manages to get full guard.
Emelianenko pushes down on Rotterdam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rotterdam wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rotterdam's head.
Rotterdam looking for submissions off his back.
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Rotterdam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emelianenko working Rotterdam over with strikes.
Rotterdam tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.
Rotterdam gets back to full guard.
Emelianenko stands and throws Rotterdam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Emelianenko stands up and beckons Rotterdam to his feet.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rotterdam circles away.
Rotterdam scores with a one two! Emelianenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Rotterdam tries to sprawl out of it but Emelianenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rotterdam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rotterdam tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Rotterdam lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rotterdam lands a high kick to the side of Emelianenko's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Rotterdam dives into guard, looking to finish.
Emelianenko is rocked!
Rotterdam passes Emelianenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Emelianenko is still in real trouble! Can Rotterdam finish him?
Emelianenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rotterdam scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rotterdam wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping him busy.
Rotterdam stops Emelianenko from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rotterdam connects with a nice short shot to Emelianenko's temple.
Emelianenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Emelianenko landing small, sideways elbows.
Emelianenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Emelianenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rotterdam manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko with a nice head shot there.
Rotterdam has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Rotterdam looking for a sweep. Not yet Rotterdam, not yet.
Emelianenko advances to half guard.
Rotterdam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rotterdam wants to stand but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Rotterdam controls Emelianenko momentarily but Emelianenko frees himself.
Rotterdam wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Rotterdam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rotterdam can't keep his opponent in guard - Emelianenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rotterdam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Emelianenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Emelianenko's back!
Rotterdam looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Emelianenko working to try and regain half guard.
Rotterdam working for a submission but Emelianenko is keeping him at bay.
Rotterdam tries to control but Emelianenko wriggling away.
Emelianenko tries to reverse the position but Rotterdam maintains control.
Rotterdam raining down shots from the mount!
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position but Rotterdam isn't that keen on the idea.
Rotterdam moves to take his opponent's back.
Emelianenko tries to roll but Rotterdam sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rotterdam controlling the positon.
Emelianenko wants to escape the position.
Rotterdam looking for the choke from the back.
Emelianenko controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Rotterdam looking for the choke but no joy.
Emelianenko defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rotterdam's arms.
Fyodor Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rotterdam working for a choke but Emelianenko is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yourn Rotterdam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rotterdam, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Yourn Rotterdam!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Yourn Rotterdam!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Yourn Rotterdam!
Yourn Rotterdam wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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