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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Bolshakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko has chosen Era-Enea Vollare Mezzo as his entrance music. 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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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 St Petersburg, Andrey Bolshakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolshakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Emelianenko is fending him off so far but Bolshakov persists. Nope, Emelianenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Emelianenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Emelianenko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Bolshakov from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko controlling Bolshakov's posture.
Bolshakov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emelianenko on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fedor Emelianenko was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Emelianenko throws a series of strikes that have Bolshakov backpedaling.
It looks like Andrey Bolshakov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Emelianenko.
Bolshakov closes the distance but Emelianenko moves to the side
and Emelianenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Emelianenko is working for takedown but Bolshakov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bolshakov tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.
Bolshakov goes for a takedown attempt but Emelianenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Emelianenko punishes Bolshakov's body with a nice straight punch.
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bolshakov, pushing him back 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!
Emelianenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolshakov prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolshakov has Emelianenko pressed against the cage, preventing Emelianenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bolshakov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolshakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolshakov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emelianenko throwing strikes from guard but Bolshakov blocks nicely.
Emelianenko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bolshakov's guard.
Emelianenko moves nicely into side control.
Emelianenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolshakov wants to control but Emelianenko postures up.
Bolshakov prevents Emelianenko from improving position.
The strikes coming from Emelianenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Emelianenko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Emelianenko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bolshakov is avoiding damage well.
Emelianenko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
Andrey Bolshakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Bolshakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Emelianenko is fending him off so far but Bolshakov persists. Nope, Emelianenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Bolshakov is breathing heavily.
Bolshakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko pushes Bolshakov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko - that landed with a thud.
Bolshakov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emelianenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bolshakov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Emelianenko sprawls well. Emelianenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bolshakov gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko forces Bolshakov back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Bolshakov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Emelianenko scores with a one two! Bolshakov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bolshakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko pushes Bolshakov up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko pulls Bolshakov into guard.
Emelianenko wants to sweep here but Bolshakov controlling him for the moment.
Bolshakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Bolshakov from controlling successfully.
Bolshakov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emelianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolshakov trying to move into half guard but instead Emelianenko has managed to sweep!
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emelianenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
Emelianenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolshakov is working an open guard so Emelianenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianenko pulls guard successfully.
Emelianenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stands up and beckons Bolshakov to join him on the feet.
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Bolshakov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolshakov has a takedown stuffed.
Emelianenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bolshakov was covering up waiting for the punch and Emelianenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fedor Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko pushing down on Bolshakov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Emelianenko stands up and beckons Bolshakov to join him on the feet.
Emelianenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bolshakov up against the cage.
Emelianenko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bolshakov is trying to keep an underhook but Emelianenko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bolshakov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko decides to stand up.
Bolshakov looks to land a body kick but Emelianenko moved away.
Bolshakov dodges the punch combination from Emelianenko.
Bolshakov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emelianenko pinned against the cage. Emelianenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko works over Bolshakov's head and body with a nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko forces Bolshakov back against the cage and clinches.
Emelianenko wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrey Bolshakov's cut.
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!
Emelianenko rushes Bolshakov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bolshakov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bolshakov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Emelianenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Emelianenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bolshakov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bolshakov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Emelianenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to force a seperation but Bolshakov has the dominant position.
Bolshakov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Emelianenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bolshakov's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko stalling against the cage.
Emelianenko can't break the clinch.
Bolshakov breaks from the clinch.
Andrey Bolshakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
Emelianenko gets underhooks to prevent Bolshakov's takedown attempt.
Bolshakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bolshakov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Bolshakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Bolshakov is controlling him.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown attempt but Bolshakov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bolshakov instigates a clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to drag Bolshakov to the mat but Bolshakov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bolshakov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bolshakov uses from the top position.
Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolshakov controls the pace.
Emelianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bolshakov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bolshakov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bolshakov trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Bolshakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Emelianenko is controlling Bolshakov's posture.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolshakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.
Bolshakov throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Bolshakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrey Bolshakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedor Emelianenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bolshakov.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fedor Emelianenko.
Well Emelianenko 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!
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