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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fiodor Jemelianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzesimir Ciupaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ciupaga has chosen Polak potrafi as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
9 - 12 - 1 |
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218 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Fiodor Jemelianko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krzesimir Ciupaga!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciupaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ciupaga gets a clinch.
Ciupaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Jemelianko.
Jemelianko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ciupaga is trying to stand back up but Jemelianko is controlling him
Jemelianko stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jemelianko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ciupaga as he avoids it easily.
Ciupaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jemelianko goes for a takedown attempt but Ciupaga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jemelianko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ciupaga's waist but Ciupaga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jemelianko off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiodor Jemelianko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciupaga lands an overhand right.
Ciupaga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ciupaga digs a good hook to Jemelianko's body.
Jemelianko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jemelianko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ciupaga defends it well.
Jemelianko wants to work for an arm triangle but Ciupaga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jemelianko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ciupaga pushes Jemelianko off looking to stand but Jemelianko dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ciupaga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jemelianko is working for a kimura but Ciupaga is defending it quite comfortably.
Jemelianko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jemelianko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jemelianko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciupaga tries to kick Jemelianko off but Jemelianko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jemelianko seems to be looking for submissions.
Jemelianko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ciupaga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jemelianko.
Jemelianko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jemelianko is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ciupaga still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ciupaga has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko looks to move to half guard but instead Ciupaga has passed into mount! Damn!
Jemelianko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jemelianko wants to control but Ciupaga is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jemelianko blocking the ground and pound.
Jemelianko tries to hold on but Ciupaga postures up.
Ciupaga tries to control but Jemelianko wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiodor Jemelianko dominated that round.
That's time! Jemelianko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jemelianko throws a low kick but Ciupaga avoids it.
Jemelianko throws a head kick but Ciupaga moves out of range.
Jemelianko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ciupaga as he jumps to the side.
Jemelianko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ciupaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ciupaga throws a sloppy head kick and Jemelianko moves out of range easily.
Jemelianko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ciupaga quickly recovers to half guard.
Ciupaga is trying to stand.
Jemelianko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jemelianko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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. Jemelianko connects with a nice short shot to Ciupaga's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciupaga pushes Jemelianko off looking to stand but Jemelianko dives back in and keeps control.
Jemelianko seems to be working for a kimura but Ciupaga defends the submission attempt.
Jemelianko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jemelianko prevents Ciupaga from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jemelianko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ciupaga defends it well.
Jemelianko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ciupaga is just riding it out for now. Jemelianko eventually gives up the hold.
Jemelianko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jemelianko seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko stops Ciupaga from getting back to his feet.
Jemelianko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ciupaga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ciupaga looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Jemelianko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fiodor Jemelianko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jemelianko is trying to work for a kimura but Ciupaga is defending well.
Jemelianko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jemelianko is looking for a kimura but Ciupaga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jemelianko to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiodor Jemelianko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ciupaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ciupaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jemelianko shoots in but no luck this time.
Jemelianko throws a series of punches but Ciupaga moves out of range.
Jemelianko misses with a two punch combination.
Fiodor Jemelianko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ciupaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jemelianko throws a hook but Ciupaga avoids it easily.
Jemelianko lands with an uppercut that bounces Ciupaga off the cage and back into range.
Jemelianko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ciupaga's waist but Ciupaga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jemelianko off to one side.
Jemelianko tries for a takedown but Ciupaga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiodor Jemelianko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Ciupaga is predictable there
and Jemelianko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ciupaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Jemelianko circles away.
Ciupaga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ciupaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jemelianko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ciupaga's waist but Ciupaga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jemelianko off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemelianko fails with a takedown attempt.
Ciupaga throws a combination. Jemelianko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That kick from Ciupaga tenderised Jemelianko's leg. Jemelianko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ciupaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ciupaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Jemelianko circles away.
Jemelianko shoots for a double leg takedown but Ciupaga sprawls well. He's pushed Jemelianko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jemelianko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jemelianko checks the leg kick.
Fiodor Jemelianko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jemelianko tries for a takedown but Ciupaga circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jemelianko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ciupaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jemelianko punishes Ciupaga's body with a nice straight punch.
Ciupaga scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Fiodor Jemelianko has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciupaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krzesimir Ciupaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jemelianko throws a body punch but Ciupaga moves out of range.
Jemelianko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ciupaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jemelianko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jemelianko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ciupaga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jemelianko somewhat.
Ciupaga lands with a cross.
Krzesimir Ciupaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jemelianko slips a jab and a cross from Ciupaga.
Ciupaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Ciupaga lands with a hook. Jemelianko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jemelianko shoots in but Ciupaga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ciupaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko shoots in looking for a takedown. Ciupaga tries to sprawl out of it but Jemelianko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ciupaga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ciupaga misses with a body shot.
Jemelianko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jemelianko throws a series of punches but Ciupaga avoids them all with ease.
Jemelianko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jemelianko shoots in and drives through. Ciupaga sprawls well.
Ciupaga closes the distance and pushes Jemelianko back into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ciupaga.
Nice elbow from Ciupaga.
Ciupaga lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Ciupaga.
Ciupaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Ciupaga.
Ciupaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jemelianko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jemelianko misses with a takedown attempt - Ciupaga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jemelianko throws a push kick but Ciupaga slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jemelianko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ciupaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krzesimir Ciupaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jemelianko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fiodor Jemelianko!
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energy
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