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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Springs (ranked 603 p4p, 79 weight class) and Vladimir Emelienko (ranked 598 p4p, 77 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Springs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Emelienko!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelienko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Springs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Springs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelienko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Randy Springs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelienko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
Springs tries to clinch but Emelienko moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Emelienko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Emelienko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Emelienko's sensitive parts.
Emelienko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Springs misses the jab.
Springs takes a swing at Emelienko's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Springs's head coaches at Trinity Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Emelienko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Springs, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
Springs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelienko thuds a left hand into Springs's body.
Springs checks a low kick from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Emelienko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Springs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emelienko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelienko.
Springs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Springs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelienko throws out the jab.
Emelienko slips under a jab.
Emelienko punishes Springs's body with a nice straight punch.
Emelienko scores with a body shot.
Springs blocks a jab.
Springs avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelienko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelienko.
Emelienko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Springs rather than just go for the knockout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Emelienko.
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Emelienko missing with a left hand there. Springs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelienko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab lands there for Emelienko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko throws a solid leg kick but Springs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Emelienko.
Springs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Emelienko to score with a decent uppercut.
Emelienko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Emelienko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Springs is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Emelienko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Springs throws a low kick but Emelienko moves out of range easily.
Springs backing away here, and Emelienko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Emelienko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Springs tenderised Emelienko's leg. Emelienko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Springs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Emelienko feints a counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Springs there.
Emelienko misses with a straight right.
Emelienko connects with a jab.
Springs staying out of range there.
Emelienko scores with a body shot.
Emelienko throws a big shot that misses.
Emelienko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice straight punches there by Emelienko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Emelienko.
Springs throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
A low kick from Emelienko is predictable there
and Springs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko avoids a kick to the body.
Emelienko throws a low kick, looking for Springs's leg but Springs calmly moves out of range.
Emelienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Springs.
Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Springs.
A leg kick checked by Emelienko.
Emelienko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Emelienko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Springs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Springs misses with a head kick.
Emelienko looks to throw the jab but Springs is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Emelienko. That's going to slow Springs down.
Emelienko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body kick there by Springs.
Springs scores with a leg kick.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Emelienko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Springs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Springs misses with a hook.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelienko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelienko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs looks to throw the jab but Emelienko is out of range.
Springs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Emelienko throws out a counter right but Springs avoids it with no problem.
Springs throws a leg kick but Emelienko moved away.
Springs throws a lazy right hand but Emelienko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelienko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Emelienko scores with a nice right hand.
Springs throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
It seemed like Emelienko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Springs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Springs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Springs misses with a kick to the body.
Springs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Emelienko under the eye.
Emelienko checks a leg kick.
Emelienko scores with a decent looking hook.
Emelienko checks a low kick from Springs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelienko lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelienko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Emelienko punishes Springs's body with a nice straight punch.
Springs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Springs forces Emelienko back against the cage and clinches.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelienko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Emelienko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Emelienko moves away and avoids it.
Springs backing away here, and Emelienko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Emelienko misses the jab.
A lazy body kick from Springs
and Emelienko counters with an outside leg kick.
Emelienko checks a leg kick.
Springs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Emelienko is looking to slow Springs down with leg kicks.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Springs looks to land a left hand but Emelienko moved out of range nicely.
Emelienko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelienko throws a head kick that misses.
Springs tries to work over Emelienko's front leg with a kick but Emelienko checks it.
Springs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelienko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelienko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelienko.
Emelienko misses with a body punch.
Emelienko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs scores with a shoulder strike.
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Emelienko controls the action.
Good body shot from Springs.
Come on Springs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelienko.
Emelienko has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
Emelienko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs pushes Emelienko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Springs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelienko's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelienko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Emelienko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Emelienko lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Springs.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Emelienko scores with a shot to the side of Springs's head.
Springs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emelienko backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs prevents a body shot from Emelienko.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Emelienko misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Nice body punch from Springs.
Springs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Springs.
A right hand to the body from Springs.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelienko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelienko.
Emelienko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelienko tries to land knees in the clinch but Springs avoids the damage to the body.
Emelienko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Emelienko - that landed with a thud.
Emelienko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Springss head.
Emelienko is leaning against Springs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Springs misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelienko scores with a shot to the side of Springs's head.
Emelienko blocks a body shot from Springs.
Emelienko lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Springs.
Emelienko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Emelienko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelienko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Springs.
Emelienko pushes Springs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Springs.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Randy Springs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Emelienko tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Emelienko back against the cage.
Springs prevents a body shot from Emelienko.
Emelienko breaks from the clinch.
Springs cracks Emelienko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Emelienko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Emelienko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelienko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emelienko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Springs scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Emelienko's shoulder, as Emelienko tries to avoid the shot.
Springs throws a looping overhand right but Emelienko ducks down to avoid it.
Emelienko connects with a solid leg kick.
Springs takes a swing at Emelienko's ribcage but misses.
Emelienko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Springs's head.
Springs misses with a hook.
Emelienko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vladimir Emelienko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelienko lands with a right hand.
Springs lands a nice looking body kick.
A leg kick checked by Emelienko.
Springs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelienko.
Emelienko takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Emelienko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Springs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelienko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Springs is out of range and Emelienko settles back down.
Emelienko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Springs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick lands from Emelienko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs checks a low kick from Emelienko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelienko misses with a hook
and Springs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelienko cracks Springs with an open hand slap.
Emelienko lands a jab.
Emelienko avoids the body shot from Springs.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Springs tries to land a leg kick but Emelienko saw it coming and moves away.
Springs misses with a hook
and Emelienko counters with a stiff right hand.
Springs misses with a double jab
and Emelienko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Springs thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelienko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Emelienko throws a body kick that misses.
Emelienko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Springs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelienko avoids the body shot from Springs.
Emelienko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Springs's calf.
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs throws a head kick but Emelienko moves out of range.
Emelienko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Springs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelienko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelienko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Springs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Emelienko is able to avoid easily.
Emelienko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Springs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Emelienko.
Emelienko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springs feints and then cracks Emelienko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emelienko down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Springs.
Emelienko throws out a powerful jab.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Springs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
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!
Emelienko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelienko.
Springs connects with the punch.
Springs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emelienko misses with a shot to the body
and Springs counters with a leg kick.
Springs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Springs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Springs throws a hook but Emelienko avoids it easily.
Emelienko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Emelienko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Springs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelienko.
Emelienko lands a slapping body shot.
Emelienko throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelienko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emelienko lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelienko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Springs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs throws a leg kick but Emelienko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice side step and Emelienko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Emelienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Springs misses the target.
Emelienko takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Emelienko.
Springs instigates a clinch.
Emelienko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Springs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Emelienko can turn it around.
Emelienko working Springs over with knees to the body.
Springs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Emelienko.
Emelienko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelienko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelienko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Springs thuds his shin into the meat of Emelienko's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Springs blocks the low kick.
Emelienko is looking to slow Springs down with leg kicks.
Springs misses with a leg kick
and Emelienko counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelienko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Springs throws a leg kick which misses Emelienko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelienko tries to avoid it.
Emelienko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springs connects with a single shot there.
Emelienko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Emelienko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Emelienko digs a good hook to Springs's body.
Springs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Emelienko throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Springs throws a big counter combination but Emelienko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Emelienko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs tries to clinch there but Emelienko circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Springs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Emelienko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Emelienko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
Springs throws a leg kick
and Emelienko counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Emelienko.
I think Emelienko 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Emelienko!
Vladimir Emelienko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Randy Springs had this to say: 'I want a rematch'.
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