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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Emilianenko (ranked 5370 p4p, 3438 weight class) and Derek Komarov (ranked 459 p4p, 371 weight class). Derek Komarov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Emilianenko!
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, Derek Komarov!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komarov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Komarov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Emilianenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Komarov has Emilianenko in his guard.
Komarov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Komarov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emilianenko controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komarov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emilianenko is aware though and is defending well.
Emilianenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Emilianenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Komarov is looking for a triangle here but Emilianenko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Komarov manages to get back to half guard.
Emilianenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Komarov wants to improve his position but Emilianenko is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Emilianenko controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Emilianenko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Komarov looking for submissions off his back.
Komarov gets full guard.
Komarov working for submissions but it's allowed Emilianenko to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Komarov looking for subs from the bottom but Emilianenko mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komarov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Emilianenko is hanging on to Komarov's back as he tries to escape.
Komarov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Emilianenko's guard. Nice work there by Komarov.
Komarov has gone for a leg lock! Emilianenko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Komarov's guard.
Komarov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Komarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emilianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emilianenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Komarov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emilianenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Komarov has an active guard here but Emilianenko has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Komarov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vladimir Emilianenko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Emilianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Emilianenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Komarov was covering up waiting for the punch and Emilianenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Komarov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Komarov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Komarov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Emilianenko uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komarov is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilianenko tries to advance to mount but can't.
Komarov is trying to get back to half guard.
Komarov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Emilianenko is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Komarov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Emilianenko seems to be looking for submissions.
Komarov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Komarov actively working from the bottom here.
Komarov looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komarov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Emilianenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Emilianenko's back!
Komarov looking to break Emilianenko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Emilianenko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Komarov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Emilianenko defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Emilianenko content to stall in guard here.
Komarov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emilianenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komarov is looking for a triangle but Emilianenko pushes his legs off easily.
Komarov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Emilianenko trying to control but Komarov is working from the bottom.
Komarov looking for a guillotine here but Emilianenko defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komarov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Emilianenko passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Komarov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Komarov is still trying to improve position.
Emilianenko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Komarov tries to buck Emilianenko off but Emilianenko is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Emilianenko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Komarov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Komarov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vladimir Emilianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emilianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Komarov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Emilianenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Komarov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Emilianenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Komarov's guard! Nice work there by Emilianenko!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komarov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komarov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Emilianenko escapes and throws Komarov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Komarov is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Komarov's face as Emilianenko controls the position.
Emilianenko gets to mount! Komarov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Komarov is controlling an arm, preventing Emilianenko from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Komarov is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komarov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Komarov tries to break free.
Komarov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Emilianenko.
Komarov wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Komarov tries to escape but Emilianenko has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komarov breaks Emilianenko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Komarov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Emilianenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Emilianenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Emilianenko!
Komarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Komarov tries to bench press Emilianenko off him but Emilianenko keeps the position.
Komarov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Emilianenko presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Emilianenko prevents Komarov from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komarov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Emilianenko stalling.
Komarov looking for subs from the bottom but Emilianenko mounts him!
Komarov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Komarov keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Emilianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emilianenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Emilianenko!
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