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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reinaldo Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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183 cm
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reinaldo Davidson!
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 Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davidson but Davidson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davidson, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Davidson to work.
Davidson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Davidson stalling the fight.
Davidson blocks the elbow strike.
Davidson stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reinaldo Davidson.
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davidson's efforts to push away.
Davidson lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Davidson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Emelianenko manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown
and Davidson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reinaldo Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davidson is on top in guard.
Davidson won't allow Emelianenko to get back to his feet.
Davidson gets to his feet. Emelianenko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davidson pinned against the cage. Davidson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Davidson circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Emelianenko looks winded!
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!
Emelianenko clinches.
Emelianenko is trying to push Davidson away but Davidson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Emelianenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Davidson walks away with a smile on his face. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Davidson tries to keep at a distance but Emelianenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davidson stalling.
Emelianenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Davidson has double underhooks.
Come on Davidson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Davidson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davidson's efforts to push away.
Davidson jumps guard.
Davidson is adopting a defensive guard.
Davidson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davidson pulls Emelianenko in close to prevent any damage.
Davidson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emelianenko has momentary wrist control but Davidson slips an elbow through the middle.
Davidson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Davidson closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Davidson just leaning against Emelianenko, taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown attempt but Davidson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Davidson. Davidson maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinaldo Davidson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Davidson clinches up against the cage.
Davidson wants to stall.
Davidson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Davidson wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Emelianenko tries to circle away but Davidson has him pinned against the cage.
Davidson lands a left hand.
Davidson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Emelianenko being controlled against the cage.
Davidson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reinaldo Davidson.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davidson is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, Davidson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Davidson taking a breather.
Davidson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emelianenkos head.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Davidson manages to get underhooks.
Davidson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reinaldo Davidson.
Emelianenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davidson did well to prevent Emelianenko getting side control.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Davidson is pressing down on Emelianenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davidson trying to keep a closed guard but Emelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
Davidson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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!
Davidson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Emelianenko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davidson circles away.
Reinaldo Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Reinaldo Davidson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davidson moves into the clinch.
Davidson successfully pulls guard.
Davidson is adopting a defensive guard.
Davidson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson controlling his opponent.
Davidson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Davidson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Emelianenko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Davidson landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinaldo Davidson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Davidson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davidson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Davidson circles away easily
and Davidson counters with a head kick.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reinaldo Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Davidson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davidson doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
A head kick by Emelianenko misses
and Davidson counters with a good, hard body kick but Emelianenko shrugs it off.
Davidson tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Davidson tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Davidson thuds his shin into the meat of Emelianenko's side.
Davidson moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davidson jumps into guard, dragging Emelianenko to the mat.
Emelianenko is fighting to break Davidson's control of his arms but Davidson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reinaldo Davidson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davidson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Davidson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emelianenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is working Emelianenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Davidson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Davidson wants to get up but he can't break Emelianenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Davidson lands a couple of elbows.
Davidson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Emelianenko is proving hard to escape from.
Davidson connects with a couple of short punches.
Davidson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davidson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davidson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Davidson rushes Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Davidson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Davidson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davidson is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davidson's efforts to push away.
Davidson slows down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reinaldo Davidson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davidson 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinaldo Davidson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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