Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PL MMA 17 Arjuna vs McDonald
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Emelianenko thuds a left hand into Kartofloson's body.
Kartofloson tries for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away easily
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Kartofloson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kartofloson thinking.
A head kick by Kartofloson misses
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Kris Kartofloson has been cut.#KD#
Emelianenko cracks Kartofloson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Emelianenko has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kartofloson to stand back up!
Kris Kartofloson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Emelianenko sends Kartofloson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Emelianenko is motioning to the referee to let Kartofloson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Kartofloson is rocked!
Kartofloson looks to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a right hand from hell and Kartofloson is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gattsu Emelianenko!
A relieved looking Gattsu Emelianenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2020

#R1#
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Emelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marley counters with a three punch combo that has Emelianenko backing up. Emelianenko nods at Marley to acknowledge the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Marley.
Jab, jab by Marley - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.#TD2#
Marley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Marley manages to move to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Emelianenko avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marley.
Emelianenko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Marley misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Marley looking to ground and pound but Emelianenko is blocking nicely. #T1#
Marley unloads with some shots from mount but Emelianenko bucks and avoids them well.
Marley misses with a head shot.
Marley is landing with some decent strikes but Emelianenko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC2#
Emelianenko is rocked!#CUT2#
Gattsu Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Marley! Emelianenko is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Marley!
James Marley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE 95
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Goose tests Emelianenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
Goose misses with a wild combination.
Gattsu Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goose blocks a jab.#KD2#
Goose feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Emelianenko sprawling to the canvas! Emelianenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Goose finish him?! #ROC2#
Emelianenko is rocked!
Emelianenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Emelianenko. That snapped Goose 's head back.
Goose moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goose .
It looked like Emelianenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Emelianenko, as that shot connected. #T1#
Goose misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses its target.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Goose takes one to the chin there.
Emelianenko swinging wildly here.
Goose tries to clinch up.
A big right from Goose misses.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goose .
Emelianenko moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGoose .
Nice uppercut there from Goose .#T2#
Emelianenko lands with a nice combination. Goose backs away looking to recover.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the body.
Goose throws a poor cross that misses
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goose slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Goose moves out of range.
Goose takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the body
and Goose counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Emelianenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goose in his tracks.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goose was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Goose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Emelianenko backs off Goose throws a huge counter combo but Emelianenko manages to avoid it all.
Emelianenko connects with a single shot there.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGoose .
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Goose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goose slips under a jab.#T4#
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that Goose avoids nicely.
Emelianenko takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
Gattsu Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goose .
Goose looks for the body kick but Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Goose counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Emelianenko badly! He tries to strike back but Goose puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Emelianenko out cold! Oh man, Emelianenko will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Goose !
A very excited looking Kyle Goose made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DARE 88
Date: Dec 16, 2018

#R1#
Emelianenko takes one to the chin there.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Kerr blocks it.
Kerr throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Emelianenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kerr doesn't seem phased though.
Kerr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Kerr.
Jab by Emelianenko.#CL#
Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Kerr. Kerr maintains the clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to push Kerr away but Kerr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kerr throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Kerr misses with some punches.
Kerr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kerr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Kerr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kerr fails to land.
Emelianenko trying to stall but Kerr improves his position.
Good body shot from Kerr.
Kerr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Emelianenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Kerr.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Kerr has him pressed against the cage.
Kerr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Kerr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Kerr moves away and avoids it.
Kerr misses with an uppercut.
Kerr connects with a right hand. Emelianenko shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Kerr slips under a jab.
Kerr attempts a counter takedown but Emelianenko avoids it well and moves away.
Nice jab there from Kerr.
Kerr swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws a counter combo.
Kerr lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerr misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Kerr.
Kerr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko works Kerr's body with a nice hook.
Kerr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko. #T3#
Nice shot by Kerr.
Kerr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kerr feinted with a counter takedown.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerr moves away.
Kerr slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Kerr saw that one coming.
Emelianenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerr was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko jabs Kerr right on the nose. Kerr blinks but takes it well.
Kerr misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko swings widly with a right hand
and Kerr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kerr wants to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kerr is looking to clinch.
Kerr throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mark Kerr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gattsu Emelianenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Kerr ducked under it nicely.
Gattsu Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kerr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emelianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kerr counters with a nice uppercut.
Kerr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Kerr moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kerr.
It seemed like Emelianenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Emelianenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kerr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gattsu Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerr avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Kerr.#KD#
Kerr drops Emelianenko with a left right combo! Kerr follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC#
Emelianenko is rocked!
Kerr trying to control the position but Emelianenko is working away.
Kerr is really struggling to control Emelianenko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kerr passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Emelianenko!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kerr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kerr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelianenko can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kerr controlling from the full mount.
Kerr looking to control but Emelianenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Emelianenko wants to hold on but Kerr pushes him away.
Kerr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Emelianenko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kerr wants to take a breather but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Kerr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Emelianenko to regain full guard.
Kerr looking to sit in guard and control but Emelianenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kerr pulls Emelianenko in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Kerr is looking to sweep but instead, Emelianenko has passed into half guard.
Kerr trying to hold on to Emelianenko's head to control him but Emelianenko postures up.
Kerr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Emelianenko is fighting to break Kerr's control of his arms but Kerr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kerr looking to control.
Kerr 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.
Kerr tries to strike from the bottom.
Kerr wants to sweep but no luck.
Kerr keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Kerr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Kerr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gattsu Emelianenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kerr scores with a jab to the head.
Emelianenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kerrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kerr misses with a left hand
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Kerr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko throws a shot to the body.
Kerr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kerr walks into a stiff left hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kerr.
A countering left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses.#T1#
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Kerr saw that one coming.
Kerr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kerr throws a series of punches but Emelianenko avoids them all with ease.
Emelianenko lands with a hook. Kerr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Kerr ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kerr misses the target.
Kerr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kerr. #T2#
Kerr tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves away
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
Kerr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko lands with a cross.
Emelianenko thuds his right hand into Kerr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Emelianenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Kerr tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Kerr ducks down to avoid it.
Kerr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Kerr.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Kerr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Kerr saw that one coming.
Kerr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
Mark Kerr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kerr throws a lazy uppercut
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
Emelianenko swinging wildly here. #T4#
Kerr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Gattsu Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kerr tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko throws out a counter right but Kerr avoids it with no problem.
Kerr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the body
and Kerr counters with a stiff right hand.
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 tries to bum rush Kerr with a series of wild strikes but Kerr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gattsu Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kerr 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mark Kerr!
After the fight, Mark Kerr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DARE 80
Date: Nov 14, 2018

#R1#
Sokolov lands a body shot.
Sokolov throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Emelianenko misses.
Sokolov cracks Emelianenko with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
Good shot there by Sokolov.
Emelianenko punishes Sokolov's body with a nice straight punch.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Emelianenko get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Emelianenko stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Sokolov runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konstantin Sokolov!
A victorious Konstantin Sokolov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 70
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Emelianenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko misses the body punch
and Zulu counters with a body kick.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Zulu.
Zulu looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Zulu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Zulu's ribcage but misses.
Zulu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Emelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zulu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko defending well as Zulu loads up on a big left hand.
Emelianenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zulu moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Zulu throws a solid leg kick but Emelianenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zulu.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zulu, right into the meat.
Zulu cracks the inside of Emelianenko's front leg.
Zulu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD#
Zulu cracks Emelianenko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zulu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Emelianenko to stand back up!#ROC#
Emelianenko is rocked!
Emelianenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zulu under the eye.
Emelianenko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Zulu avoids it well.
Zulu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Zulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Zulu delivers a nice body kick.
Zulu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zulu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Emelianenko finds it's way through Zulu's defenses.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Zulu misses with a body shot.
Zulu swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Zulu ducked under it nicely.
Emelianenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Zulu misses the body punch
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zulu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the side of Zulu's head but Zulu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD#
Zulu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Emelianenko sprawling to the canvas! Emelianenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zulu finish him?!
Zulu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
Zulu sends Emelianenko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zulu is motioning to the referee to let Emelianenko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Emelianenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Zulu finish him?
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zulu was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Zulu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Emelianenko tries to get into range but Zulu steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Emelianenko! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Zulu scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kvame Zulu!
Kvame Zulu retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Kvame Zulu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 65
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Emelianenko lands a nice hook to Correira's body. Correira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Correira thumps Emelianenko with a low kick.
Correira throws a head kick that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Correira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Emelianenko.
Correira misses with a straight right.
Correira throws a sloppy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelianenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Correira's head.
Correira throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Correira wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Emelianenko scores with the left hand. Correira knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Correira.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianenko! But no joy.
Correira throws a sloppy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianenko lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Correira has managed to clinch.
Correira digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Correira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko misses with a hook
letting Correira counter with a right hand.
Wesley Correira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Correira thumps Emelianenko with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Correira.
Emelianenko throws out a counter right but Correira avoids it with no problem.
Emelianenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
Correira moves away from the strike by Emelianenko. #T2#
Correira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
Correira swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Correira. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Emelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Correira.
Correira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Emelianenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Correira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Correira slips a jab from Emelianenko.
Correira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Correira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelianenko.
Correira looks to land a body kick but Emelianenko moved away.
A nice side step and Emelianenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Correira sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Correira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
Correira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Correira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
Correira ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Correira connects with a single shot there.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Correira moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Correira throws a leg kick
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko thuds a left hand into Correira's body.#CL#
Correira has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko can't break the clinch.
Emelianenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Correira pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Correira has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A body shot lands from Emelianenko. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko lands a head shot.
Jab by Correira.#CL#
Correira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Correira misses with some punches.
Correira tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Correira back against the cage.
Correira lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
Correira can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko wants to break free but Correira has control.
Nice body punch from Correira - that landed with a thud.
Emelianenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Correira.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Correira trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Correira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gattsu Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gattsu Emelianenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correira.
Correira throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correira. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Correira wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Correira misses the target.
Correira tries a low kick but Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Correira throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Correira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Correira lands a nice shot that snaps Emelianenko's head back. #T1#
Emelianenko takes a swing at Correira's ribcage but misses.
Gattsu Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Correira moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
Correira throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Correira ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Correira closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.#BC2#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Correira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Correira moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Correira misses.
Correira lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Correira.
Despite the aggression on Emelianenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Emelianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Correira throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily. #T2#
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Correira moves away and avoids it.
Correira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Correira connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Correira moves into range and clinches up with Emelianenko.
Correira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Correira avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Correira blocks it.
Correira working aggressively here.
Correira lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch but Correira keeps him there for the moment.
Correira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Emelianenko presses Correira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
Correira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelianenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Correira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Correira throws a leg kick which misses Emelianenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelianenko tries to avoid it.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Correira moves into the clinch.
Correira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Correira lands a nice elbow.
Correira tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Correira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Correira throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Correira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Correira under the eye.
A punch lands to the side of Correira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Correira's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko blocks a leg kick.
Correira throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Correira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Correira is rocked!
Correira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Correira avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Correira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Correira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Correira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Correira with a jab.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
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 Wesley Correira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gattsu Emelianenko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Correira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #KD2#
Emelianenko cracks Correira with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Correira looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Emelianenko finish him?
Oh Correira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Correira throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Emelianenko! Correira is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gattsu Emelianenko!
A victorious Gattsu Emelianenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 59
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Emelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Singh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianenko throws out the jab.
Emelianenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Singh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singh tests Emelianenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emelianenko misses with a right hand
letting Singh counter with a right hand.
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
Singh misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.#T1#
Emelianenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Singh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Singh blocks a jab.
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Singh.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Singh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Emelianenko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Singh looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Singh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Singh throwing a counter right hand but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Singh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Singh takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianenko! But no joy.
Singh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Yuvraj Singh has been cut.
Singh misses with a body punch
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Singh throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Singh throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range. #T3#
A big left from Singh misses.
It seemed like Emelianenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Singh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Singh moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Singh misses its target.
Singh connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Singh scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Singh lands with a cross.
Emelianenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Singh on the side of the head.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singh misses with a body punch
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Singh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Emelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gattsu Emelianenko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Singh slips the punch.
Singh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gattsu Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Singh throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Emelianenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko jabs Singh right on the nose. Singh blinks but takes it well.
Emelianenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh misses with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Singh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Singh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Emelianenko lands with a right hand.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Singh is out of range.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Singh slips the punch.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Singh's head backwards.
Singh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Emelianenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Singh off the cage and back into range.
Singh misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Singh.#T2#
Singh throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko throws an off balance right hand
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a hook
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Singh moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Singh throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Singh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Singh.#T3#
Emelianenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Singh cracks Emelianenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Singh slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Singh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Singh throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Singh misses with a hook.
Singh throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Singh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Singh scores with a shot to the body.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Singh is looking to counter punch.
Emelianenko swings widly with a right hand
and Singh counters with a left to the body.
Emelianenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Singh moved out of range nicely.
Singh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Singh as he connects with a hook.
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Singh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gattsu Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
#R3#
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Emelianenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Singh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Singh misses with a straight right.
Singh throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Singh catches Emelianenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Singh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Singh throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Singh misses the jab.#T1#
Singh misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gattsu Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Singh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singh misses with a hook.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Singh.
Emelianenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Singh misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
Singh throwing a counter right hand but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Singh.
Singh throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Singh throws a shot from downtown. Emelianenko moves away and avoids it.
Yuvraj Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
An attempted straight right counter from Singh misses the target.
Emelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Singh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko. #T3#
A punch combination from Singh misses.
Singh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianenko throws out the jab.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Singh is out of range.
Singh with a nice cross.
Singh jabs Emelianenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Singh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emelianenko is looking for the big counter here.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Singh appears to be looking for a big counter.
Emelianenko connects with a right hand. Singh shakes it off.#T4#
Emelianenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Singh takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Singh punishes Emelianenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Singh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Singh. Singh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuvraj Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gattsu Emelianenko!
Gattsu Emelianenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE 54
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Emelianenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baumanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Baumann slips the punch.
Baumann misses with a combination
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianenko lands a jab to Baumann's midsection.
Baumann thows a left - swing and a miss!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Baumann has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko misses with a right hand
enabling Baumann to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam Baumann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Emelianenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baumann misses with a looping right.
Emelianenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the body.
Baumann throws an off balance right hand
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko lands with an overhand left.
Baumann throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Baumann falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Emelianenko counters with a nice right hand that sends Baumann toppling to the canvas! Baumann scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Emelianenko finish him?!
Emelianenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
Baumann misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Emelianenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baumann jabs at Emelianenko's body.
Emelianenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Baumann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baumann lands in his opponent's guard.
Baumann wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Baumann looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Emelianenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baumann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baumann trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baumann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Baumann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baumann! But no joy.
Baumann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gattsu Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Baumann there.
Baumann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baumann moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
A little jabbing left from Baumann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Baumann gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Baumann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Emelianenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Baumann is looking to pass Emelianenko's guard but actually Emelianenko recovers to full guard.
Emelianenko working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Baumann trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko controlling Baumann's posture.
Emelianenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baumann wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baumann trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Baumann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Emelianenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gattsu Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baumann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Baumann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Baumann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Emelianenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. Baumann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baumann misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Baumann moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Emelianenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Baumann moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
A big right from Baumann misses.
Baumann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baumann throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baumann walks into a straight right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baumann.
Baumann looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko misses with a left hand
and Baumann counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. Baumann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Baumann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baumann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko. #T2#
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baumann.
Baumann lands a nice looking body shot.
Baumann throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Baumann throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baumann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Emelianenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gattsu Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Baumann misses with a right hand
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baumann.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baumann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baumann looks to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Baumann misses with a left hand #KD#
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Baumann! Emelianenko lets Baumann back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Baumann is rocked!
Baumann throws a poor cross that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gattsu Emelianenko!
A relieved looking Gattsu Emelianenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DARE 47
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Zulu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Zulu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Zulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Zulu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zulu wants to slow Emelianenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Zulu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Zulu sends Emelianenko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zulu is motioning to the referee to let Emelianenko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Emelianenko is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Zulu.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Zulu avoids it easily.#CL2#
Zulu drives through and clinches with Emelianenko against the cage. #T1#
Zulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zulu slowing the pace effectively.
Zulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Zulu is leaning against Emelianenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zulu prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Zulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Emelianenko tries to break the clinch but Zulu is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zulu.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Zulu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Zulu has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zulu.#BC#
Emelianenko manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko takes one on the button.#T2##CL2#
Zulu rushes Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Zulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zulu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zulu tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Zulu fails to land.
Emelianenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Zulu has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zulu.
A right hook to the body lands for Zulu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Zulu misses with a body punch.
Zulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A hook to the body from Zulu.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Zulu.
Zulu digs a right hand into Emelianenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Emelianenko's gas tank.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Zulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zulu lands an uppercut.
Zulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zulu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zulu misses with the head strike.
Zulu lands a body shot.
Zulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Zulu.
Zulu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
Zulu lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Zulu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zulu presses Emelianenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Zulu.
Zulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zulu lands a shot to the body.
Zulu tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Zulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Zulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zulu lands a right hand.
Zulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Zulu.
A frustrated look appears on Emelianenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko working hard to break the clinch.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Zulu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kvame Zulu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zulu throws a push kick but Emelianenko slaps the foot to one side.
Emelianenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Zulu should have avoided that one.
Zulu lands a slapping body shot.
Emelianenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zulu's hands.
Emelianenko throws an off balance right hand
and Zulu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko lands with a shot to the body.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Zulu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Zulu.
Zulu throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Zulu misses
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Zulu counters with a nice right hand that sends Emelianenko toppling to the canvas! Emelianenko scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zulu finish him?!
Zulu tries to move into range but Emelianenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zulu lands a nice hook to Emelianenko's body. Emelianenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zulu cracks the inside of Emelianenko's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zulu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zulu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zulu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zulu. #T2#
Emelianenko misses with a body punch
and Zulu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zulu ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Emelianenko out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kvame Zulu!
Kvame Zulu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DARE 41
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Brakeley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Brakeley slips the punch.
Brakeley flicks out a counter leg kick but Emelianenko steps away.
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brakeley! But no joy.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brakeley sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Brakeley closes the distance and clinches.
Brakeley's coach down at Blackscar Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brakeley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley is leaning against Emelianenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brakeley swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brakeley effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko. #T1#
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Brakeley clinches with his opponent.
Brakeley lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
Brakeley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
Brakeley gets through Emelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brakeley takes a shot to the head.
Brakeley is leaning against Emelianenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Brakeley fails to land.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Brakeley blocks it.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brakeley misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Brakeley prevents Emelianenko from breaking the clinch.
Brakeley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brakeley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brakeley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to push Brakeley away but Brakeley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Brakeley has closed the distance and engaged Emelianenko in a clinch.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brakeley misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brakeley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko defending well as Brakeley loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Brakeley is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Brakeley moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
It looked like Emelianenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brakeley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brakeley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brakeley lands a left hand.
Brakeley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brakeley misses with the head strike.
Brakeley lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko scores with a jab. Brakeley acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Brakeley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko works Brakeley's body with a nice hook.
Brakeley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brakeley looks to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brakeley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko lands with a straight right. Brakeley didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Brakeley closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brakeley walks into a stiff left hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brakeley tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brakeley tests Emelianenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gattsu Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gattsu Emelianenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brakeley walks into a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Brakeley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Brakeley is rocked!#BC#
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brakeley is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Brakeley gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Emelianenko points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Brakeley wakes up just in time to hear Emelianenko thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gattsu Emelianenko!

Event: DARE 33
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1#
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Ellis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Ellis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ellis misses with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ellis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellis looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ellis manages to avoid it.
Ellis connects with a solid leg kick.
Ellis tries to clinch up
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
Marv Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis throws a combination that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot that snaps Ellis's head back. #KD2#
Ellis drops Emelianenko with a left right combo! Ellis follows him down to the ground into side control. #T1#
Ellis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelianenko keeps working. #SUB2#
Ellis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Emelianenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ellis off and has taken his back!
Emelianenko really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ellis.
Emelianenko continues to stall.
Ellis wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Emelianenko is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T3#
Emelianenko not allowing Ellis to control his hands.
Ellis wants to escape the position.
Emelianenko is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ellis tries to break free. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Emelianenko keeps control of the position easily here as Ellis tries to buck him off.
Ellis rolls, trying to escape but Emelianenko keeps control of the position.
Emelianenko slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Emelianenko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gattsu Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gattsu Emelianenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Emelianenko.#CUT#
It looks like Marv Ellis has been cut.
Ellis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ellis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ellis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#
Ellis is rocked!
Ellis tries to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a huge left! Ellis is in big trouble! He's backing up but Emelianenko isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ellis from any more damage. A dominating finish by Emelianenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gattsu Emelianenko!

Event: DUEL#113 Feltre vs Von Ketler
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Ysengrin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Ysengrin thuds his right hand into Emelianenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ysengrin clobbers Emelianenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ysengrin works Emelianenko's body with a nice hook.
Ysengrin digs a good hook to Emelianenko's body.
Ysengrin throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ysengrin moves out of range of the strikes.
Ysengrin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Emelianenko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ysengrin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ysengrin tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ysengrin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ysengrin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ysengrin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
A left lands for Ysengrin.
A big left from Ysengrin misses.
Ysengrin slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
Ysengrin misses with a left hand
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin scoring well with a low kick there.
Ysengrin connects with a leg kick. Emelianenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ysengrin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Ysengrin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ysengrin throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ysengrin finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelianenko's head.
Ysengrin lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelianenko off the cage and back into range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ysengrin finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelianenko's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Emelianenko blocks the leg kick.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there. #KD2#
Ysengrin lands a left and a right that send Emelianenko crashing to the mat, dazed. Ysengrin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Emelianenko is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
Ysengrin lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Emelianenko is looking to close the distance but Ysengrin sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Emelianenko crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Emelianenko is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dave Ysengrin!
Dave Ysengrin very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DUEL#106 Feltre vs Pearson
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Steele misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Jason Steele has been cut.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele.#CL#
Steele darts in and clinches Emelianenko up against the cage.
I was talking to Steele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Steele back against the cage.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steele misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Steele.
Emelianenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Steele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steele wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Steele lands with a good body shot.
Steele takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steele tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Steele scores with a hook to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emelianenko. Emelianenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steele looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steele wants to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko punishes Steele's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Steele is looking to wear down Emelianenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses.
Steele misses with a jab to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steele thinking.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Steele tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Steele closes the distance but Emelianenko moves to the side
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steele doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
An attempted straight right counter from Steele misses the target.
Steele throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Steele swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Emelianenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steele wants to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Steele misses with a body punch
and Emelianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steele thinking.
Steele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Steele moves into range and clinches up with Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to work over Steele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele misses with a body punch.
Steele swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gattsu Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Steele's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Steele scores with a body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Steele avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steele jabs Emelianenko right on the nose. Emelianenko blinks but takes it well.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Steele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a combination
and Steele counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Steele works Emelianenko's body with a nice hook.
Emelianenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Steele punishes Emelianenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Steele takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Steele tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Steele takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianenko! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Steele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gattsu Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Steele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steele throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Steele staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele walks into a left hand.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Steele pushes Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Steele is looking to counter punch.
Emelianenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steele.
Emelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
Steele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emelianenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steele tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steele with a jab.
Steele cracks a nice hook into Emelianenko's ribs.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Emelianenko misses the jab.#T4#
A jab from Steele finds it's way through Emelianenko's defenses.
Steele misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Steele swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steele swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a left to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot
and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Steele forces Emelianenko back against the cage and clinches.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Jason Steele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Steele's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Steele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot.
Steele throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Steele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steele works Emelianenko's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Emelianenko has knocked Steele down with a huge combo! Emelianenko steps away and waves a wobbly Steele back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Steele is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele tests Emelianenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Steele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a huge left! Steele is in big trouble! He's backing up but Emelianenko isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Steele from any more damage. A dominating finish by Emelianenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gattsu Emelianenko!
An out of breath Gattsu Emelianenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DUEL#96 Feltre vs Pearson
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Emelianenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steele misses with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Steele lands.
Emelianenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele.
Steele misses with a hook #KD#
and Emelianenko counters with a nice right hand that sends Steele toppling to the canvas! Steele scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Emelianenko finish him?!#CUT#
It looks like Jason Steele has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
Steele lands a body shot.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steele throws an off balance right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Steele misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steele swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steele! Emelianenko lets Steele back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Steele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emelianenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Steele misses.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Steele misses.
Emelianenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jason Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steele takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steele throws out a counter right but Emelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Steele slips under a jab.
Steele throws a sloppy body shot
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Steele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emelianenko at a distance.
Emelianenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Steele moves into range and clinches up with Emelianenko.#BC#
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Steele thuds a left hand into Emelianenko's body.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Emelianenko takes one to the side of the head.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Steele moves into the clinch.#BC#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Steele closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Steele looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Steele moves into the clinch successfully.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Steele.
Steele fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Steele.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
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!
Steele swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelianenko misses the target.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though. #KD#
Emelianenko drops Steele with a beautiful combination! Steele stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Emelianenko is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Steele is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gattsu Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Steele's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Steele throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gattsu Emelianenko!

Event: DFC 65: Umaga Vs Clay
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Gruzdev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Gruzdev looks to move away, Emelianenko throws a big counter combo but Gruzdev just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Gruzdev gets a clinch.
Gruzdev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Emelianenko or not.
Gruzdev misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gruzdev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Emelianenko wants to break free but Gruzdev has control.
A head punch on the inside from Gruzdev fails to land.
Emelianenko blocking some punches. #BC2#
Gruzdev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Gruzdev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gruzdev throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruzdev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Emelianenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Gruzdev throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gruzdev moves away.
Gruzdev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gruzdev throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gruzdev scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Gruzdev rushes Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Gruzdev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gruzdev throws a leg kick but Emelianenko moved away.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gruzdev moves away.
Gruzdev misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Gruzdev has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gruzdev struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands. #T2#
Gruzdev lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Gruzdev rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
Gruzdev tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruzdev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Emelianenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Gruzdev darts in and clinches Emelianenko up against the cage.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch but Gruzdev keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Gruzdev as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gruzdev dips to his left and cracks Emelianenko with an uppercut!
Gruzdev digs a good body shot into Emelianenko's ribs.
Gruzdev wants to clinch
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Emelianenko works over Gruzdev's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Gruzdev has been cut.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruzdev.
Emelianenko throwing a counter right hand but Gruzdev manages to avoid it.
Gruzdev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from Gruzdev lands.
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruzdev connects with a solid leg kick.
Gruzdev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Gruzdev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gruzdev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Gruzdev lands with a nice combination. Emelianenko backs away looking to recover.
Gruzdev throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emelianenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Gruzdev. That snapped Emelianenko's head back.
Gruzdev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gruzdev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gruzdev slips a jab from Emelianenko.
Gruzdev misses with an uppercut.
Alexander Gruzdev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelianenko misses the target.
Gruzdev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gruzdev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gruzdev digs a good body shot into Emelianenko's ribs.
Gruzdev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Gruzdev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzdev throws out the jab.
It looked like Emelianenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Gruzdev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Gruzdev'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.
#R2#
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Gruzdev pushes Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Gruzdev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gruzdev works the jab nicely.
Emelianenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gruzdev at a distance.
Gruzdev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Gruzdev misses with an uppercut.
Gruzdev misses with a hook to the body
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gruzdev swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Gruzdev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Gruzdev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gruzdev tries to land a front kick but Emelianenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice cross by Emelianenko.
Gruzdev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gruzdev looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Gruzdev throws a big shot that misses.
Gruzdev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gruzdev misses with a hook
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gruzdev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emelianenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gruzdev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Emelianenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gruzdev can pounce on him.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gruzdev.
Emelianenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gruzdev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Gruzdev doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Gruzdev misses with a hook
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gruzdev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gruzdev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gruzdev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gruzdev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gruzdev connects with the punch.
Gruzdev connects with a crisp jab.
Gruzdev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelianenko counters with a nice body shot.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gruzdev.
Gruzdev misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Alexander Gruzdev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Gruzdev is trying to counter with his kicks.
Emelianenko punishes Gruzdev's body with a nice straight punch.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gruzdev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gruzdev misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gruzdev looks to land a body kick but Emelianenko moved away.
Gruzdev scores with a jab to the head.
Gruzdev takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Gruzdev throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Gruzdev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruzdev misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.#CL2#
Gruzdev moves into the clinch.
Gruzdev fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gruzdev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Emelianenko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gruzdev can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gruzdev.
Gruzdev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Emelianenko's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Gruzdev breaks the clinch.
Gruzdev misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelianenko misses the target.
A jab from Gruzdev finds it's way through Emelianenko's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Gruzdev scores with a hook to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gruzdev ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko sizes up Gruzdev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gruzdev dodges the punch combination from Emelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Gruzdev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Gruzdev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Gruzdev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gruzdev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko is looking for a counter combo.
No joy there for Emelianenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Gruzdev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruzdev misses with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Gruzdev takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gruzdev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzdev throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko. #BC#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gruzdev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gruzdev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Gruzdev. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Gruzdev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gruzdev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gruzdev cracks Emelianenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gruzdev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
It looked like Emelianenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gruzdev throws a low kick, looking for Emelianenko's leg but Emelianenko calmly moves out of range.
Gruzdev throws a shot from downtown. Emelianenko moves away and avoids it.
Gruzdev throws a solid leg kick but Emelianenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gruzdev.
Emelianenko lands with a cross.
Emelianenko misses with a left hand
and Gruzdev counters with a one-two to the body.
Gruzdev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
A right-left combo lands from Gruzdev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzdev misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Gruzdev ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Gruzdev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gruzdev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gruzdev is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Gruzdev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gruzdev clobbers Emelianenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Emelianenko scores with a nice head shot.
Emelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzdev throws out the jab.
Gruzdev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Emelianenko tries to move into range but Gruzdev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gruzdev tries to clinch up
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander Gruzdev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gruzdev closes the distance but Emelianenko moves to the side
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Gruzdev misses with a combination
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Gruzdev tries to land a leg kick but Emelianenko saw it coming and moves away.
Emelianenko throwing a counter right hand but Gruzdev manages to avoid it.
Gruzdev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a right hand
and Gruzdev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gruzdev throws a wild body kick that Emelianenko sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Emelianenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gruzdev drops his hands momentarily and Emelianenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Gruzdev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emelianenko's head backwards.
Gruzdev cracks a nice hook into Emelianenko's ribs.
Gruzdev looks to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Emelianenko walks into a jab.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev staying out of range there.
Gattsu Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gruzdev throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Gruzdev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gruzdev misses with an uppercut.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Gruzdev's ribcage but misses.
Gruzdev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Emelianenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Gruzdev.
Well Gruzdev 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Gruzdev!
A relieved looking Alexander Gruzdev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DFC 58: Collision Course
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Adams throws a head kick that Emelianenko semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
Adams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emelianenko. Emelianenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelianenko misses the target.
Adams throws a leg kick that misses.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Emelianenko's head coaches at Samran Muay Thai that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Adams coming out on top.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianenko throws out the jab. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Adams.
Adams flicks out a counter leg kick but Emelianenko steps away.
Nice uppercut lands for Emelianenko. That snapped Adams's head back.
Emelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Adams lands with a kick to the temple. Emelianenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Adams connects with a single shot there.
Emelianenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Adams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
A head kick by Adams misses
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko dips to his left and cracks Adams with an uppercut!
Adams circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Emelianenko. Adams falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Emelianenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gattsu Emelianenko!

Event: DFC 51: Newton Vs Neil
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Kagonbo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kagonbo blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Kagonbo breaks the clinch.
Kagonbo avoids the body shot from Emelianenko. #CL#
Kagonbo has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Kagonbo breaks from the clinch.
Kagonbo throws a poor cross that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kagonbo slips a jab from Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kagonbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Bismack Kagonbo has been cut.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the head.
Emelianenko takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Kagonbo misses.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Kagonbo blocks it.#T1#
Kagonbo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Emelianenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Kagonbo is out of range.
A jab lands there for Kagonbo.
Kagonbo throws a big shot that misses.
Kagonbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emelianenko has time to react.
Kagonbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelianenko.
Bismack Kagonbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Emelianenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Kagonbo saw that one coming.
Kagonbo wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Kagonbo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kagonbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianenko! But no joy.
Emelianenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Emelianenko moves forwards but Kagonbo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Kagonbo.
Kagonbo feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Kagonbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kagonbo defending well as Emelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Kagonbo.
Emelianenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Kagonbo closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Kagonbo is working Emelianenko over against the cage.#BC2#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kagonbo.
Kagonbo connects with the punch.
Emelianenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kagonbo misses with a straight right.
Kagonbo pushes Emelianenko away with a front kick.
Kagonbo throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely. #T3#
Kagonbo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Emelianenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Kagonbo finds it's target.
Kagonbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Kagonbo misses with a left hand
and Emelianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kagonbo thinking.
Kagonbo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Emelianenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Emelianenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Emelianenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kagonbo with a body shot.
Kagonbo throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kagonbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kagonbo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kagonbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Emelianenko's sensitive parts. #T4#
Kagonbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.#CL#
Kagonbo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kagonbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kagonbo.
Emelianenko takes one on the button.
Kagonbo throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kagonbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
Kagonbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Kagonbo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Emelianenko doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Emelianenko counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bismack Kagonbo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bismack Kagonbo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kagonbo 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 Emelianenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Emelianenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Emelianenko throws out a counter right but Kagonbo avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Kagonbo darts in and clinches Emelianenko up against the cage.
Kagonbo misses with a body punch.
Kagonbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Kagonbo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Kagonbo.
Kagonbo feints and then cracks Emelianenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emelianenko down.
Kagonbo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kagonbo lands with a good body shot.
Kagonbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kagonbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko takes one to the chin there.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. #T1#
Kagonbo avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bismack Kagonbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Kagonbo cracks Emelianenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kagonbo throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Kagonbo connects with a leg kick. Emelianenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by Emelianenko as he checks the leg kick.
Kagonbo moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Emelianenko moves forwards but Kagonbo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Kagonbo strikes.
Emelianenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Emelianenko misses with a right hand
and Kagonbo counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Kagonbo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kagonbo content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch. #T2#
Kagonbo tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kagonbo scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kagonbo.
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!
Kagonbo tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Kagonbo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kagonbo wants to clinch.
Emelianenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kagonbo tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Kagonbo scores with a jab. Emelianenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Kagonbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Kagonbo both land. Nice combination.
Kagonbo feints and then cracks Emelianenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emelianenko down. #T3#
Emelianenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kagonbo wants to land a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kagonbo throws a poor cross that misses
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kagonbo is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Emelianenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelianenko can do to turn this around?
Kagonbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Kagonbo 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.
Emelianenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kagonbo looks to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Kagonbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Kagonbo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Kagonbo lands a slapping body shot.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Kagonbo was well out of range.
Kagonbo is looking to slow Emelianenko down with leg kicks.
Kagonbo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Emelianenko checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Emelianenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emelianenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Kagonbo does it's job there.
Kagonbo catches Emelianenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kagonbo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kagonbo misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kagonbo throws a leg kick
and Emelianenko counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bismack Kagonbo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bismack Kagonbo's cut.
That's time! Kagonbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kagonbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kagonbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kagonbo 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.
Kagonbo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kagonbo misses with a body punch
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
Emelianenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kagonbo.
Emelianenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kagonbo throws out a powerful jab.
Kagonbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kagonbo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kagonbo tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kagonbo, right into the meat. #T1#
Jab from Emelianenko.
Kagonbo misses with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Kagonbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Kagonbo tries to score with a low kick but Emelianenko moves his leg out of the way.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Kagonbo moves out of range.
Kagonbo throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
A nice side step and Emelianenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kagonbo doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Kagonbo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Kagonbo tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Kagonbo back against the cage.
Kagonbo can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Emelianenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Kagonbo. #T2##BC#
Kagonbo breaks the clinch.
Kagonbo tries to score with a low kick but Emelianenko moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Kagonbo has managed to clinch.
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!#BC2#
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kagonbo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Kagonbo avoids it easily.
Kagonbo connects with a looping right hand.
Kagonbo looks to land a body kick but Emelianenko moved away.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Kagonbo. That snapped Emelianenko's head back.
Kagonbo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kagonbo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bismack Kagonbo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kagonbo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Emelianenko moves out of range as Kagonbo strikes.
Emelianenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kagonbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Emelianenko's sensitive parts.
Kagonbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kagonbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Emelianenko is able to avoid easily.
Kagonbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kagonbo misses with a looping left.
Kagonbo tries to land a leg kick but Emelianenko saw it coming and moves away.
Emelianenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kagonbo is looking to score with low kicks.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the body kick from Kagonbo.
Emelianenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Kagonbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kagonbo darts in trying to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Kagonbo tries to work over Emelianenko's front leg with a kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kagonbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kagonbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kagonbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emelianenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kagonbo counters with a good low kick that Emelianenko was not able to check.
Kagonbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Gattsu Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kagonbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Kagonbo closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Kagonbo.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Kagonbo is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bismack Kagonbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kagonbo 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bismack Kagonbo!
An out of breath Bismack Kagonbo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC 44: Pate Vs Newton 2
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Kruger misses.
Kruger throws out a powerful jab.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruger misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Kruger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko lands with a good body shot.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko jabs Kruger right on the nose. Kruger blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Roman Kruger has been cut.
Emelianenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Kruger.
Emelianenko lands a jab.#T1#
Kruger throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Roman Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger misses with a left hand
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emelianenko slips under a jab from Kruger.
Kruger misses with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruger misses with a looping right.
Kruger misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko with a nice cross.
Kruger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Emelianenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruger.
Kruger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Emelianenko takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.
Kruger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A punch lands to the side of Emelianenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruger just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Emelianenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruger.
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!
Kruger slips a straight right by Emelianenko.
Kruger throws an off balance right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Kruger strikes.
Kruger misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruger connects with a looping right hand.
Kruger throws a poor cross that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a three punch combo that has Kruger backing up. Kruger nods at Emelianenko to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Kruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.
Kruger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelianenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruger to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
Kruger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kruger throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
It looked like Emelianenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Kruger.
Emelianenko throwing a counter right hand but Kruger manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Kruger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kruger throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruger cracks Emelianenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kruger throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Kruger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gattsu Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Kruger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruger! But no joy.
Kruger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Kruger.
Kruger misses with a hook
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Kruger is rocked!
Kruger misses with a left hand
and Emelianenko counters with a right hand from hell and Kruger is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gattsu Emelianenko!

Event: DFC Las Vegas 53
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Ruiz takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like Victor Ruiz has been cut.#CL2#
Ruiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ruiz is trying to drag Emelianenko to the mat but Emelianenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch. #KD#
Emelianenko lands a big uppercut and Ruiz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ruiz looks OK. Emelianenko waves Ruiz back to his feet!#ROC#
Ruiz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruiz leaves his chin hanging out and Emelianenko seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ruiz crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gattsu Emelianenko!

Event: DFC Las Vegas 49
Date: Feb 03, 2017

#R1#
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Acciarito tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves away
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Acciarito gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Acciarito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Acciarito.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Acciarito has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Acciarito has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Acciarito backwards.
Emelianenko is trying to force a seperation but Acciarito has the dominant position.
Acciarito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Acciarito misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Acciarito up against the cage.
Acciarito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acciarito misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Acciarito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emelianenko working hard to break the clinch.
Acciarito presses Emelianenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Acciarito fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelianenko misses the target.
Acciarito wants to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Acciarito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emelianenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Acciarito closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Acciarito tries to clinch up
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Acciarito tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Acciarito throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko drops Acciarito with a naaaaasty hook - Acciarito is in real trouble here! Emelianenko dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gattsu Emelianenko!

Event: DFC Las Vegas 45
Date: Jan 06, 2017

#R1#
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erdesktrok.
Jab, jab by Emelianenko - just one landing.
Erdesktrok throws a sloppy head kick
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Erdesktrok misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Erdesktrok is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelianenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Erdesktrok under the eye.
Emelianenko misses with a left hand
and Erdesktrok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Erdesktrok's head backwards.
Erdesktrok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Erdesktrok misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko throws out a counter right but Erdesktrok avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erdesktrok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erdesktrok seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Erdesktrok throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Erdesktrok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Erdesktrok cracks Emelianenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Erdesktrok is looking to counter the offense by Emelianenko and move into the clinch.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Emelianenko!
Erdesktrok dodges the punch combination from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands with a good body shot.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Erdesktrok avoids them all with ease.
Erdesktrok scores with a body shot.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Erdesktrok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianenko! But no joy.
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Erdesktrok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Erdesktrok moved out of range nicely.
Erdesktrok looks for the body kick but Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erdesktrok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko. #T2#
Emelianenko lands with a nice combination. Erdesktrok backs away looking to recover.
Erdesktrok throws a sloppy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko lands a really nice looking cross but Erdesktrok seems unphased.
Erdesktrok cracks a nice hook into Emelianenko's ribs.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Emelianenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erdesktrok. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erdesktrok takes one to the chin there.
Erdesktrok throws a good cross that connects.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Emelianenko!
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Emelianenko throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Erdesktrok counters by clinching up.
Emelianenko wants to break free but Erdesktrok has control.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Erdesktrok has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Erdesktrok scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
A hook to the body from Erdesktrok. #BC2#
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Erdesktrok cracks Emelianenko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Erdesktrok has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Emelianenko to stand back up!#ROC#
Emelianenko is rocked!
Gattsu Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Erdesktrok comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Emelianenko falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Emelianenko was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tarn Erdesktrok!

Event: DFC Mayhem 14
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
Stokes fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Stokes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emelianenko thuds a left hand into Stokes's body.
Stokes throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko with a jab.
Stokes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stokes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stokes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stokes throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Trevor Stokes has been cut.
Stokes throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stokes is breathing heavily.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Stokes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emelianenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Emelianenko rushes Stokes and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Stokes is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Emelianenko piles on the pressure and Stokes crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gattsu Emelianenko!

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