Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Sonni throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko unleashes a big counter combination but Sonni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sonni just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sonni throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sonni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Sonni avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Emelianenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sonni was covering up waiting for the punch and Emelianenko finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Sonni looking for a guillotine here but Emelianenko defends easily.
Emelianenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Emelianenko forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Emelianenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sonni is just riding it out for now. Emelianenko eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sonni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sonni tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.
Emelianenko stalling away here and it's allowed Sonni to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Emelianenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emelianenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Sonni keeps moving.
Sonni is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonni has his hands on Emelianenko's head, controlling the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emelianenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice jab there from Sonni.
Sonni slaps away a takedown attempt from Emelianenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sonni throwing a counter right hand but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Sonni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emelianenko. Emelianenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Vladamir Emelianenko has been cut.
Sonni lands a right hook to the body.
Emelianenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Sonni throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Sonni looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Sonni sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sonni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Sonni.
Sonni lands a hook that stumbles Emelianenko back into the cage. Sonni follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Emelianenko to the canvas! Sonni pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Emelianenko has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yka Sonni!

Event: UnderGround FC 28
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
A head kick by Emelianenko misses #CL2#
and Po counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Po jumps guard.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Po is keeping the position for now.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Po is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Po swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Po wants to stand but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Po keeps moving. #T1#
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Po is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Po 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Emelianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Po takes one to the side of the head.
Emelianenko with a nice cross.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Emelianenko wants a takedown. #TD2#
Po has clasped his hands together around Emelianenko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Po lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Po working the head with strikes.
Emelianenko is looking to reverse the position.
Po really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Po landing a few strikes.
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!
Po is putting a hurting on Emelianenko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Po cracks Emelianenko with a big elbow.
Po creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Po working the head and body with strikes.
Po looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Po trying to control the position but Emelianenko is working away.
Po scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#
Emelianenko is rocked!
Po lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Emelianenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Emelianenko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center (14 Elite, 1 Double that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Po scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Emelianenko is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Po can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wres Po!

Event: UnderGround FC 9
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1#
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Malloy stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko 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.
A swing and a miss from Malloy.
A little jabbing left from Emelianenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malloy throws a series of punches but Emelianenko avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Malloy closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Malloy is stalling here.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malloy prevents it.
Emelianenko has Malloy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malloy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michael Malloy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Malloy jumps guard.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Malloy keeps moving.
Malloy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emelianenko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malloy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malloy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Malloy postures up in Emelianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it.
Malloy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Emelianenko looking to control.
Malloy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position but Malloy postures up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Malloy is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Emelianenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Malloy has passed into half guard!
Malloy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Emelianenko defending well though.
Malloy trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malloy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Malloy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Malloy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Emelianenko counters with a left and a right that stings Malloy.
Malloy shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Malloy moves into the clinch.#BC#
Malloy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko lands with a shot to the body.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malloy as he jumps to the side.
Emelianenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Malloy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Malloy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malloy with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malloy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malloy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Emelianenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Emelianenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Emelianenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Malloy fails to land the takedown.
Malloy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Malloy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Malloy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Emelianenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Emelianenko wants to control but Malloy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Malloy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malloy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Emelianenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malloy is working away from the top position though.
Malloy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Malloy prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Malloy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelianenko's head.
We've been hearing good reports from Malloy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SU#
Malloy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Michael Malloy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Malloy clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladamir Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Malloy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Malloy drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Malloy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malloy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko's guard. #REVR#
Malloy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU#
Malloy stands up from Emelianenko's guard - Malloy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Emelianenko feints a jab promting Malloy to slip. Emelianenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Malloy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Malloy moves out of range easily.
Malloy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Malloy. Malloy maintains the clinch. #BC#
Malloy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Malloy closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Malloy has Emelianenko pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Malloy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Emelianenko tumbling to the mat - Malloy dives into Emelianenko's guard.#SUB2#
Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malloy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Michael Malloy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Malloy lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malloy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malloy is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Malloy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malloy 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Malloy!
A victorious Michael Malloy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UnderGround FC 3
Date: May 19, 2019

#R1#
Emelianenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harper fails to land the takedown.
Emelianenko wants to counter with a clinch but Harper pushes him away.
Harper throws the left hand but Emelianenko avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harper.
Emelianenko flicks out a counter leg kick but Harper steps away.
Emelianenko takes one on the button.
Emelianenko throws a combination. Harper tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Emelianenko clobbers Harper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Harper.
Emelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Harper connects with a nice looking jab.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Harper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harper half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#KD#
Harper cracks Emelianenko with an uppercut from hell and Emelianenko crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Harper's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#
Emelianenko is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Vladamir Emelianenko has been cut.#SUB#
Harper drops back looking for a leg! Emelianenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Emelianenko manages to kick Harper off! Harper jumps back into Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko is still in real trouble! Can Harper finish him?
Harper works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Harper is trying to work for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending well.
Emelianenko seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##SUB#
Harper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Emelianenko works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Harper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Harper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Harper drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Harper seems to have locked his on tight now - Emelianenko screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Harper, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Robert Harper!
Robert Harper is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Harper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Friday Night Fights lV
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Bojtojovskiy clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bojtojovskiy just leaning against Emelianenko, taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Bojtojovskiy.
Bojtojovskiy continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown attempt but Bojtojovskiy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelianenko is defended easily by Bojtojovskiy.
Bojtojovskiy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bojtojovskiy.
Emelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Bojtojovskiy rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy misses with a punch to the body.
Bojtojovskiy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bojtojovskiy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Bojtojovskiy. #T1#
Bojtojovskiy stalling against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Emelianenko is trying to drag Bojtojovskiy to the mat but Bojtojovskiy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladamir Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bojtojovskiy stalling against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy stalling the fight.
Bojtojovskiy receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Bojtojovskiy stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fil Bojtojovskiy.#CL2#
Bojtojovskiy pushes Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Bojtojovskiy controlling the action here for a moment.
Bojtojovskiy pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bojtojovskiy is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Bojtojovskiy presses Emelianenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bojtojovskiy is working Emelianenko over against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bojtojovskiy is working Emelianenko over against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bojtojovskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bojtojovskiy leaning against his opponent.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Bojtojovskiy manages to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Bojtojovskiy.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko letting Bojtojovskiy take a breather here.
Bojtojovskiy is stalling here.
Emelianenko looking for a takedown. #T3#
Bojtojovskiy stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fil Bojtojovskiy.#CL2#
Bojtojovskiy clinches with his opponent.
Bojtojovskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Bojtojovskiy slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bojtojovskiy.
Bojtojovskiy works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Bojtojovskiy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Bojtojovskiy.
Emelianenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Bojtojovskiy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bojtojovskiy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Emelianenko up against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Bojtojovskiy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bojtojovskiy.
Bojtojovskiy pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fil Bojtojovskiy.
A nice combination there by Emelianenko. #CL2#
Bojtojovskiy clinches up with Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emelianenko's defenses.
Bojtojovskiy lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Bojtojovskiy on the inside.
Bojtojovskiy works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bojtojovskiy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bojtojovskiy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fil Bojtojovskiy dominated that round.
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#
Bojtojovskiy ducks right into an uppercut from Emelianenko. #CL2#
Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Bojtojovskiy. Bojtojovskiy maintains the clinch.
Bojtojovskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bojtojovskiy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bit of stalling here from Bojtojovskiy.
Come on Bojtojovskiy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bojtojovskiy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Emelianenko being controlled against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fil Bojtojovskiy.
Emelianenko throws a combination. Bojtojovskiy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bojtojovskiy throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Emelianenko. #T1##CL2#
Bojtojovskiy clinches.
Bojtojovskiy tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bojtojovskiy.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Bojtojovskiy.
Bojtojovskiy scores with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko is working for takedown but Bojtojovskiy is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bojtojovskiy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bojtojovskiy digs a right hand into Emelianenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Emelianenko's gas tank.
Bojtojovskiy gets underhooks to prevent Emelianenko's takedown attempt.
Bojtojovskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fil Bojtojovskiy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bojtojovskiy presses Emelianenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bojtojovskiy stalling in the clinch.
Bojtojovskiy cracks Emelianenko with a nice body shot.
Bojtojovskiy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Emelianenko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Emelianenko blocks an elbow strike from Bojtojovskiy.
Stalling in the clinch from Bojtojovskiy.
Bojtojovskiy slows down the pace here.
Bojtojovskiy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bojtojovskiy prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladamir Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bojtojovskiy has Emelianenko pushed against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Emelianenko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bojtojovskiy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bojtojovskiy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Bojtojovskiy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fil Bojtojovskiy.#CL2#
Bojtojovskiy has managed to clinch.
Bojtojovskiy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Emelianenko is trying to pull guard but Bojtojovskiy has him pressed against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy is pressed up against the cage. Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bojtojovskiy down to the mat. Bojtojovskiy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Bojtojovskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Bojtojovskiy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy is struggling to control the position.
Emelianenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bojtojovskiy after a bit of a struggle.
Emelianenko being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Bojtojovskiy lands an elbow just above Emelianenko 's eye.
Bojtojovskiy stalling.
Emelianenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bojtojovskiy pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Bojtojovskiy clinches up against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Emelianenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bojtojovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Bojtojovskiy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy lands a body punch.
Bojtojovskiy leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fil Bojtojovskiy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bojtojovskiy lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bojtojovskiy pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko avoids the elbow strike from Bojtojovskiy, against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Bojtojovskiy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bojtojovskiy is pressed up against the cage. Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bojtojovskiy down to the mat. Bojtojovskiy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bojtojovskiy looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Bojtojovskiy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Emelianenko duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bojtojovskiy fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Bojtojovskiy closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Bojtojovskiy is struggling to control the position.
Bojtojovskiy lands a body shot. #T1#
Emelianenko blocks the elbow strike.
Emelianenko being controlled against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Bojtojovskiy lands a shot to the body.
Bojtojovskiy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Emelianenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bojtojovskiy pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Bojtojovskiy forces Emelianenko back against the cage and clinches.
Emelianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Bojtojovskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladamir Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bojtojovskiy effectively controlling the action here.
Bojtojovskiy stalling.
Emelianenko can't get the takedown.
Bojtojovskiy slowing the pace effectively.
Bojtojovskiy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fil Bojtojovskiy.
Emelianenko wants to slow Bojtojovskiy down by chopping away at his legs.
Bojtojovskiy unleashes a big counter combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Bojtojovskiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Emelianenko can't break the clinch.
Bojtojovskiy slows down the pace here.
Bojtojovskiy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Bojtojovskiy tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Bojtojovskiy back against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Bojtojovskiy as the two fighters clinch.
Bojtojovskiy effectively controlling the action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bojtojovskiy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bojtojovskiy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bojtojovskiy tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Bojtojovskiy back against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bojtojovskiy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bojtojovskiy tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Bojtojovskiy.
Emelianenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bojtojovskiy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vladamir Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bojtojovskiy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy slows down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fil Bojtojovskiy.
Bojtojovskiy misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Bojtojovskiy should have avoided that one.
Fil Bojtojovskiy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Bojtojovskiy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fil Bojtojovskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bojtojovskiy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fil Bojtojovskiy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Emelianenko misses with a double jab
and Devira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Devira digs a good hook to Emelianenko's body.
Devira throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vladamir Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emelianenko at a distance.
Emelianenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Devira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianenko! But no joy.
Devira shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelianenko tries to sprawl out of it but Devira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Devira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Devira sprawls well.
Devira lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Emelianenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Devira avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Devira with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Devira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Emelianenko counters with a two punch combo.
Devira fails to land the takedown.
Emelianenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Devira.
Devira throws a leg kick
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
Devira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Emelianenko defends well and Devira ends up having to push Emelianenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Emelianenko as Devira shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianenko! But no joy.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Devira moves out of range.
Emelianenko works over Devira's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Emelianenko lands with a good body shot.
Emelianenko scores with a one two! Devira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devira dives in and grabs Emelianenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes down on Devira's head and hops out.
Devira is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Emelianenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Devira sprawls well initially but Emelianenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Devira wants to stand back up but Emelianenko manages to pass into side control.
Emelianenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Devira keeps working. #SUB2#
Emelianenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Devira is looking to regain half guard here but Emelianenko keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Emelianenko wants to control but Devira is keeping him busy.
Devira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Devira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Emelianenko tries for a kimura but Devira is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Emelianenko trying to control the position but Devira is working away.
Devira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emelianenko on the ground.
Devira tries to buck Emelianenko off but Emelianenko is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko controlling the position. #SUB2#
Emelianenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Emelianenko wants to control but Devira is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladamir Emelianenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Devira circles away.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Devira avoids it well.
Johnny Devira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Devira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Devira throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Devira shoots in looking for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Devira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Devira on that attempt.
Devira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devira misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Emelianenko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Devira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Emelianenko, into his guard. #REVR#
Our spies down at at Russian Bears Training Center inform us that Emelianenko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Devira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Emelianenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Devira is one step ahead there.
Devira postures up.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Devira from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Emelianenko working for a triangle but Devira defends it easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Devira pushing down on Emelianenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Devira seems to be working for a kimura but Emelianenko defends the submission attempt.
Emelianenko gets back to full guard.
Emelianenko is trying to keep Devira in close. #T3##SUB2#
Emelianenko working for a triangle but Devira defends it easily.
Devira throws a strike but Emelianenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES#
Devira has his feet on Emelianenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Devira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Devira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devira 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.
Devira darts in looking for a takedown but Emelianenko gets double underhooks and turns Devira into the cage.
Emelianenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Devira is defended easily by Emelianenko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emelianenko lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Emelianenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Emelianenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Devira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko lands a couple of elbows.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Devira keeps moving.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Devira is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Devira looking for a sweep. Not yet Devira, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladamir Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Devira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Emelianenko to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Emelianenko looking to score a takedown here. Devira is defending well but Emelianenko drives through and ends up in Devira's guard.#SUB#
Emelianenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Emelianenko passes into half guard.
Emelianenko passes to full mount!
Emelianenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Devira is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Emelianenko breaks from Devira's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Devira working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Emelianenko has hold of Devira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Devira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Devira is desperately trying to improve his position but Emelianenko has a good base and remains in mount.
Emelianenko controlling the pace for now.
Devira working to try and regain half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Emelianenko has isolated one of Devira's arms. Devira looking to fight him off but Emelianenko twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladamir Emelianenko!
After winning the bout, Vladamir Emelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1#
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Osborne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the side of Osborne's head but Osborne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko works over Osborne's head and body with a nice combination.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination. Osborne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A nice combination there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Osborne swivels and escapes.
Osborne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Osborne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Osborne with the counter takedown but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Emelianenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Osborne.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Osborne avoids them all with ease.
Osborne drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Emelianenko defends it well.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1##TD#
Emelianenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko is pressing down on Osborne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Osborne is holding on for now.
Osborne is trying to stand.
Emelianenko trying to control from half guard but Osborne is working away. #SUB2#
Osborne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Emelianenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Emelianenko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Emelianenko controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Emelianenko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Osborne has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Emelianenko breaks from Osborne's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Osborne is looking to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Emelianenko is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Emelianenko extends the arm and Osborne is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladamir Emelianenko!
An out of breath Vladamir Emelianenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2019

#R1#
Devira with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Emelianenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Devira is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.
Emelianenko working away.
Devira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko wants to control but Devira is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Devira is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.
Emelianenko gets to mount! Devira was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Emelianenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Devira really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emelianenko wants to control the pace but Devira is squirming around nicely.
Devira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko content just to control the position here.
Devira wants to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko content just to control the position here.
Emelianenko raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Devira wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Emelianenko controlling well, preventing Devira from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Emelianenko controlling the positon.
Emelianenko trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Devira fending off the submission attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is riding his opponent, not letting Devira buck him off. #T4#
Devira is trying to break free.
Emelianenko trying to control momentarily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Emelianenko trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Devira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Emelianenko.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devira can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladamir Emelianenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Devira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Emelianenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Emelianenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Devira keeps moving.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Devira is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Devira keeps moving.
Emelianenko controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Devira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Devira dodges the punch combination from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Emelianenko lands an overhand right.
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Emelianenko duly obliges.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelianenko. #T2#
Devira stuffs the takedown.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Devira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Devira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Devira takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Devira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Emelianenko can't get the takedown.
Johnny Devira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Emelianenko.#TD#
Devira drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Devira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emelianenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Emelianenko forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Devira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emelianenko not doing much here.
Emelianenko trying to control from half guard but Devira is working away. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Emelianenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Devira wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Emelianenko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Devira! #SUB2#
Emelianenko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Devira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Devira shrugs it off.
Emelianenko prevents Devira from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devira is squirming around, avoiding Emelianenko's attempts to control the action.
Emelianenko moves to the back position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladamir Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Devira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut lands for Emelianenko. That snapped Devira's head back.
Devira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Devira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Emelianenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A clash of legs there as Emelianenko blocks the low kick.
Vladamir Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelianenko is defended easily by Devira.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devira. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Devira clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Devira pulls guard effortlessly.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Devira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Devira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Devira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Devira wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Emelianenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Emelianenko advances nicely into full mount.
Emelianenko controlling from the full mount.
Emelianenko is continuing to stall.#T2#
Let's hope that Emelianenko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Emelianenko looking to control but Devira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Emelianenko controlling his opponent. #T3#
Emelianenko trying to control but Devira is having none of it.
Emelianenko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Devira is squirming around, avoiding Emelianenko's attempts to control the action.
Emelianenko is trying to control here but Devira has managed to regain half guard. #T4#
Devira is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES#
Devira kicks Emelianenko off and gets back to his feet.
Vladamir Emelianenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown #CL#
and Devira counters by clinching up.
Johnny Devira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Emelianenko.
A short uppercut from Devira.
Devira jumps guard but Emelianenko stands there with Devira around his waist. Devira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnny Devira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Devira.
I think Emelianenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladamir Emelianenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladamir Emelianenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2019

#R1#
Emelianenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Devira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Devira.
Emelianenko 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.#CL#
Devira pushes Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to drag Devira to the mat but Devira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Devira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Emelianenko walks away with a smile on his face. Devira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Devira moves out of range of the leg kick from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Devira sprawls well. Devira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnny Devira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Devira strikes.
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Devira throws a body kick. #T1#
Emelianenko leaves Devira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Devira throws a big counter combination but Emelianenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Devira fails to land the takedown.
And Emelianenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Devira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Devira on that attempt.
Emelianenko throws a wild body kick that Devira sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Emelianenko shoots in and gets a takedown into Devira's guard.
Emelianenko trying to control but Devira is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko controlling from the top position. #T2#
Emelianenko pushing down on Devira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Emelianenko trying to mount his opponent but Devira defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Emelianenko in particular looking to stall.
Devira controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Emelianenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Devira trying to control but Emelianenko postures up. #SUB2#
Emelianenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Devira is just riding it out for now. Emelianenko eventually gives up the hold.
Devira trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emelianenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Emelianenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Devira looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelianenko wants to control but Devira is keeping him busy.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Emelianenko prevents Devira from improving his position.
Emelianenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladamir Emelianenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Emelianenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Emelianenko sizes up Devira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Devira with a series of wild strikes but Devira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Devira counters with a quick kick to the body but Emelianenko blocks it.
Devira shoots in but no luck this time.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Devira circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Emelianenko misses
and Devira counters with a one-two to the body.
Devira scores with a decent looking hook.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Devira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Emelianenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko gets to mount! Devira was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Emelianenko takes Devira's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Devira is in trouble. #T1#
Emelianenko lands with a hammerfist to the side of Devira's head.
Devira looking very determined here, making life difficult for Emelianenko.
Devira just trying to survive but Emelianenko is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Devira rolls, trying to escape but Emelianenko keeps control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
I would not like to be Devira right now.
Emelianenko struggling to keep hold of the position.
What can Devira do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Devira trying to control the hands but Emelianenko breaks the grip. #T2#
Emelianenko controlling the position well here. Devira rolled but Emelianenko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Emelianenko gets his hands free as Devira looks to control.
Emelianenko controlling the position well here. Devira rolled but Emelianenko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Devira is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Emelianenko is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Devira has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Emelianenko trying to control momentarily. #T3#
Devira is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Devira right now. #SUB2#
Emelianenko has the hooks in. Devira is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Emelianenko passes his arm under Devira's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Devira taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladamir Emelianenko!
Vladamir Emelianenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2019

#R1#
Emelianenko 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 avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Hood tries to keep at a distance but Emelianenko has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Hood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelianenko.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hood!
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hood tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Hood is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Emelianenko.#CL2#
Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Hood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Emelianenko tries to get set, Hood tries to push him back and clinch up but Emelianenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Hood wants to clinch.
Hood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianenko throws out the jab.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hood. #CL2#
Emelianenko gets a clinch.
Emelianenko has Hood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Emelianenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hood is defending well.#BC#
Hood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vladamir Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hood is looking to slow Emelianenko down with leg kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hood!
Emelianenko throws a head kick but Hood moves out of range.
Marc Hood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hood lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Emelianenko looks winded!#CL#
Hood darts in and clinches Emelianenko up against the cage.#BC#
Hood breaks from the clinch.
Hood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Hood gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hood tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hood. #CL#
Hood rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Hood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hood blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Hood rushes Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hood breaks from the clinch.
Hood tries to clinch up.
Hood tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hood scores with a leg kick.
Hood tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko with the counter takedown but Hood avoids it easily.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.#T4#
Hood plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Vladamir Emelianenko has been cut.
Hood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Hood moves out of range.
Hood is looking to clinch.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianenko throws a counter combo.
Hood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hood circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Hood clinches up with Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Hood rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Hood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Hood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladamir Emelianenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Emelianenko misses with a low kick.
Emelianenko shoots for a takedown but Hood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hood is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Hood tries to clinch up.
Hood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelianenko can do to turn this around?
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hood thumps Emelianenko with a low kick.
Hood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko feints the counter takedown.
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Hood.
Marc Hood is winning the standup battle so far.
Hood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko throws a combination. Hood tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hood leaves Emelianenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Hood.#T1##CL#
Hood takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hood lands a high kick!
Hood wants to clinch.#CL#
Hood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianenko wants a takedown.
Marc Hood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Emelianenko.#T2##BC#
Hood manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Hood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Emelianenko scores with a takedown into Hood's guard.
Emelianenko stops Hood from standing up.
Emelianenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Emelianenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emelianenko advances position into side control!
Emelianenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hood will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Hood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hood wants to get back to his feet but Emelianenko is dominant here and he's now got Hood's back!
Emelianenko biding his time, controlling Hood.
Hood is in bad spot here. #T4##SUB2#
Emelianenko has his arm under Hood's chin here. Game over son! Emelianenko squeezes tightly and Hood is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladamir Emelianenko!
After winning the bout, Vladamir Emelianenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2019

#R1#
Nuff lands with a shot to the body.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Nuff counters by clinching up.
Nuff comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Vladamir Emelianenko has been cut.
Nuff stalls.
Nuff stalling the fight.
Nuff lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Emelianenko or not.
Emelianenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Nuff.
Nuff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emelianenko's defenses.
Emelianenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nuff lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nuff.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown attempt but Nuff pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Emelianenko needs to keep his hands up - Nuff had a free shot at his head there.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nuff scores with a one two! Emelianenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuff.
Emelianenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nuff misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nuff appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Sho Nuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Emelianenko.
A lazy left from Nuff finds it's target.
Emelianenko with a poor takedown #CL#
and Nuff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Emelianenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nuff smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Nuff gets tackled into the cage by Emelianenko. Emelianenko maintains the clinch.
Nuff slowing the pace effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko being controlled against the cage.
Nuff taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nuff lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nuff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Emelianenko up against the cage.
Nuff lands an elbow just above Emelianenko 's eye. #T3#
Nuff digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nuff effectively controlling the action here.
Nuff is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sho Nuff.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Sho Nuff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Nuff rushes Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nuff lands a nice elbow.
Emelianenko has Nuff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nuff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Emelianenko looking for a takedown.
A short right from Nuff. #T4#
The referee calls for Nuff to work.
Nuff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Nuff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Nuff.
Nuff cracks Emelianenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Emelianenko throws a combination that misses
and Nuff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuff scores with a punch to the head.
Nuff looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Nuff lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sho Nuff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladamir Emelianenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Nuff has closed the distance and engaged Emelianenko in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nuff takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nuff lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nuff comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Nuff.
Emelianenko takes an elbow to the temple.
Nuff lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nuff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuff lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Vladamir Emelianenko's cut even more.
Nuff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelianenko can do to turn this around?
Nuff displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
Nuff's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Nuff lands an elbow inside that Emelianenko shrugs off.
Nuff stalling in the clinch.
Come on Nuff - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice elbow from Nuff.
Nuff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Nuff - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nuff leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sho Nuff.
Emelianenko throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Nuff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short uppercut from Nuff.
Nuff holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nuff slows down the pace here.
Nuff seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Nuff stalling against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nuff manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sho Nuff.
Emelianenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Emelianenko has his takedown stuffed
letting Nuff counter with a right hand.
Emelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Nuff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nuff is pushing Emelianenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown.
Nuff taking a breather.
Emelianenko is trying to drag Nuff to the mat but Nuff just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sho Nuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Emelianenko.#T4#
Nuff stalls.
Nice elbow from Nuff. #CUT#
The cut above Vladamir Emelianenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nuff leaning his opponent against the cage.
Emelianenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nuff to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short uppercut from Nuff.
Nuff controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sho Nuff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladamir Emelianenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Emelianenko misses with the body kick
and Nuff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nuff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emelianenko has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Nuff moves into the clinch.
Nuff taking a breather.
Nuff holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sho Nuff.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nuff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nuff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nuff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emelianenko has time to react.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nuff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Nuff was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nuff counters with a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko lands with a nice combination. Nuff backs away looking to recover.
Nuff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Emelianenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nuff looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Nuff lands a jab to Emelianenko's midsection.
Emelianenko drops his hands momentarily and Nuff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Nuff lands an overhand right.
Sho Nuff is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nuff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.
Sho Nuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Emelianenko.#T2#
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nuff.
Nuff swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nuff scores with a one two! Emelianenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nuff just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Emelianenko on the side of the head.
Nuff's jab looks to have found its range, popping Emelianenko under the eye.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Nuff counters by moving into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nuff.
A bit of stalling here from Nuff.
Nuff dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nuff is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Emelianenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nuff is pushing Emelianenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sho Nuff.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Nuff sprawls well.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Nuff with a series of wild strikes but Nuff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Vladamir Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko throws a combination that misses
enabling Nuff to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Nuff counter with a right hand.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab
and Nuff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emelianenko thinking. #T4#
Emelianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Nuff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emelianenko thinking.
Emelianenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nuff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nuff cracks Emelianenko with an open hand slap.
Sho Nuff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Nuff counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuff avoiding damage.
Vladamir Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nuff manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nuff leaning his opponent against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Nuff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nuff 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Nuff!

Event: TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 30, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vladamir Emelianenko (ranked 5363 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Ribeiro (ranked 5281 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

189 cm
21 yrs
212 lbs

183 cm
18 yrs
183 lbs

Emelianenko

Ribeiro

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Vladamir Emelianenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Leandro Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Emelianenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vladamir Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Ribeiro.

Ribeiro is fighting off a takedown attempt but Emelianenko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ribeiro to the mat. Ribeiro regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Emelianenko (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Emelianenko (2) vs (2) Ribeiro
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribeiro slips nicely into half guard.
Ribeiro is thwarting Emelianenko's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko is not content to let Ribeiro control the position.
Ribeiro passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Emelianenko (2) vs (5) Ribeiro

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ribeiro prevents Emelianenko from getting the reversal.

Ribeiro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Emelianenko is surviving well by controlling Ribeiro's body position as best he can.
Ribeiro fails to take his opponent's back.
Ribeiro looking to control but Emelianenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ribeiro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro looking to secure an arm triangle but Emelianenko defends it well.
Emelianenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Ribeiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Emelianenko is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is squirming around, avoiding Ribeiro's attempts to control the action.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position but Ribeiro isn't that keen on the idea.

Ribeiro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Emelianenko is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Emelianenko (4) vs (5) Ribeiro
Ribeiro controlling the position.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Emelianenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emelianenko has managed to get both his arms back between Ribeiro's legs - danger averted.
Emelianenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Emelianenko (7) vs (5) Ribeiro

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Emelianenko off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Emelianenko (7) vs (9) Ribeiro
Emelianenko tries to roll but Ribeiro sticks to his back.
Ribeiro gets his hands free as Emelianenko looks to control.

Ribeiro looking for the choke but no joy.
Emelianenko prevents Ribeiro from getting a body triangle.

Ribeiro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is not going to allow Emelianenko to sit and survive in this position.
Ribeiro 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.
Ribeiro wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy.
Ribeiro has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Emelianenko's body.

Emelianenko won't enjoy being in this position. Ribeiro looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Emelianenko is tapping - it's over boys! Ribeiro picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leandro Ribeiro!

Event: TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lucien Lachance (ranked 23586 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladamir Emelianenko (ranked 5298 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladamir Emelianenko has the eye of the tiger tonight.

185 cm
18 yrs
186 lbs

189 cm
21 yrs
212 lbs

Lachance

Emelianenko

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lucien Lachance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vladamir Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lachance tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Emelianenko swivels and escapes.

Emelianenko moves into the clinch.

Lachance has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Emelianenko uses from the top position.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Lachance is keeping the position.
Lachance knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emelianenko on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachance pulls Emelianenko in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lachance is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lachance keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.
Lachance on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lachance tries to get out of the position.
Lachance has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Lachance keeps moving.
Emelianenko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lachance is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Emelianenko passes into half guard.
Lachance is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to control. Lachance wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Emelianenko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lachance is looking to improve his position.
Emelianenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Lachance is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko prevents Lachance from improving his position.
Lachance trying to control from the bottom.

Emelianenko is working for a submission of some sort.
Lachance has his hands clasped together around Emelianenko's back. He's all about the action.
Emelianenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lachance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emelianenko works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lachance (0) vs (3) Emelianenko
Lachance has one of Emelianenko's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Emelianenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lachance keeps working.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lachance is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Emelianenko wants to control but Lachance is keeping him busy.
Lachance struggling a bit here.

Emelianenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lachance is looking for a sweep.
Emelianenko tries to advance to mount but Lachance denies him.
Lachance is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.

Emelianenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lachance is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lachance's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Emelianenko tries to advance to mount but Lachance denies him.
Emelianenko staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Emelianenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lachance stops Emelianenko from passing to mount.
Emelianenko wants to control but Lachance is keeping him busy.

Emelianenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lachance knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Lachance is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lachance is trying to control Emelianenko's posture but Emelianenko avoids it.
Lachance is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lachance can't do much from the bottom here.
Lachance is looking for a sweep.
Emelianenko looking to control but instead Lachance has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Emelianenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lachance does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lachance wants to improve his position but Emelianenko is controlling well.
Emelianenko is looking to advance position but Lachance won't allow it.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lachance is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Emelianenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Lachance is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to free his trapped foot but Lachance is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Emelianenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lachance is just riding it out for now. Emelianenko eventually gives up the hold.

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lachance defends it well.
Emelianenko looks winded!

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Lachance is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lachance is trying to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lachance is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emelianenko wins on points by 3 to 0.

Event: TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sekon Chance (ranked 4272 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladamir Emelianenko (ranked 5274 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

170 cm
21 yrs
190 lbs

189 cm
21 yrs
212 lbs

Chance

Emelianenko

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sekon Chance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vladamir Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emelianenko shoots and misses

and Chance holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Chance has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Emelianenko regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chance (2) vs (0) Emelianenko

Chance drops back looking for a leg! Emelianenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Emelianenko manages to kick Chance off! Chance jumps back into Emelianenko's guard.
Chance sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chance tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chance stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko.
Chance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.

Chance got a little sloppy there for a moment and Emelianenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chance has managed to get both his arms back between Emelianenko's legs - danger averted.
Chance knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emelianenko on the ground.
Chance tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chance controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Emelianenko is looking for a triangle but Chance pushes his legs off easily.
Emelianenko working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Chance tries to pass.
Chance showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Chance drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Emelianenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chance has Emelianenko in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chance (2) vs (2) Emelianenko
Emelianenko is fighting to break Chance's control of his arms but Chance is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chance might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chance looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emelianenko trying to control but Chance is working from the bottom.

Emelianenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chance has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emelianenko has managed to get both his arms back between Chance's legs - danger averted.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chance swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chance tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chance has his hands on Emelianenko's head, controlling the position.
Chance'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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chance has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emelianenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emelianenko trying to move into half guard but instead Chance has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chance (4) vs (2) Emelianenko
Chance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.
Chance showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chance sitting in guard here, content to control.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chance is one step ahead there.

Chance drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chance jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chance stays in close to Emelianenko's body and controls the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chance has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chance is looking to pass into half guard but Emelianenko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Emelianenko is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chance (4) vs (4) Emelianenko

Emelianenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Chance looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chance pulls Emelianenko in to control the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chance 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.
Chance is pulling down on Emelianenko's head to control his posture.

Chance is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Chance keeps moving.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Chance is retaining full guard.
Chance pulls Emelianenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Emelianenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Chance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emelianenko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chance's guard.
Chance is in trouble now - Emelianenko has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chance (4) vs (7) Emelianenko
Emelianenko looks winded!

Emelianenko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chance is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chance (6) vs (7) Emelianenko
Emelianenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Chance advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chance wants to free his trapped foot but Emelianenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chance content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chance is pressing down on Emelianenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Emelianenko is holding on for now.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.
Chance controlling the action here.

Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chance stalling.

Chance is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Emelianenko defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chance perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emelianenko wins on points by 7 to 6.

Event: TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vladamir Emelianenko (ranked 5233 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Lee (ranked 5206 p4p, 478 weight class). Lee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Titties and Coke "subliminal messages". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

189 cm
21 yrs
212 lbs

185 cm
18 yrs
180 lbs

Emelianenko

Lee

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vladamir Emelianenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chuck Lee!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emelianenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.

Emelianenko instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking for a takedown.
Vladamir Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Lee.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Emelianenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emelianenko but Emelianenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Emelianenko prevents a takedown attempt there.

Emelianenko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Emelianenko (2) vs (0) Lee
Emelianenko content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Lee with the active half guard here but Emelianenko passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Emelianenko (5) vs (0) Lee
Emelianenko gets to mount! Lee was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Emelianenko (7) vs (0) Lee
Emelianenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Emelianenko moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Emelianenko (10) vs (0) Lee

Emelianenko has the hooks in. Lee is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Emelianenko passes his arm under Lee's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Lee taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladamir Emelianenko!

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