Fedor vs. Kongo

[The Sandmen]

Fedor Emelianenko looks very relaxed.
Cheick Kongo doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.

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Round 1
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Fedor Emelianenko and Cheick Kongo touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Fedor throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Cheick Kongo's Chin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Fedor Emelianenko can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fedor is holding Cheick Kongo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cheick Kongo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Cheick Kongo
Kongo measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fedor blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kongo misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Cheick Kongo...
Fedor Emelianenko slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Cheick Kongo
Fedor Emelianenko throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Kongo's face with those brutal elbows! Kongo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Kongo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Cheick Kongo
Fedor catch Cheick Kongo's left arm and tries a kimura
Kongo's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Kongo struggles to free himself
Kongo struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Fedor is locking that kimura...
Cheick Kongo holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Cheick Kongo
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Kongo's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Fedor
Fedor fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Cheick Kongo's arm and tries an armbar!
Kongo hold his own hand and breaks Fedor's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Fedor Emelianenko.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Kongo tries to stand up!
Fedor doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Cheick Kongo looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Cheick Kongo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Cheick Kongo hovers above Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko stops him from throwing strikes.
Kongo misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Kongo's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Kongo
Cheick Kongo tries to turn in and scramble out. Fedor Emelianenko timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Kongo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kongo struggles to free himself
That guillotine from Fedor Emelianenko appears to be unbreakable
Kongo struggles to free himself
Cheick Kongo can't find a way out! His face is turning purple and he taps before going to sleep!

Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by Submission (guillotine) at 1:54 Round 1

Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 83 s

Statistics: Cheick Kongo
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 83 s

Fedor is done playing and ready to move into the Biggs.

[xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club]

Beauty. Nice to see Fedor back.

[xx - Team GAP]

go fedor go!!

[The Sandmen]

I agree with GAP. Go Fedor. GO!

[xx - Team GAP]

I would like to see Fedor follow up this fight with a few more wins over some bigger named fighters.

[The Sandmen]

like Clay Guida?

[The Rocketmen]

Fedor of the North.

[xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club]

Like in the back of a Volkswagen?

[xx - Team GAP]

fighting in the back of a volkswagon? your odd dude.

[The Sandmen]

I concur with the GAP.

[xx - Team GAP]

Fedor needs to climb the ladder in the heavyweight division... who can fedor fight next? don't want to go too big.. but a nice step up from the last couple fights he has had. who do you guys think he should fight next?

[The Rocketmen]

No worries Kruze, I get things that are uncomfortable lol