Post by The Sandmen on Jan 31, 2016 15:33:12 GMT -5
Fabricio Werdum looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Fedor Emelianenko glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Fedor is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Fabricio Werdum comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Fedor looks to be in very good shape.
Fedor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fabricio Werdum's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Fedor jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Fedor Emelianenko pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Werdum doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Werdum forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor Emelianenko is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Fedor catches an ankle and Werdum is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Fedor struggles on the ground and tries to break Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Werdum doesn't want to free his opponent and Fedor continues in closed guard
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Fedor is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Werdum catch Fedor Emelianenko's right arm and tries a kimura
Fedor Emelianenko holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll on the ground...
Werdum knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Werdum suddenly holds Fedor Emelianenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Fedor can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fabricio Werdum!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Fedor Emelianenko a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Werdum's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Fedor delivers a few accurate elbows!
Werdum is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Werdum's Chin is beginning to swell
Fedor is in rear mount over Werdum
Werdum has given his back to Fedor Emelianenko who is trying to get one hook in!
Fedor Emelianenko has one hook in!
Fedor is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
Fedor is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Fedor is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
Fedor Emelianenko throws his leg over Fabricio Werdum's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Fedor Emelianenko's rear naked choke attempt!
Fabricio Werdum frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Fedor Emelianenko and ends up on top!
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Werdum is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Fedor is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
Fedor Emelianenko isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Werdum locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Fedor Emelianenko unil he can pull his arm free! Fedor lost his dominant position.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor tries an armbar from the bottom!
Fabricio Werdum breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fabricio Werdum gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Fedor tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Werdum knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Tremendous strikes from Werdum!
Fedor blocks with confidence
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fedor Emelianenko's mind is definitely in the fight, Werdum just got nailed! Fedor Emelianenko saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Werdum is going to have a headache after this one.
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Fedor is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Werdum's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Fedor can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Fedor Emelianenko looks to pass to mount...
Fedor slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Fabricio Werdum.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fedor tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fedor Emelianenko controls the situation despite Fabricio Werdum efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko rolls him over and takes his back!
Fedor is in rear mount over Werdum
Werdum has given his back to Fedor Emelianenko who is trying to get one hook in!
Fedor Emelianenko has one hook in!
Fedor is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
Fedor has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Werdum.
Nicely done! Fedor now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Fedor is in rear mount over Werdum with two hooks in
Werdum is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Werdum holds Fedor Emelianenko's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fabricio Werdum hooks Fedor's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Fedor Emelianenko manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fedor struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Werdum
Fedor works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Werdum
Fedor moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Werdum moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fedor with a double overhooks!
Fedor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fabricio Werdum's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Werdum
Fedor moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Not a desiderable position that Werdum is in now. Fedor Emelianenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fedor Emelianenko isolates Fabricio Werdum's left arm looking for an armbar...
Fabricio Werdum manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fedor Emelianenko lost his dominant position.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum 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.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Fedor throws a few hammer fists to the face of Fabricio Werdum
Solid shots!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Fedor launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fabricio Werdum is not able to stop Werdum ground skills and Fedor Emelianenko moves to side mount!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Werdum 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.
Werdum misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Fabricio Werdum takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Fedor Emelianenko tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum holds Fedor Emelianenko's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fedor struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Fedor is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum is holding Fedor Emelianenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Werdum tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
Werdum shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Werdum tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fabricio Werdum controls the situation despite Fedor Emelianenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Nice beating Fedor Emelianenko has received.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Fedor delivers a few accurate elbows!
Fabricio Werdum blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fedor is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Werdum fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Fedor Emelianenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum is locking that Armbar...
Werdum is locking that Armbar...
Fedor struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Fedor holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Fedor's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Fabricio Werdum.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to show some ground skills
Fabricio Werdum put Fedor in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Fedor Emelianenko has seen better days.
Fedor tries to stand up!
Werdum doesn't allow him!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Terrible one sided match... Werdum was not ready to fight a fighter of Fedor Emelianenko caliber.
Fedor sits over his knees and pushes away Werdum's leg!
Werdum closes his legs around Fedor Emelianenko's leg. Fedor is not able to move away now!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fedor blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Werdum's guard.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fabricio Werdum is not able to stop Werdum ground skills and Fedor Emelianenko moves to side mount!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fedor tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum pushes Fedor Emelianenko and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Werdum avoids a dangerous strike from Fedor
and counters with a solid straight!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Fedor begins to launch a barrage of punches over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is smart enough to duck backwards
Werdum avoids a dangerous strike from Fedor
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fabricio Werdum sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Fedor's Right cheek is beginning to swell
That Standing Guillotine from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Fedor Emelianenko slips his head out and ends up in Fabricio Werdum's guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Fedor Emelianenko a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Werdum uses his forearms to block the impact!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Fedor Emelianenko looks to posture up and open Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fabricio Werdum has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fedor blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Werdum's guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Fedor Emelianenko storms over Werdum with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Fabricio Werdum blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Fedor Emelianenko's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Fedor Emelianenko's head!
That Gogoplata from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Fedor's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That Gogoplata looks tight...
That Gogoplata looks tight...
Werdum is locking that Gogoplata...
That Gogoplata from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Dan Miragliotta breaks Fabricio Werdum's lock! This is over! Fedor didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Fabricio Werdum by Submission (Gogoplata) at 1:43 Round 3
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 530 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 1/11 (9%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 13/30 (43%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 530 s
Unbelievable! Fedor lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Fedor did well and was winning many parts of this fight, but Werdum just has it a little more together and brought it complete style.
Fedor Emelianenko glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Fedor is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Fabricio Werdum comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Fedor looks to be in very good shape.
Fedor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fabricio Werdum's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Fedor jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Fedor Emelianenko pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Werdum doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Werdum forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor Emelianenko is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Fedor catches an ankle and Werdum is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Fedor struggles on the ground and tries to break Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Werdum doesn't want to free his opponent and Fedor continues in closed guard
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Fedor is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Werdum catch Fedor Emelianenko's right arm and tries a kimura
Fedor Emelianenko holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll on the ground...
Werdum knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Werdum suddenly holds Fedor Emelianenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Fedor can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fabricio Werdum!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Fedor Emelianenko a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Werdum's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Fedor delivers a few accurate elbows!
Werdum is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Werdum's Chin is beginning to swell
Fedor is in rear mount over Werdum
Werdum has given his back to Fedor Emelianenko who is trying to get one hook in!
Fedor Emelianenko has one hook in!
Fedor is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
Fedor is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Fedor is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
Fedor Emelianenko throws his leg over Fabricio Werdum's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Fedor Emelianenko's rear naked choke attempt!
Fabricio Werdum frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Fedor Emelianenko and ends up on top!
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Werdum is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Fedor is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
Fedor Emelianenko isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Werdum locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Fedor Emelianenko unil he can pull his arm free! Fedor lost his dominant position.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor tries an armbar from the bottom!
Fabricio Werdum breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fabricio Werdum gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Fedor tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Werdum knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Tremendous strikes from Werdum!
Fedor blocks with confidence
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fedor Emelianenko's mind is definitely in the fight, Werdum just got nailed! Fedor Emelianenko saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Werdum is going to have a headache after this one.
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Fedor is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Werdum's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Fedor can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Fedor Emelianenko looks to pass to mount...
Fedor slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Fabricio Werdum.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fedor tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fedor Emelianenko controls the situation despite Fabricio Werdum efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko rolls him over and takes his back!
Fedor is in rear mount over Werdum
Werdum has given his back to Fedor Emelianenko who is trying to get one hook in!
Fedor Emelianenko has one hook in!
Fedor is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
Fedor has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Werdum.
Nicely done! Fedor now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Fedor is in rear mount over Werdum with two hooks in
Werdum is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Werdum holds Fedor Emelianenko's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fabricio Werdum hooks Fedor's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Fedor Emelianenko manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fedor struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Werdum
Fedor works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Werdum
Fedor moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Werdum moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fedor with a double overhooks!
Fedor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fabricio Werdum's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Werdum
Fedor moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Not a desiderable position that Werdum is in now. Fedor Emelianenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fedor Emelianenko isolates Fabricio Werdum's left arm looking for an armbar...
Fabricio Werdum manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fedor Emelianenko lost his dominant position.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum 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.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Fedor throws a few hammer fists to the face of Fabricio Werdum
Solid shots!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Fedor launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fabricio Werdum is not able to stop Werdum ground skills and Fedor Emelianenko moves to side mount!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Werdum 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.
Werdum misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Fabricio Werdum takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Fedor Emelianenko tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum holds Fedor Emelianenko's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fedor struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Fedor is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum is holding Fedor Emelianenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Werdum tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
Werdum shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Werdum tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fabricio Werdum controls the situation despite Fedor Emelianenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Nice beating Fedor Emelianenko has received.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Fedor delivers a few accurate elbows!
Fabricio Werdum blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fedor is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Werdum fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Fedor Emelianenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum is locking that Armbar...
Werdum is locking that Armbar...
Fedor struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Fedor holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Fedor's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Fabricio Werdum.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to show some ground skills
Fabricio Werdum put Fedor in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Fedor Emelianenko has seen better days.
Fedor tries to stand up!
Werdum doesn't allow him!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Terrible one sided match... Werdum was not ready to fight a fighter of Fedor Emelianenko caliber.
Fedor sits over his knees and pushes away Werdum's leg!
Werdum closes his legs around Fedor Emelianenko's leg. Fedor is not able to move away now!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fedor blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Werdum's guard.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fabricio Werdum is not able to stop Werdum ground skills and Fedor Emelianenko moves to side mount!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fedor tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum pushes Fedor Emelianenko and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Werdum avoids a dangerous strike from Fedor
and counters with a solid straight!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Fedor begins to launch a barrage of punches over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is smart enough to duck backwards
Werdum avoids a dangerous strike from Fedor
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fabricio Werdum sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Fedor's Right cheek is beginning to swell
That Standing Guillotine from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Fedor Emelianenko slips his head out and ends up in Fabricio Werdum's guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Fedor Emelianenko a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Werdum uses his forearms to block the impact!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Fedor Emelianenko looks to posture up and open Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fabricio Werdum has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fedor blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Werdum's guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Fedor Emelianenko storms over Werdum with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Fabricio Werdum blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Fedor Emelianenko's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Fedor Emelianenko's head!
That Gogoplata from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Fedor's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That Gogoplata looks tight...
That Gogoplata looks tight...
Werdum is locking that Gogoplata...
That Gogoplata from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Dan Miragliotta breaks Fabricio Werdum's lock! This is over! Fedor didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Fabricio Werdum by Submission (Gogoplata) at 1:43 Round 3
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 530 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 1/11 (9%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 13/30 (43%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 530 s
Unbelievable! Fedor lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Fedor did well and was winning many parts of this fight, but Werdum just has it a little more together and brought it complete style.