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QFC Tournament 533 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Reginald Buckwalteringstonton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reginald Buckwalteringstonton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Green!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green moves into the clinch.
Green gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Green in particular looking to stall.
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Buckwalteringstonton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Buckwalteringstonton pushes Green off looking to stand but Green dives back in and keeps control.
Buckwalteringstonton is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green prevents Buckwalteringstonton from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckwalteringstonton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Green won't allow Buckwalteringstonton to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckwalteringstonton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buckwalteringstonton tries to clinch there but Green circles away.
Buckwalteringstonton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Green counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buckwalteringstonton won't be happy with that.
Buckwalteringstonton is looking to reverse the position.
Green controlling the position from side mount.
Green creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Buckwalteringstonton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Buckwalteringstonton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Green sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckwalteringstonton wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
Green is looking to stall here but Buckwalteringstonton recovers full guard.
Buckwalteringstonton looking for a sweep. Not yet Buckwalteringstonton, not yet.
Buckwalteringstonton is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckwalteringstonton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Green shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buckwalteringstonton defends it nicely.
Green tries to clinch there but Buckwalteringstonton circles away.
Buckwalteringstonton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buckwalteringstonton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Buckwalteringstonton trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Buckwalteringstonton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Green tries to roll over but Buckwalteringstonton keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is staying active underneath Buckwalteringstonton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Green is looking for a sweep. Buckwalteringstonton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buckwalteringstonton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Buckwalteringstonton is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.
Green holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Buckwalteringstonton tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buckwalteringstonton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Green is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green looks to clinch
and Buckwalteringstonton counters with a head kick.
Green moves into range and clinches up with Buckwalteringstonton.
Buckwalteringstonton tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Green dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Green looks for a takedown but Buckwalteringstonton sprawls well.
Reginald Buckwalteringstonton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buckwalteringstonton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
Green drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Green tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckwalteringstonton is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green wants to stand but Buckwalteringstonton has his arm trapped.
Green controlling the position.
Buckwalteringstonton is looking for a sweep.
Green is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Buckwalteringstonton's shoulder. That is not cool.
Green in the domination position with Buckwalteringstonton hanging on.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Green doesn't manage to clinch there - Buckwalteringstonton circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Green closes the distance and clinches.
Buckwalteringstonton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Green smiles and moves away.
Reginald Buckwalteringstonton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckwalteringstonton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buckwalteringstonton shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reginald Buckwalteringstonton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green throws a head kick that Buckwalteringstonton semi-blocks.
Buckwalteringstonton is rocked!
A head kick by Buckwalteringstonton misses
and Green shoots in, scooping Buckwalteringstonton off his feet. Green is holding his opponent over his shoulder. He slams Buckwalteringstonton to the mat and Buckwalteringstonton is in big trouble! Green is landing strikes to his unconscious foe and the ref dives in to end the fight! Green is celebrating with his corner and rightfully so.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Max Green!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willie Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skinny McBones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Willie Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Skinny McBones!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stroker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McBones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McBones looking to pass the guard.
Stroker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McBones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McBones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stroker is keeping the position for now.
McBones trying to control but Stroker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBones cracks Stroker with a solid left hand.
Stroker trying to keep a closed guard but McBones is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker looking for a triangle here. McBones is fighting it but it looks tight! Stroker pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McBones is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Willie Stroker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demir Yumruk Alper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Birdman - Number One Stunna. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Demir Yumruk Alper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Money!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Money manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Money.
Money bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alper's head backwards.
A punch combination from Money misses.
Money fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alper to the ground. Money is now in Alper's guard.
Alper is rocked!
Money postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Alper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Money controlling from the top position.
Alper seems to have got his legs back now.
Money stops Alper from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Money makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alper can't keep his opponent in guard - Money advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Money wants to take a breather but Alper is having none of it.
Money passes to full mount!
Alper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Money content just to control the position here.
Alper working to try and regain half guard.
Money dominating with strikes here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Money! Alper is hurt baaadly! Money is firing away with more strikes - Alper is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Money!
A less than humble Eddie Money misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phil Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Powerful takedowns
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Fletcher !
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brooks!
Fletcher is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fletcher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brooks gets back to half guard.
Brooks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brooks actively working from the bottom here.
Brooks is not content to let Fletcher control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fletcher is trying to work for a kimura but Brooks is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fletcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fletcher has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Brooks to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fletcher is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Brooks pulls down on the head and he's put Fletcher to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phil Brooks!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sandeep Mac Aodha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sandeep Mac Aodha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Jack!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Aodha misses with a wild body shot.
Mac Aodha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jack is on top in guard.
Jack cracks Mac Aodha with a solid left hand.
Jack throwing strikes from guard but Mac Aodha blocks nicely.
Jack connects with a couple of short punches.
Mac Aodha could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jack postures up and lands a big shot to Mac Aodha's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jack wants to control from the top but Mac Aodha keeps moving.
Jack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack wants to control from the top but Mac Aodha keeps moving.
Jack lands a couple of elbows.
Jack prevents Mac Aodha from getting back to his feet.
Jack cracks Mac Aodha with a solid left hand.
Mac Aodha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mac Aodha has momentary wrist control but Jack slips an elbow through the middle.
Jack passes Mac Aodha's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jack scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jack trying to control from half guard but Mac Aodha is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Aodha is looking to improve his position.
Jack is trying to control. Mac Aodha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Aodha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jack is working away from the top position though.
Jack lands strikes from half guard.
Mac Aodha looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jack pushes past his half guard into mount!
Mac Aodha is breathing heavily.
Jack looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jack goes for an armbar but Mac Aodha turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mac Aodha.
Jack manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mac Aodha manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack distracts Mac Aodha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mac Aodha is rocked!
Mac Aodha wants to sweep but no luck.
Jack scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Mac Aodha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack 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. Jack seems to have locked his on tight now - Mac Aodha screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Jack, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jack Jack!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inikagi Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Russell !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Inikagi Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell .
Kimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russell was well out of range. Poor timing from Kimura.
An attempted straight right counter from Russell misses the target.
Kimura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Russell is trying to defend but Kimura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kimura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Russell 's head.
Russell won't allow Kimura to pass to mount.
Kimura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Russell is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is thwarting Russell 's attempts to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kimura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kimura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Russell 's head.
Russell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Russell clinches.
Kimura pulls guard effortlessly.
Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura working for submissions but it's allowed Russell to get to half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Russell is keeping busy.
Russell seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimura punching from the bottom.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura wants to control but Russell is keeping busy.
Russell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Russell blocks the strikes from Kimura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Russell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Russell .
Russell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russell connects with a body shot.
Russell throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Inikagi Kimura will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kimura misses with a series of wild punches.
Russell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Russell throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Russell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kimura drags the fight down to the ground.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Russell passes into half guard.
Russell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Russell has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Russell maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Kimura is controlling an arm, preventing Russell from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Russell 's attempts to control the action.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Russell has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura really wants to buck Russell off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Russell isn't that keen on the idea.
Russell wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Kimura tries to hold on but Russell pushes him away.
Kimura working to try and regain half guard.
Inikagi Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kimura wants to hold on but Russell pushes him away.
Kimura has given up his back here. Will Russell look for the submission or keep pounding away?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kimura is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Russell gets his way!
Kimura is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Russell off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Russell is not going to allow Kimura to sit and survive in this position.
Russell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kimura defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Russell trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kimura preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Russell .
Russell 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Kimura trying to control the hands but Russell won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Russell dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Russell lands a jab to Kimura's midsection.
Kimura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Russell .
Russell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kimura tries to keep at a distance but Russell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kimura stalling the fight.
Kimura misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura breaks the clinch.
Kimura scores with a takedown into Russell 's guard.
Kimura postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Russell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Russell trying to control but Kimura postures up.
Kimura tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Russell .
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Russell gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Russell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Russell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kimura's guard.
Russell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Russell controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell prevents Kimura from getting back to his feet.
Kimura throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura wants to stand but Russell is controlling the position.
Russell wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kimura avoids the body shot from Russell .
Kimura wants to counter the offense by Russell and move into the clinch position.
Kimura dives in and scores a takedown into Russell 's guard.
Kimura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russell controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Russell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russell wants to control but Kimura passes easily into half guard.
Russell wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Inikagi Kimura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kimura 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Tony Russell !
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Tony Russell !
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Tony Russell !
Tony Russell wins by unanimous decision!
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