PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeb Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ursus Maritimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Russell
vs
Maritimus

167 cm
28
163 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

177 cm
23
165 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeb Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ursus Maritimus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Maritimus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maritimus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maritimus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maritimus misses with a hook.
Maritimus lands a really nice looking cross but Russell seems unphased.
Maritimus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Russell moves into range and clinches up with Maritimus.
Maritimus misses with a punch on the inside.
Russell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maritimus avoids it.
Russell scores a nice knee to the body.
Maritimus avoiding damage as Russell throws knees to the body.
Russell missing with knees to the body.
Russell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Russell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maritimus has a couple of punches blocked by Russell.
Maritimus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Russell misses with a knee to the head.
Russell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maritimus pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Maritimus manages to break the clinch.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maritimus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Maritimus misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maritimus lands a jab to the head.
Russell moves out of range of the leg kick from Maritimus.
Maritimus throws a sloppy head kick
and Russell counters with a low kick, right behind Maritimus 's knee.
Maritimus tries for a takedown but Russell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maritimus lands with an uppercut that bounces Russell off the cage and back into range.
Maritimus misses with a looping right.
Russell tries to clinch up.
Maritimus throws a head kick but Russell moves out of range.
Maritimus lands a jab to the head.
Russell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Russell, right into the meat.
Russell moves away from the strike by Maritimus.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell tries to clinch but Maritimus moves out of range.
Russell lands with a nice body punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russell. Maritimus does a little dance to reset his feet.

Russell has closed the distance and engaged Maritimus in a clinch.
Maritimus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maritimus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russell landing knees to the head.
Russell lands an elbow that stopped Maritimus in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Ursus Maritimus has been cut.
Maritimus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
A short uppercut from Maritimus.
Russell misses with a knee strike.
Russell missing with knees to the body.
Russell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maritimus.
Russell scores a nice knee to the body.
Russell trying to land knees to the body.
Russell letting Maritimus take a breather here.
Maritimus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maritimus managing to block the knees to the body from Russell.
Russell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maritimus blocks it with crossed arms.
Russell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maritimus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Russell is keeping busy.
Russell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maritimus avoids it.
Russell goes for a takedown attempt but Maritimus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeb Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell staying out of range there.
Russell throws a body punch but Maritimus moves out of range.
Maritimus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Russell.
Russell blocks the body kick.
Maritimus misses the jab.
Maritimus misses the shot to the body.
Russell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maritimus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maritimus's corner calls for a 1-2. Maritimus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Russell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maritimus.
Maritimus swats away the attempt to clinch by Russell.
Russell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maritimus takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maritimus misses with a looping left.
A big right from Maritimus misses.
Russell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maritimus.
Russell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russell thumps Maritimus with a low kick.
Russell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Russell.
Russell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maritimus finds it's way round the side to connect with Russell's head.
Maritimus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maritimus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jeb Russell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ursus Maritimus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A slapping leg kick lands for Russell.
Russell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Russell closes the distance and pushes Maritimus back into the cage.
Russell missing with knees to the body.
Russell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russell trying to land knees to the body.
Russell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Russell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maritimus working aggressively here.
Maritimus is looking to control Russell's arms but Russell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maritimus has his back to the cage.
Maritimus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maritimus takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maritimus is defending well for now.
Russell tries to land a knee to the head but Maritimus blocks with his arms.
Maritimus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russell unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maritimus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maritimus is breathing heavily.
Maritimus is looking to control Russell's arms but Russell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maritimus has his back to the cage.
Maritimus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maritimus tries to break the clinch but Russell is controlling the position.
Russell missing with knees to the body.
Maritimus is trying to maintain a safe position but Russell gets an underhook and turns Maritimus into the cage.
Maritimus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Russell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Russell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maritimus is defending well for now.
Russell takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Russell.
Russell connects with a knee to the head.
Russell missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Russell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Russell pushes off an throws an elbow but Maritimus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maritimus managing to block the knees to the body from Russell.
Russell trying to land knees to the body.
Maritimus tries to break the clinch but Russell is controlling the position.
Maritimus is looking to break free of the clinch but Russell has double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Russell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maritimus lands with a short shot to the head.
Maritimus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maritimus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Russell lands an elbow inside.
Russell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Maritimus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russell wants to clinch.
Russell is looking to wear down Maritimus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maritimus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Russell throws a low kick, looking for Maritimus's leg but Maritimus calmly moves out of range.
Maritimus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Russell.

Russell closes the distance and pushes Maritimus back into the cage.
Russell lands a damaging elbow.
Maritimus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Russell tries to land knees in the clinch but Maritimus avoids the damage to the body.
Russell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maritimus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Russell has Maritimus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maritimus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maritimus is trying to break the clinch but Russell has him pressed against the cage.
Maritimus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maritimus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maritimus throws a head punch that misses.
Maritimus avoiding damage as Russell throws knees to the body.
Maritimus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maritimus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maritimus swings wildly with an uppercut but Russell uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell missing with knees to the body.
Maritimus managing to block the knees to the body from Russell.
Maritimus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maritimus is trying to stall.
Russell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maritimus tries to throw a body punch but Russell avoids it by throwing Maritimus back against the cage.
Maritimus lands with a short shot to the head.
Russell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Russell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maritimus avoids it.
Maritimus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maritimus.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russell lands a knee to the body.
Maritimus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeb Russell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ursus Maritimus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Russell tries to close the distance and clinch but Maritimus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maritimus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maritimus misses with an uppercut. Russell saw that one coming.
Russell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maritimus, as that shot connected.
Maritimus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maritimus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Russell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Russell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Russell, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Russell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maritimus. Russell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maritimus scores with a jab.
Maritimus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Russell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maritimus blocks the body kick.
Russell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maritimus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maritimus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maritimus throws a leg kick but Russell checks it.
Russell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maritimus moves away.
Russell tries to clinch up.
Ursus Maritimus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maritimus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maritimus moves forwards but Russell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Russell lands with a slapping head kick.
Maritimus misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Russell.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Russell.
Russell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maritimus.
Russell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab lands there for Maritimus.
Maritimus fails to land the takedown.
Maritimus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russell connects with a high kick.
Russell takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maritimus misses the shot to the body.
Russell throws a head kick but Maritimus moves out of range.
Russell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maritimus.
Russell lands a nice shot to the body.
Jeb Russell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Russell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some bone on bone action there as Maritimus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maritimus throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Maritimus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russell.
Maritimus misses with a kick to the body
and Russell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Russell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maritimus doesn't seem bothered though.
Maritimus tries to land a front kick but Russell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maritimus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maritimus misses with a hook. Russell ducked under it nicely.
Maritimus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Russell scores with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Russell, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maritimus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maritimus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Russell thumps Maritimus with a low kick.
Russell scores with a body shot.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch but Maritimus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Russell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maritimus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maritimus misses with a hook.
Maritimus fails with a takedown attempt.
Maritimus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maritimus's sensitive parts.
Russell swings for the body but Maritimus moves out of range.
Russell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russell lands a jab to Maritimus's midsection.
Ursus Maritimus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Russell. That's going to slow Maritimus down.
Maritimus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maritimus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russell.

Maritimus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Russell's guard.
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!
Russell trying to control the position.
Maritimus won't allow Russell to sweep him here.
Maritimus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maritimus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maritimus is stalling in the full guard.
Maritimus stands and throws Russell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maritimus is looking to take a break and control but Russell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ursus Maritimus.
I think Russell 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeb Russell!
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