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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maricue Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milo Sanchez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maricue Russel's chin.
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200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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200 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maricue Russel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Russel.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Russel is avoiding it.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Russel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sanchez's guard now.
Russel throwing strikes but missing.
Russel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Russel on the ground.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russel prevents Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Russel chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Russel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Russel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Russel 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.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russel.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Russel is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Russel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Russel connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanchez tries to get out of the position.
Russel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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!
Russel distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Russel trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Russel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Russel stands up from Sanchez's guard - Russel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sanchez looks to clinch
and Russel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Russel stands up and beckons Sanchez to join him on the feet.
Sanchez tries to sprawl but Russel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Russel to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is not content to let Russel control the position.
Russel thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
Russel prevents Sanchez from standing back up.
Russel working Sanchez over with strikes.
Russel stops Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Russel.
Russel trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel winds up and cracks Sanchez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Russel in particular looking to stall.
Russel moves into full mount! Sanchez won't be happy about that!
Sanchez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russel with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Milo Sanchez has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanchez looks a forlorn figure.
Russel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanchez looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maricue Russel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Sanchez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Russel lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Russel circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Russel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Russel clinches with his opponent.
Russel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez misses with a knee strike.
Russel is working for takedown but Sanchez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Russel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanchez'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.
Russel avoids the elbow strike from Sanchez, against the cage.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Russel.
Milo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maricue Russel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Russel is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Russel dodges an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Russel.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Russel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a knee strike.
Russel looking to stall.
Russel is looking for a takedown.
Sanchez looking to throw knees to the head but Russel is blocking nicely.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Russel tightens his grip and picks Sanchez up, before dumping him to the ground. Sanchez manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Russel lands a couple of elbows.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully.
Russel postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Russel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Russel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but Russel is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Russel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Russel passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Russel is looking to stall here but Sanchez recovers full guard.
Russel trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Russel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Russel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Russel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sanchez, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanchez's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russel distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Russel works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maricue Russel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Milo Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Russel circles away.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russel lands a body shot.
Milo Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russel throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Russel.
Russel swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Russel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Russel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sanchez is avoiding damage well.
Sanchez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Russel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Russel.
Sanchez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Milo Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russel fails with the takedown.
Milo Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russel shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Milo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maricue Russel.
Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Russel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Russel controls the pace.
Russel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Russel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Russel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Milo Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Russel pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maricue Russel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Russel moves nicely into side control.
The strikes coming from Russel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanchez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Russel connects with a decent elbow.
Russel tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Russel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russel is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Russel working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maricue Russel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Russel 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maricue Russel!
An out of breath Maricue Russel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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