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Event:
EFA 64 Vermeulen vs Wetness
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Russell throws a nice looking combination but Birchack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Russell.
Birchack attempts a counter takedown but Russell avoids it well and moves away.
Russell throws a right hand that Birchack ducks under and follows up with a left that Birchack also avoids with ease.
Birchack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Russell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Russell duly obliges.
Russell lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Russell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Birchack tries to counter with a takedown but Russell is quick to defend against it.
Russell falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Birchack counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Birchack.
Birchack is in close to Russell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Russell keeping full guard, as Birchack tries to pass. #ES2#
Russell uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Russell misses with the combination.
#T2#
Birchack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Russell misses.
Birchack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Birchack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birchack slips a jab and a cross from Russell.
#T3#
Russell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birchack circles away quickly and effectively.
Birchack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birchack circles away quickly and effectively.
Birchack tries to counter with a takedown but Russell is quick to defend against it.
Russell throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Birchack counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
Birchack throws a strike aimed at the side of Russell's head but Russell avoids it well.
Birchack landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Birchack lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Birchack.
Birchack tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Birchack working the body and head with strikes.
Birchack cracks Russell with a big right hand but Russell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Birchack in side control lands a decent elbow.
Russell prevents Birchack from improving position.
Russell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Birchack is controlling him well.
Russell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Birchack scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#
Russell is rocked!
Birchack scores with punches from side control.
Russell is still in real trouble! Can Birchack finish him?
Birchack scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Russell is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Birchack can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
EFA 56 Trucks vs Murphy
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Fatiman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fatiman takes a little break here. Russell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Russell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fatiman asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Fatiman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Russell, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russell is not content to let Fatiman control the position.
Russell wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fatiman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Russell is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Fatiman lands an elbow.
Fatiman looks up at the clock and then as Russell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fatiman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Russell wants to get back to his feet but Fatiman drags him back down.
Fatiman trying to control the position but Russell is working away.
Fatiman throws a strike aimed at the side of Russell's head but Russell avoids it well.
Fatiman wants to control but Russell is keeping him busy.
Russell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fatiman asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Fatiman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fatiman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Fatiman wants to control but Russell is keeping him busy.
Russell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fatiman takes a little break here. Russell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fatiman trying to control the position but Russell is working away. #SUB#
Fatiman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Russell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fatiman but great work by Russell.#SU2#
Russell stands up. #T3#
Fatiman tries for a takedown but Russell circles away easily
and Russell counters with a three punch combo that has Fatiman backing up. Fatiman nods at Russell to acknowledge the strikes.
Fatiman fails to land the takedown.
Russell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Fatiman backs off Russell throws a huge counter combo but Fatiman manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilner Fatiman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell throws a series of punches but Fatiman avoids them all with ease.
Fatiman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fatiman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Russell circles away.
Fatiman fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Russell moves into the clinch.#T4#
Russell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fatiman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fatiman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Russell's efforts to push away.
Fatiman keeps control of Russell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Fatiman has him pressed against the cage.
Russell is trying to push Fatiman away but Fatiman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Russell tries to break free but Fatiman pushes him back against the cage.
Fatiman is looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Russell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fatiman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russell sprawls well. Russell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fatiman gets slowly back to his feet.
Russell is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Conor Russell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Russell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fatiman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Russell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fatiman.
Fatiman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Russell wants to get back to his feet but Fatiman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fatiman.
Fatiman content to stall in guard here.
Wilner Fatiman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fatiman postures up and lands a big shot to Russell's brow. #T1#
Russell keeping moving, preventing Fatiman from controlling successfully.
Russell wants to stand up but Fatiman is controlling him.
Russell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fatiman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatiman postures up and lands a big shot to Russell's brow.
Fatiman trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
Fatiman postures up and lands a big shot to Russell's brow.
Russell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fatiman controls the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fatiman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Russell keeping full guard, as Fatiman tries to pass.
Fatiman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fatiman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Russell wants to get back to his feet but Fatiman is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Fatiman feints and as Russell raises his hands in defense, Fatiman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fatiman trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
Fatiman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fatiman trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Fatiman stops Russell from standing up.
Fatiman is pushing down on Russell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Russell is fighting to maintain full guard but Fatiman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fatiman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Russell pushes Fatiman off looking to stand but Fatiman dives back in and keeps control.
Fatiman working the head and body with strikes.
Fatiman prevents Russell from standing back up.
Fatiman slows the pace down in half guard.
Russell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Russell is staying active underneath Fatiman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Fatiman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Russell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fatiman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fatiman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Fatiman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fatiman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Russell wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fatiman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilner Fatiman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fatiman is defended easily by Russell.
Russell tries to bum rush Fatiman with a series of wild strikes but Fatiman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fatiman shoots in for a takedown but Russell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Fatiman gets a double leg takedown into Russell's guard.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Fatiman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatiman tries to free his leg and advance position but Russell is retaining full guard.
Russell wants to stand and escape but Fatiman is having none of it.
Fatiman landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Fatiman 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. #T1#
Fatiman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russell is keeping the position for now.
Fatiman wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving.
Fatiman won't allow Russell to get back to his feet.
Fatiman advances position into side control!#SUB#
Fatiman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Russell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Russell is trying to buck Fatiman off.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fatiman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Russell is avoiding damage well.
Russell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fatiman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russell keeps working.
Fatiman just content to control the position. #SUB#
Fatiman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Fatiman stalls from top position.#T3#
Russell pushes Fatiman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fatiman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Russell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fatiman.
Fatiman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russell can do to turn this around?
Fatiman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilner Fatiman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatiman shoots in for a double leg but Russell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fatiman sets himself, and Russell steps forward looking for the clinch! Fatiman avoids it this time.#TD#
Fatiman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fatiman showed some decent athleticism there.
Fatiman content to control rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Fatiman is looking for a kimura here.
Fatiman wants to take a breather but Russell is having none of it.
Fatiman stops Russell from getting back to his feet.
Fatiman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fatiman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russell wants to get back to his feet.
Fatiman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilner Fatiman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fatiman 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilner Fatiman!
Our winner, Wilner Fatiman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 77: Play Safe
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Draven throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like George Conor Russell has been cut.
A good leg kick by Draven.
Draven fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Draven feints and then cracks Russell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Russell down.
Draven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Draven.
Draven lands a high kick!
Draven lands a high kick!
Nice body kick there by Draven.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Draven forces Russell back against the cage and clinches.
Draven digs a right hand into Russell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Russell's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Draven. #ROC2#
Russell is rocked!
Draven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Russell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Draven.
Draven is working Russell over against the cage.
Draven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draven has a couple of punches blocked by Russell.
Draven working aggressively here.
Draven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russell.
Draven misses with some punches.
Russell blocking some punches.
Draven throws a head punch that misses.
Russell blocking some punches.
Russell seems to have got his legs back now.
A short body shot lands from Draven as the two fighters clinch.
Draven lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Draven lands a right hand.
Draven lands an elbow just above Russell 's eye.
Draven keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Russell's efforts to push away.
Draven creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Russell's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Russell drops to his knees and Draven pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Draven!
After winning the bout, Eric Draven thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 70: New Year
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Russell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Russell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
As McGregor backs off Russell throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
McGregor throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#
It looks like George Conor Russell has been cut.#T1#
Russell looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
Russell misses with the combination.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Russell.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGregor takes a swing at Russell's ribcage but misses.
Russell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Russell swinging wildly here.
McGregor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Russell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Russell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Russell there.
Russell throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters with a nice body shot.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Russell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGregor defends it well.
Russell misses with a combination
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Russell misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by McGregor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGregor.
A punch combination from Russell misses.
George Conor Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell throws a lazy uppercut
and McGregor counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
Russell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cj McGregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Conor Russell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Russell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor counters with a right hand to the body.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Russell in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McGregor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Russell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russell circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russell was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell misses with a lunging right hand
and McGregor counters with a straight that turns Russell's legs to rubber! McGregor pushes forward with more strikes and Russell goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cj McGregor!
In his post fight interview, Cj McGregor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
C30: Mac Airt vs Westlund
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Luke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Russell is fending him off so far but Luke persists. Nope, Russell circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Russell misses.
Luke wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Luke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Russell misses.
Russell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Russell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lucky Luke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Luke misses.
Luke throws an overhand right that lands on Russell's shoulder, as Russell tries to avoid the shot.
Luke lands a nice shot that snaps Russell's head back.
Luke throws a body shot but no joy.
Russell with the counter takedown but Luke avoids it easily.
Luke lands with a cross.
Luke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Russell as Luke shoots in.
Luke shoots in looking for a takedown. Russell tries to sprawl out of it but Luke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Russell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Luke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Russell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luke.
Luke has his takedown stuffed
and Russell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russell scores with a jab.
Luke throws a sloppy head kick
and Russell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luke misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Luke.
Luke looks to land a left hand but Russell moved out of range nicely.
Russell unleashes a big counter combination but Luke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Luke lands a nice looking body shot.
Luke dodges the punch combination from Russell.
#T2#
Luke swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luke misses with a straight left.
Luke throws a front kick aimed at Russell's knee but Russell avoids it well.
Luke throws a hook but Russell blocks it.
Russell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Luke misses with an uppercut.
Luke misses the jab.
Russell with the counter takedown but Luke avoids it easily.#TD#
Luke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Russell is trying to defend but Luke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Russell is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Luke seems to be working for a kimura but Russell defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Luke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Luke works his foot free and advances to mount.
Luke looking to control but Russell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Luke unloading with bombs!
You get the feeling that Russell really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB#
Luke has control of Russell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Russell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Luke moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Russell has worked his arm free - good work by Russell!
#T4##SUB#
Luke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Russell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Russell wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Luke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Luke tries for a kimura but Russell is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Luke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Luke throws a hook but Russell avoids it easily.#TD#
Luke scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Luke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Luke throwing shots but Russell is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Luke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Luke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Russell is defending against the submission attempts here by Luke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Luke. #T1##SUB#
Luke seems to be looking for submissions.
Russell pushes Luke off looking to stand but Luke dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Luke seems to be looking for submissions.
Luke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Russell is looking to escape.
Luke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russell can do to turn this around?
Luke thows a huge punch but Russell dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Luke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Russell is just riding it out for now. Luke eventually gives up the hold.
Lucky Luke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luke stalling. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Luke stops Russell from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Luke lands a body shot.
Luke throws a right hand that misses
and Russell counters with a series of strikes. Luke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Russell.
Luke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russell.
Luke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
A jab from Luke misses.
Luke closes the distance and clinches up with Russell, looking for a takedown. Luke pushes Russell against the cage but Russell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Russell moves out of range as Luke strikes.
Luke misses with a wild body shot.
Russell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Russell avoids the body shot from Luke.
Russell stalks Luke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Luke's face. Luke staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Russell tries to sprawl but Luke drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Russell kicks Luke off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luke misses the shot to the body.
Luke misses with a two punch combination.
Russell misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Luke tries for a takedown but Russell circles away easily#TD2#
and Russell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Luke's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Luke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Russell wanted to stand there but Luke had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Conor Russell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Luke misses with a few strikes there.
George Conor Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luke avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luke.
Luke misses with a wild body shot.
Russell tries to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Russell does no damage.
Luke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Russell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Russell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luke.
Russell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Russell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Luke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russell wants to counter with a clinch but Luke pushes him away.
Luke misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Russell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luke working a defensive guard here.
Luke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Russell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Luke is trying to keep Russell in close.
Russell wanted to stand there but Luke had control of the position. #T2##SU2#
Luke is working an open guard so Russell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Luke looks for a takedown but Russell sprawls well.
Russell moves away from the strike by Luke.
Russell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russell lands a nice hook to Luke's body. Luke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Russell.
Russell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Russell.
#T3#
Luke swings for the body but Russell moves out of range.
Russell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russell was well out of range. Poor timing from Luke.
Luke throws a big shot that misses.
Luke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Luke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luke misses with a shot to the body
and Russell counters with a series of strikes. Luke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Russell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luke doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Russell counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Luke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Luke tries to pull guard but Russell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Russell breaks the clinch.
Russell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Russell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luke takes a swing at Russell's ribcage but misses.
Russell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Russell with the counter takedown but Luke avoids it easily.
Russell feints a jab promting Luke to slip. Russell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Luke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Russell tries to bum rush Luke with a series of wild strikes but Luke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Russell stuffs the takedown attempt from Luke. Luke gets slowly back to his feet.
Luke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Conor Russell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Russell 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Conor Russell!
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Event:
C27: Xerxes vs Bay
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Russell.
Souza lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like George Conor Russell has been cut.
A head kick misses from Souza.
No luck for Souza with that takedown attempt.
Souza misses with a hook
and Russell counters with a left and a right that stings Souza.
The crowd cheers as Souza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Russell doesn't seem phased though.
Souza cracks Russell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Russell throws a nice looking combination but Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Souza throws a series of punches but Russell avoids them all with ease.
Russell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Souza.
Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Russell pinned against the cage. Russell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Russell counters with a one-two to the body.
Russell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Russell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Russell.
Souza is looking to stand back up but Russell counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Souza. #REVB#
Souza trying to control but Russell postures up.
Russell seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Souza is concentrating on defense, preventing Russell from advancing position.
Souza wants to improve his position but Russell is controlling well.
#T2#
Souza misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Souza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Russell won't allow Souza to get back to his feet.
Russell wanted to stand there but Souza had control of the position.
Russell won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Russell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russell feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Souza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
George Conor Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Souza.
Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Souza.
Russell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Souza manages to circle out of the way.
Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Russell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice combination there by Russell.
Russell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Russell counters with a series of strikes. Souza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Russell misses with a wild combination.
Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Russell misses with a series of wild punches.
George Conor Russell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souza.
Souza throws a right hand that Russell ducks under and follows up with a left that Russell also avoids with ease.
We've been informed that Souza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russell avoids a kick to the body.
Russell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Russell takes one on the button.
Russell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Souza throws a counter combo.
Souza works Russell's body with a nice hook.
Russell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 George Conor Russell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Conor Russell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Souza misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Russell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza moves into full guard.
Souza pulls Russell in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Russell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Russell wants to stand but Souza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Souza holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Souza has a closed guard, preventing Russell from standing up. #ES2#
Souza is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Souza manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Russell wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Souza's closed guard. He's half up but Souza has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Souza pivots and extends the arm, Russell falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Souza! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ritchie Souza!
Post fight, an emotional Ritchie Souza said 'i'm not surprised mother fuckers, Tap, snap or Nap bitches...'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 47: New Age
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Sudo misses with a takedown attempt
and Russell counters with a two punch combo.
Sudo shoots in looking for a takedown. Russell tries to sprawl out of it but Sudo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Russell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Russell throws a big counter combination but Sudo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sudo dives in for a single leg takedown but Russell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
George Conor Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghenki Sudo.
Sudo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Russell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Russell swinging wildly here.
Sudo feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sudo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sudo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghenki Sudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sudo has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Russell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Sudo has Russell pressed against the cage, preventing Russell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Russell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sudo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sudo throws a head kick but Russell moves out of range.
Sudo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sudo slips a jab and a cross from Russell.
Russell swings for the body but Sudo moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Russell.
#CL2#
Sudo clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Sudo keeps control of Russell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sudo's coach down at Lock and Roll Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sudo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Russell manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Sudo has managed to clinch.
Sudo has Russell pressed against the cage, preventing Russell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Sudo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sudo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Russell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
George Conor Russell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sudo throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Russell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sudo sprawls and moves away.
Sudo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Russell swivels and escapes.
Sudo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Russell counters with a series of strikes. Sudo will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
No joy there for Russell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Sudo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Russell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sudo with a poor takedown
and Russell counters with a nice uppercut.
Russell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sudo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russell sprawls well. Russell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sudo gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Russell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sudo throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Russell feinted with a counter takedown.
Sudo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Russell is fending him off so far but Sudo persists. Nope, Russell circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Sudo tries to close the distance and clinch but Russell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sudo doesn't manage to clinch there - Russell circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Russell.
Sudo wants to clinch up but Russell keeps it at a distance.
Russell misses with a double jab.
Sudo dives in for a single leg takedown but Russell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Russell is looking for a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Russell. Those never looked like landing.
Sudo is looking to clinch but Russell is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Sudo pushes Russell up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sudo is trying to pull guard but Russell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Conor Russell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Russell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sudo circles away quickly and effectively.
Sudo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Russell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sudo can do to turn this around?
Sudo looks to clinch #TD#
and Russell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sudo's guard.
Sudo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Russell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Russell breaks from the clinch.
Sudo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Russell as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Sudo moves to clinch but Russell breaks away
and Russell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sudo or perhaps it was just good defense by Russell, which made it look bad.
George Conor Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghenki Sudo.
Sudo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Russell is fending him off so far but Sudo persists. Nope, Russell circles away and we're back to standing.
Russell tries to bum rush Sudo with a series of wild strikes but Sudo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Russell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sudo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Russell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Russell wants it to stay on the feet.
As Sudo looks to move away, Russell throws a big counter combo but Sudo just gets out of the way.
Sudo is breathing heavily.
Sudo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Russell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sudo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Russell counters with a two punch combo.
Sudo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sudo slips a jab and a cross from Russell.
Sudo closes the distance but Russell moves to the side
and Russell counters with a one-two 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!
Sudo throws a jab but it's blocked by Russell.
As Sudo tries to get set, Russell tries to push him back and clinch up but Sudo manages to avoid the attempt.
Russell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Russell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sudo counters with a three punch combo that has Russell backing up. Russell nods at Sudo to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Sudo throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Sudo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sudo fails with a takedown attempt.
Sudo dives in for a single leg takedown but Russell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sudo tries to clinch up.
Sudo dodges the punch combination from Russell.
#T4#
Sudo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Russell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Russell throws a series of punches but Sudo avoids them all with ease.
Sudo throws a hook but Russell blocks it.
Russell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sudo manages to circle out of the way.
Russell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Russell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sudo tries a head kick but it misses.
Sudo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russell was well out of range. Poor timing from Sudo.
Russell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
George Conor Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sudo misses with a takedown attempt - Russell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Russell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Russell throws a series of punches but Sudo moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Conor Russell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Russell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sudo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
George Conor Russell is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Sudo drives through with a takedown into Russell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Russell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sudo is controlling him.
Sudo trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sudo stops Russell from standing up.
Sudo 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. #T1#
Sudo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU2#
Sudo stands up and waves to Russell to follow him.
Russell lands with an overhand left.
Sudo tries to clinch but Russell moves out of range.
Russell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sudo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Russell defends it nicely.#T2#
Sudo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Russell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sudo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Russell.
Russell leaves Sudo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Russell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
George Conor Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghenki Sudo.
Sudo wants to clinch up but Russell keeps it at a distance.
George Conor Russell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Russell lands a jab to Sudo's midsection.
Sudo shoots and misses
and Russell counters with a series of strikes. Sudo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Russell throws a right hand that Sudo ducks under and follows up with a left that Sudo also avoids with ease.#T3#
Russell tries to bum rush Sudo with a series of wild strikes but Sudo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sudo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Russell defends well and Sudo ends up having to push Russell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sudo looks to clinch #TD#
and Russell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sudo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Russell gets to his feet - Sudo follows without any prompting.
Russell lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Sudo pushes Russell up against the cage in a clinch.
Russell keeps control of Sudo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Russell is trying to break free.#BC#
Russell breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Sudo moves in looking to clinch but Russell pushes him off.
Sudo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Russell tries to avoid it but Sudo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Russell to the ground. Russell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Russell looks to land a combination. Sudo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sudo shoots in for a takedown but Russell shows good takedown defense.
Russell fails to land with a series of punches.
Russell avoids the head kick by Sudo.
A quick step to the side and Russell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Russell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sudo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Conor Russell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Russell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Conor Russell!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 42: Walls
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Vermeer works the jab nicely.
Vermeer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russell moves away.
Russell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermeer circles away quickly and effectively.
Jochem Vermeer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeer connects with a body shot.
Vermeer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vermeer scores with the left hand. Russell knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like George Conor Russell has been cut.
Russell takes one to the side of the head.
Vermeer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeer connects with a single shot there.
Russell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vermeer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Russell scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Russell is rocked!
Vermeer cracks Russell with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jochem Vermeer!
Jochem Vermeer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 36: Bang!
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Machnacz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Russell is fending him off so far but Machnacz persists. Nope, Russell circles away and we're back to standing.
Russell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Machnacz misses with a takedown attempt - Russell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machnacz shoots and misses
and Russell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Machnacz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell stuffs the takedown attempt from Machnacz. Machnacz gets slowly back to his feet.
Machnacz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Russell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Russell. Those never looked like landing. #KD2#
Russell lands a left and a right that send Machnacz crashing to the mat, dazed. Russell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Darius Machnacz has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell misses with a double jab.
#T1##CL#
Machnacz closes the distance and pushes Russell back into the cage.#BC2#
Russell manages to break the clinch.
Russell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machnacz.
Machnacz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Russell counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machnacz is defended easily by Russell.
Russell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#KD2#
Russell sends Machnacz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Russell is motioning to the referee to let Machnacz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Machnacz to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Machnacz just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Conor Russell!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 20: Big Bombs!
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Russell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Russell duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Jacob Hillson has been cut.
Russell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hillson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hillson jabs Russell right on the nose. Russell blinks but takes it well.
Hillson lands with a cross.
Hillson tries a head kick but it misses.
Russell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hillson staying out of range there.
Russell rushes Hillson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Hillson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Russell piles on the pressure and Hillson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Conor Russell!
In defeat, Jacob Hillson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Foughted well but he got me fair and square.'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 16: Dream Team
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Masato manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Russell on his heels. He'll look to pass Russell's guard now, I'm sure.
Masato prevents Russell from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Masato thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Masato stands and throws Russell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Masato tries to move to mount but Russell blocks the move with his legs.
Masato happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Masato is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Russell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Masato has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Masato is looking to take a break and control but Russell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masato tries to move into full mount but can't pass Russell's legs.
Masato is trying to move to mount but Russell reverses beautifully and ends up in Masato's guard.
Masato is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Russell tries to stand but Masato is controlling from the bottom.
Masato has control of Russell's left arm, preventing Russell from doing any damage. #SUB#
Masato has his foot on Russell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Russell works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Masato has Russell pulled in close to control his posture.
Russell is looking to stand up but Masato won't let him.
Masato controlling Russell's posture.
Russell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Russell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Russell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Masato to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Russell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masato is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kugimiya Masato dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Russell scores with a one two! Masato had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Kugimiya Masato has been cut.
Masato throws a body punch but Russell moves out of range.
And Russell tries to counter it with a takedown but Masato pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Masato shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Russell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Russell is looking to get back to is feet but Masato passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato controlling the position.
Masato's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Russell prevents Masato from improving position.
Russell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Russell is not content to let Masato control the position.
Russell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masato controlling his opponent.
Russell wants to try and get back to his feet.
Masato with the ground and pound from mount.
Russell really wants to buck Masato off and get back to his feet.
Masato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Russell is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Masato controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Russell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Masato. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Masato controlling the pace for now.
Russell is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Masato working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Russell looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Masato! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kugimiya Masato!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kugimiya Masato made sure he mentioned SHINTO, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Conor Russell and Wilbur Clemens. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; George Conor Russell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Wilbur Clemens!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Russell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clemens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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.
Clemens has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Russell regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Russell (0) vs (2) Clemens
Clemens passes Russell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Russell wants to control the action here but instead Clemens manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Russell (0) vs (5) Clemens
Russell wants to hold on but Clemens pushes him away.
Clemens content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clemens working for a submission but Russell is keeping him at bay.
Clemens forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Russell (0) vs (8) Clemens
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell is trying to roll into a better position but Clemens has get a rear naked choke and Russell is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wilbur Clemens! |
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