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Event: SMASH: Orochi vs Granger 2     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Russell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Russell tries to pull guard but Viticello forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Russell is looking for a takedown.
Viticello tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Viticello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russell misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Viticello to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deviante Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viticello stuffs the takedown attempt from Russell. Russell gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Viticello shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Russell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Viticello is pushing down on Russell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Russell is fighting to maintain full guard but Viticello has managed to sneak the leg through.
Viticello is trying to control the action in half guard but Russell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Viticello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Russell looking for submissions off his back.
Viticello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Let's hope that Viticello has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Russell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viticello pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Russell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Viticello slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Viticello from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Russell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viticello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Viticello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Viticello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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.#SUB#
Russell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viticello sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Russell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viticello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Viticello looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Russell is working an open guard so Viticello takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Viticello misses its intended target.
Russell darts in looking for a takedown but Viticello gets double underhooks and turns Russell into the cage. #T3#
Viticello circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viticello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Russell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Viticello. No joy for Russell on that attempt.
Viticello lands a really nice looking cross but Russell seems unphased. #CUT2#It looks like Deviante Russell has been cut.
Russell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Russell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Viticello on his heels. He'll look to pass Viticello's guard now, I'm sure.
Russell advances position into side control!
Russell working away.
Viticello dodges the ground and pound from Russell.
Viticello is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Russell trying to control the action but Viticello is working from the bottom.
Viticello tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Viticello keeps trying to improve his position.
Viticello can't do much from the bottom here.
Viticello felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Russell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Viticello has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viticello is trying to control Russell's posture but Russell avoids it. #SUB#
Russell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Viticello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deviante Russell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Russell has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Viticello holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Viticello tightens his grip and picks Russell up, before dumping him to the ground. Russell manages to land in guard.
Russell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Viticello looking to pass the guard.
Viticello wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving. #SUB#
Russell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Viticello escapes and throws Russell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Viticello trying to control the position but Russell is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Viticello wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Russell, who protects the arm well.
Russell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Russell is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Viticello manages to get to full guard.
Russell tries to stand but Viticello is controlling from the bottom.
Russell throwing strikes from guard but Viticello blocks nicely.
Viticello looking for a sweep. Not yet Viticello, not yet. #SUB#
Russell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Russell wanted to stand there but Viticello had control of the position.
Russell postures up.
Viticello has a closed guard, preventing Russell from standing up.
Viticello seems keen to control Russell's posture.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Russell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Russell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Russell is looking to stand up but Viticello won't let him.
Viticello looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Viticello.
Viticello working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Russell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viticello.
Russell moves to clinch but Viticello breaks away
and Viticello counters with a two punch combo.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Viticello as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Viticello.
Jab, jab by Russell - just one landing.
Viticello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russell throws out the jab.
Viticello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viticello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russell wants to clinch.
Russell lands with a hook. Viticello tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch but Viticello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viticello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russell was well out of range. Poor timing from Viticello.#CL#
Russell has closed the distance and engaged Viticello in a clinch.
Russell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viticello smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deviante Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Russell gets a double leg takedown into Viticello's guard.#T4#
Viticello controlling the position.
Russell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Viticello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viticello pulls Russell in close to prevent any damage.
Viticello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russell wants to stand and escape but instead Viticello has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viticello 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. #SUB#
Russell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viticello defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Enzo Viticello will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Deviante Russell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Viticello!
Russell looks to clinch #TD2#
so Viticello counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Russell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viticello defends well.
Viticello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russell is keeping the position for now.
Viticello 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.
Viticello looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Russell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viticello defends it easily.#SUB#
Russell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB#
Russell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Viticello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Viticello from controlling successfully.
Russell being controlled here, momentarily.
Viticello trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
Russell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Viticello controls the pace.
Deviante Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Russell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viticello is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Deviante Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Russell, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Enzo Viticello has been cut.
Viticello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Viticello sprawls well. Viticello wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.
Enzo Viticello is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Russell dives in and grabs Viticello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Viticello pushes down on Russell's head and hops out.
Viticello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Russell defends it well.
Russell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Russell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Viticello but Viticello pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deviante Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viticello.
A little feinted left hand from Russell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Russell scores with a nice head shot.
Russell swings for the body but Viticello moves out of range.
Viticello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Russell defends it well.
Viticello swings for the body but Russell moves out of range. #TD#
Russell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Viticello on his heels. He'll look to pass Viticello's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viticello pulls Russell in close to prevent any damage.
Viticello tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Russell being controlled here momentarily.
Viticello trying to control the position.
Russell lands a couple of elbows.
Viticello is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Russell scoring with some ground and pound.
Viticello has Russell pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viticello has his hands on Russell's head, controlling the position.
Viticello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russell's guard. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Viticello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Viticello 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Viticello!

 

Event: GC 363 Brand vs Starker     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez 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.
Russell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Russell tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Russell throws a big shot that misses.
Deviante Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Russell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez takes a swing at Russell's ribcage but misses.
Russell checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Russell moves into the clinch.
Russell has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alvarez walks away with a smile on his face. Russell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aaron Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deviante Russell.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Russell gets a clinch.
Russell lands an uppercut.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez cracks Russell with a nice body shot.#T1#
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Alvarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvarez lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Russell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Russell is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Russell gets to his feet. Alvarez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Russell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alvarez lands a jab.
Russell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Alvarez. #TD2#
Russell looking to score a takedown here. Alvarez is defending well but Russell drives through and ends up in Alvarez's guard.#ES#
Alvarez has his feet on Russell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russell, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvarez misses with the head strike. #T2#
Alvarez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Russell up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Russell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvarez after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Alvarez lands.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Russell wants to counter the offense by Alvarez and move into the clinch position.
Aaron Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russell wants to clinch.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvarez. #TD2#
Russell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alvarez to the ground. Russell is now in Alvarez's guard.#ES#
Alvarez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Alvarez scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Russell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Russell off and has taken his back!
Alvarez is punishing Russell with some ground and pound.
Russell covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Alvarez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
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 turns into Alvarez and is now in his guard.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Russell is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Russell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Russell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Russell 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. #T4##SUB#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Russell defends easily. #SUB2#
Russell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russell's guard. #REVR#
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Russell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Russell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Alvarez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Russell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvarez 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.#CL2#
Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by Russell. Russell maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Alvarez.
Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Russell gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the cage.
A short right from Alvarez on the inside.
Alvarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Russell tries to pull guard but Alvarez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Alvarez. #TD2#
Russell jumps guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Russell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Russell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvarez trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Russell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alvarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Russell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Russell has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russell can do to turn this around?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Russell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Russell lands a couple of decent looking body shots there. #SUB2#
Russell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.#SUB2#
Russell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Alvarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Russell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Russell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Alvarez postures up in Russell's guard and throws a big left but Russell blocks it. #SUB2#
Russell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Russell keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez controlling from the top position.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alvarez preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Russell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Russell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Russell is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Alvarez frees his head nicely. Oh but Russell has switched to an armbar! Alvarez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Deviante Russell!
After winning the bout, Deviante Russell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GC 360 Sideman vs Merel     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright misses with a looping left.
Russell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
Russell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wright connects with a single shot there.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russell was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Russell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
Russell connects with a jab.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Russell.
A big right from Wright misses.
A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
Wright throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wright.
Wright lunges at Russell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Russell's hand. #CUT#It looks like Deviante Russell has been cut.
Wright tries a head kick but it misses.
Russell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Russell scores with the left hand. Wright knows he should have avoided that one.
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 the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Russell.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Russell moved out of range nicely.
Russell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Russell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russell ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Russell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Russell.
Decent striking displayed by Wright there.
Russell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Russell's hands.
Good standup being displayed there by Wright as he connects with a hook.
Wright swings for the body but Russell moves out of range.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell cracks Wright with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Russell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Russell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Russell misses with a straight right.
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Russell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Wright.
Wright stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Wright gets caught flat footed, as Russell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet.
Russell tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright working a defensive guard but Russell passes into half guard.
Russell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Wright tries to get to full guard but Russell has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Russell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Russell is looking to stall here but Wright recovers full guard.
Wright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Russell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Russell.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Russell is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russell wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Russell is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Wright working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Russell has passed into half guard!
Russell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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 Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Russell throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Russell throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Russell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Russell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Russell manages to avoid it.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Russell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wright with a hook.
A jab from Wright misses.
Russell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Russell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Russell.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russell.
Wright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Russell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wright slips a straight right by Russell.#T1#
Wright chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Russell digs a good body shot into Wright's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wright.
Wright swings for the body but Russell moves out of range.
Wright misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russell. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Russell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Russell throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
Wright lands a lovely overhand right.
Russell looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Russell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Russell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright's head backwards.
Russell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wright doesn't seem bothered though.
Russell slips under a jab.#T2#
Russell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a nice body kick.
Russell misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
A right-left combo lands from Russell.
Cleon Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russell.
Russell lands with a shot to the body.
Wright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Russell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Russell throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wright's corner calls for a 1-2. Wright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Russell saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Russell down.
Russell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wright's hands.
Wright closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Russell misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Russell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Wright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wright went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Russell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wright moves out of range as Russell strikes.
Russell misses the jab.
Wright lands a head shot.
Russell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Russell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Russell.
Wright misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Russell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Russell tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russell is one step ahead there.
Wright working a defensive guard here.
Russell is pushing down on Wright's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wright is fighting to maintain full guard but Russell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Russell working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Russell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wright defends it well.
Wright wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Deviante Russell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Russell lands with a straight right. Wright didn't see that one coming.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Russell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Russell misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a nice body kick.
Wright throws a lazy body kick
and Russell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Russell looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Wright tenderised Russell's leg. Russell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright avoids the body shot from Russell.
Nice cross by Russell.
Wright scores with a crisp jab that stopped Russell in his tracks. #T1#
Wright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wright.#CUT#That has opened up Deviante Russell's cut even more.
Russell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wright misses with a body shot
and Russell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
Russell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Russell.
Wright takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Russell misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Wright lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Wright thows a body kick. Russell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Russell fails with the takedown.
Russell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Russell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russell throws a sloppy body shot
and Wright counters with a good, hard body kick but Russell shrugs it off.
Russell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Russell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Russell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Russell misses.
Russell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Russell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russell misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Russell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wright did well to prevent Russell getting side control.
Wright manages to get to full guard.
Deviante Russell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Russell looking to pass the guard.
Wright pulls Russell in to control the position. #T4#
Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Russell wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Russell postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cleon Wright.
I think Wright 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cleon Wright!

 

Event: GC 356 Mahoney vs Corson     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fortune with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Russell misses with a left hand
and Fortune counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Russell looks to throw the jab but Fortune is out of range. #CL2#
Fortune clinches up with Russell and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Fortune breaks from the clinch.
Fortune ducks under a wild hook from Russell.
Russell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortune.
Russell takes a swing at Fortune's ribcage but misses.
Russell throws a nice looking combination but Fortune bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russell just misses with a punch to the body.
Russell lands a nice looking body shot.
Russell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortune defending well as Russell loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Fortune defending well as Russell loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortune! But no joy.
Russell throws a poor cross that misses
and Fortune counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Richie Fortune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Russell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fortune doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fortune blocks a jab.
Jab from Russell.
Russell throws a right hand that misses
and Fortune cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Russell throws out a loose jab but Fortune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Russell throws a shot to the body.
Russell throws a sloppy body shot
and Fortune counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Fortune drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Russell swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortune.
Russell looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortune is just out of range.
A jab from Russell misses.
Russell throws a good cross that connects.
Fortune moves in looking to clinch but Russell pushes him off.#TD#
Russell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fortune tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Russell is in Fortune's guard.#ROC#Fortune is rocked!
Russell 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.
Fortune is still in real trouble! Can Russell finish him?
Russell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortune swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russell distracts Fortune with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Russell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fortune seems to have recovered his senses.
Fortune keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully. #T3#
Russell tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortune is retaining full guard.
Russell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russell is stalling in the full guard.
Russell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortune avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Russell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Russell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortune is keeping the position for now.
Fortune seems keen to control Russell's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Deviante Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortune takes a swing at Russell's ribcage but misses.
Russell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fortune momentarily.
OH! Fortune has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Russell smells blood and charges in for the finish! Russell unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Fortune sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deviante Russell!
After winning the bout, Deviante Russell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#828 Paulin v Boagrius     
Date:   May 16, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell throws a right hand that misses
and Zexi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Deviante Russell has been cut.
Zexi connects with a jab.
Zexi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zexi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Foundry in the buildup to the fight.
Zexi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Zexi.
Russell misses the shot to the body.
Russell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zexi doesn't seem bothered though.
Russell slips a straight right by Zexi.
Nice defenses there by Zexi.
Zexi lands a nice shot to the body.
Russell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi throws the left hand but Russell avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Zexi - just one landing.
Russell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Russell throws an off balance right hand
and Zexi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russell.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Russell! But no joy.
Russell misses with a double jab.
Zexi moves away from the strike by Russell.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Russell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zexi scores with a shot to the body.

Zexi catches Russell napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Russell to the canvas!

Russell is rocked!

That has opened up Deviante Russell's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Russell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zexi escapes and throws Russell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Russell is still in real trouble! Can Zexi finish him?
Russell gets back to half guard.
Russell seems to have recovered his senses.

Russell actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi thows a huge punch but Russell dodges it nicely.
Zexi lands with a punch from half guard.
Zexi working the head and body with strikes.

The cut above Deviante Russell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Deviante Russell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.

 

Event: GAMMA#823 Rones v Balayan     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020
#R1#
Good shot there by Krampus.#CUT#
It looks like Deviante Russell has been cut.
Russell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krampus.
Russell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Krampus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Krampus misses.
Russell works the jab nicely.
Russell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Krampus throws a hook to the side of Russell's head but Russell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krampus closes the distance and clinches up with Russell, looking for a takedown. Krampus pushes Russell against the cage but Russell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krampus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Russell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Russell misses with a straight left.
Krampus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Russell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russell swings for the body but Krampus moves out of range.
Krampus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Russell jabs at Krampus's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krampus lands a jab to the head.
Russell wants to clinch up but Krampus keeps it at a distance.
Russell cracks a nice hook into Krampus's ribs.#T1#
Krampus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krampus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Russell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Russell loads up on a big right hand but Krampus slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Russell - just one landing.
Krampus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Russell connects with a crisp jab.
Krampus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Russell misses with a body shot #CL#
and Krampus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Krampus.
Russell swings wildly with an uppercut but Krampus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krampus is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Krampus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krampus tries to land a leg kick but Russell saw it coming and moves away.
Krampus throws the left hand but Russell avoids the punch easily.#T2#
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 throws a body shot but no joy.
Krampus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zimmer Babies in the buildup to the fight.
Russell throws a series of punches but Krampus moves out of range.
Krampus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Russell just manages to avoid it.
Russell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krampus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Russell cracks Krampus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Russell drives through and clinches with Krampus against the cage.
Krampus tries to throw a body punch but Russell avoids it by throwing Krampus back against the cage.
Russell takes a shot to the head.
Krampus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russell blocks an uppercut.
Russell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krampus lands with a short shot to the head.
Krampus misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Krampus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krampus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krampus was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.#T3#
Krampus ducks right into an uppercut from Russell.
Krampus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russell throws out the jab.
Russell moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Krampus misses
and Russell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Russell.
Russell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krampus.
Russell shoots in for a takedown but Krampus shows good takedown defense.
Krampus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russell.
Russell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Krampus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Russell at a distance.
Krampus throws an overhand right that lands on Russell's shoulder, as Russell tries to avoid the shot.
Krampus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russell.
Krampus stuns Russell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Russell throws a body punch but Krampus moves out of range.
Russell lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Krampus.
Russell walks into a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Deviante Russell's cut even more.
Krampus with a poor takedown
and Russell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Krampus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krampus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Russell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Krampus misses with a body shot.
Russell slaps away a takedown attempt from Krampus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Krampus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krampus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krampus cracks Russell with a good jab.
Russell connects with a jab.
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 Dexter Krampus will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Russell scores with a shot to the body.
Russell with a nice cross.
Russell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krampus.
Krampus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russell.
Krampus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
Dexter Krampus's cut is getting worse.
Russell misses the shot to the body.
Krampus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Russell just misses with a punch to the body.
Krampus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Russell is out of range and Krampus settles back down.
Russell misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Krampus misses its target.
Deviante Russell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krampus misses with a looping left.
Russell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Russell just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Krampus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Krampus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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 tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Russell defending against the ground and pound.
Krampus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Krampus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Russell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Russell is looking to regain half guard here but Krampus keeps moving and retains side control.
Russell keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Krampus tries for a kimura but Russell is defending well.
Russell regains half guard.
Russell is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Russell taking some punishment here, with Krampus in his half guard. #T2#
Russell is looking for a sweep. Krampus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russell taking some punishment here, with Krampus in his half guard.
Krampus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Russell works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Russell looking for a guillotine here but Krampus defends easily.
Russell wants to sweep here but Krampus controlling him for the moment.
Krampus scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Russell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Krampus passes into half guard.
Krampus drops an elbow to the side of Russell's head.
Krampus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Russell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Russell taking some punishment here, with Krampus in his half guard.
Krampus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Russell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krampus is trying to control the action in half guard but Russell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Krampus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krampus passes to side control. #SUB#
Krampus is trying to get an arm triangle but Russell is defending well.
Krampus scoring with punches from side control. #CUT#
The cut above Deviante Russell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Russell wants to control but Krampus postures up.
Russell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krampus working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Krampus dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Russell avoids the body shot from Krampus.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Deviante Russell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dexter Krampus!
A very excited looking Dexter Krampus rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Demolition 8 - TBA     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Russell scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Russell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James tries a knee to the head but Russell blocks it. #BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
Russell scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Russell moves into range and clinches up with James.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russell avoids it.#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Russell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Russell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Russell moves into range and clinches up with James.#BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James misses with a hook. Russell ducked under it nicely.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russell just misses with a punch 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 missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Russell misses.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Russell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James looks to land a left hand but Russell moved out of range nicely.
James misses with a hook. Russell ducked under it nicely.
Russell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Russell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Russell scores with a body shot.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Russell.
Russell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down James rather than just go for the knockout.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Russell.
Russell slips a straight right by James.
Russell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Russell.
Good shot there by Russell.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a straight right.
Russell cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
A punch combination from James misses. #CL2#
Russell has James up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
James is trying to push Russell away but Russell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
James is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Russell.
Russell can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
I was talking to James's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
James prevents a body shot from Russell.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russell pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Russell.
Russell misses with some punches.
James blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Russell scores with a nice short uppercut.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russell has him pressed against the cage.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Russell.
Russell lands with a left to the head. #T3#
James can't break the clinch.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Russell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Russell won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Russell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russell can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Russell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Russell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russell misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russell throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Liam James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Russell's shoulder, as Russell tries to avoid the shot.
Russell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Russell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Russell connects with a body shot.
Russell misses with a hook.
Russell shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from James.
James misses with a hook.
James cracks Russell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Russell with that takedown attempt.
Liam James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deviante Russell.
Russell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Russell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Russell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Russell has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Russell, as that shot connected.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Russell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deviante Russell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Russell slips under a jab.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Russell just misses with a punch to the body.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
James throws a hook but Russell avoids it easily.
Russell moves out of range of the strikes.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Russell doesn't seem bothered though.
Russell darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Russell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
James bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James loads up on a big right hand but Russell slips the punch.
Russell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Russell lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from James misses. #T1#
James lands a jab to the nose.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Russell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Russell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Russell. Russell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Russell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James scores with the left hand. Russell knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Deviante Russell has been cut.
Russell tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Russell lands with a shot 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!
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
James leaves Russell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James throws a shot from downtown. Russell moves away and avoids it.
James misses with an uppercut. Russell saw that one coming.
Russell throws a body shot but no joy.
Russell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Russell moves away from the strike by James.
Russell throws a shot to the body.
James misses with a hook
and Russell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Russell walks into a left hand.
Russell misses with a hook.
Russell darts in trying to clinch
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James lands with a good body shot.#T3#
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Russell doesn't seem phased though.
Russell moves out of range as James strikes.
Russell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Russell swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James moves away from the strike by Russell.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Russell misses.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Russell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Russell counters by moving into the clinch.
James wants to break free but Russell has control.
Russell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Russell scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Russell throws a shot to the body.
Liam James is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell connects with a body shot.#T4#
Russell misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Russell scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russell lands a right hook to the body.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Russell.
Russell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James lands with a shot to the body.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Russell's shoulder, as Russell tries to avoid the shot.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Russell's shoulder, as Russell tries to avoid the shot.
Russell swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Russell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Russell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Russell misses with a straight left.
Russell throws out a powerful jab.
Russell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Liam James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deviante Russell's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Russell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Russell misses the jab.
James is looking to counter punch.
Russell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James misses with a hook
and Russell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Russell does a little dance to reset his feet.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Russell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Russell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Russell counters with a stiff right hand.
James throws the left hand but Russell avoids the punch easily.
Russell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Russell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Russell there as he acknowledges the shot.
James misses with an uppercut
enabling Russell to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James misses with a looping right.
A big right from Russell misses.
Russell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
James moves out of range as Russell strikes.
Russell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Russell thows a left - swing and a miss!
James moves out of range as Russell strikes.
A shot to the liver by Russell. Beautiful body shot.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
James misses with a right hand
and Russell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Russell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Russell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James misses with a combination
and Russell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Russell throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting James counter with a right hand. #T2#
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russell.
Russell punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell's corner calls for a 1-2. Russell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Russell ducks under a wild hook from James.
Russell throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James looks to land a left hand but Russell moved out of range nicely.
Russell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Russell avoids a punch combination nicely.
James dodges the punch combination from Russell.
Russell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James misses with a hook.
Russell lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Russell defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Russell staying out of range there.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Russell throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Russell ducks under a wild hook from James.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Russell works James's body with a nice hook.
Russell throws a body shot but no joy.
James missing with a left hand there. Russell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James lands a jab to Russell's midsection.#CL2#
Russell clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Russell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Russell scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James throws a shot from downtown. Russell moves away and avoids it.
James blocks a jab.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James ducks under a wild hook from Russell.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James lands a two punch combo.
A jab from James misses.
Russell blocks a jab.
James misses with an uppercut.
Russell throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Russell misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deviante 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

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

A relieved looking Deviante Russell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Liam James stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: Demolition 4 - Dee v HW     
Date:   Jan 03, 2020
#R1#
Orndorf missing with a left hand there. Russell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Russell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Russell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orndorf.
Orndorf slips under a jab.
Russell slips a jab from Orndorf.
Orndorf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russell was well out of range. Poor timing from Orndorf.
A big right from Orndorf misses.
Russell looks to score with a jab to the body but Orndorf is just out of range.
Russell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orndorf.
Orndorf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Orndorf has been cut.
Orndorf throws an off balance right hand
and Russell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orndorf throws an overhand right that lands on Russell's shoulder, as Russell tries to avoid the shot.
Orndorf throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orndorf is looking to chop away at Russell's legs.
Orndorf lands the left hand.#TD2#
Russell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Orndorf sprawls well initially but Russell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell working the head and body with strikes.
Russell is keen to just control but Orndorf is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Orndorf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Orndorf actively working from the bottom here.
Orndorf tries to get to full guard but Russell has control of the leg.
Orndorf manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Orndorf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Russell defends it easily.#SUB#
Orndorf working for a triangle but Russell defends it easily.
Russell is in close to Orndorf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Russell wants to control from the top but Orndorf keeps moving.
Russell stands up over Orndorf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Orndorf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Russell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Orndorf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Orndorf is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Orndorf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Russell defends it easily.#SUB#
Orndorf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Russell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Russell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Russell working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Orndorf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russell is one step ahead there. #T3#
Orndorf keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Russell is pushing down on Orndorf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orndorf is fighting to maintain full guard but Russell has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Orndorf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russell pulls his head out easily.
Russell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orndorf with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Orndorf gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell chips away with some ground and pound.
Russell passes Orndorf's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Orndorf wants to get back to full guard.
Russell is trying to control. Orndorf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orndorf tries to get to full guard but Russell has control of the leg.
Russell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Russell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Russell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Russell is nestled in close to Orndorf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Orndorf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Russell lands a couple of digs.
Orndorf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orndorf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russell trying to control but Orndorf is working from the bottom.
Orndorf throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Orndorf is looking to sweep but instead, Russell has passed into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Russell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orndorf has managed to free his arm - good work.
Russell trying to pass the guard but Orndorf defending well.
Russell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deviante Russell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Orndorf's cut.
That's time! Orndorf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Orndorf moves out of range as Russell strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Orndorf as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Deviante Russell has been cut.
Orndorf swings widly with a right hand
and Russell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Russell moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Orndorf misses.
Orndorf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Russell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Russell misses with an uppercut.
Russell throws a body shot but no joy.
Orndorf throws the left hand but Russell avoids the punch easily.
Russell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orndorf in his tracks.
Orndorf throws a lazy uppercut
and Russell counters with a straight right hand.
Russell shoots in and drives through. Orndorf sprawls well.
Orndorf throws the left hand but Russell avoids the punch easily.
Russell lands a nice hook to Orndorf's body. Orndorf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orndorf throws an overhand right that lands on Russell's shoulder, as Russell tries to avoid the shot.
Russell throws out a counter right but Orndorf avoids it with no problem.
Orndorf connects with a body shot that sends Russell's belly button to the back.
Russell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orndorf.#T1#
Russell connects with a body shot that sends Orndorf's belly button to the back.
Orndorf misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#
Orndorf is rocked!
and Russell counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Orndorf! He's just covering up as Russell starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deviante Russell!
Deviante Russell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Daniel Orndorf was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back. I will reclaim what's mine.'.

 

Event: RISE 122     
Date:   Dec 06, 2019
#R1#
McDaniel slips a straight right by Russell.
Russell scores with a jab to the body.
McDaniel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russell looks to throw the jab but McDaniel is out of range.
Russell misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russell. McDaniel does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDaniel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Russell scores with a jab to the body.
Russell misses with a hook. McDaniel ducked under it nicely.
Russell throws a right hand that McDaniel ducks under and follows up with a left that McDaniel also avoids with ease.
McDaniel tries to clinch up but Russell circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Deviante Russell has been cut.
McDaniel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Russell misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Russell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Russell trying to control the position but McDaniel is working away. #T1#
Russell has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McDaniel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Russell tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Russell misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Russell avoids the attempt from McDaniel to control.
McDaniel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Russell.
Russell prevents McDaniel from getting the reversal.#T2#
McDaniel wants to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Russell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Russell trying to control but McDaniel is having none of it.
Russell thowing shots but they're missing.
Russell throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McDaniel because Russell loaded up on that one.
Russell tries to control but McDaniel wriggling away.
Russell unloading with bombs!#T3##SUB#
Russell goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McDaniel turns into him and now he's in Russell's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McDaniel working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Russell is looking for a triangle but McDaniel pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Russell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McDaniel passes into side control.
Russell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Russell is trying to improve his position.#T4#
McDaniel is looking to take a break and control but Russell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Russell tries to bench press McDaniel off him but McDaniel keeps the position.
McDaniel is looking to take a break and control but Russell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Russell tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deviante Russell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deviante Russell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McDaniel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Russell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDaniel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dylan McDaniel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDaniel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russell misses with a hook. McDaniel ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Russell gets tackled into the cage by McDaniel. McDaniel maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Russell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from McDaniel fails to land. #TD#
Russell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Russell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDaniel can do to turn this around?
Russell throws a big elbow that misses.
Russell throws a strike but McDaniel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Russell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDaniel defends well.#SUB#
Russell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDaniel defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Russell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDaniel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Russell is tightening it up a little... McDaniel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McDaniel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McDaniel taps out! Nice BJJ there by Russell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Deviante Russell!
A relieved looking Deviante Russell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Dylan McDaniel stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can still whoop his ass 9 out of 10 times!'.

 

Event: RISE 115 Emelianegro v Farina     
Date:   Nov 15, 2019
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Russell.
Russell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Reilly throws a hook to the side of Russell's head but Russell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Reilly lands a head shot.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
O Reilly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Russell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Reilly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Russell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Reilly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
O Reilly tries to buck Russell off but Russell is having none of it.#SUB#
Russell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Reilly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
O Reilly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
O Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
O Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russell pulls his head out easily.
O Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Russell scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
O Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russell pulls his head out easily.
Russell trying to pass the guard but O Reilly defending well.
O Reilly tries to roll over but Russell keeps him under control.#T2#
O Reilly is pressing down on Russell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Russell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Russell preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Russell got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Reilly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Russell has managed to get both his arms back between O Reilly's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
O Reilly is looking for a triangle but Russell pushes his legs off easily.
Russell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Can Factory inform us that O Reilly has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
O Reilly working for a triangle but Russell defends it easily. #T3#
Russell is in close to O Reilly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Russell forces his way into half guard.
O Reilly moves into full guard. #SUB2#
O Reilly working for a triangle but Russell defends it easily.
O Reilly working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Russell avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB2#
O Reilly 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.
Russell trying to control but O Reilly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
O Reilly working for submissions but it's allowed Russell to get to half guard. #SUB2#
O Reilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Reilly regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
O Reilly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Russell defends it easily.
Russell scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deviante Russell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Russell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Patty O Reilly has been cut.
Russell throws a shot from downtown. O Reilly moves away and avoids it.
O Reilly with a jab.
Russell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Reilly can do to turn this around?
Russell looks to land a left hand but O Reilly moved out of range nicely.
O Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Russell.
Russell misses with a two punch combination.
O Reilly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Russell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Russell.
Jab, jab by O Reilly - just one landing.
O Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly scores with a jab.
O Reilly blocks a jab.
And O Reilly tries to counter it with a takedown but Russell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
O Reilly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Reilly misses with a body shot. #T1#
O Reilly jabs Russell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Russell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Russell.
Deviante Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Russell staying out of range there.
Russell misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Reilly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Russell doesn't manage to clinch there - O Reilly circles away.
Russell defending well as O Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
O Reilly punishes Russell's body with a nice straight punch.
Russell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Reilly doesn't seem bothered though.
O Reilly scores with a jab. Russell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
O Reilly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Russell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Reilly moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell blocks a jab.
O Reilly moves forwards but Russell connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Russell closes the distance and pushes O Reilly back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Reilly.
O Reilly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Russell walks away with a smile on his face. O Reilly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Russell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Russell looks to score with a jab to the body but O Reilly is just out of range.
Russell lands a jab to the nose.
Russell misses with a straight right.
Russell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Reilly looks to throw the jab but Russell is out of range.
Deviante Russell is winning the standup battle so far.
O Reilly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Russell throws a hook but O Reilly blocks it.
O Reilly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
O Reilly throws a lazy right hand but Russell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Russell as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
O Reilly feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
O Reilly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
O Reilly drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Russell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now O Reilly has Russell in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
O Reilly looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Russell has picked O Reilly up and slammed him! O Reilly can't keep hold of the triangle and Russell manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Reilly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
O Reilly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
O Reilly 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. #T4#
O Reilly working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are battling for position here. Russell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
O Reilly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Russell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Russell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Reilly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O Reilly landing some decent shots from guard.
Patty O Reilly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Russell wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Russell throws his legs up looking for a submission but O Reilly uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patty O Reilly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Patty O Reilly's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Russell throws a looping overhand right but O Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Russell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Reilly.
Russell throws a combination. O Reilly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
O Reilly scores with a jab to the head.
Russell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Russell ducks right into an uppercut from O Reilly.
O Reilly might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Russell misses the shot to the body.
O Reilly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Reilly misses with a straight left.
Russell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Reilly has time to react.#TD2#
O Reilly shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Russell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Russell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Russell.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
O Reilly connects with a couple of short punches.
Russell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Reilly manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
O Reilly pushes a forearm under Russell's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Russell is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patty O Reilly!
Patty O Reilly decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: RISE 105 Hammerfall v Farina     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1#
Russell throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bapp counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Deviante Russell has been cut.
Bapp lands a jab to Russell's midsection.
Bapp has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Russell is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Russell misses with a body punch
and Bapp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bapp scores with a leg kick.
Bapp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bapp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bapp is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bapp takes one to the chin there.
Russell misses with a hook.
Russell throws a looping overhand right but Bapp ducks down to avoid it.
Russell just misses with a punch to the body.
Russell checks a leg kick nicely.
Russell misses with a takedown
and Russell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell missing with a left hand there. Bapp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bapp lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Bapp misses with a body punch
and Bapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Russell!
Nice uppercut there from Russell.
Deviante Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell takes a swing at Bapp's ribcage but misses.
Russell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bapp throws an overhand right that lands on Russell's shoulder, as Russell tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Russell misses its target.
Russell swinging wildly here.
Bapp slips under a jab from Russell.
Bapp lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, jab by Bapp - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bapp moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Bapp lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bapp moves out of range of the strikes.
Russell throws a body punch but Bapp moves out of range.
Russell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bapp throws a leg kick which misses Russell's front leg but catches the back leg as Russell tries to avoid it.
Bapp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russell.
Russell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bapp counters with a left and a right that stings Russell.
Bapp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Russell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bapp.
Russell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
Deviante Russell's cut is getting worse.
Bapp lands an overhand right.
Bapp avoids the body shot from Russell.
Bapp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Bapp scores with a jab to the head.
Bapp misses with a looping left.
Bapp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bapp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russell.
Bapp is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bapp is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Russell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bapp with a jab.
Russell throws a body punch but Bapp moves out of range.
Bapp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Russell throws out a powerful jab.
Russell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russell connects with a single shot there.
Russell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Russell finds it's target.
Russell throws a right hand that misses
letting Bapp counter with a right hand.
Russell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bapp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Russell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russell. Bapp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Russell, as that shot connected.
Bapp misses with a straight right.
Russell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bapp lands with a straight right. Russell didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
Deviante Russell's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sloppy strikes from Russell. Those never looked like landing.
Russell misses with a hook
and Russell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bapp scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bapp on the side of the head.
Russell connects with a looping right hand.
Russell slips under a jab from Bapp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scotty Bapp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deviante Russell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bapp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Russell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Russell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bapp slips under a jab.
Scotty Bapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Bapp gets caught flat footed, as Russell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bapp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Russell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Russell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bapp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Russell defends it easily.
Bapp keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bapp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bapp working for a triangle but Russell defends it easily. #T1##SUB2#
Bapp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Russell defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bapp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Russell looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bapp looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Russell passes into half guard.
Russell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bapp is looking for a sweep. Russell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Russell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Russell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bapp keeps working.
Bapp is trying to get back to full guard.
Russell trying to control the action but Bapp is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bapp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Russell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bapp is trying to get back to full guard.
Bapp is staying active underneath Russell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Russell prevents Bapp from improving his position.#T3#
Nice strikes from Russell there.
Russell slips a nice elbow through Bapp's hands, connecting with Bapp's forehead.#SUB2#
Bapp actively working from the bottom here.
Bapp gets full guard.
Russell looking to pass the guard.
Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Russell avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Russell avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB2#
Bapp is looking for a triangle but Russell pushes his legs off easily.
Bapp keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bapp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Russell defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bapp has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Russell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bapp.
Bapp is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russell controls the position.#SUB#
Russell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bapp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deviante Russell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Deviante Russell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Russell misses with a lunging right hand
and Bapp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bapp misses with a wild body shot.
Russell misses with a hook
and Bapp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Russell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bapp.
Russell throws a body punch but Bapp moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bapp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bapp, right into the meat.
Russell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bapp counters with a body kick.
Russell misses the shot to the body.
Bapp is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bapp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bapp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bapp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russell.
A countering left hand to the body from Bapp misses.#T1#
Russell misses with a right hand
and Russell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Russell throws a right hand that misses
and Bapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bapp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Russell thinking.
Russell scores with a jab to the body.
Russell misses with a double jab
and Bapp counters with a straight right hand.
Russell throws a lazy uppercut
and Bapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Russell is rocked!
Russell misses with a looping right.
Bapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bapp cracks Russell with an open hand slap.
Oh Russell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Jeez, Deviante Russell's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Russell just misses with a punch to the body.
Bapp feints a counter leg kick.
Russell seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Russell misses with a lunging right hand
and Bapp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
Bapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scotty Bapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russell throws a big shot that misses.
Bapp throws out a counter right but Russell avoids it with no problem.
Russell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bapp swivels and escapes.
Bapp now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bapp takes one on the button.
Russell throws a sloppy body shot
and Bapp makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Russell really felt that one!
Russell throws a poor cross that misses
and Bapp counters with a straight right hand.
Bapp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bapp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bapp takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Russell lands a really nice looking cross but Bapp seems unphased.
Good leg kick by Bapp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bapp cracks Russell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bapp lands with a kick to the ribs.
Russell misses with a looping left.
Bapp falls off balance throwing a combination
and Russell counters with a stiff right hand.
Russell misses with a hook
and Bapp counters with a left to the body.
Bapp wants to land a leg kick but Russell is out of range.
Bapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bapp takes a swing at Russell's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Russell both land. Nice combination. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell throws a hook but Bapp avoids it easily.
Bapp throws out a counter right but Russell avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bapp. That's going to slow Russell down.
Bapp defending well as Russell loads up on a big left hand.
Bapp misses with a shot to the body
and Russell counters with a nice uppercut.
Russell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bapp pinned against the cage. Bapp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Russell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bapp needs to keep his hands up - Russell had a free shot at his head there.
Russell cracks Bapp with an open hand slap.
Bapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scotty Bapp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bapp 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Scotty Bapp!

An out of breath Scotty Bapp thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: RISE 98 Hammerfall v Oloishona     
Date:   Sep 21, 2019
#R1#
Okafor cracks Russell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Deviante Russell has been cut.
Russell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okafor scores with a shot to the body.
Okafor scores with a body shot.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Russell.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Russell avoids a kick to the body.
Desmond Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Okafor motions for Russell to come forward. Okafor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Russell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Russell swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Russell checks a leg kick nicely.
Russell throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD#
Russell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Okafor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Russell is in Okafor's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Okafor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Okafor controls Russell momentarily but Russell frees himself.
Russell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Russell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Russell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Russell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now.
Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Okafor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russell passes Okafor's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Russell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Okafor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Russell is working away from the top position though.
Okafor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Russell.
Russell is looking to take a break and control but Okafor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okafor is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Russell.
Okafor has his hands clasped together around Russell's back. He's all about the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Okafor can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Russell is taking a breather. Okafor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Russell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okafor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Okafor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell.
Okafor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Russell swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice body kick.
Donk. Okafor catches Russell right on the button with a cross.
Okafor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Russell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okafor to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Russell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okafor misses with a hook. Russell ducked under it nicely.
As Okafor looks to move away, Russell throws a big counter combo but Okafor just gets out of the way.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Russell's head backwards.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russell.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Russell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell throws a series of punches but Okafor moves out of range.
Russell works Okafor's body with a nice hook.
Russell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Desmond Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Okafor tried to score with a low kick but Russell checks it.
Russell throws a big counter combination but Okafor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Okafor cracks Russell with an open hand slap.
Russell misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Desmond Okafor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deviante Russell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Russell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Russell down.
Russell is looking to wear down Okafor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okafor wants to land a leg kick but Russell is out of range.
Russell is looking for a counter combo.
Russell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Russell.
A low kick from Okafor is predictable there
and Russell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Russell misses.
Russell throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Desmond Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Okafor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Okafor lands with a slapping head kick.
Russell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Okafor lands the left hand.#CUT2#
Deviante Russell's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Russell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Russell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Russell.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
Russell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Russell looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Russell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Okafor is fending him off so far but Russell persists. Nope, Okafor circles away and we're back to standing.
Russell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Russell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russell misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Russell.
Russell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okafor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Russells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Russell.
Good exchange - Okafor coming out on top.
Okafor is looking to chop away at Russell's legs. #TD#
Russell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Okafor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russell passes Okafor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Russell trying to control the action but Okafor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Russell is working for a kimura but Okafor is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Russell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Russell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Russell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okafor sees it coming and defends easily.
Russell is pressing down on Okafor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okafor is holding on for now. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Russell is looking for a kimura but Okafor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Russell to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, Russell seems content to control.#SUB#
Okafor is defending against the submission attempts here by Russell. #SUB#
Russell looking for a submission but Okafor manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Deviante Russell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deviante Russell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Russell throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Okafor.
Russell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Russell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Okafor moves out of range as Russell strikes.
Okafor misses with a kick to the body.
Russell misses the jab.
Russell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okafor scores with a kick to the body.
Okafor connects with a nice looking jab.
Okafor tried to score with a low kick but Russell checks it.
Okafor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Russell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Russell.
Russell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1##TD#
Russell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Okafor to the ground. Russell is now in Okafor's guard.
Russell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Okafor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Russell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Russell advances position into side control!
Russell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Russell has an Americana. Okafor didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Russell is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Russell hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Deviante Russell!
An out of breath Deviante Russell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: KMK1     
Date:   Aug 23, 2019
#R1#
Shadow dives in for a single leg takedown but Russell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Russell connects with the punch.
Shadow misses with a takedown
and Russell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Russell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Russell lands a nice shot that snaps Shadow's head back.
Shadow shoots in and drives through. Russell sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shadow fails with the takedown.
Shadow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Russell throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
It looks like Chief Shadow has been cut.
Russell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice cross by Russell.#ROC2#
Shadow is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shadow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Russell lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Russell has knocked Shadow down with a huge combo! Russell steps away and waves a wobbly Shadow back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Shadow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shadow gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Russell gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Shadow is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deviante Russell!
Deviante Russell is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Deviante Russell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 22, 2019
#R1#
Russell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Russell throws a nice looking combination but Bush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russell lands with a shot to the body.
Russell plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Bush swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Bush face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deviante Russell!
An out of breath Deviante Russell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PSE 41     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1##TD#
Visigoth dives in and scores a takedown into Russell's guard.#SUB2#
Russell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Visigoth defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Visigoth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Russell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Visigoth has Russell in his guard.#REVB#
Russell landing with the ground and pound.
Visigoth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russell is one step ahead there.
Russell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Russell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell passes Visigoth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Visigoth wants to improve his position but Russell is controlling well. #T1#
Visigoth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Visigoth looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Russell is defending well. Visigoth quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Russell has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Visigoth celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alaric Visigoth!
Alaric Visigoth gave a mention to King Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: PSE 34     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Sullivan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russell.
Sullivan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russell.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Sullivan has knocked Russell down with a huge combo! Sullivan steps away and waves a wobbly Russell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Deviante Russell has been cut.
Russell moves out of range of the leg kick from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
Russell slips a jab and a cross from Sullivan.
Russell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sullivan throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Russell misses.
Sullivan slips a straight right by Russell.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Russell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan throws a head kick that half lands.
Russell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sullivan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Russell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russell.
Russell throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan ducks down to avoid it.
Sullivan feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Russell misses.
Sullivan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russell.
Russell wants to clinch up but Sullivan keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Russell scores with a body shot.
Sullivan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Russell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Russell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sullivan in his tracks.
Sullivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Sullivan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sullivan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Russell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Russell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Russell lands with a right that hurts Sullivan. Sullivan looks to clinch but Russell throws a short knee that drops Sullivan. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Deviante Russell!
Deviante Russell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: PSE 28     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Jones lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Deviante Russell has been cut.
Russell ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Russell dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones tries a low kick but Russell avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Russell doesn't seem phased though.
Russell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russell takes one to the chin there.
Jones 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.
Russell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Russell counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Jimbo Jones has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Russell moves away and avoids it.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Russell.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones motions for Russell to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Russell 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.
Russell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.#T1##KD2#
Russell lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Russell waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Jones tries to get into range but Russell steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Jones! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Russell scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deviante Russell!
Deviante Russell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 22, 2019
#R1#
Omaha throws an overhand right that lands on Russell's shoulder, as Russell tries to avoid the shot.
Russell is breathing heavily.
Russell scores with a jab to the body.
Russell dodges the punch combination from Omaha.
Russell swats away the attempt to clinch by Omaha.
Omaha is looking to clinch but Russell is avoiding it.
Omaha tries to clinch but Russell is having none of it.
Russell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Omaha tries to clinch but Russell moves out of range.
Russell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omaha moves away.
Omaha tries to clinch up but Russell circles away and keeps his distance.
Omaha avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omaha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Omaha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Russell throws an overhand right that lands on Omaha's shoulder, as Omaha tries to avoid the shot.
Russell cracks Omaha with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Omaha with a hook.
Omaha wants to clinch.
Omaha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Omaha is looking to clinch.
Omaha wants to clinch
enabling Russell to counter with a crisp jab.
Russell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Omaha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Omaha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Omaha wants to clinch but Russell slips to the side
and Russell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Omaha wants to clinch.
Omaha moves in looking to clinch but Russell pushes him off.
Omaha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Russell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Russell circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Russell counter with a right hand. #T2#
Omaha throws a body shot but no joy.
Russell is looking to counter punch.
Omaha tries to clinch up but Russell circles away and keeps his distance.
Omaha tries to clinch but Russell moves out of range.
Omaha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Omaha wants to clinch.#CL2#
Omaha has closed the distance and engaged Russell in a clinch.
Russell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Omaha fails to land.
Omaha misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omaha tries to work over Russell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Russell lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Russell misses with the head strike.
Russell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Omaha backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Chief Omaha has been cut.
Omaha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russell can't find room to land a body shot as Omaha controls the action.
Russell blocks a body shot from Omaha.
A right handed body shot lands from Omaha.
Russell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Omaha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Omaha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russell.
A head punch on the inside from Russell fails to land.
Omaha misses with a punch on the inside.
Omaha prevents a body shot from Russell.
Omaha lands a shoulder strike.
Omaha tries a body shot but Russell blocks it.
Omaha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Russell's elbow.
Omaha working aggressively here.
Omaha misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Omaha misses with the head strike.
Russell cracks Omaha with a nice body shot.
Omaha misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Omaha.
Russell lands an uppercut.
Russell prevents a body shot from Omaha.
Omaha working aggressively here.
Omaha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Omaha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omaha struggles to land a body shot inside as Russell controls his hands.
Russell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Omaha backwards.
Russell throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Russell fails to land.
Russell pushes Omaha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Omaha misses with a body punch.
Omaha blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russell.
Good body shot from Russell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deviante Russell dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Omaha. Russell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omaha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Omaha looks to score with a jab to the body but Russell is just out of range.
Omaha is looking to clinch but Russell is avoiding it.
Omaha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Russell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omaha can do to turn this around?
Russell keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Russell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Russell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Russell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Russell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omaha looks to land a left hand but Russell moved out of range nicely.
Omaha throws a right hand that misses
and Russell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Russell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Russell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Omaha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Omaha tries to bum rush Russell with a series of wild strikes but Russell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Omaha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Russell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Russell keeps the fight on the outside.
It looks like Russell has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Omaha cracks Russell with a good jab.
Russell lands the left hand.
Omaha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Omaha wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Russell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Omaha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Omaha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Russell lands with a straight right. Omaha didn't see that one coming.
Omaha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Russell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Omaha slips a straight right by Russell.#T2#
Omaha lands a nice shot that snaps Russell's head back.
Russell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Russell moves out of range of the strikes.
Omaha wants to clinch up but Russell keeps it at a distance.
Russell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Omaha tries to clinch there but Russell circles away.
Omaha moves in looking to clinch but Russell pushes him off.
Russell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Omaha tries to clinch but Russell moves out of range.
Russell throwing a counter right hand but Omaha manages to avoid it.
Omaha is looking to clinch.
Russell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Omaha is looking to clinch but Russell is avoiding it.
Omaha tries to clinch there but Russell circles away.
Russell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Deviante Russell is winning the standup battle so far.
Omaha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russell swats away the attempt to clinch by Omaha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell swats away the attempt to clinch by Omaha.#T3#
Omaha throws a combination that misses
and Russell counters with a left to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Omaha. Those never looked like landing.
Omaha wants to clinch up but Russell keeps it at a distance.
Omaha tries to clinch but Russell moves out of range.
It looked like Russell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Omaha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Omaha ducks under a wild hook from Russell.
Omaha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chief Omaha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omaha tries to clinch there but Russell circles away.
Omaha moves in looking to clinch but Russell pushes him off.
Omaha tries to clinch but Russell is having none of it.
Omaha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Omaha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Omaha tries to clinch but Russell moves out of range. #T4#
Omaha ducks right into an uppercut from Russell.
Omaha is looking to clinch but Russell is avoiding it.
Russell keeps the fight on the outside.
Russell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Omaha tries to clinch but Russell is having none of it.
Russell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Russell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Russell misses the target.
Russell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Omaha moves away from the strike by Russell.
Omaha is looking to clinch but Russell is avoiding it.
Omaha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Omaha tries to clinch up.
Omaha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Russell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Omaha tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Russell counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omaha throws a right hand that Russell ducks under and follows up with a left that Russell also avoids with ease.
Russell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Omaha wants to clinch up but Russell keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deviante Russell dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Russell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Omaha tries to clinch up but Russell circles away and keeps his distance.
Omaha wants to clinch.
Omaha tries to clinch up.
Russell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Omaha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Omaha is looking to clinch but Russell is avoiding it. #CL2#
Omaha instigates a clinch.
Omaha misses with some punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Omaha swings wildly with an uppercut but Russell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Omaha lands an uppercut.
Omaha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chief Omaha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Omaha scores with a shot to the side of Russell's head.
Omaha misses with a body punch.
Omaha throws a head punch that misses.
Omaha throws a head punch that misses.
Omaha misses with some punches.
Russell prevents a body shot from Omaha.
Omaha misses with a punch on the inside.
Omaha presses Russell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Russell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Omaha misses with a punch on the inside.
Russell misses with the head strike.
Omaha swings wildly with an uppercut but Russell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omaha throws a punch but it's blocked by Russell.
Omaha swings wildly with an uppercut but Russell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Russell on the inside. #T2#
Russell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Omaha misses with some punches.
Omaha misses with a punch on the inside.
Omaha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Russell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Omaha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Omaha misses with some punches.
Omaha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Omaha throws a punch but it's blocked by Russell.
Omaha has a couple of punches blocked by Russell.
A short left from Russell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omaha prevents a body shot from Russell.
Omaha prevents a body shot from Russell.
Omaha misses with a body punch.
Omaha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Omaha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Omaha working aggressively here. #T3#
Russell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Omaha misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Russell on the inside.
Russell blocks an uppercut.
Omaha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russell can't find room to land a body shot as Omaha controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Omaha fails to land.
Omaha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Russell blocking some punches.
Omaha misses with the head strike.
Russell prevents a body shot from Omaha.
Russell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Omaha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Russell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Omaha has a couple of punches blocked by Russell.
Omaha has a couple of punches blocked by Russell.
Deviante Russell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Omaha throws a punch but it's blocked by Russell.
Russell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Omaha struggles to land a body shot inside as Russell controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Omaha fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Omaha.
Omaha throws a head punch that misses.
Russell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chief Omaha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Omaha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Omaha throws a punch but it's blocked by Russell.
Russell prevents a body shot from Omaha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omaha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Omaha tries to work over Russell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Russell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Omaha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

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

During a confident post fight interview, Deviante Russell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 15, 2019
#R1#
Landry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Russell lands a jab to Landry's midsection.
Russell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Landry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Landry takes a swing at Russell's ribcage but misses.
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch but Landry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Russell misses with a few strikes there.
Landry closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Deviante Russell has been cut.
Landry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Landry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Russell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Russell looks to clinch
and Landry counters with a two punch combo.
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 tries to clinch up.
Russell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Landry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Landry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russell.
Russell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Russell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Russell closes the distance but Landry moves to the side
and Landry counters with a three punch combo that has Russell backing up. Russell nods at Landry to acknowledge the strikes.
Landry misses with a double jab.
Russell ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
Landry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Landry swinging wildly here.
Landry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Russell.
Landry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick there by Landry.
Landry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Landry looks to land a right hand but Russell moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Landry.
Landry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Russell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Landry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Russell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Russell is defended easily by Landry.
Landry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Russell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Landry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Russell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Russell fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deviante Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Russell with a nice cross.
Landry throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Landry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Landry showed some decent athleticism there.
Landry wants to control but Russell is keeping him busy.
Landry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Russell is looking for a sweep. Landry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Russell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landry pulls his head out easily.
Landry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Russell's head. #T4#
Landry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Russell actively working from the bottom here.
Landry is looking to advance position but Russell won't allow it. #SUB#
Russell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landry pulls his head out easily.
Landry controlling the action here.
Landry prevents Russell from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Landry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deviante Russell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Russell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Russell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Landry.
Landry shoots in for a takedown but Russell shows good takedown defense.
Russell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landry.
A little jabbing left from Landry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ed Landry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Landry.
Landry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russell loads up on a big right hand but Landry slips the punch.
Landry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Landry works over Russell's head and body with a nice combination.
Landry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell.
Landry misses with a low kick.
Landry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russell feints a jab promting Landry to slip. Russell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Landry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Landry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Landry lands with a shot to the body.
Russell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Russell misses with a body shot.
Landry unleashes a big counter combination but Russell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Landry's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Landry duly obliges. #CL#
Russell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Landry. #BC2#
Landry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Landry throws a jab but it's blocked by Russell.
Landry misses with a body kick.
Landry punishes Russell's body with a nice straight punch.
Ed Landry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Landry loads up on a big right hand but Russell slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Landry looks to throw the jab but Russell is out of range.
Russell throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Landry takes one to the side of the head.
Landry throws a right hand that Russell ducks under and follows up with a left that Russell also avoids with ease.
Landry throws a nice looking combination but Russell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Landry blocks a jab.
Russell throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Russell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Landry doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Russell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Russell throws a hook to the side of Landry's head but Landry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Landry with a jab.
Landry dives in for a single leg takedown but Russell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Russell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Landry slips under a jab.
Russell with a nice cross.
Russell throws a body shot but no joy.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Landry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russell throws a hook to the side of Landry's head but Landry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Landry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Russell.
Landry tries a head kick but it misses.
Landry goes for a double leg but Russell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Russell continues to drive forward.
Deviante Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Landry.
Landry scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
Deviante Russell's cut is getting worse.
Russell scores with a punch to the head.
Russell swings for the body but Landry moves out of range.
Landry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Landry throws a nice looking combination but Russell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russell just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Russell there.
Landry lands a slapping body shot. #KD#
Russell cracks Landry with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Russell has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Landry to stand back up!#ROC#
Landry is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell misses with a lunging right hand
and Landry counters with a left and a right that stings Russell.
Landry is still on wobbly legs! Can Russell finish him?
Russell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Landry misses the target.
Landry seems to have recovered his senses.
Russell looks to score with a jab to the body but Landry is just out of range.#T4#
Landry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Russell misses the shot to the body.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown but Landry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Landry scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Landry looks to land a combination but Russell avoids it well.
Landry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Russell counters with a one-two to the body.
Landry lands with a nice body punch.
Landry avoids the body shot from Russell.
Ed Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell lands the left hand.
No joy there for Landry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Russell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Landry.
Landry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Russell scores with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Russell as Landry shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Deviante Russell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deviante Russell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Landry misses with a looping left.
Landry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Russell scores with a sloppy right hand. Landry should have avoided that one.
Landry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell.
Sloppy strikes from Landry. Those never looked like landing.
Russell throws a big counter combination but Landry scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Russell looks to land a left hand but Landry moved out of range nicely.
Russell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Landry.
Landry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Russell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Landry.
Russell lands with a cross.
Landry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Landry misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry feints and then cracks Russell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Russell down.
Russell throws out a loose jab but Landry uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Landry.
Landry throws a leg kick but Russell checks it.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Landry was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.#T1#
Russell scores with a decent looking hook.
Landry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russell manages to avoid it.
Russell scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Russell moves into the clinch.
Landry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Russell swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Landry breaks from the clinch.
Landry tries a low kick but Russell avoids it.
No joy there for Landry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Russell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Russell lands a nice hook to Landry's body. Landry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Landry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Russell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Landry wants to stand back up but Russell manages to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landry wants to control but Russell postures up.#T2#
Russell scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Russell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Russell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Russell working the ground and pound.
Russell lands some shots froms side control.
Russell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Landry on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Russell is chipping away with strikes.
Russell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Russell landing strikes.
Landry gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Russell lands with some strikes.
Landry is squirming around, avoiding Russell's attempts to control the action.
Deviante Russell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Landry takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Landry tries to hold on but Russell pushes him away.
Landry is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Russell wants to control the pace but Landry is squirming around nicely.
Russell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Russell connects with a bit shot that sees Landry covering up! More strikes from Russell and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Russell is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deviante Russell!

 

 
 
 
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