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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Russell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Shimazaki closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Shimazaki turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shimazaki manages to end up in side control.
Shimazaki staying calm.#SUB2#
Shimazaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Russell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shimazaki working away.
Russell is looking for a sweep.
Russell is trying to control Shimazaki's posture but Shimazaki avoids it.
The ground and pound from Shimazaki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Shimazaki tries for a kimura but Russell is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shimazaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Shimazaki is looking to take a break and control but Russell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Russell wants to control but Shimazaki postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shimazaki wants to stand but Russell is controlling his arm.
Russell is trying to control Shimazaki's posture but Shimazaki avoids it.
Russell is looking for a sweep.
Russell struggling a bit here.
Shimazaki lands a few punches from side control.
Shimazaki advances to full mount. #T2#
Shimazaki controlling the position easily from mount.
Shimazaki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Russell wants to control but Shimazaki is having none of it.
Russell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Shimazaki looking to secure an arm triangle but Russell defends it well.
Shimazaki breaks from Russell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shimazaki is landing with some decent strikes but Russell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Russell is rocked!
Shimazaki landing punches.
Oh Russell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimazaki cracks Russell with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobunaga Shimazaki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Russell misses with the body kick#TD2#
so Dupre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dupre 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.
Dupre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Russell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Russell controls Dupre momentarily but Dupre frees himself.
Dupre trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Dupre from controlling successfully. #T1#
Russell 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.
Dupre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russell is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Russell holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Russell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dupre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dupre sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Dupre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Russell missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Dupre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russell pulls his head out easily.
Russell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dupre controls his leg.
Dupre is pressing down on Russell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dupre is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Russell has his hands clasped together but Dupre extends and breaks Russell's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dupre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guillaume Dupre!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Armstrong clobbers Russell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Armstrong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Armstrong tries to clinch up.#TD#
Russell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Russell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Russell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep.
Armstrong can't do much from the bottom here.
Armstrong is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Russell is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Armstrong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Russell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Russell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Armstrong can't do much from the bottom here.
Armstrong is looking to reverse the position.
Armstrong is trying to control Russell's posture but Russell avoids it.
Armstrong manages to get back to half guard.
Russell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Armstrong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Armstrong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Russell is trying to work for a kimura but Armstrong is defending well.
#SUB2#
Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russell prevents Armstrong from improving his position.#SUB2#
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Armstrong is trying to maintain the position but Russell is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russell pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Armstrong looking for subs from the bottom but Russell mounts him!
Russell is looking to work his way around to Armstrong's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Russell lands a big shot there that rocks Armstrong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Russell wants to control the pace but Armstrong is squirming around nicely.
Armstrong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Russell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Armstrong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position but Russell isn't that keen on the idea.
Armstrong sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Russell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russell pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Armstrong is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Russell is tapping! Great win for Armstrong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tim Armstrong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Russell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alex's half guard.#ES2#
Alex kicks Russell off and gets back to his feet.
Russell wants to clinch up but Alex keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Russell has closed the distance and engaged Alex in a clinch.
#BC2#
Alex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alex rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Russell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Alex manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Russell on his heels. He'll look to pass Russell's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alex passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alex trying to control the position but Russell is working away.
Russell struggling a bit here.
Russell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Alex tries to score with some ground and pound. Russell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Russell is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alex lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Russell down.
Alex passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Russell!
Alex can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russell is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Alex there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Russell is looking to improve his position but Alex isn't that keen on the idea.
Alex controlling his opponent.
Russell is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Alex takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alex is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Russell tries to lock up and control but Alex gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Russell tries to reverse the position but Alex maintains control.
Russell tries to hold on but Alex postures up.
Russell is desperately trying to improve his position but Alex has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Russell tries to improve his position but Alex has taken his back! Alex has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Russell tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Alex pushes Russell away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Alex!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Utha. No joy for Russell on that attempt.
Russell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Russell goes for a double leg but Utha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Utha continues to drive forward.
Russell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Utha counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Houston Russell has been cut.
Russell fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Utha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Houston Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell with a poor takedown
and Utha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Russell is rocked!
A head kick misses from Russell.
Utha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Russell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Russell fails with the takedown
and Utha counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rave Utha!
Rave Utha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Cassel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cassel lands in his opponent's guard.
Russell pulls Cassel in to control the position.
Russell is trying to keep Cassel in close.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Cassel from controlling successfully.
Cassel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Russell's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassel is looking to take a break and control but Russell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Russell is trying to control Cassel's posture. Cassel takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Russell! Cassel is rotating here... this could be the end... Russell is out! Cassel has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodrik Cassel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Russell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marynczak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Marynczak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Russell is trying to work for a kimura but Marynczak is defending well.
Marynczak wants to control the action here but instead Russell manages to pass to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marynczak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Russell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marynczak can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Russell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marynczak can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T1#
You get the feeling that Marynczak really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Russell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Russell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Marynczak is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Marynczak and Russell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Marynczak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marynczak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Russell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marynczak defends it well.
Russell is keen to just control but Marynczak is a slippery customer.
Marynczak wants to improve his position but Russell is controlling well.
Marynczak is pressing down on Russell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marynczak looks winded!#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 has gone for a leg lock! Marynczak slips out almost immediately though and dives into Russell's guard.#REVB#
Russell keeping moving, preventing Marynczak from controlling successfully.
Russell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marynczak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Russell working a defensive guard here.
Russell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Marynczak throwing strikes from guard but Russell blocks nicely. #SUB#
Russell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marynczak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marynczak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Russell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Russell has his foot on Marynczak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marynczak works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russell is trying to hold Marynczak in close to prevent damage but Marynczak has managed to pass into half guard.
Marynczak 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 wants to improve his position but Marynczak is controlling well.
Russell is trying to maintain the position but Marynczak is very close to passing his half guard.#SU2#
Marynczak stands up from half guard.
Marynczak shoots in for a takedown but Russell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Russell throws a nice looking combination but Marynczak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4##TD#
Russell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marynczak's half guard.
Marynczak pushes Russell off but Russell dives into side control.
Russell working away.
Marynczak is looking to reverse the position.
Russell lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marynczak is looking to regain half guard here but Russell keeps moving and retains side control.
Russell scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Houston Russell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marynczak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Russell doesn't seem bothered though.
Russell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marynczak can do to turn this around?
Russell fails with a takedown attempt.
Marynczak looks for a takedown but Russell sprawls well.#TD#
Russell shoots in and bounces Marynczak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Russell cracks Marynczak with a solid left hand.
Marynczak is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Russell has gone for a leg lock! Marynczak slips out almost immediately though and dives into Russell's guard.#REVB#
Marynczak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB#
Russell working for a triangle but Marynczak defends it easily.
Marynczak trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marynczak postures up.
Russell is really struggling to control Marynczak but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Russell is looking for a triangle but Marynczak pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Russell being controlled here, momentarily.
Marynczak is looking to stand up but Russell won't let him. #SUB#
Russell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marynczak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marynczak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Russell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marynczak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marynczak wants it to stay on the feet.
Marynczak misses with a few strikes there.
Marynczak shoots for a takedown but Russell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Russell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marynczak.
#T3#
Marynczak moves in looking to clinch but Russell pushes him off.
Russell misses with a takedown attempt
and Marynczak counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Houston Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marynczak's waist but Marynczak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Russell off to one side.
Marynczak tries to bum rush Russell with a series of wild strikes but Russell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marynczak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russell sprawls well. Russell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marynczak gets slowly back to his feet.
Marynczak shoots in looking for a takedown but Russell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marynczak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Russell has closed the distance and engaged Marynczak in a clinch.
Russell is looking for a takedown.
Russell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Russell has Marynczak pressed against the cage, preventing Marynczak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Marynczak tries to break free but Russell pushes him back against the cage.
Russell tries to pull guard but Marynczak forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Russell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marynczak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marynczak is trying to break the clinch but Russell is controlling him.
Marynczak digs a right hand into Russell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Russell's gas tank.
Russell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marynczak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Russell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marynczak's efforts to push away.
Russell is looking for a takedown.
Marynczak is trying to push Russell away but Russell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Marynczak ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marynczak no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Russell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marynczak trying to strike off his back.
Marynczak wants to stand but Russell is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Marynczak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Russell shoots in and drives through. Marynczak sprawls well.
Marynczak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Russell avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Russell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marynczak manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Russell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marynczak tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marynczak has control of Russell's left arm, preventing Russell from doing any damage. #T1#
Marynczak 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.
Marynczak wants to control the position but Russell says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Russell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marynczak is just riding it out for now. Russell eventually gives up the hold.
Marynczak strikes from the bottom but Russell uses the opportunity to move to side control.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marynczak looking for a sweep but Russell has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Houston Russell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Russell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Russell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marynczak looks a forlorn figure.
Marynczak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Russell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Marynczak can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Russell has control of Marynczak's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marynczak regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Russell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marynczak?
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marynczak tries to hold on but Russell postures up.
Marynczak is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Marynczak in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Russell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marynczak is desperately trying to improve his position but Russell has a good base and remains in mount.
Russell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marynczak tries to lock up and control but Russell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Russell throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Marynczak has his hands clasped together but Russell breaks the hold and Marynczak is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Russell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Houston Russell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Shuhan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Shuhan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Russell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Shuhan tries for a kimura but Russell is defending well.
Shuhan working away.
Russell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Russell is trying to maintain the position but Shuhan is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Shuhan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Russell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Takeshi Shuhan!
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