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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Malloy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Russo scores with a decent looking hook.
Malloy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malloy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some bone on bone action there as Russo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Russo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malloy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Russo looks to score with a jab to the body but Malloy is just out of range.
Malloy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Russo's waist but Russo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malloy off to one side.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Russo. Beautiful body shot.
Noah Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malloy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russo sprawls well. Russo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malloy gets slowly back to his feet.
Russo stuffs the takedown attempt from Malloy. Malloy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Malloy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malloy at a distance.
Malloy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russo moves away.
Russo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malloy rather than just go for the knockout.
Russo works Malloy's body with a nice hook.
Russo jabs at Malloy's body.
Malloy is breathing heavily.#T1#
Malloy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Malloy takes the fight into the clinch.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Russo.
Russo tries to work over Malloy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Russo leaning against his opponent.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malloy's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo.
Russo lands a right hand.
Russo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malloy backwards.
Russo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Malloy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russo just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Russo is pushing Malloy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Russo digs a right hand into Malloy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malloy's gas tank.
Russo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malloys head.
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!
Russo misses with a body punch.
Malloy blocks a body shot from Russo.
Russo throws a punch but it's blocked by Malloy.
Malloy blocks a body shot from Russo.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malloy's elbow.
Russo working aggressively here.
Malloy can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malloy as Russo tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Russo misses with the head strike.
Russo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Russo misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Malloy fails to land.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Malloy pulls guard successfully.
Russo wanted to stand there but Malloy had control of the position.
Russo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Malloy is adopting a defensive guard.
Russo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malloy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Malloy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Malloy wants to stand and escape but Russo is having none of it.
Russo wants to stand but Malloy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malloy is controlling Russo's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malloy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Russo tries to clinch up but Malloy circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Malloy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malloy jumps guard but Russo stands there with Malloy around his waist. Malloy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malloy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Russo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Malloy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malloy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malloy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Russo's waist but Russo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malloy off to one side.
Michael Malloy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malloy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noah Russo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Malloy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Russo stalling in the clinch.
Russo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russo scores with a shoulder strike.
Russo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malloy misses with an elbow over the top.
Malloy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russo lands with a left to the head.
Malloy blocks a body shot from Russo.
Noah Russo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Russo tries a body shot but Malloy blocks it.
#TD#
Malloy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malloy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Malloy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Russo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Malloy's body to avoid the submission. Malloy has instead reached around Russo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Malloy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Malloy!
A relieved looking Michael Malloy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Russo pushes Sahrahsahe up against the cage in a clinch.
Sahrahsahe is looking for a takedown.
Sahrahsahe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Russo has Sahrahsahe pushed against the cage.
Russo prevents the takedown attempt.
Noah Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herrick Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe tries to pull guard but Russo won't allow it.
Russo prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
Sahrahsahe looks winded!
Russo presses Sahrahsahe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Russo works on Sahrahsahe's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Russo.
Russo lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahrahsahe blocks a body shot from Russo.
Russo lands with a short shot to the head.
Russo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Russo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Russo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Russo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Russo lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Russo.
A short uppercut from Russo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russo.
Russo lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Herrick Sahrahsahe has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo.
Russo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sahrahsahe! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Russo is unloading with more strikes now! Sahrahsahe drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Russo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Russo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drago doesn't seem bothered though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Russo.
Russo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dragos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Russo circles away.
Russo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Russo clinches up against the cage.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drago.
Russo digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Russo is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russo presses Drago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Russo pushes Drago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russo lands a nice shot to the body.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
Russo pushes Drago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo.
Russo cracks Drago with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russo is working Drago over against the cage.
Russo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russo.
A hook to the body from Russo.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russo is working Drago over against the cage.
Good body shot from Russo.
Russo digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Russo scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Russo has Drago pressed against the cage.
#T2#
A short body shot lands from Russo as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Russo presses Drago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Russo gets through Drago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Russo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Russo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russo lands a right hand.
Russo lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Russo.
#T3#
Russo controlling the action here for a moment.
Russo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Russo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Russo stalling in the clinch.
Russo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Russo lands a body punch.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drago.
Russo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Russo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Russo stalling against the cage.
Russo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Russo is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russo lands a body shot.
Russo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Russo cracks Drago with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
Russo is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russo digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russo effectively controlling the action here.
Russo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragos head.
Russo works on Drago's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Russo dominated that round.
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#
Russo lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Russo moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Russo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Russo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Russo slowing the pace effectively.
Russo is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Russo.
Good body shot from Russo.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Russo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Russo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Russo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo lands with a right to the head.
Russo has Drago pushed against the cage.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Russo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Russo digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Russo cracks Drago with a nice body shot.
Russo lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Russo as the two fighters clinch.
Russo lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Russo.
Russo presses Drago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russo.
Russo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
A right hook to the body lands for Russo.
Russo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Russo pushes Drago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Noah Russo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#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!
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
Russo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russo pushes Drago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russo lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
Russo taking a breather.
Russo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Russo lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Russo.
Russo works on Drago's body with a couple of short punches.
Russo stalling in the clinch.
Russo lands with a right to the head.
Russo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russo lands an uppercut.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Russo presses Drago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Russo.
Russo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Russo lands a nice uppercut.
Russo lands a body shot.
Drago takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Russo.
#T4#
Russo lands a nice uppercut.
Russo gets through Drago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russo digs a right hand into Drago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drago's gas tank.
Russo lands a nice shot to the body.
Russo lands a body shot.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Russo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drago up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
Russo digs a right hand into Drago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drago's gas tank.
Russo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drago or not.
Russo digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Russo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Russo gets a clinch.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Russo.
Russo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russo lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Russo scores with a shoulder strike.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Russo lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Drago is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Russo.
Oh Drago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Russo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russo.
Drago seems to have got his legs back now.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drago.#T1#
Russo pushes Drago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Russo as the two fighters clinch.
Russo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russo pushes Drago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
Russo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Russo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee calls for Russo to work.
#KD2#
Russo drops Drago onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Drago is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Russo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Drago! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Russo is unloading with more strikes now! Drago drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Russo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Russo's head.
Jaquon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones throws a hook but Russo blocks it.
It looked like Russo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Russo shoots in.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Russo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Russo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones wants to stand up but Russo is controlling him. #T1#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones thuds his right hand into Russo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones punishes Russo's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with an uppercut
#TD#
so Russo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones wants to stand up but Russo is controlling him.
Russo trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Russo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Russo trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Russo has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Russo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones wanted to stand there but Russo had control of the position.
Russo wants to control but Jones passes easily into half guard.
Jones tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Russo.
Russo wants to sweep but Jones has passed to side control!
Jones tries to stand but Russo is controlling his head. #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.
Jones working away.
Jones has control of an arm but Russo manages to advance to Jones's back!
Jones wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Russo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Jones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaquon Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jones throws the left hand but Russo avoids the punch easily.
Russo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Russo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones cracks Russo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones connects with a right hand. Russo shakes it off.
Jones lands a body shot.
Russo drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Russo dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo stops Jones from standing up.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Russo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Russo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Russo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
Jones stuns Russo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones digs a good hook to Russo's body.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Russo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Russo avoids the body shot from Jones.
#T2#
Jones swings for the body but Russo moves out of range.
Jones throws a body punch but Russo moves out of range.
Russo misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Russo closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Russo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Russo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Russo tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones wants to stall.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Russo.
#T3#
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russo is looking for a takedown.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Russo prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russo.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Russo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones thuds his right hand into Russo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Russo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Russo persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Russo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jaquon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones tests Russo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones cracks Russo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Russo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones throws a hook but Russo avoids it easily.
Russo with a poor takedown
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Russo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.#CL#
Russo darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaquon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Russo throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Russo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a leg kick but Russo checks it.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones stuns Russo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Russo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Russo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Russo walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Russo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones scores with a jab. Russo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Russo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Russo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Russo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Russo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Russo's belly button to the back.
Jaquon Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Russo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones tests Russo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russo manages to avoid it.
Jones cracks the inside of Russo's front leg.
Russo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Russo off to one side.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaquon Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo avoids the body shot from Jones.
Russo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Russo avoids the body shot from Jones.
#TD#
Russo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Russo is in Jones's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones wants to stand but Russo is controlling the position. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Russo has managed to clinch.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Russo tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones wants to stand but Russo is controlling the position.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jones wants to stand but Russo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Russo, up you get! #T4#
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Russo moved out of range nicely.
Russo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Russo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russo throws out the jab.
Russo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Russo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Russo prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russo is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russo.
Russo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Noah Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaquon Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaquon Jones!
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