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Event:
NYF Fight Night 29
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Cinco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cinco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Russo on the side of the head.
Cinco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cinco.
A big right from Russo misses.
Cinco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Russo's head backwards.
Cinco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cinco jabs Russo right on the nose. Russo blinks but takes it well.
Cinco lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Dillon Russo has been cut.#CL2#
Russo forces Cinco back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cinco working hard to break the clinch.
Cinco is trying to push Russo away but Russo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Cinco jumps guard.
Cinco looking to control.
Cinco has control of Russo's left arm, preventing Russo from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Russo is posturing up here but Cinco has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Russo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Russo has to tap! Slick submission there by Cinco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Esteban Cinco!
Esteban Cinco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 26
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Cunningham slaps away a takedown attempt from Russo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Cunningham has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blaze Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunningham lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Russo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cunningham defends well and Russo ends up having to push Cunningham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cunningham misses with a body kick.
Russo tries to counter with a clinch but Cunningham shakes him off and moves away.
Cunningham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Russo avoids them all with ease.
Russo dives in for a single leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Russo.
Cunningham lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Dillon Russo has been cut.#TD2#
Russo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cunningham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Russo trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Cunningham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cunningham tries to get out of the position.
Russo scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Cunningham being controlled here, momentarily.
Cunningham managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cunningham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Russo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully. #ES#
Cunningham pushes Russo off and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
A head kick misses from Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a right hand that Russo ducks under and follows up with a left that Russo also avoids with ease.
Cunningham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Russo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cunningham circles away.
#CL2#
Russo pushes Cunningham up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Cunningham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Russo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cunningham is trying to break the clinch but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham tries to circle away but Russo has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Cunningham breaks from the clinch.
Cunningham tries a head kick but it misses.
Russo blocks a head kick by Cunningham.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cunningham moves away.#T3##CL2#
Russo has Cunningham up against the cage in a clinch.
Russo stalling against the cage.
Cunningham is trying to break the clinch but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunningham's elbow. #BC#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Russo misses.
Russo shoots in and drives through. Cunningham sprawls well.
Cunningham is looking for a counter combo.
Cunningham moves forwards but Russo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Russo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Russo is looking to clinch but Cunningham is avoiding it.
Cunningham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Russo.#T4##TD2#
Russo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cunningham's half guard.
Russo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cunningham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cunningham is not content to let Russo control the position.
Russo working over Cunningham with some ground and pound. Cunningham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cunningham wants to get back to full guard.
Russo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in half guard, Russo seems content to control.
Russo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Russo is keen to just control but Cunningham is a slippery customer.
Cunningham tries to roll over but Russo keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Cunningham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Russo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Russo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cunningham circles away.
Russo throws a right hand that Cunningham ducks under and follows up with a left that Cunningham also avoids with ease.
Russo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blaze Cunningham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cunningham.
Blaze Cunningham is winning the standup battle so far.
Russo wants to clinch.
Cunningham misses with a two punch combination.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo throws a right and a left that Cunningham avoids nicely.
Cunningham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Russo shoots in but no luck this time.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Russo.
Russo throws a right hand that Cunningham ducks under and follows up with a left that Cunningham also avoids with ease.
Russo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Cunningham throws a head kick that Russo semi-blocks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Russo or perhaps it was just good defense by Cunningham, which made it look bad.
Russo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Russo with a poor takedown
and Cunningham counters with a two punch combo.
Cunningham pushes Russo away with a front kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russo.
As Russo looks to move away, Cunningham throws a big counter combo but Russo just gets out of the way.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
Russo unleashes a big counter combination but Cunningham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cunningham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cunningham stuffs the takedown attempt from Russo. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a big counter.
Russo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Russo. #T2#
Russo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cunningham in his tracks.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russo can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Russo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cunningham counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Russo is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a wild combination.
Cunningham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Russo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Russo is defended easily by Cunningham.
Cunningham is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Cunningham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Cunningham.
Cunningham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice combination there by Cunningham.
Russo is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
Russo seems to have recovered his senses.
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cunningham throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Russo counters with a single leg into guard. Cunningham didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Russo trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Russo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham pulls Russo in close to prevent any damage.
Russo wants to pass the guard but Cunningham is keeping the position.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Cunningham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Cunningham stands up from Russo's guard - Cunningham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Russo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cunningham is fending him off so far but Russo persists. Nope, Cunningham circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Cunningham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Russo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cunningham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Russo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russo moves out of range as Cunningham throws a body kick.
Cunningham swinging wildly here.
Russo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cunningham with a body shot.
Russo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cunningham swivels and escapes.
Cunningham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russo circles away quickly and effectively.
Russo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cunningham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Russo somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunningham.
#CL2#
Cunningham gets tackled into the cage by Russo. Russo maintains the clinch. #T1#
Russo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cunningham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Russo.#BC2#
Russo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cunningham throws a nice looking combination but Russo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
Cunningham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Russo tries to counter it with a takedown but Cunningham pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Russo.
Russo scores with a jab.
Russo tries to clinch up but Cunningham circles away and keeps his distance.
Cunningham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cunningham is fending him off so far but Russo persists. Nope, Cunningham circles away and we're back to standing.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##CL2#
Russo closes the distance and pushes Cunningham back into the cage.#BC2#
Russo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Russo looks to move away, Cunningham throws a big counter combo but Russo just gets out of the way.
Cunningham tries to bum rush Russo with a series of wild strikes but Russo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham delivers a nice body kick.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick
and Russo counters with a left and a right that stings Cunningham.
Russo throws a lazy right hand but Cunningham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Russo misses.
Russo shoots in looking for a takedown but Cunningham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Russo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cunningham circles away.
Good leg kick by Cunningham. #T3#
Cunningham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Russo. That did some damage!#TD2#
Russo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cunningham was covering up waiting for the punch and Russo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cunningham pushes Russo off and gets back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Cunningham 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Russo moves out of range.
Cunningham sets himself, and Russo steps forward looking for the clinch! Cunningham avoids it this time.
Cunningham lands a leg kick that knocks Russo off balance momentarily.
Russo fails with the takedown.
Cunningham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cunningham swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Russo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cunningham tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Russo is in Cunningham's guard.
Russo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cunningham manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cunningham wanted to stand there but Russo had control of the position.
Cunningham is fighting to break Russo's control of his arms but Russo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dillon Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaze Cunningham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Cunningham gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaze Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cunningham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaze Cunningham!
An out of breath Blaze Cunningham thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Russo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Torres is trying to defend but Russo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Russo is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Russo in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Russo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Still in half guard, Russo seems content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Russo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Torres quickly recovers to half guard.
Russo wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
Russo working the head and body with strikes.
Torres looks winded!#T2#
Torres trying to control but Russo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Torres makes his way to full guard, as Russo worked for a kimura.
Russo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Russo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Russo scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Russo gets to his feet - Torres follows without any prompting.
A head kick by Torres misses #CL#
and Russo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Russo has Torres pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Russo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Torres tumbling to the mat - Russo dives into Torres's guard.
Torres has his feet on Russo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4##CL#
Torres gets tackled into the cage by Russo. Russo maintains the clinch. #BC#
Russo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Russo closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the cage.#TD#
Russo pulls guard successfully.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russo is keeping the position for now.
Russo scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russo is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been informed that Torres has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo wants to stand and escape but Torres is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Russo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Russo slips a jab and a cross from Torres.
Torres throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Russo misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Russo closes the distance and clinches.
Torres goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Russo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Torres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torres misses with a double jab.
Torres misses with a body kick.
Torres takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Russo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Russo showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Torres is breathing heavily.#T1#
Russo wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Russo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Russo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torres has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Russo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Torres still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Torres has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Russo tries to escape but Torres is in control. #T2#
Russo looks to move to half guard but instead Torres has passed into mount! Damn!
Russo is looking to get to half guard.
Russo has given up his back. Will we see Torres going for some submissions?
Russo rolls, trying to escape but Torres keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Russo holding both Torres 's hands and preventing any damage. #SUB2#
Torres looking for the choke but no joy.
Russo is in bad spot here.
Russo trying to control the hands but Torres won't let him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Russo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Russo is trying to stand back up.
Russo is really stuck here.
Manuel Torres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Torres fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Russo checks it well.
Russo misses with a head kick.
Torres wants to counter the offense by Russo and move into the clinch position.
Torres tries to clinch but Russo moves out of range.
Russo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
Russo lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Russo has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Russo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Torres tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Russo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Torres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Russo just content to control the position.
Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Russo is putting a hurting on Torres here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Russo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Russo working the head with strikes. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torres takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Russo lands some shots froms side control.#SU#
Russo stands up. #TD#
Russo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Torres tries to improve position but can't.
Torres wants to control but Russo postures up.#T3#
Russo grinds an elbow into Torres's temple.
Russo controlling from side mount.
Russo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Russo scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Russo lands some shots froms side control.
Torres is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Russo stands up and beckons Torres to his feet. #TD#
Russo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Russo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Torres has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dillon Russo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Russo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Russo! |
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