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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Odintsov (ranked 3983 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell McCullough (ranked 3318 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexei Odintsov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Odintsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russell McCullough!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odintsov ducks right into an uppercut from McCullough.
Odintsov has managed to clinch.
Odintsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Odintsov tries for a takedown but McCullough manages to get underhooks.
Odintsov pulls guard.
McCullough postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Odintsov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Odintsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCullough throws a strike but Odintsov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCullough really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Odintsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Odintsov stands and throws McCullough's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odintsov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCullough knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Odintsov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Odintsov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odintsov trying to control the action but McCullough is working from the bottom.
Odintsov happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Odintsov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Odintsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCullough misses with a combination
and Odintsov counters with a one-two to the body.
McCullough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Odintsov throws a big counter combination but McCullough scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from McCullough does no damage.
McCullough looks winded!
Odintsov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCullough pinned against the cage. McCullough gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Odintsov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCullough avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Odintsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Odintsov avoids the head kick by McCullough.
Odintsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCullough.
Odintsov clinches with his opponent.
McCullough has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Odintsov jumps guard.
McCullough stopping the sweep attempt from Odintsov.
McCullough avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCullough wants to stand and escape but instead Odintsov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McCullough keeping moving, preventing Odintsov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odintsov wants to pass the guard but McCullough is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCullough is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Odintsov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McCullough wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Odintsov slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odintsov has McCullough pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCullough manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCullough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Odintsov has him pressed against the cage.
Odintsov misses with a body punch.
Odintsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCullough's elbow.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Odintsov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCullough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Odintsov tries to counter by clinching up but McCullough breaks away and moves out of range.
McCullough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Odintsov blocks a head kick by McCullough.
Odintsov feinted with a counter takedown.
McCullough throws a one two combo.
McCullough swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Odintsov counters by moving into the clinch.
Odintsov lands an elbow inside that McCullough shrugs off.
Odintsov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Odintsov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Odintsov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCullough wants to get up but he can't break Odintsov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Odintsov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McCullough must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Odintsov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Odintsov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odintsov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Odintsov trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCullough stuffs the takedown.
Odintsov blocks a head kick by McCullough.
Odintsov throws a head kick but McCullough moves out of range.
McCullough swinging wildly here.
McCullough swinging wildly here.
McCullough lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Odintsov shoots in and drives through. McCullough sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullough throws a combination that misses
and Odintsov counters with a one-two to the body.
McCullough tries to bum rush Odintsov with a series of wild strikes but Odintsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCullough throws a right and a left that Odintsov avoids nicely.
McCullough throws a right and a left that both miss.
Russell McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odintsov misses with a few strikes there.
McCullough misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCullough.
McCullough fails to land with a series of punches.
Odintsov shoots for a double leg takedown but McCullough sprawls well. He's pushed Odintsov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Odintsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCullough closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McCullough throws a right and a left that Odintsov avoids nicely.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odintsov lands with a slapping head kick.
McCullough works over Odintsov's head and body with a nice combination.
McCullough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Odintsov avoids the head kick by McCullough.
Odintsov throws a big counter combination but McCullough scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Russell McCullough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCullough displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Odintsov.
McCullough throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Odintsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Odintsov fails with the takedown.
McCullough displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Odintsov.
McCullough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullough swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Odintsov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McCullough is trying to break the clinch but Odintsov has him pressed against the cage.
Odintsov breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odintsov moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCullough tries to break free but Odintsov pushes him back against the cage.
Odintsov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCullough is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Odintsov pulls guard successfully.
McCullough decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Odintsov, up you get!
McCullough throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Odintsov's head.
A head kick from Odintsov lands but McCullough takes it in his stride.
McCullough throws a right and a left that Odintsov avoids nicely.
McCullough falls off balance throwing a combination
and Odintsov counters with a series of strikes. McCullough will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCullough misses with a wild combination.
Odintsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCullough as he avoids it easily.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell McCullough showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCullough as he jumps to the side.
McCullough has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCullough takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCullough throws a left and a right that both miss
and Odintsov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on McCullough's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCullough wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Odintsov is pushing McCullough up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McCullough tries to break the clinch but Odintsov is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odintsov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McCullough uses from the top position.
Odintsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Odintsov has his foot on McCullough's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCullough works his way back into a safe position though.
Odintsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odintsov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Odintsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCullough can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCullough trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCullough loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Odintsov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Odintsov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Odintsov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Odintsov passes McCullough's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odintsov is taking a breather. McCullough 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.
McCullough 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.
Odintsov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Odintsov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Odintsov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCullough's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odintsov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Odintsov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCullough lands a glancing blow to the side of Odintsov's head.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses.
McCullough throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Odintsov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odintsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCullough.
Odintsov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Odintsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCullough connects with a crisp jab.
McCullough misses with a two punch combination.
McCullough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odintsov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Odintsov has closed the distance and engaged McCullough in a clinch.
Odintsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCullough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullough misses with a double jab
and Odintsov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Odintsov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCullough gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Odintsov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odintsov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Odintsov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCullough is defending well.
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 Alexei Odintsov.
I think Odintsov 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexei Odintsov!
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