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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Mandyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Mandyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Russel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandyson throws a hook but Russel blocks it.
Mandyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mandyson throws a right hand that Russel ducks under and follows up with a left that Russel also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Mandyson misses its intended target.
Mandyson tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Mandyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Russel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Russel wants to control from the top but Mandyson keeps moving.
Mandyson trying to keep a closed guard but Russel is proving a slippery customer.
Mandyson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russel wants to pass the guard but Mandyson is keeping the position.
Russel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandyson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Russel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mandyson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Russel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russel looking to pass the guard.
Mandyson has his foot on Russel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Russel works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Russel wants to pass the guard but Mandyson is keeping the position.
Russel controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russel wants to control from the top but Mandyson keeps moving.
Mandyson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Russel is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mandyson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Russel's back instead.
Russel tries to escape but Mandyson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Russel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mandyson is breathing heavily.
Mandyson wants to control but Russel is keeping busy.
Russel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Russel trying to control the action but Mandyson just sinks the hooks in.
Will Mandyson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Russel tries to escape but Mandyson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mandyson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Even with his hooks in, Mandyson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Mandyson controlling well, preventing Russel from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Mandyson dominated that round.
That's time! Mandyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Russel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mandyson tries to get to full guard but Russel has control of the leg.
Russel is trying to control. Mandyson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Russel working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mandyson's thigh. Mandyson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mandyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russel is one step ahead there.
Mandyson has his foot on Russel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Russel works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mandyson trying to keep a closed guard but Russel is proving a slippery customer.
Russel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandyson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mandyson is proving hard to escape from.
Mandyson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Russel wants to control from the top but Mandyson keeps moving.
Russel won't allow Mandyson to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russel tries for a takedown but Mandyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mandyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Billy Mandyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandyson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Russel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mandyson!
Russel avoids the attempt from Mandyson to control.
Russel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mandyson is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Russel trying to control but Mandyson is having none of it.
Mandyson gets back to half guard.
Russel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Russel prevents Mandyson from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Russel wants to pass to mount but Mandyson is defending the position.
Russel stops Mandyson from getting back to his feet.
Mandyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Mandyson pushes Russel off looking to stand but Russel dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandyson is staying active underneath Russel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mandyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Russel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mandyson misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Russel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Russel shoots for a takedown but Mandyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Billy Mandyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russel shoots in for a takedown but Mandyson shows good takedown defense.
Mandyson misses with the combination.
Russel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mandyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Russel lands in his opponent's guard.
Mandyson working a defensive guard here.
Russel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandyson is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandyson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Russel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mandyson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mandyson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Russel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Russel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Russel advances to half guard.
Mandyson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Russel pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Russel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mandyson wants to get back to his feet.
Mandyson trying to hold on to Russel's head to control him but Russel postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandyson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Russel pulls his head out easily.
Russel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Russel is looking for a kimura but Mandyson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Russel to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mandyson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Russel has a takedown stuffed.
Billy Mandyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Russel.
Mandyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Russel.
Mandyson misses with a wild combination.
Russel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mandyson stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russel dodges the punch combination from Mandyson.
Russel fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Russel.
I think Russel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Russel!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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