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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Russo (ranked 2109 p4p, 24313 weight class) and Xavier Sherman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Sherman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dillon Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Sherman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherman fails with a takedown attempt.
Sherman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Russo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Sherman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sherman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Russo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Russo scores with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Russo.
Sherman walks into a jab.
Sherman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Russo is fending him off so far but Sherman persists. Nope, Russo circles away and we're back to standing.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Sherman.
Russo moves into the clinch.
Russo presses Sherman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sherman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Russo prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
Russo is working Sherman over against the cage.
Sherman looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russo pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sherman or not.
Russo pushes Sherman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russo lands a left hand.
Sherman is looking for a takedown.
Russo cracks Sherman with a nice body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Russo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sherman.
Russo presses Sherman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Russo lands a nice 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!
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sherman or not.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sherman.
Good body shot from Russo.
Russo has Sherman pushed against the cage.
Russo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Russo lands a body punch.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sherman.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
Russo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Russo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo presses Sherman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
A short body shot lands from Russo as the two fighters clinch.
Russo lands a nice shot to the body.
Russo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russo lands a jab-cross combination.
Russo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sherman, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
Russo is stalling here.
Russo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Russo clinches with his opponent.
Russo digs a right hand into Sherman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sherman's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo lands an uppercut.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Russo lands a nice shot to the body.
Russo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Russo on the inside.
A short left from Russo.
Russo avoiding damage as Sherman throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Russo as the two fighters clinch.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Russo lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Russo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Russo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Russo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sherman tries for a takedown but Russo manages to get underhooks.
Sherman goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russo punishes Sherman's body with a nice straight punch.
Russo lands a jab to Sherman's midsection.
Russo forces Sherman back against the cage and clinches.
Russo gets underhooks to prevent Sherman's takedown attempt.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Sherman.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sherman is breathing heavily.
Russo is leaning against Sherman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russo cracks Sherman with a nice body shot.
Russo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sherman up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo taking a breather.
Russo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Russo avoiding damage.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sherman.
Russo stalls.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sherman or not.
Russo cracks Sherman with a nice body shot.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo is leaning against Sherman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Russo.
Russo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Russo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Russo lands with a left to the head.
Sherman jumps guard but Russo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Russo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Russo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sherman can do to turn this around?
Russo has managed to clinch.
Russo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Russo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo rushes Sherman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Russo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Russo pushes Sherman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russo is working Sherman over against the cage.
Russo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
Russo scores with a shot to the side of Sherman's head.
A body shot lands from Russo.
Russo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo controlling the action here for a moment.
Russo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russo is looking to wear down Sherman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Russo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dillon Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xavier Sherman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo drives through and clinches with Sherman against the cage.
Russo slows down the pace here.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sherman.
Russo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dillon Russo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Russo stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Russo dominated that second round.
That's time! Russo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Russo connects with a body shot that sends Sherman's belly button to the back.
Russo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sherman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sherman is working for takedown but Russo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Russo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Russo is leaning against Sherman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sherman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Russo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Sherman.
Sherman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sherman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Russo digs a good hook to Sherman's body.
Russo cracks Sherman with an open hand slap.
Russo cracks a nice hook into Sherman's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo clinches up against the cage.
Sherman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Russo works on Sherman's body with a couple of short punches.
Russo digs a right hand underneath Sherman's ribcage. Sherman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Russo works on Sherman's body with a couple of short punches.
Russo is leaning against Sherman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russo presses Sherman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Russo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russo cracks Sherman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Russo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sherman, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Russo.
Russo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Russo slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo manages to break the clinch.
Russo jabs Sherman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sherman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russo sprawls well. Russo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sherman gets slowly back to his feet.
Russo gets a clinch.
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!
Sherman wants a takedown but no success here.
Russo presses Sherman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Russo pushes Sherman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russo lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Russo pushes Sherman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Russo.
Russo is leaning against Sherman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Russo.
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Russo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Russo is leaning against Sherman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Sherman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Russo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Russo is working Sherman over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo cracks Sherman with a nice body shot.
Russo lands a body punch.
Sherman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Xavier Sherman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
Russo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sherman tries to keep at a distance but Russo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dillon Russo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Russo digs a right hand into Sherman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sherman's gas tank.
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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Russo!
Dillon Russo 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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hype
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