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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boston Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. The key to victory for Boston Russell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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157 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boston Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory Scott!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell shoots in but Scott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Russell is breathing heavily.
Scott slow jab from Russell misses its intended target.
Russell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
Scott tries to clinch but Russell moves out of range.
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russell misses with a double jab
and Scott counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott advances to mount.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Russell trying desperately to get to his feet.
Scott controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell is trying to stand but he's just given Scott his back.
Russell is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Scott has the hooks in. Russell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Russell trying to control the action but Scott just sinks the hooks in.
Russell is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Scott has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Cory Scott just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russell fails with the takedown
and Scott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Russell's guard.
Russell keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Russell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Scott passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scott is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Scott is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Russell!
Scott gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Horrible takedown by Scott or perhaps it was just good defense by Russell which made him look bad.
Scott tries to clinch but Russell is having none of it.
Russell tries for a takedown but Scott circles away easily
and Scott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Russell's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Scott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Russell pinned against the cage. Russell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Russell lands with a nice combination. Scott backs away looking to recover.
Russell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scott counters with a takedown into side control.
Scott advances to full mount.
Russell is looking to get to half guard.
Scott content just to control the position here.
Russell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Russell is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Scott takes Russell's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Russell is in trouble.
Russell trying to control the hands but Scott won't let him.
Scott controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Russell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Scott controls the action.
Russell is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is riding his opponent, not letting Russell buck him off.
Russell is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Scott is riding his opponent, not letting Russell buck him off.
Russell looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Russell is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Russell just trying to survive but Scott is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scott is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Russell tries to escape but Scott has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Russell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Scott counters with a shoot takedown. Russell fights it but they end up in guard.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Cory Scott just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russell throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russell throws a sloppy body shot
and Scott counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Russell!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Russell wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russell regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Russell gets full guard.
Scott won't allow Russell to sweep him here.
Scott looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Russell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
Scott has Russell pulled in close to control his posture.
Russell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Russell, up you get!
Russell has his takedown stuffed
and Scott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Russell's guard.
Scott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Russell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott passes Russell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Scott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boston Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cory Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scott 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Scott!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
55% |
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