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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maniacal Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Styles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Another One Bites The Dust. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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185 cm
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282 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maniacal Styles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kent Russell!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Russell.
Nice defenses there by Styles.
Russell cracks Styles with an open hand slap.
Styles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Russell throws a looping overhand right but Styles ducks down to avoid it.
Styles lands a big head kick that sends Russell tumbling to the mat! Styles takes a step backwards and waves Russell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Kent Russell has been cut.
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!
Styles moves away from the strike by Russell.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
Russell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Styles ducks under a wild hook from Russell.
Russell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Styles moves away.
Russell moves into range and clinches up with Styles.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russell.
Russell prevents Styles from breaking the clinch.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Russell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Styles's elbow.
Russell struggles to land a body shot inside as Styles controls his hands.
Russell tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Russell back against the cage.
Styles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Russell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Styles's elbow.
Russell lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Russell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Styles can't break the clinch.
Russell misses with the head strike.
Russell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Styles blocks an uppercut.
Styles prevents a body shot from Russell.
Styles tries to break free but Russell pushes him back against the cage.
Russell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Styles is breathing heavily.
Russell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Russell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell cracks Styles with a nice body shot.
Russell scores with a shot to the side of Styles's head.
Russell pushes Styles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Russell as the two fighters clinch.
Russell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Styles.
Russell pushes Styles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Russell.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russell.
Russell digs a right hand into Styles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Styles's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Russell.
Russell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Russell digs a right hand into Styles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Styles's gas tank.
Russell lands with a right to the head.
Styles prevents a body shot from Russell.
Russell lands with a short shot to the head.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Russell is working Styles over against the cage.
Russell digs a right hand into Styles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Styles's gas tank.
Styles is trying to break the clinch but Russell has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Russell.
Russell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Styles or not.
Russell is leaning against Styles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russell lands a body punch.
Russell lands a body shot.
Russell breaks the clinch.
Styles takes one to the side of the head.
Russell looks to land a left hand but Styles moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell scores with a jab to the head.
Styles ducks under a wild hook from Russell.
Russell forces Styles back against the cage and clinches.
Russell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Russell pushes Styles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Russell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russell is working Styles over against the cage.
Styles blocks a body shot from Russell.
Russell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Maniacal Styles has been cut.
Nice body punch from Russell - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Russell looks to land a combination but Styles avoids it well.
Russell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Russell connects with a body shot.
Styles has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Russell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Styles's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell tries to clinch but Styles is having none of it.
Russell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Russell avoids the head kick by Styles.
Good exchange - Russell coming out on top.
Styles tries to move into range but Russell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Styles drops his hands momentarily and Russell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Styles scores with a head kick.
Russell moves in looking to clinch but Styles pushes him off.
Russell misses the shot to the body.
Russell blocks a head kick by Styles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Styles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Russell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russell lands with an overhand left.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Russell cracks a nice hook into Styles's ribs.
Russell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Styles doesn't seem bothered though.
Russell misses with a straight right.
Styles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Styles.
Russell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Styles's head.
Russell misses with an uppercut. Styles saw that one coming.
Russell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Styles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Styles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Styles keeps the fight on the outside.
Good exchange - Russell coming out on top.
Styles lands with a kick to the temple. Russell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Russell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Russell throws out a loose jab but Styles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Russell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Styles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Russell.
A jab from Russell finds it's way through Styles's defenses.
Styles tries to move into range but Russell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Styles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Styles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russell just misses with a punch to the body.
Russell throws a hook to the side of Styles's head but Styles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Styles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Russell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Russell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Styles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Russell.
Styles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Russell clinches up against the cage.
Russell lands a body shot.
Russell presses Styles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Russell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Styles.
Russell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Styles.
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 hook to the body from Russell.
Russell lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Russell as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Russell as the two fighters clinch.
Russell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Russell.
Russell lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Russell.
Styles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Russell pushes Styles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russell lands with a right to the head.
Russell struggles to land a body shot inside as Styles controls his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Styles has had enough of the clinch but Russell keeps him there for the moment.
Russell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Russell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Russell.
Russell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Russell lands a body punch.
Russell tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Russell back against the cage.
Russell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russell cracks Styles with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Russell.
Styles is looking to break free of the clinch but Russell has double underhooks.
Russell lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Russell - that landed with a thud.
Russell can't find room to land a body shot as Styles controls the action.
Styles takes a shot to the head.
Russell digs a right hand into Styles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Styles's gas tank.
Russell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Russell.
A nice left hand lands by Russell.
Nice body punch from Russell.
Russell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russell lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russell.
Russell lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Russell.
Russell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Styless head.
Russell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Russell misses with a punch to the body.
Styles has had enough of the clinch but Russell keeps him there for the moment.
Russell breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Russell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Styles tries to land a front kick but Russell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Styles slips under a jab from Russell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Russell dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Styles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Styles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russell.
Russell throws the left hand but Styles avoids the punch easily.
Russell doesn't manage to clinch there - Styles circles away.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Russell throws a series of punches but Styles moves out of range.
Russell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Russell blocks a head kick by Styles.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch but Styles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Styles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russell.
Russell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Styles throws a head kick but Russell moves out of range.
Russell avoids a kick to the body.
Styles misses with a head kick.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Styles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Styles keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell scores with a jab.
Russell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russell tries to clinch but Styles moves out of range.
Styles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Styles throws a head kick that half lands.
Russell tests Styles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Styles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Russell looks to land a right hand but Styles moved out of range.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Styles blocks a jab.
Styles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Russell loads up on a big right hand but Styles slips the punch.
Russell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Russell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Russell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kent Russell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Russell doesn't manage to clinch there - Styles circles away.
Russell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Styles.
Styles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russell.
Crunch! Styles slams his shin into Russell's torso.
Russell is breathing heavily.
Styles defending well as Russell loads up on a big left hand.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Styles keeps the fight on the outside.
Russell is looking to clinch but Styles is avoiding it.
Russell misses with a straight right.
Russell lands a nice looking body shot.
Russell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Styles lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Styles avoids the body shot from Russell.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Styles throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Styles cracks the inside of Russell's front leg.
Russell blocks a head kick by Styles.
Russell wants to clinch up but Styles keeps it at a distance.
Styles blocks a jab.
Styles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Russell's head.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styles slips under a jab from Russell.
Styles blocks a jab.
Russell misses with an uppercut.
A head kick from Styles lands but Russell takes it in his stride.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles scores with a head kick.
Styles moves away from the strike by Russell.
Russell misses with a hook. Styles ducked under it nicely.
Russell lands with a straight right. Styles didn't see that one coming.
Styles lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell wants to clinch.
Russell moves in looking to clinch but Styles pushes him off.
Russell lands a nice hook to Styles's body. Styles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Russell moves into range and clinches up with Styles.
Russell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Styles tries to break free but Russell pushes him back against the cage.
Russell has Styles pressed against the cage, preventing Styles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russell.
Kent Russell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Russell misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Styles has had enough of the clinch but Russell keeps him there for the moment.
Russell scores with a hook to the body.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Styles keeps him there for the moment.
Russell digs a right hand into Styles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Styles's gas tank.
A short left from Russell.
Russell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russell misses with a body punch.
Russell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russell lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russell.
Maniacal Styles's cut is getting worse.
A short body shot lands from Russell as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Styles is controlling him.
Russell lands a right hand.
Russell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Russell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Russell presses Styles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Russell - that landed with a thud.
Styles prevents a body shot from Russell.
Russell manages to break the clinch.
Russell lands a jab to Styles's midsection.
Styles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Russell.
Russell throws a jab when Styles was well out of range.
Russell throws a hook but Styles blocks it.
A head kick from Styles lands but Russell takes it in his stride.
Russell connects with a right hand. Styles shakes it off.
Styles moves out of range as Russell strikes.
Russell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Styles was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Styles was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
A head kick misses from Styles.
Russell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kent Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
Styles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Russell misses the jab.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Russell loads up on a big right hand but Styles slips the punch.
Russell misses with a hook.
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russell blocks a head kick by Styles.
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Styles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Russell scores with a shoulder strike.
Russell tries to work over Styles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Russell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Russell tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Russell back against the cage.
Styles tries to break free but Russell pushes him back against the cage.
Russell is working Styles over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Russell.
A short right from Russell on the inside.
Styles keeps control of Russell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Styles blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Russell.
Russell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Russell lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell lands a hook that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Still in the clinch, Russell scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Russell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russell.
Russell lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Russell.
A hook to the body from Russell.
Russell is leaning against Styles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Russell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Russell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Russell scores with a sloppy right hand. Styles should have avoided that one.
Russell digs a good body shot into Styles's ribs.
Russell tries to clinch but Styles moves out of range.
Russell scores with the left hand. Styles knows he should have avoided that one.
Russell throws a shot from downtown. Styles moves away and avoids it.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch but Styles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Styles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Russell jabs at Styles's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russell avoids the head kick by Styles.
Russell tries to clinch up.
A cross from Russell lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Russell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Styles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russell.
Russell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Russell scores with a decent looking hook.
Styles needs to keep his hands up - Russell had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Russell.
Russell blocks the body kick.
Russell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Russell avoids the head kick by Styles.
Russell dips to his left and cracks Styles with an uppercut!
Russell missing with a left hand there. Styles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Styles ducks under a wild hook from Russell.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Russell closes the distance and clinches.
Russell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russell tries to clinch there but Styles circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell pushes Styles up against the cage in a clinch.
Russell lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Russell as the two fighters clinch.
Russell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Russell.
Russell can't break the clinch.
Russell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Russell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Russell.
A left hand lands to the body for Russell.
Russell pushes Styles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Russell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russell misses with a hook. Styles ducked under it nicely.
Russell tries to clinch up.
Styles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Russell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Russell - just one landing.
Russell instigates a clinch.
Russell lands a body shot.
Styles is trying to break the clinch but Russell has him pressed against the cage.
Russell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russell is looking to clinch.
Russell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Styles, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Russell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Russell.
Russell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Styless head.
Russell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Styles blocks a body shot from Russell.
Russell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russell struggles to land a body shot inside as Styles controls his hands.
Russell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Russell.
Russell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles blocks a body shot from Russell.
Russell pushes Styles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maniacal Styles's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Russell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Styles's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Russell.
Styles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Russell.
Russell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Russell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Styles or not.
Russell scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russell.
Russell scores with a hook to the body.
Russell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russell tries a body shot but Styles blocks it.
Russell pushes Styles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russell.
Russell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Russell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Russell.
Russell tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Russell back against the cage.
Russell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russell tries to circle away but Styles has him pinned against the cage.
Russell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Russell - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Russell.
Russell scores with a hook to the body.
Russell struggles to land a body shot inside as Styles controls his hands.
Russell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Russell can't find room to land a body shot as Styles controls the action.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Styles is controlling him.
Styles is trying to break the clinch but Russell is controlling him.
Russell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Russell.
Russell lands an uppercut.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Russell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russell.
Russell tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Russell back against the cage.
Russell tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Russell back against the cage.
Russell struggles to land a body shot inside as Styles controls his hands.
Styles can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Russell.
Russell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Russell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Russell lands a body shot.
Russell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Styles.
Styles prevents a body shot from Russell.
Russell lands with a left to the head.
Russell lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Russell.
Russell lands with a left to the head.
Russell lands a body punch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Russell wants to get back to striking at distance but Styles won't allow it.
Russell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Styles's elbow.
Russell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Styles wants to break free but Russell has control.
Russell misses with a punch to the body.
Russell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russell.
Russell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Russell can't find room to land a body shot as Styles controls the action.
Styles wants to get back to striking at distance but Russell won't allow it.
Styles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Styles tries to break the clinch but Russell is controlling the position.
Styles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Russell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Styles.
A body shot lands from Russell.
Styles prevents a body shot from Russell.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Styles wants to break free but Russell has control.
Russell misses with a body punch.
Styles can't break the clinch.
Russell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russell has Styles pressed against the cage, preventing Styles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Russell.
Still in the clinch, Russell scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Russell.
Styles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Russell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russell lands a shoulder strike.
Russell misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Russell.
A right hook to the body lands for Russell.
Russell wants to break free but Styles has control.
Russell lands a right hand.
Russell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Styles prevents a body shot from Russell.
Russell lands a right hand.
Russell misses with a punch to the body.
Russell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russell lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Russell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Styles tries to circle away but Russell has him pinned against the cage.
Russell pushes Styles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russell lands a body punch.
Russell lands a nice shot to the body.
Styles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Russell pushes Styles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Russell.
Russell lands a body punch.
Russell lands with a light punch inside.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Russell lands a left hand.
Russell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Styles's elbow.
Russell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Styles.
Russell tries to work over Styles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Styles blocks a body shot from Russell.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Russell as Styles tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Russell.
Russell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Russell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Styles.
Russell swings wildly with an uppercut but Styles uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Russell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good body shot from Russell.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russell.
Russell lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Russell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Russell really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Russell with a nice cross.
Styles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell.
Styles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Russell looks to throw the jab but Styles is out of range.
Russell misses with a hook. Styles ducked under it nicely.
Styles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Styles slips under a jab.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
Russell clinches with his opponent.
Russell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russell misses with a punch to the body.
Russell prevents Styles from breaking the clinch.
Styles takes a shot to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Russell presses Styles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russell.
Russell lands a nice shot to the body.
Russell presses Styles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russell misses with a body punch.
Russell breaks the clinch.
Russell clobbers Styles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Russell tries to clinch up but Styles circles away and keeps his distance.
Russell clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Russell.
Russell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russell prevents Styles from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Russell - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Russell.
Russell lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Russell - that landed with a thud.
Russell presses Styles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell scores with a hook to the body.
Russell lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Russell as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Russell cracks Styles with a nice body shot.
Russell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Russell.
Russell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russell tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Russell back against the cage.
Russell prevents Styles from breaking the clinch.
Russell is working Styles over against the cage.
Russell lands with a short shot to the head.
Russell scores with a shot to the side of Styles's head.
Russell lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Russell.
Styles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Russell's efforts to push away.
Russell is working Styles over against the cage.
Russell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Russell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Russell misses with a punch on the inside.
Russell keeps control of Styles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Russell manages to break the clinch.
Russell throws out a powerful jab.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russell is looking to clinch but Styles is avoiding it.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Russell connects with a nice looking jab.
Russell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Styles momentarily.
Russell scores with a jab.
Russell cracks Styles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Styles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Russell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles moves out of range of the strikes.
Styles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russell.
Russell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Russell blocks a head kick by Styles.
Russell moves into the clinch successfully.
Russell scores with a hook to the body.
Russell can't find room to land a body shot as Styles controls the action.
Russell lands a hook that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Russell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Russell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Russell - that landed with a thud.
Russell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jeez, Maniacal Styles's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A short body shot lands from Russell as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell lands with a right to the head.
Russell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Styles blocks a body shot from Russell.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Russell lands a hook that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Styles takes a shot to the head.
Russell digs a right hand into Styles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Styles's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Russell.
Russell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russell digs a right hand into Styles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Styles's gas tank.
Russell is leaning against Styles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Russell.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maniacal Styles's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kent Russell!
Kent Russell is the new heavyweight champion!
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