PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corny Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russel comes into the arena with Undercover Martyn blaring out of the sound system. Jeremiah Russel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Russel
vs
Dog

183 cm
19
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
181 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Next Level Nutrition (158q for $50!!!!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremiah Russel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Corny Dog!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel throws a right and a left that Dog avoids nicely.
Russel misses with the combination.
Dog scores with a crisp jab that stopped Russel in his tracks.
Russel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dog misses with a takedown attempt - Russel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Russel gets a clinch.
Russel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Nice elbow from Russel.

It looks like Corny Dog has been cut.
Russel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Russel.
Russel lands with a left to the head.
Russel is pressed up against the cage. Dog has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russel down to the mat. Russel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jeremiah Russel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corny Dog.
A slow jab from Russel misses its intended target.
Russel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Russel.
Dog looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog tries to clinch
and Russel counters with a series of strikes. Dog will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dog slips a jab and a cross from Russel.

Russel drops Dog with a beautiful combination! Dog stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Russel is looking for the KO!

Dog is rocked!
Donk. Russel catches Dog right on the button with a cross.
Dog is still on wobbly legs! Can Russel finish him?

That has opened up Corny Dog's cut even more.
Russel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dog seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Russel catches Dog right on the button with a cross.
Russel scores with a body shot.

Russel pushes Dog up against the cage in a clinch.
Russel lands a body punch.
A short right from Russel on the inside.
Russel lands an elbow inside.
Dog takes an elbow to the forehead.
Russel is leaning against Dog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The cut above Corny Dog's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Russel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Russel stalling against the cage.
Dog has Russel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Russel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Russel controlling the action here for a moment.
Russel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dog's face.
A short body shot lands from Russel as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Russel.
Dog looking for a takedown.
Russel presses Dog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Russel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Russel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dogs head.
Russel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Russel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog being controlled against the cage.
Russel lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Corny Dog's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Russel pushes Dog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Russel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Russel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Russel lands with a light punch inside.
Russel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Russel obliges.
Russel works on Dog's body with a couple of short punches.
Russel cracks Dog with a nice body shot.
Russel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short body shot lands from Russel as the two fighters clinch.
Russel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Russel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Russel works on Dog's body with a couple of short punches.
Russel slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Russel works on Dog's body with a couple of short punches.
Russel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Russel slowing the pace effectively.
Russel landing knees to the head.
Russel pushes Dog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel lands a right hand.
Dog being controlled against the cage.
Russel lands with a short shot to the head.
Russel gets through Dog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russel lands an elbow that stopped Dog in his tracks for a moment.
Dog drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Russel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Russel is stalling here.
Russel misses with a knee strike.
Russel lands an elbow inside.
Russel landing knees to the head.
Dog tries to circle away but Russel has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russel presses Dog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Russel.
Dog is working for takedown but Russel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Russel is pushing Dog up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah Russel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corny Dog's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dog takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Russel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Russel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog shoots and misses

and Russel counters by clinching up.
Dog is working for takedown but Russel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Russel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Russel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Russel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russel digs a right hand into Dog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dog's gas tank.
Russel lands an elbow inside.
Russel stalling against the cage.
Russel lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Russel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russel lands a knee to the head.
Dog drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jeremiah Russel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corny Dog.
Russel pushes Dog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel stalling against the cage.
Russel seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Russel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dog lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dog is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Russel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Russel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Russel lands a shoulder strike.
Russel presses Dog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Russel digs a right hand into Dog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dog's gas tank.
Russel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dogs head.
Russel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russel works on Dog's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Russel.
Russel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dog up against the cage.
Dog is trying to drag Russel to the mat but Russel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russel lands with a short shot to the head.
Russel is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Russel for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Russel lands with a left to the head.
Russel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Russel has Dog pushed against the cage.
Russel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dogs head.
Russel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dog.
Russel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Russel with a knee to the head.
Dog tries for a takedown but Russel manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog is working for takedown but Russel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Russel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Russel lands a shot to the body.
Russel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog can do to turn this around?
Russel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jeremiah Russel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russel.
Russel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dog.
Dog has Russel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Russel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Russel is leaning against Dog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russel scores with a shoulder strike.
Russel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dog up against the cage.
Russel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Russel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Russel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Russel lands an elbow that stopped Dog in his tracks for a moment.
Russel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Russel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dog working hard to break the clinch.
Russel lands a damaging elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Russel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Russel slowing the pace effectively.
Dog can't get the takedown.
Russel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russel taking a breather.
Russel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Russel as Dog tries to tie him up.
Russel lands an elbow just above Dog 's eye.
Russel lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Russel.
Russel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Russel lands with a short shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Russel.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Russel obliges.
Dog drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Russel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dog is looking to break free of the clinch but Russel has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah Russel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Corny Dog's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Russel connects with a looping right hand.
Dog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeremiah Russel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog tries to clinch

and Russel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Russel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Russel is pressed up against the cage. Dog has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russel down to the mat. Russel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A left and a right from Russel both land. Nice combination.

Russel pushes Dog up against the cage in a clinch.
Russel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dog wants a takedown but no success here.
Jeremiah Russel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corny Dog.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dog takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Russel on the inside.
Dog wants a takedown but no success here.
Russel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dog or not.
Dog being controlled against the cage.
Russel scores with a shoulder strike.
Dog tries to score a body lock takedown but Russel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Russel lands with a left to the head.
Dog drops down looking for an ankle pick but Russel pulls his leg out and moves away.

Russel rushes Dog and presses him up against the cage.
Dog drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel lands an uppercut.
Dog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Russel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dog or not.
Russel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Russel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russel lands a hook that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Russel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Russel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russel.
Russel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dog letting Russel take a breather here.
Dog is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Russel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Russel scores with a hook to the body.
Russel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russel stops a takedown attempt from Dog.
Russel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Russel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Russel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Russel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to score a body lock takedown but Russel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Russel scores a nice knee to the body.
Dog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Russel.
Russel is working Dog over against the cage.
Good body shot from Russel.
Russel lands a nice shot to the body.
Russel effectively controlling the action here.
Dog cracks Russel with a nice body shot.
Russel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russel gets underhooks to prevent Dog's takedown attempt.
Russel lands a good knee to the midsection. Dog won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Russel.
Russel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dog's defenses.
A short body shot lands from Russel as the two fighters clinch.
Russel stops a takedown attempt from Dog.
A short left from Russel.
A shot in the inside from Russel.
Russel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Russel prevents the takedown attempt.
Russel lands a nice shot to the body.
Russel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Russel on the inside.
Dog tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dog has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Russel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Russel - that landed with a thud.
Russel lands an elbow just above Dog 's eye.
Russel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dog tries for a takedown but Russel manages to get underhooks.
Russel stalls.
Russel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog can't get the takedown.
Russel lands an elbow inside that Dog shrugs off.
A left hand lands to the body for Russel.
Russel cracks Dog with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah Russel clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Corny Dog's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Russel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dog has his takedown stuffed
and Russel counters with a nice uppercut.
Russel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Russel looks to land a combination. Dog sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Russel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Russel scores with a body shot.
Russel catches Dog with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Russel stalks Dog and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dog's face. Dog staggers backwards, shaken.

Dog looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Russel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel wants to get back to his feet but Dog is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Russel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Russel tries to get out of the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russel is keeping the position for now.
Dog won't allow Russel to get back to his feet.

Dog decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Russel, up you get!

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.
Dog with a poor takedown
and Russel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Russel lands a jab-cross combination.
Russel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dog tries to clinch but Russel moves away
and Russel counters with a stiff right hand.
Dog darts in trying to clinch
and Russel counters with a left and a right that stings Dog.
Nice body punch from Russel.
Dog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Russel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeremiah Russel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corny Dog.
Russel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog fails with the takedown
and Russel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to clinch
and Russel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog misses with a takedown attempt
and Russel counters with a one-two to the body.
Russel throws a series of punches but Dog moves out of range.
Dog doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Russel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dog misses with a takedown
letting Russel counter with a right hand.
Russel cracks a nice hook into Dog's ribs.
Dog misses with a takedown
and Russel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dog thinking.
Russel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Russel lunges at Dog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dog's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Russel counters with a one-two to the body.
Good exchange - Russel coming out on top.
Dog misses with a takedown attempt
and Russel counters with a two punch combo.
Dog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Russel counters with a stiff right hand.
Dog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Russel counters with a nice uppercut.
Russel scores with a jab to the body.
Russel jabs at Dog's body.

Russel closes the distance and pushes Dog back into the cage.
Dog managing to block the knees to the body from Russel.
Dog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short uppercut from Russel.
Russel throws a head punch that misses.
Dog has had enough of the clinch but Russel keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah Russel had his way with Corny Dog in that round.
The cut man is working on Corny Dog's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Dog misses with a takedown
and Russel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dog thinking.
Russel scores with a shot to the body.
Russel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Russel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dog circles away quickly and effectively.
Russel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dog momentarily.
Dog tries to clinch up

and Russel counters by clinching up.
Dog has Russel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Russel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russel.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Russel.
Russel lands a body punch.
Russel lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Russel.
Russel slowing the pace effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel lands an elbow inside.
Russel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dog drops down looking for an ankle pick but Russel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jeremiah Russel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corny Dog.
Russel throws a good cross that connects.
Russel scores with a jab. Dog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Russel scores with the left hand. Dog knows he should have avoided that one.
Dog moves forwards but Russel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Russel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dog tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Russel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Russel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Russel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jeremiah Russel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog fails with the takedown
and Russel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Russel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Russel.
Dog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Russel counters with a left and a right that stings Dog.
Russel swinging wildly here.
Dog misses with a takedown attempt
and Russel counters with a two punch combo.
Dog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dog with a poor takedown
and Russel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Russel misses.
Dog has his takedown stuffed
and Russel counters with a left and a right that stings Dog.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Russel does no damage.
Dog fails to land the takedown.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch but Russel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Russel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jeremiah Russel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog misses with a takedown
and Russel counters with a one-two to the body.
Dog fails with the takedown
and Russel counters with a left and a right that stings Dog.
Russel looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Russel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Russel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dog misses with a takedown
and Russel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Russel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Russel moves out of range as Dog throws a body kick.
Jeremiah Russel is winning the standup battle so far.
Russel lands with a right hand.
Dog with a lazy takedown attempt

and Russel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Russel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russel prevents the takedown attempt.
Dog is working for takedown but Russel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Corny Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dog is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Russel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Russel stalling against the cage.
Dog misses with some punches.
Russel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jeremiah Russel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dog misses with the head strike.
Dog misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremiah Russel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Russel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:43
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:41
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremiah Russel!