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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and janis svitins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russel comes to the ring accompanied by Undercover Martyn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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185 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremiah Russel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, janis svitins!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel misses with a straight left.
svitins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Russel clinches up with svitins and pushes him back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russel.
svitins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Russel prevents it.
Russel pushes svitins back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Russel lands a right hand.
Russel lands a shot to the body.
Russel lands a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Russel.
Russel stops a takedown attempt from svitins.
Russel lands a hook that snaps the head of svitins backwards.
Russel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russel leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Russel is pressed up against the ropes. svitins 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 janis svitins.
Donk. Russel catches svitins right on the button with a cross.
Russel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Russel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Russel connects with a good right hand that stumbles svitins. svitins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Russel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Russel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Russel as svitins shoots in.
svitins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Russel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but svitins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with svitins, pushing him back against the ropes.
Russel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russel leaning against his opponent.
Russel lands a hook that snaps the head of svitins backwards.
Come on Russel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Russel - that landed with a thud.
Russel taking a breather.
svitins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Russel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
svitins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel leaning against his opponent.
Russel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Russel.
Russel tries a knee to the head but svitins blocks it.
Russel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Russel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Russel cracks svitins with a nice body shot.
Russel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down svitins.
The referee calls for Russel to work.
Russel seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jeremiah Russel.
Russel scores with a jab.
Russel lands a glancing blow to the side of svitins's head.
svitins shoots in but Russel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A good leg kick by Russel.
Russel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but svitins circles away quickly and effectively.
svitins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Russel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
svitins tries to move into range but Russel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Russel lands a glancing blow to the side of svitins's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Russel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Russel cracks svitins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Russel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to svitins's calf.
svitins is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Russel lands with an uppercut that bounces svitins off the ropes and back into rage.
Russel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Russel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
svitins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Russel.
Russel works over svitins's head and body with a nice combination.
svitins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Russel throws a series of strikes that have svitins backpedaling.
svitins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Russel.
Russel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Russel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Russel punishes svitins's body with a nice straight punch.
Russel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
janis svitins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Russel missing with a left hand there. svitins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
svitins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Russel avoids it really well and circles away.
Russel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Russel tries to clinch but svitins is having none of it.
Russel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Russel.
svitins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Russel scores with a leg kick.
svitins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Russel.
svitins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good leg kick by Russel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Russel looks to land a combination but svitins avoids it well.
svitins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Russel!
svitins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Russel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
svitins is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Russel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Russel controlling the action here.
svitins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Russel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Russel's back!
Russel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if svitins gets his way!
svitins is looking for the choke from the back position but Russel is controlling his hands well.
Russel trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
svitins working for the choke.
Russel holding both svitins 's hands and preventing any damage.
Russel tries to escape the position.
svitins has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Russel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Russel is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake svitins off. It looks like it's working - svitins slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Russel displaying calm under pressure there.
Russel has svitins up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Russel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Russel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Russel.
Russel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of svitins backwards.
Russel lands a nice knee to the body.
Russel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning svitins up against the ropes.
Russel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of svitins backwards.
svitins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russel stalling against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Russel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Russel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Russel tries to land a knee to the head but svitins blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Russel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Russel just leaning against svitins, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russel.
Russel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Good body shot from Russel.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russel.
Russel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Russel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of svitinss head.
Russel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of 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 misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Russel - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Russel.
Russel lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
svitins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Russel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
svitins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from svitins.
Jeremiah Russel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
svitins ducks under a wild hook from Russel.
A cross from Russel lands.
Russel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
svitins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Russel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Russel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Russel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with svitins, pushing him back against the ropes.
Russel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
svitins takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russel.
Russel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Russel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jeremiah Russel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of janis svitins.
Russel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning svitins up against the ropes.
Russel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Russel clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
svitins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Russel works svitins's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Russel - just one landing.
Russel stuns svitins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jeremiah Russel is winning the standup battle so far.
Russel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab by Russel.
Russel connects with a nice looking jab.
svitins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Russel sprawls well initially but svitins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
svitins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Russel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Russel wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
svitins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russel sees it coming and defends easily.
svitins is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Russel tries to roll over but svitins keeps him under control.
svitins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Russel has managed to free his arm - good work.
svitins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Russel wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russel moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two 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 lands with a right to the head.
Russel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Russel stops a takedown attempt from svitins.
Russel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Russel lands a right hand that snaps the head of svitins backwards.
Russel lands a shoulder strike.
Russel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
svitins wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel pushes svitins back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russel lands a damaging elbow.
Russel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that svitins can do to turn this around?
svitins is trying to drag Russel to the mat but Russel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Jeremiah Russel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of janis svitins.
Russel slowing the pace effectively.
Russel gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A short right from Russel.
Russel is stalling here.
Russel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Russel.
Russel gets through svitins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Russel scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Russel lands with a short shot to the head.
Russel lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Russel had his way with janis svitins in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
svitins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
svitins looks for a takedown but Russel sprawls well.
svitins moves out of range as Russel strikes.
svitins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Russel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Russel as he connects with a hook.
Russel with a nice cross.
svitins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Russel can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel throws a series of punches but svitins moves out of range.
Jab by Russel.
Russel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping svitins at a distance.
Russel lunges at svitins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by svitins's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel throws a right hand that svitins ducks under and follows up with a left that svitins also avoids with ease.
svitins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Russel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Russel's corner calls for a 1-2. Russel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Russel looks to score with a jab to the body but svitins is just out of range.
svitins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Russel is trying to defend but svitins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
svitins is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
svitins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Russel is defending against the submission attempts here by svitins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
svitins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russel sees it coming and defends easily.
Russel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Russel tries to get to full guard but svitins has control of the leg.
Russel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. svitins is working away from the top position though.
svitins wants to work for an arm triangle but Russel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
svitins is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Russel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
svitins letting Russel take a breather here.
Russel is pressed up against the ropes. svitins 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 janis svitins.
Russel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Russel throws a right and a left that svitins avoids nicely.
svitins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jab, jab by Russel - just one landing.
Russel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. svitins doesn't seem bothered though.
svitins takes one on the button.
Russel cracks svitins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
svitins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Russel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten svitins somewhat.
Russel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Russel thuds a left hand into svitins's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russel takes the fight into the clinch.
janis svitins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeremiah Russel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
svitins is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Jeremiah Russel!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Jeremiah Russel!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Jeremiah Russel!
Jeremiah Russel wins by unanimous decision!
Jeremiah Russel is the new welterweight champion!
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hype
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RATING
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