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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pierce Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierce Russell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierce Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Conway!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Russell slips under a jab from Conway.
Russell throws out a loose jab but Conway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russell throws a hook to the side of Conway's head but Conway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conway throws a head kick but Russell moves out of range.
Russell stuffs the takedown attempt from Conway. Conway gets slowly back to his feet.
Conway tries a head kick but it misses.
Russell thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Russell misses.
Pierce Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Russell throws a looping overhand right but Conway ducks down to avoid it.
Russell misses with a straight left.
Russell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Conway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Russell misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russell.
Russell with a jab.
Pierce Russell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russell lands with a straight right. Conway didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Conway is defended easily by Russell.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conway was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
A jab from Conway misses.
Conway slips under a jab from Russell.
Conway tries to close the distance and clinch but Russell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Russell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conway.
Russell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Russell cracks Conway with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell misses with an uppercut.
Conway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Russell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conway.
Russell works the jab nicely.
Russell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conway misses with a looping right.
Russell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Russell lands a two punch combo.
Russell missing with a left hand there. Conway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Russell misses with a wild combination.
Conway throws the left hand but Russell avoids the punch easily.
Conway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Conway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conway looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pierce Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Conway.
Left hook, right uppercut from Russell.
It looks like Jimmy Conway has been cut.
Russell misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from Russell both land. Nice combination.
Conway is rocked!
Conway tries to keep at a distance but Russell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Conway throws a punch but it's blocked by Russell.
Conway tries to break the clinch but Russell is controlling the position.
Russell lands with a left to the head.
Conway is trying desperately to land a takedown but Russell is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Conway.
Come on Russell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Russell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The referee calls for Russell to work.
Russell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Russell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Russell for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Russell scores with a shot to the side of Conway's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Russell lands with a left to the head.
Russell scores with a shoulder strike.
Conway is still on wobbly legs! Can Russell finish him?
A short left from Russell.
Russell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Russell.
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 misses with some punches.
Russell slowing the pace effectively.
Conway seems to have recovered his senses.
Russell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Russell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Russell is pushing Conway up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pierce Russell.
Russell lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Russell scores with a four punch combination!
Russell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conway circles away quickly and effectively.
Russell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Russell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierce Russell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Conway's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A left lands for Russell.
Conway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russell moves away.
Russell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Russell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pierce Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Russell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Russell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Russell scores with a one two! Conway had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Russell looks to land a combination. Conway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Conway is breathing heavily.
Russell scores with a jab to the body.
Russell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Russell looks to land a combination but Conway avoids it well.
Russell is working the combinations to good effect here.
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Conway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Conway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Russell scores with a three punch combo!
Pierce Russell is winning the standup battle so far.
Russell closes the distance and pushes Conway back into the ropes.
Russell has Conway pressed against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Russell.
A short right from Russell.
Russell leaning against his opponent.
Russell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conway backwards.
Russell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Russell wants to stall.
Russell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Russell lands a nice uppercut.
Russell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Conway tries to circle away but Russell has him pinned against the ropes.
Russell cracks Conway with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Russell.
Russell scores with a shoulder strike.
Russell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conway can do to turn this around?
Russell lands a right hand.
Russell has Conway pressed against the ropes.
Conway throws a punch but it's blocked by Russell.
Russell has Conway pushed against the ropes.
Conway throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Russell.
Russell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Russell lands a left hand.
Russell lands a nice uppercut.
Russell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Conways head.
Russell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russell cracks Conway with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conway is looking to break free of the clinch but Russell has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell lands a right hand.
Conway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Russell stalling the fight.
A short left from Russell.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Russell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Russell lands an uppercut.
Conway being controlled against the ropes.
Russell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russell is looking to control Conway's arms but Conway gets an underhook and turns him. Now Russell has his back to the ropes.
Conway is trying to break the clinch but Russell is controlling him.
Russell lands an uppercut.
Russell misses with a punch on the inside.
Russell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Russell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Conway is keeping busy.
Conway is trying to break free.
A short right from Russell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Conway tries to pull guard but Russell won't allow it.
Russell pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Russell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Conway up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pierce Russell.
Russell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Russell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Russell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Russell cracks Conway with an open hand slap.
Conway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Conway shoots in looking for a takedown. Russell tries to sprawl out of it but Conway keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Russell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pierce Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Conway.
A combination from Russell does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierce Russell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Conway's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Good shot there by Russell.
Conway scores with a decent looking hook.
Russell slaps away a takedown attempt from Conway, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Russell misses with a double jab.
Russell lands with a nice body punch.
Russell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Conway.
A left and a right from Russell both land. Nice combination.
Conway on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Conway.
Russell thows a body shot but no joy.
Russell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Conway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russell scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Russell scores with a four punch combination!
Conway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Russell to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Russell lands a jab.
Russell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Russell fails to land with a series of punches.
Conway shoots in but no luck this time.
Russell cracks a nice hook into Conway's ribs.
Russell lands a right hook to the body.
Conway takes one to the side of the head.
Russell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Conway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Russell.
Russell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Russell lands a lovely overhand right.
Russell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russell misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Russell, as that shot connected.
Conway fails to land the takedown.
Pierce Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Conway.
Russell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Russell.
Russell lands with a nice combination. Conway backs away looking to recover.
Conway takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conway was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
Nice body punch from Russell.
Russell lands a jab to the nose.
Conway is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That has opened up Jimmy Conway's cut even more.
Russell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Russell looks to land a combination. Conway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Russell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Russell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Russell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Conway has time to react.
Russell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Russell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Russell throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Russell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Conway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Russell thuds a left hand into Conway's body.
Russell looks to land a right hand but Conway moved out of range.
Jimmy Conway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russell lands with an overhand left.
Russell throws a one two combo.
Russell lands with a shot to the body.
Russell looks to land a combination. Conway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Russell does no damage.
Nice shot lands for Russell.
Pierce Russell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierce Russell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Russell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Pierce Russell!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Pierce Russell!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Pierce Russell!
Pierce Russell wins by unanimous decision!
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