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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russo comes to the cage accompanied by Volbeat - The Human Instrument. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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TWGC Champion
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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
35 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Russo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flavio Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval lands a leg kick that knocks Russo off balance momentarily.
Sandoval connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Russo avoids a kick to the body.
Sandoval throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandoval walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Russo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Russo walks into a straight right hand from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandoval cracks Russo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sandoval stuffs the takedown attempt from Russo. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
Russo tries to score with a low kick but Sandoval moves his leg out of the way.
Russo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sandoval checks a low kick from Russo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Russo seems to be working for a kimura but Sandoval defends the submission attempt.
Russo is thwarting Sandoval's attempts to control the position.
Sandoval is looking for a sweep. Russo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sandoval is trying to maintain the position but Russo is very close to passing his half guard.
Russo is looking to take a break and control but Sandoval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval regains full guard. Nicely done.
Russo content to stall in guard here.
Russo throwing strikes from guard but Sandoval blocks nicely.
Russo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandoval looking for a sweep. Not yet Sandoval, not yet.
Russo is working Sandoval over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval wants to sweep but no luck.
Russo throws a big right hand that misses.
Russo working some strikes from top position.
Sandoval throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval trying to keep a closed guard but Russo is proving a slippery customer.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
Sandoval looking for a sweep. Not yet Sandoval, not yet.
Russo wants to pass the guard but Sandoval is keeping the position.
Sandoval looking to control.
Russo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Russo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sandoval looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sandoval has momentary wrist control but Russo slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo with a nice head shot there.
Sandoval throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sandoval trying to keep a closed guard but Russo is proving a slippery customer.
Russo throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sandoval keeping full guard, as Russo tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vinny Russo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
That kick from Sandoval tenderised Russo's leg. Russo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Russo is just out of range.
Sandoval throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sandoval jabs at Russo's body.
Nice jab there from Sandoval.
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Sandoval fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Russo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sandoval scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sandoval.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sandoval.
Sandoval connects with a good right hand that stumbles Russo. Russo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Russo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sandoval scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Russo doesn't seem bothered though.
Sandoval buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot.
Sandoval lands with a nice body punch.
Russo misses with a body shot.
Sandoval blocks a low kick nicely.
Sandoval scores with the left hand. Russo knows he should have avoided that one.
Sandoval moves forwards but Russo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sandoval tried to score with a low kick but Russo checks it.
Sandoval misses with a low kick as Russo jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo has a takedown stuffed.
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Russo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russo loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Flavio Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandoval misses with a body kick.
Russo lands a jab to Sandoval's midsection.
Sandoval tries to land a body kick
and Russo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sandoval!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo is looking to take a break and control but Sandoval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sandoval defending against the ground and pound.
Russo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Russo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandoval keeps working.
Russo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sandoval sneaks back into half guard.
Russo prevents Sandoval from improving his position.
Sandoval trying to control here.
Sandoval is looking for a sweep. Russo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sandoval is trying to get back to full guard.
Russo wants to take a breather but Sandoval is having none of it.
Sandoval is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Russo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sandoval defending well though.
Russo trying to control the action but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
Vinny Russo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russo stalling away here and it's allowed Sandoval to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Russo stopping the sweep attempt from Sandoval.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sandoval's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Flavio Sandoval will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sandoval throws a right hand that misses
and Russo counters with a shoot takedown. Sandoval fights it but they end up in guard.
Russo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Russo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandoval had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Russo defends it easily.
Sandoval looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sandoval looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sandoval has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Russo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Russo is looking to work some ground and pound but Sandoval has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandoval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sandoval has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Russo has managed to get both his arms back between Sandoval's legs - danger averted.
Sandoval has his foot on Russo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Russo works his way back into a safe position though.
Russo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Russo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Russo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Sandoval is trying to keep Russo in close.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Sandoval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Russo is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval working for a triangle but Russo defends it easily.
Sandoval working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russo.
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!
Russo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandoval swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sandoval working for a triangle but Russo defends it easily.
Sandoval has his foot on Russo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Russo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval wants to sweep but no luck.
Russo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sandoval is looking to regain half guard here but Russo keeps moving and retains side control.
Russo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandoval keeps working.
Russo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sandoval down.
Sandoval is trying to control Russo's posture but Russo avoids it.
Sandoval tries to buck Russo off but Russo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo advances nicely into full mount.
Sandoval tries to reverse the position but Russo maintains control.
Russo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sandoval tries to hold on but Russo pushes him away.
Russo looking to finish Sandoval with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sandoval!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval is squirming around, avoiding Russo's attempts to control the action.
Russo raining down shots from the mount!
Russo with shots to the head and body - Sandoval looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo working the ground and pound effectively.
Russo punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Russo clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Russo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sandoval. That did some damage!
Sandoval misses with a low kick.
Russo tries for a takedown but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sandoval getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Sandoval misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sandoval - that will leave a mark!
Russo misses with a wild body shot.
Sandoval scores with the left hand. Russo knows he should have avoided that one.
Sandoval goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Russo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sandoval explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Russo.
Sandoval lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Russo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Russo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flavio Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval with a nice cross.
Sandoval throws a right hand that misses
and Russo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sandoval gets full guard.
Russo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sandoval works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sandoval is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Russo defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Sandoval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sandoval manages to get himself to full guard.
Sandoval can't keep his opponent in guard - Russo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sandoval looking for a kimura from the bottom but Russo passes into side control!
Russo trying to control the position but Sandoval is working away.
Russo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Russo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo looks up at the clock and then as Sandoval takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Russo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sandoval sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Russo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sandoval is looking to improve his position.
Sandoval blocking the ground and pound attempt from Russo.
Russo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sandoval's head.
Sandoval looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Russo prevents Sandoval from improving his position.
Russo working the head and body with strikes.
Russo drops an elbow to the side of Sandoval's head.
Russo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Russo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandoval is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russo scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sandoval looking for a kimura from the bottom but Russo passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Russo had his way with Flavio Sandoval in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Russo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Russo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Russo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Russo misses.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Russo moves out of range.
Russo throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval misses with a looping left.
Sandoval swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Russo.
Sandoval connects with an inside leg kick.
Russo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sandoval pinned against the cage. Sandoval gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval feints and then cracks Russo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Russo down.
Russo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sandoval throws a leg kick but Russo checks it.
A cross from Sandoval lands.
Russo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Russo throws a series of punches but Sandoval avoids them all with ease.
Russo avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval just misses with a punch to the body.
Flavio Sandoval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo takes one to the side of the head.
Sandoval throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sandoval throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Russo swinging wildly here.
Russo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sandoval looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Russo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sandoval connects with a jab.
Sandoval throws a low kick, looking for Russo's leg but Russo calmly moves out of range.
Sandoval bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval throws a low kick, looking for Russo's leg but Russo calmly moves out of range.
Sandoval throws a nice outside leg kick.
Russo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sandoval smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sandoval lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flavio Sandoval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sandoval uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Russo has time to react.
Sandoval lands a leg kick that knocks Russo off balance momentarily.
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Russo ducks down to avoid it.
Russo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sandoval throws a leg kick that is checked
and Russo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sandoval's guard.
That's four 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!
Sandoval looking for a sweep. Not yet Sandoval, not yet.
Russo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sandoval is looking for a sweep. Russo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sandoval throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Russo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Russo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sandoval is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sandoval keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sandoval flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Russo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sandoval knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flavio Sandoval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Russo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vinny Russo!
Vinny Russo retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Vinny Russo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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