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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grzegorz Rakieta Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JaMarcus Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Russell's choice of entrance music: My Time - Fabolous & Jeremih. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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222 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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265 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grzegorz Rakieta Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, JaMarcus Russell!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakieta Jr throws a head kick but Russell moves out of range.
Grzegorz Rakieta Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rakieta Jr throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Russell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rakieta Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Rakieta Jr's head coaches at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rakieta Jr misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakieta Jr misses with a head kick.
Russell shoots in for a double leg but Rakieta Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Rakieta Jr.
Rakieta Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Russell counters with a one-two to the body.
Rakieta Jr misses the jab.
Rakieta Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russell manages to avoid it.
Rakieta Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rakieta Jr throws a head kick that misses
letting Russell counter with a right hand.
Rakieta Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Russell counters with a thumping low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Russell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rakieta Jr is breathing heavily.
Russell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakieta Jr misses with a head kick.
Rakieta Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rakieta Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Russell counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Rakieta Jr!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Russell seems to be working for a kimura but Rakieta Jr defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell trying to control from half guard but Rakieta Jr is working away.
Russell is looking for a kimura but Rakieta Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Russell to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakieta Jr is in trouble now - Russell has advanced to mount!
Russell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Russell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Russell stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Rakieta Jr throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell avoids the head kick by Rakieta Jr.
Rakieta Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Rakieta Jr misses
letting Russell counter with a right hand.
Russell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rakieta Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rakieta Jr defending against the ground and pound.
Russell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rakieta Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Russell in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakieta Jr is pushing Russell's head away, looking to escape. Russell manages to hold on to the position though.
Russell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Russell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakieta Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Russell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rakieta Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Russell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JaMarcus Russell dominated that round.
That's time! Rakieta Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rakieta Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rakieta Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rakieta Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
JaMarcus Russell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rakieta Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Russell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rakieta Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Russell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Russell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rakieta Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Russell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rakieta Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Russell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Russell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rakieta Jr, who protects the arm well.
Rakieta Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell advances nicely into full mount.
Russell looking to control but Rakieta Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Russell throwing strikes here but Rakieta Jr is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
JaMarcus Russell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Russell trying to control but Rakieta Jr is having none of it.
Russell goes for an armbar but Rakieta Jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rakieta Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell is looking to stand back up but Rakieta Jr counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Russell.
Rakieta Jr wants to stand up but Russell is controlling the position.
Russell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rakieta Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Rakieta Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakieta Jr stops Russell from getting back to his feet.
Rakieta Jr tries to stand but can't do so whilst Russell controls his leg.
Russell is looking to escape.
Rakieta Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Russell on the ground.
Rakieta Jr stands up from half guard.
Rakieta Jr stuffs the takedown.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rakieta Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rakieta Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rakieta Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Russell avoids the head kick by Rakieta Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JaMarcus Russell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Russell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Russell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rakieta Jr is trying to buck Russell off.
Russell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rakieta Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Russell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Russell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rakieta Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Russell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rakieta Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Russell's guard! Nice work there by Rakieta Jr!
Rakieta Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Russell is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Russell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grzegorz Rakieta Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russell tries to circle away but Rakieta Jr has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rakieta Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rakieta Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Russell has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Russell.
Russell avoids a wild elbow strike from Rakieta Jr.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rakieta Jr.
Russell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rakieta Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rakieta Jr keeps control of Russell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rakieta Jr breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakieta Jr is looking to stand up but Russell isn't so interested in that idea.
Russell throws a big elbow that misses.
Rakieta Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russell drops back looking for a leg! Rakieta Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rakieta Jr manages to kick Russell off! Russell jumps back into Rakieta Jr's guard.
Russell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rakieta Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Russell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rakieta Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rakieta Jr is looking to stand up but Russell isn't so interested in that idea.
JaMarcus Russell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
JaMarcus Russell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Russell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JaMarcus Russell!
A very excited looking JaMarcus Russell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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