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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyndon Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Shono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shono has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyndon Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Shono!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shono looks winded!
Shono wants to clinch.
Jason Shono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell gets a takedown into half guard.
Russell decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Russell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell stands up and waves to Shono to follow him.
Russell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shono's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell decides to stand up.
Russell shoots in and bounces Shono off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Russell stands up from Shono's guard - Russell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Russell shoots in for a takedown but Shono shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shono looks for the body kick but Russell saw that one coming.
Russell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shono sprawls well initially but Russell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Russell decides to stand and escape the position.
Russell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Russell gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Russell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shono did well to prevent Russell getting side control.
Russell decides to return to a standing position.
Russell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shono to the mat! Shono manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shono, up you get!
Russell misses with a takedown attempt - Shono sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Russell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyndon Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shono defends well and Russell ends up having to push Shono into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Russell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Russell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Russell manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Russell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Russell postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Shono to stand up.
No luck for Russell with that takedown attempt.
Russell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell escapes and gets back to his feet.
Russell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Russell stands up from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russell gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyndon Russell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Russell darts in looking for a takedown but Shono gets double underhooks and turns Russell into the cage.
Shono with a knee to the head.
It looks like Lyndon Russell has been cut.
Shono lands an elbow that stopped Russell in his tracks for a moment.
Shono is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Russell is defending well for now.
Russell has Shono pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Russell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shono tumbling to the mat - Russell dives into Shono's guard.
Russell stands and steps away. Shono gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell looks for a takedown but Shono sprawls well.
Russell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shono to the ground. Russell is now in Shono's guard.
Shono is breathing heavily.
Russell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shono looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Russell stands up and beckons Shono to his feet.
Russell feints and as Shono raises his hands in defense, Russell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Russell stands up from Shono's guard - Russell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shono gets caught flat footed, as Russell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Russell stands and steps away. Shono gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyndon Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell tries for a takedown but Shono sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Russell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shono to the mat! Shono manages to get full guard.
Russell stands up and waves to Shono to follow him.
Russell tries for a takedown but Shono sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Russell with that takedown attempt.
Russell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shono gets caught flat footed, as Russell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Russell stands and steps away. Shono gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Russell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shono sprawls well initially but Russell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Russell stands up out of the half guard.
Russell shoots in and gets a takedown into Shono's guard.
Russell gets to his feet - Shono follows without any prompting.
Russell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Russell stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four 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.
Russell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Russell decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Russell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shono did well to prevent Russell getting side control.
Russell decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shono's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shono is working an open guard so Russell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyndon Russell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lyndon Russell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Russell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Russell decides to return to a standing position.
Russell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shono to the mat! Shono manages to get full guard.
Russell stands up and waves to Shono to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shono napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shono is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Russell asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Shono takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shono to his feet.
Shono is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russell gets a takedown into half guard.
Russell stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jason Shono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyndon Russell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Russell shoots in and drives through. Shono sprawls well.
Russell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Russell decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell shoots in for a takedown but Shono shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown. Shono tries to sprawl out of it but Russell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shono manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyndon Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shono misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russell gets the takedown into side control.
Russell decides to stand back up. Russell steps back and let's Shono get back to his feet.
Russell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Russell stands up and waves to Shono to follow him.
Russell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Russell decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Russell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Russell showed some decent athleticism there.
Russell stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyndon Russell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Russell, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyndon Russell!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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