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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dagur Egilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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176 cm
26
160 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bernard Russel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dagur Egilsson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Russel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Russel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Russel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russel fails with the takedown
and Egilsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Russel looks to throw the jab but Egilsson is out of range.
Russel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Russel tries for a takedown but Egilsson circles away easily
and Egilsson counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Egilsson defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel misses with a body shot
and Egilsson counters with a series of strikes. Russel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Egilsson slips a straight right by Russel.
Egilsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Russel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Russel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Egilsson lands a leg kick that knocks Russel off balance momentarily.
Egilsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Egilsson, right into the meat.
Russel shoots in looking for a takedown. Egilsson tries to sprawl out of it but Russel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Egilsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Egilsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Russel tries for a takedown but Egilsson circles away easily
and Egilsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Russel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Egilsson is looking for the big counter here.
Dagur Egilsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egilsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel shoots in but Egilsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Egilsson counters with a body kick.
Egilsson throws a body punch but Russel moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russel misses with an uppercut. Egilsson saw that one coming.
Egilsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Russel is wise to it.
Russel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Egilsson defending well as Russel loads up on a big left hand.
Egilsson lands with a nice body kick.
Bernard Russel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russel throws a body shot but no joy.
Russel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Russel shoots in but Egilsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Egilsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Russel steps away.
Russel misses with a left hand
and Egilsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Russel stalling in the clinch but Egilsson improves position.
Egilsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A cross from Egilsson lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Egilsson.
Russel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Egilsson's waist but Egilsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Russel off to one side.
Russel gets the takedown into side control.
Russel taking a break here but Egilsson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Egilsson wants to get back to his feet.
Russel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egilsson is trying to stand up here but Russel is controlling him well.
Russel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Egilsson!
Egilsson is squirming around, avoiding Russel's attempts to control the action.
Russel punching from mount but Egilsson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egilsson is squirming around, avoiding Russel's attempts to control the action.
Russel raining down hammerfists from mount.
Egilsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dagur Egilsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Egilsson slips a jab from Russel.
Russel looks to land a right hand but Egilsson moved out of range.
Egilsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Egilsson wants to land a leg kick but Russel is out of range.
Russel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Egilsson swivels and escapes.
Egilsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Egilsson tries to avoid it but Russel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Egilsson to the ground. Egilsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Egilsson misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Egilsson. That's going to slow Russel down.
Egilsson gets caught flat footed, as Russel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel prevents Egilsson from getting back to his feet.
Russel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Egilsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Egilsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Russel is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Russel won't allow Egilsson to get back to his feet.
Russel throwing strikes but missing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Egilsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Egilsson slips under a jab.
Russel tries for a takedown but Egilsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Egilsson responds with a good body kick, but Russel manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Russel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russel misses with a looping right.
Egilsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel shoots in looking for a takedown. Egilsson tries to sprawl out of it but Russel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Egilsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Russel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Egilsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Russel takes one on the button.
Russel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Egilsson throws out a counter right but Russel avoids it with no problem.
Russel fails with a takedown attempt.
Dagur Egilsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Russel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Russel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Egilsson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egilsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Russel.
Egilsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Russel. That did some damage!
Russel fails to land the takedown.
Egilsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Russel throws a lazy right hand but Egilsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russel misses with a takedown attempt
and Egilsson counters with a two punch combo.
Egilsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russel.
Egilsson is looking for the big counter here.
Russel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Egilsson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egilsson is trying to buck Russel off.
Russel advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egilsson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Egilsson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russel working Egilsson over with strikes here.
Egilsson wants to control but Russel is having none of it.
Russel with the ground and pound from mount.
Egilsson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dagur Egilsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Russel misses with a left hand
and Russel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Russel closes the distance and clinches up with Egilsson, looking for a takedown. Russel pushes Egilsson against the cage but Egilsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Russel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Egilsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Egilsson sneaks out the side door and pushes Russel away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Russel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russel wants to control but Egilsson is keeping him busy.
Russel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Russel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Egilsson defending well though.
Egilsson actively working from the bottom here.
Russel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel slows the pace down in half guard.
Russel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Russel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Russel trying to control the pace.
Russel trying to pass the guard but Egilsson defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Egilsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Russel slips a nice elbow through Egilsson's hands, connecting with Egilsson's forehead.
Russel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Egilsson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Russel keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Russel breaks from the clinch.
Russel avoids the body shot from Egilsson.
Russel misses with a takedown attempt
and Egilsson moves into the clinch.
Russel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Egilsson uses from the top position.
Russel 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.
Egilsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Russel's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bernard Russel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Egilsson gets to his feet. Russel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Russel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Egilsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Russel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russel misses with a left hand
and Egilsson counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel shoots in for a takedown but Egilsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russel misses with a takedown attempt
and Egilsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crunch! Egilsson slams his shin into Russel's torso.
Russel shoots in for a double leg but Egilsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danga de danga de dang - Egilsson scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egilsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Russel misses with a left hand
and Egilsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Russel throws an off balance right hand
and Egilsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Russel's knee momentarily.
Russel misses with a takedown attempt - Egilsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Egilsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dagur Egilsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Egilsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dagur Egilsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dagur Egilsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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FIGHT
RATING
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