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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Genkis Patel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Genkis Patel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Russel!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Patel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Russel shoots and misses
and Patel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Russel shoots in looking for a takedown but Patel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Genkis Patel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Russel.
Russel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Russel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Russel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Patel counters with a nice uppercut.
Russel misses with a few strikes there.
Russel has his takedown stuffed
and Patel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Patel scores with a nice strike.
Russel darts in trying to clinch
letting Patel counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Russel has his takedown stuffed
and Patel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Russel misses with a takedown attempt
and Patel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Russel looks winded!
Russel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Russel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Patel counters with a nice uppercut.
Russel shoots and misses
enabling Patel to counter with a crisp jab.
Russel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Patel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patel instigates a clinch.
Patel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Russel.
Patel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Russel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Patel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Patel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Russel letting Patel take a breather here.
Patel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Russel backwards.
Patel lands a hook that snaps the head of Russel backwards.
Patel lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Patel.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Patel.
Patel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Patel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Russel backwards.
Patel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Russel or not.
Patel lands a hook that snaps the head of Russel backwards.
Russel tries for a takedown but Patel manages to get underhooks.
Patel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Patel gets through Russel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Patel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patel lands with a light punch inside.
Patel lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Patel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Patel gets underhooks to prevent Russel's takedown attempt.
Patel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Patel.
Russel takes a shot to the head.
Russel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Patel prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Patel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Patel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Russel backwards.
Patel lands a right hand.
Russel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Patel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Patel.
Patel slowing the pace effectively.
Patel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russels head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Russel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patel is working Russel over against the cage.
Russel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice left hand lands by Patel.
Russel tries for a takedown but Patel manages to get underhooks.
Patel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Russel backwards.
Patel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Patel is leaning against Russel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russel goes for a takedown attempt but Patel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Patel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Russel in his tracks.
Russel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Patel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Patel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Patel.
Russel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Patel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Russel thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genkis Patel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Patel jabs Russel right on the nose. Russel blinks but takes it well.
Russel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Patel counters with a nice uppercut.
Russel misses with a takedown attempt
and Patel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Patel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Genkis Patel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Russel.
Russel shoots and misses
and Patel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel has his takedown stuffed
letting Patel counter with a right hand.
Russel is breathing heavily.
Patel lands with a good body shot.
Russel tries for a takedown but Patel circles away easily
and Patel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Russel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Patel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Russel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Russel misses with a takedown
and Patel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Russel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Patel finds it's way round the side to connect with Russel's head.
Russel shoots and misses
and Patel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Patel there.
Patel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patel scores with a hook.
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!
Russel tries for a takedown but Patel circles away easily
and Patel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Russel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Russel with a poor takedown
and Patel counters by moving into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Patel.
Patel pushes Russel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Patel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Russel.
Patel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russel can do to turn this around?
Patel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Patel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russel tries to score a body lock takedown but Patel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Patel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Patel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Patel.
Still in the clinch, Patel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Patel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Patel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Patel.
Patel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Patel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Russel backwards.
Russel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Patel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mike Russel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patel with a jab.
Russel misses with a right hand
and Patel counters by clinching up.
Patel pushes Russel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Patel after a bit of a struggle.
Patel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Russel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Patel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Patel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Russel or not.
Patel lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Patel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Genkis Patel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Patel on the inside.
Russel wants a takedown but no success here.
Patel cracks Russel with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Patel.
Russel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Patel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Russel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Patel lands a body punch.
Patel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Russel backwards.
Patel scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genkis Patel dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Russel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Patel counters with a straight right hand.
Russel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Patel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Patel.
Patel lands a left hand.
Patel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Russel wants a takedown.
A body shot lands from Patel.
Patel taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Patel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patel lands with a short shot to the head.
Russel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Patel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Genkis Patel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Russel.
Russel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Russel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Russel looks to move away, Patel throws a big counter combo but Russel just gets out of the way.
Patel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Russel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from Patel. No joy for Russel on that attempt.
Patel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Russel fails with the takedown
and Patel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Russel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Russel misses with a takedown attempt
and Patel counters with a nice uppercut.
Genkis Patel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Russel on the side of the head.
Russel tries to clinch
and Russel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Russel with a poor takedown
and Patel counters with a nice uppercut.
Patel lands a jab to Russel's midsection.
Russel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Patel's waist but Patel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Russel off to one side.
Patel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Genkis Patel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russel, pushing him back against the cage.
Patel lands with a short shot to the head.
Russel is trying to drag Patel to the mat but Patel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Russel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel is working for takedown but Patel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Patel prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Patel.
Patel lands a hook that snaps the head of Russel backwards.
Russel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Patel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Patel lands a nice uppercut.
Patel cracks Russel with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Patel.
Patel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Russel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Patel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Patel.
Good body shot from Patel.
A right hook to the body lands for Patel.
Russel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Patel stops a takedown attempt from Russel.
Patel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russel can't get the takedown.
Patel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Patel digs a right hand underneath Russel's ribcage. Russel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mike Russel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genkis Patel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Patel 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:24
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genkis Patel!
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