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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reinaldo Perez Jr (ranked 5804 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrus Russell (ranked 5398 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez Jr comes to the cage accompanied by 44 More. Tyrus Russell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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193 cm
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reinaldo Perez Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyrus Russell!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell moves in looking to clinch but Perez Jr pushes him off.
Perez Jr goes for a double leg but Russell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Russell continues to drive forward.
Russell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Russell leaves Perez Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perez Jr drives through with a takedown into Russell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Perez Jr stops Russell from standing up.
Perez Jr trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez Jr stands up and waves to Russell to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Russell misses with a few strikes there.
Russell throws a right hand that Perez Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Perez Jr also avoids with ease.
Perez Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Russell sprawls well. He's pushed Perez Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reinaldo Perez Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perez Jr throws a head kick but Russell moves out of range.
Perez Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Russell pinned against the cage. Russell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Perez Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez Jr dives in and grabs Russell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Russell pushes down on Perez Jr's head and hops out.
Russell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Russell duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Russell.
Russell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Perez Jr is breathing heavily.
Russell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Perez Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russell, pushing him back against the cage.
Russell tries to break the clinch but Perez Jr is controlling the position.
Perez Jr successfully pulls guard.
Perez Jr has a closed guard, preventing Russell from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez Jr trying to control the position.
Perez Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Russell wants to stand and escape but instead Perez Jr has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Perez Jr prevents Russell from getting back to his feet.
Russell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Perez Jr manages to pass to side control.
Perez Jr prevents Russell from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrus Russell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Russell connects with a high kick.
Perez Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Russell throws a combination. Perez Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Perez Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Perez Jr darts in and clinches Russell up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell wants to break free but Perez Jr has control.
Perez Jr has Russell pressed against the cage, preventing Russell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perez Jr lands a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Perez Jr wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving.
Perez Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Russell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Russell wants to get back to his feet but Perez Jr passes into half guard.
Russell wants to get back to his feet.
Perez Jr winds up and cracks Russell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Russell pushes Perez Jr off looking to stand but Perez Jr dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Russell is not content to let Perez Jr control the position.
Perez Jr decides to stand and escape the position.
Russell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perez Jr.
Perez Jr shoots in but Russell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reinaldo Perez Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perez Jr's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell feints a jab promting Perez Jr to slip. Russell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perez Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crunch! Russell slams his shin into Perez Jr's torso.
Perez Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perez Jr jumps guard but Russell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Perez Jr breaks from the clinch.
Perez Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perez Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Perez Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Danga de danga de dang - Russell scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Russell looks to land a combination but Perez Jr avoids it well.
Russell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Perez Jr is looking to counter the offense by Russell and move into the clinch.
Reinaldo Perez Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Perez Jr shoots and misses
enabling Russell to counter with a crisp jab.
Perez Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Russell.
A head kick from Russell lands but Perez Jr takes it in his stride.
Russell pushes Perez Jr away with a front kick.
Perez Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Russell cracks Perez Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Russell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Russell throws a nice looking combination but Perez Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrus Russell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Russell lands a two punch combo.
Perez Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Russell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perez Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Russell stuffs the takedown.
Russell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Russell connects with an inside leg kick.
Russell throws a sloppy head kick and Perez Jr moves out of range easily.
Perez Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russell, pushing him back against the cage.
Perez Jr pulls Russell into guard.
Reinaldo Perez Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell wanted to stand there but Perez Jr had control of the position.
Perez Jr controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell wanted to stand there but Perez Jr had control of the position.
Russell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Russell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perez Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Perez Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Perez Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Russell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Russell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Perez Jr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Perez Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Russell. Those never looked like landing.
Perez Jr shoots and misses
and Russell counters with a three punch combo that has Perez Jr backing up. Perez Jr nods at Russell to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reinaldo Perez Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Russell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Perez Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Russell thuds his shin into the meat of Perez Jr's side.
Russell throws a front kick that sends Perez Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Russell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Russell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Russell - that will leave a mark!
Perez Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Russell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perez Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perez Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Russell throws a head kick that Perez Jr semi-blocks.
Perez Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Russell.
Russell throws a head kick that half lands.
Russell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Russell scores with a four punch combination!
Russell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Russell throws a right hand that Perez Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Perez Jr also avoids with ease.
Perez Jr blocks a head kick by Russell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell scores with a three punch combo!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Russell!
Perez Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Russell's waist but Russell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perez Jr off to one side.
Russell lands a nice looking body kick.
Tyrus Russell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Russell scores with a four punch combination!
Russell misses with a two punch combination.
Russell tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Perez Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Russell lands a nice looking body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrus Russell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Russell 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrus 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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