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Event:
Island Aspire 7
Date: Jun 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Thirteen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Russel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thirteen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Thirteen wants to work for an arm triangle but Russel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Russel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Russel managing to control the position.
Thirteen wants to pass the guard but Russel is keeping the position.
Thirteen stopping the sweep attempt from Russel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thirteen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russel controlling the position well. #SUB#
Thirteen wants to work for an arm triangle but Russel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Russel gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Thirteen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thirteen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Russel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thirteen wants to control from the top but Russel keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thirteen trying to control but Russel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Thirteen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Russel controlling the position.
Russel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
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.
Thirteen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russel wants to control from the top but Thirteen keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Russel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thirteen looking for a sweep. Not yet Thirteen, not yet.
Thirteen keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Thirteen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Russel defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Russel postures up.
Russel wants to pass the guard but Thirteen is keeping the position.
Thirteen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Russel wants to pass the guard but Thirteen is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Russel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Russel looking to sit in guard and control but Thirteen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Russel pulls Thirteen in to control the position.
Russel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thirteen is one step ahead there. #T4#
Thirteen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Russel is pulling down on Thirteen's head. It's preventing any offense from Thirteen, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Thirteen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Russel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thirteen is one step ahead there.
Thirteen looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Russel managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Android Thirteen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thirteen leaves Russel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Thirteen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Russel to the ground. Thirteen is now in Russel's guard.
Thirteen being controlled here momentarily.
Thirteen looking to pass the guard.
Russel controlling the position.#SUB#
Thirteen has gone for a leg lock! Russel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thirteen's guard.#REVB#
Android Thirteen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russel trying to control but Thirteen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel pushing down on Thirteen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Russel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB2#
Russel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thirteen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Russel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Russel's back!
Russel tries to escape but Thirteen has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Thirteen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Russel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thirteen gets his way!
Russel just trying to survive but Thirteen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Russel is trying to defend against the choke here but Thirteen has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Thirteen Tightens the hold and Russel taps out furiously! Thirteen displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Android Thirteen!
A relieved looking Android Thirteen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Aspire Island 3
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Bell gets the takedown into side control.
Russel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bell's best efforts.
Bell is looking to take a break and control but Russel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bell trying to pass the guard but Russel defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russel trying to control here.
Russel is looking for a sweep. Bell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Russel is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Bell seems to be working for a kimura but Russel defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bell is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel trying to control from the bottom.
Russel wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Bell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Russel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Russel defends it well.
Bell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Bell looking for a guillotine from mount but Russel is having none of it. #SUB#
Bell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Russel can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Bell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Russel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Bell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Russel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
Russel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bell goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Russel turns into him and now he's in Bell's guard.
Bell is trying to keep Russel in close.
Russel trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Russel preventing the sweep.
Russel cracks Bell with a solid left hand.
Russel passes into half guard.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bell is pressing down on Russel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Russel wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #SUB#
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Russel defends well.#SUB2#
Russel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Russel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been informed that Russel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Russel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Russel looking to pass the guard.
Bell is trying to control the position but Russel postures up. #T4#
Russel is fighting to break Bell's control of his arms but Bell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bell is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Russel is trying to keep Bell in close.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russel keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Bell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Russel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bell is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Russel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Russel.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Russel sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Russel wants to work for an arm triangle but Bell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel wants to free his trapped foot but Bell is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bell actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Bell is looking to improve his position.
Russel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Bell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Russel is working for a submission of some sort.
Bell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Russel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Russel's back!
Russel has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bell.#SUB#
Bell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Russel is defending well though. Bell let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Russel showing good submission defense here.
#T2#
Bell is trying to stick to Russel's back but Russel is turning into Bell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Russel.
Bell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Russel looking to pass the guard.
Russel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3##SUB#
Bell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Russel has picked Bell up and slammed him! Bell can't keep hold of the triangle and Russel manages to pass to side control!
Russel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working. #SUB2#
Russel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bell manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Russel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Russel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bell! #SUB2#
Russel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Russel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Russel is breathing heavily.
Bell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Bell tries to lock up and control but Russel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Russel working for a guillotine from mount but Bell is in no mood to give up.
Bell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Russel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell is trying to maintain the position but Russel is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Russel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Russel seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Russel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Russel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bell to the ground. Russel is now in Bell's guard.
Bell wants to sweep here but Russel controlling him for the moment.
Russel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Russel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Russel defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Russel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Russel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dominique Bell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bell is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Russel controlling the position.
Bell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Bell forces his way into half guard.
Russel trying to hold on to Bell's head to control him but Bell postures up.
#SUB2#
Russel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Russel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russel trying to control here.
Bell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Russel!
Russel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bell throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T3#
Russel tries to hold on but Bell postures up.
Russel gets back to half guard.
Russel wants to get back to full guard.
Bell passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bell tries to control but Russel wriggling away. #SUB#
Russel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bell.
Bell with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Russel has given up his back. Will we see Bell going for some submissions?
Bell controlling well, preventing Russel from escaping the position.
#T4##SUB#
Russel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bell's arms.
Bell controlling well, preventing Russel from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Bell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Russel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Russel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Russel is in a bad position with Bell working for a choke. Russel manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Russel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominique Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bell 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominique Bell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2017 |
#R1#
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. #T1#
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. #CL#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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!#T4#
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!
#R2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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 #CL#
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. #T3#
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 #CL#
and Patel counters by clinching up.
Patel pushes Russel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
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!
#R3#
Russel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Patel counters with a straight right hand.
Russel doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#CL#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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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