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Event:
Highland 76
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Russell. No joy for Green on that attempt.
Green definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Russell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Green on his heels. He'll look to pass Green's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green keeping full guard, as Russell tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Green has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Russell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Green.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Green looks to move to half guard but instead Russell has passed into mount! Damn!
Russell looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Russell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Green can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Russell wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Russell prevents Green from getting the reversal.
Green manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Russell is looking for a kimura here.
Green tries to roll over but Russell keeps him under control.
Russell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Russell seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.
Russell is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Green won't allow Russell to pass to mount.
Green is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Russell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Russell's back!#SUB#
Green is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Russell is defending well though. Green let's go of the attempt for now.
Russell wants to escape the position.
Green doesn't have the hooks in and Russell manages to turn into his guard.
Russell wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green wants to sweep here but Russell controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russell's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Russell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Green defends it easily.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Russell is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Russell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Green wants to work for an arm triangle but Russell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Russell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Green wants to pass the guard but Russell is defending well. #SUB#
Green 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.
Russell won't allow Green to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Russell will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Russell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Russell shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Russell but Russell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Russell tries to counter it with a takedown but Green pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Green stuffs the takedown.
Russell fails to land the takedown.
Ed Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Russell.#TD2#
Russell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Green's guard.
Green trying to control the position.
Russell wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is pulling down on Russell's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Green has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Russell doesn't defend quickly enough and Green has managed to lock this one up! Can Russell escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Green on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ed Green! |
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Event:
Highland 71
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Russell enables Green to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Russell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Russell is trying to keep Green in close.
Russell keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Russell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Green is now in half guard.
Russell regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Russell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Green can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Russell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Russell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Green trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura here.
Green passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Russell!
Green is trying to take his opponent's back.
Russell is looking to improve his position but Green isn't that keen on the idea.#T2##SUB#
Green goes for an armbar but Russell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Russell.
Green has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russell is one step ahead there.
Green keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russell is one step ahead there.
Green is trying to keep Russell in close.
#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Green holds on and takes a little breather.
Green keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Russell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Russell advances to half guard.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Russell wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Russell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Russell controlling the pace.
Green wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Russell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is pressing down on Russell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Russell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Russell scores with a takedown into Green's guard.
Russell preventing the sweep.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Russell preventing the sweep.
Russell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Green 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.
Russell passes Green's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Russell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Russell eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Russell in particular looking to stall.
Green tries to get to full guard but Russell has control of the leg.
Russell wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Russell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Russell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Green manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Russell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Green is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Russell is aware though and is defending well.
Green can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Russell controls the pace.#SUB#
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Russell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Green had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Russell defends it easily.
Russell stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Russell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Russell looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Green looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Russell is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Russell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russell managing to control the position.
Russell looking to control.
Green passes Russell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Russell gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green passes Russell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Russell wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Russell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Russell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Green sprawls well initially but Russell persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Russell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Green is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Russell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Russell's back!
Russell trying to control the action but Green just sinks the hooks in.
Russell tries to escape but Green has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green trying to control momentarily.
Green controlling well, preventing Russell from escaping the position.
Russell wants to control his opponent's hands but Green gets his hands free. #T1#
Will Green go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Green looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Russell is controlling Green 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Russell is proving a slippery customer.
Russell wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. #T2#
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Russell is proving a slippery customer.
Green keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Green is looking to cinch up a triangle. Russell throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Green's body to avoid the submission. Green has instead reached around Russell's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Green arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ed Green! |
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Event:
IXF XXXIII
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Russell needs to keep his hands up - Hoca had a free shot at his head there.
Russell slips under a jab from Hoca.
Russell throws out a counter right but Hoca avoids it with no problem.
Russell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Russell moves out of range as Hoca strikes.
Russell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoca scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoca scores with a jab. Russell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Russell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hoca works Russell's body with a nice hook.
Hoca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Russell at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoca throws out the jab. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoca seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hoca tests Russell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Russell takes one to the chin there.
Hoca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Necmettin Hoca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Hoca.
Russell defending well as Hoca loads up on a big left hand.
Hoca connects with a right hand. Russell shakes it off.#T2#
Hoca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Hoca lands a slapping body shot.
Russell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Russell throws out a counter right but Hoca avoids it with no problem.
Hoca scores with a jab.
Russell has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hoca lands the left hand.
Hoca lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoca scores with a punch to the head.
Hoca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoca.
It seemed like Russell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoca is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hoca connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Russell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoca.
Russell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hoca lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Russell on the side of the head.
Russell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Russell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoca.
Russell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Hoca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russell moves away.
Russell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoca lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Russell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoca missing with a left hand there. Russell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Russell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoca. Russell does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Russell! But no joy.
Hoca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Russell at a distance.
Russell drops his hands momentarily and Hoca takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hoca scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Necmettin Hoca dominated that round.
That's time! Hoca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A shot to the liver by Hoca. Beautiful body shot.
Hoca just misses with a punch to the body.
Russell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hoca scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hoca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Hoca. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Hoca catches Russell right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoca looks to score with a jab to the body but Russell is just out of range.
Russell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoca cracks Russell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Russell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoca.
Russell unleashes a big counter combination but Hoca bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Hoca works the jab nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Russell might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hoca has got the better of the exchanges.
Hoca lands with an uppercut that bounces Russell off the cage and back into range.
Russell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoca to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#Russell is rocked!
Hoca misses with a right hand
enabling Russell to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoca just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoca throws a body shot but no joy.
Russell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoca throws a jab but it's blocked by Russell.
Hoca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russell throws out a counter right but Hoca avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Hoca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Russell takes one to the chin there.
Hoca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Russell on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoca fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoca throws a right hand that Russell ducks under and follows up with a left that Russell also avoids with ease.
Russell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Russell moves away from the strike by Hoca.
Hoca lands with an overhand left.
Necmettin Hoca is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoca.#T3#
Russell slips a jab from Hoca.
Hoca scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from Hoca.
Hoca connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Russell's hands.
A swing and a miss from Hoca.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Russell! But no joy.
Hoca scores with a hook to the body. Russell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hoca lands a nice looking body shot.
Necmettin Hoca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoca.#T4#
Hoca feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Russells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hoca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoca connects with a right hand. Russell shakes it off.
Russell avoids the body shot from Hoca.
Russell unleashes a big counter combination but Hoca bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hoca connects with a nice looking jab.
Hoca scores with a hook.
Russell is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoca finish him?
Hoca lands with an overhand left.
Hoca lands a jab to Russell's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Necmettin Hoca dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Russell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Russell seems to have recovered his senses.
Russell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoca connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Russell scrambles back to his feet.
Russell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, jab by Hoca - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoca misses the target.
Hoca catches Russell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoca throws a right hand that misses
and Russell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Necmettin Hoca has been cut.
Hoca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Russell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Hoca drops Russell with a beautiful combination! Russell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hoca is looking for the KO!#T1#
Hoca cracks Russell with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Russell tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hoca pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Russell is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Necmettin Hoca! |
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Event:
IXF XXVII
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
No scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
No is looking to take a break and control but Russell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Russell stops No from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Russell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Russell tries to lock up and control but No gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Russell tries to reverse the position but No maintains control.#T1#
Russell tries to hold on but No postures up.
No controlling the pace for now.
Russell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
No wants to take Russell's back but he can't do it this time.
No looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russell is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
No jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Russell is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Russell and No has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Russell is looking to reverse the position.#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.#SUB2#
No wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Russell, who protects the arm well.
Russell tries to bench press No off him but No keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Russell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Russell is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but No is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Russell is wriggling around trying to escape.
No controlling the position easily from mount.
No looking to control but Russell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
No prevents Russell from getting the reversal.
Russell tries to lock up and control but No gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
No looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Russell tries to hold on but No postures up.
No takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Russell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Russell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but No pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Russell looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hells No dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
No closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Russell to the mat! Russell manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Russell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and No defends well.
Hells No has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Russell is looking for a triangle but No pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Russell throws his legs up looking for a submission but No uses it to pass to side control.
No wants to control but Russell is keeping him busy.
Russell can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB2#
No tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no No has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Russell wants to control but No postures up.
No has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Russell!
No wants to control the pace but Russell is squirming around nicely.
Russell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Russell is working hard here to advance position.
Russell is squirming around, avoiding No's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Russell wants to hold on but No pushes him away.
No sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Russell is desperately trying to improve his position but No has a good base and remains in mount.
Russell tries to control the position but No now has his back.
#SUB2#
Russell showing good submission defense here.
Russell prevents No from getting a body triangle.
No keeps control of the position as Russell tries to break free.
No trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Russell rolls, trying to escape but No keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Russell defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of No's arms.
No wants to control but Russell is keeping busy.
Russell tries to break free.
#SUB2#
No has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Will No go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
No avoiding Russell 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Russell right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No avoiding Russell 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Russell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hells No showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
No looks to score with a jab to the body but Russell is just out of range.
Russell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Russell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hells No seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by No.
Russell is holding No down, trying to stall.
Russell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
No is refusing to be controlled, as Russell sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Russell is looking for a kimura but No is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Russell to get the leverage. #SUB#
Russell maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! No could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Russell has cracked it and No is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Russell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Russell!
George Russell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
IXF XX
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Nightmarcher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Russell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russell throwing a counter right hand but Nightmarcher manages to avoid it.
Russell takes one on the button.
Nightmarcher throws a good cross that connects.
Russell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell defending well as Nightmarcher loads up on a big left hand.
Nightmarcher throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Nightmarcher thows a leg kick but Russell checks it
and Russell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nightmarcher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nightmarcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Russell misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nightmarcher.
Nightmarcher throws a looping overhand right but Russell ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Russell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nightmarcher throws a leg kick but Russell moved away.
Koa Nightmarcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nightmarcher punishes Russell's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Nightmarcher misses the target.
Russell throwing a counter right hand but Nightmarcher manages to avoid it.
Nightmarcher connects with a body shot.
Russell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Nightmarcher misses with a two punch combination.
Russell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nightmarcher lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nightmarcher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nightmarcher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nightmarcher thuds a left hand into Russell's body.
Russell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nightmarcher misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Russell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nightmarcher lands a really nice looking cross but Russell seems unphased.
Nightmarcher throws a right and a left that Russell avoids nicely.
Russell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Russell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nightmarcher sizes up Russell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nightmarcher throws out a leg kick but Russell moves out of range and Nightmarcher only half commits.
Russell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nightmarcher lands a slapping body shot.
Good exchange - Nightmarcher coming out on top.#T4#
Nightmarcher throws a low kick but it's checked well by Russell.
Russell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Russell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nightmarcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Russell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nightmarcher.
It looked like Russell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nightmarcher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Nightmarcher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nightmarcher connects with a right hand. Russell shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Nightmarcher as he connects with a hook.
Nightmarcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nightmarcher connects with a jab.
Nightmarcher pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Russell back to the cage. Nightmarcher follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmarcher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nightmarcher.#ROC2#Russell is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nightmarcher misses with a low kick.
Koa Nightmarcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Nightmarcher.
It looked like Russell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nightmarcher throws a lazy right hand but Russell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nightmarcher.
Russell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nightmarcher's corner calls for a 1-2. Nightmarcher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nightmarcher throws a leg kick #TD#
and Russell counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Russell is looking for a kimura but Nightmarcher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Russell to get the leverage.
Russell slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Russell is trying to work for a kimura but Nightmarcher is defending well.
Nightmarcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Russell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Russell is looking for a kimura here.
Nightmarcher is trying is best to control the position here.
Nightmarcher is staying active underneath Russell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Russell wants to pass to mount but Nightmarcher is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3##SUB#
Russell is working for a submission of some sort.
Russell tries to pass to full mount but Nightmarcher defends it. #SUB#
Russell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Russell is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Russell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nightmarcher is just riding it out for now. Russell eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nightmarcher is trying to maintain the position but Russell is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Russell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nightmarcher is refusing to be controlled, as Russell sits in half guard.
Nightmarcher preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Nightmarcher 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Nightmarcher lands a two punch combo.
Nightmarcher cracks Russell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nightmarcher rushes Russell with punches - Russell moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Russell goes down! Nightmarcher follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koa Nightmarcher!
An out of breath and clearly excited Koa Nightmarcher thanked Island Xtreme Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
IXF XV
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Russell needs to keep his hands up - Luciano had a free shot at his head there.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Russell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano throws a good cross that connects.
Luciano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A cross from Luciano lands.
Luciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Russell is rocked!
Russell walks straight into a right hand from Luciano - that's dropped him! Luciano jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Russell from any more punishment! Russell complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Ricky Luciano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
IXF X
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Nogueira shoots in looking for a takedown but Russell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nogueira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Russell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Helio Nogueira has been cut.#CL2#
Russell clinches up against the cage.
Russell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogueira.
Russell throws a head punch that misses.
Russell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nogueira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nogueira can't get the takedown.
Russell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nogueira fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Russell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogueira.
Nogueira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Nogueira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nogueira blocking some punches.
A short right from Russell.
Russell misses with the head strike.
Russell misses with some punches.
Russell working aggressively here.
Russell has a couple of punches blocked by Nogueira.
Russell misses with the head strike.
Russell misses with the head strike.
Russell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nogueira blocking some punches.
Nogueira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Russell is defending well.#T2#
Nogueira is working for takedown but Russell is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogueira. #TD2#
Russell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nogueira clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell tries to keep control of the position but Nogueira is staying busy.#SUB2#
Russell is working for a rear naked choke. Nogueira is not defending it well and Russell has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Nogueira refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Nogueira's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Russell!
A very excited looking George Russell rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
IXF VII
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Russell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoca looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Russell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Russell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Russell is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoca is defending well.
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!#SUB2#
Russell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoca, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB2#
Russell has an Americana. Hoca didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Russell is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Russell hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). George Russell!
George Russell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
IXF II
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russell.#CL2#
Russell closes the distance and clinches.
Russell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Russell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nogueira after a bit of a struggle.
Russell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogueira.
Nogueira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Russell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russell stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.#T1#
Nogueira seems keen to control Russell's posture.
Russell looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for subs off his back but Russell has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Russell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nogueira defends it well.
Nogueira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#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.
Russell tries to free his leg and advance position but Nogueira is retaining full guard.
Russell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nogueira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Russell tries to free his leg and advance position but Nogueira is retaining full guard.
Russell trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but Russell is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nogueira misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Russell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Russell prevents Nogueira from breaking the clinch.
Russell throws a punch but it's blocked by Nogueira.
Russell is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Russell fails to land.
Russell lands a hook that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
Russell has a couple of punches blocked by Nogueira.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Russell won't allow it.
#TD2#
Russell has picked Nogueira up - he's going for a ride! Russell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Russell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Russell blocks the strikes from Nogueira.
#SUB2#
Russell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nogueira has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Russell has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Russell is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Russell wants to work for an arm triangle but Nogueira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nogueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Russell is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Russell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Russell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nogueira circles away.
Nogueira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Russell sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Russell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nogueira sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Russell looking for a guillotine here but Nogueira defends easily.
Russell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Russell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nogueira passes into half guard.
Russell is staying active underneath Nogueira, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB2#
Russell looking for submissions off his back.
Russell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russell has hold of Nogueira's hands but Nogueira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Russell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nogueira has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Russell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Nogueira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nogueira in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Russell is squirming around, avoiding Nogueira's attempts to control the action.
Nogueira prevents Russell from getting the reversal.
Nogueira tries to control but Russell wriggling away. #SUB#
Nogueira goes for an armbar but Russell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Russell.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Russell tries to pass. #T3#
Nogueira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Russell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nogueira connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Russell has his foot on Nogueira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nogueira works his way back into a safe position though.
Russell has a closed guard, preventing Nogueira from standing up.
Nogueira trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nogueira looking to sit in guard and control but Russell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Nogueira has control of Russell's left arm, preventing Russell from doing any damage.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Nogueira wants to control but Russell passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Russell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nogueira is just riding it out for now. Russell eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russell wants to advance to full mount but Nogueira doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Nogueira dominated that second round.
That's time! Nogueira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nogueira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nogueira staying out of range there.
Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown but Russell sprawls well. He's pushed Nogueira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Russell has Nogueira up against the cage in a clinch.
Nogueira is trying to break the clinch but Russell is controlling him.
Russell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nogueira up against the cage.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Russell holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Nogueira is pressed up against the cage. Russell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nogueira down to the mat. Nogueira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell with a nice cross.
George Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Helio Nogueira has been cut.
Nogueira slips a jab from Russell.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Russell moves out of range.
A slow jab from Russell misses its intended target. #TD#
Nogueira looking to score a takedown here. Russell is defending well but Nogueira drives through and ends up in Russell's guard.#T1#
Russell keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Russell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Russell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nogueira passes into side control.
Russell looks to move to half guard but instead Nogueira has passed into mount! Damn!
Nogueira tries to control but Russell wriggling away. #T2#
Nogueira controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Nogueira swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Russell is now in Nogueira's guard. A big mistake from Nogueira there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Russell defends it easily.
Russell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Russell looking to control but instead Nogueira has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Helio Nogueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Russell wants to work for an arm triangle but Nogueira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Russell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nogueira tries to kick Russell off but Russell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Russell is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nogueira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Russell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nogueira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nogueira has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Russell is looking for a triangle here but Nogueira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Helio Nogueira.
I think Nogueira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Helio Nogueira! |
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Event:
Highland 2
Date: Feb 26, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Russell takes the fight into the clinch.
Russell stops a takedown attempt from Green.
#TD2#
Russell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Green regains guard immediately.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Russell preventing the sweep.
Russell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Green pulls Russell in close to his closed guard and prevents Russell from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Green is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Russell seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Green gets back to full guard.
Green has Russell pulled in close to control his posture.
Green trying to control the position.
Russell trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Russell advances to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Russell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Russell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Russell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Russell.
#SUB2#
Russell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Green is concentrating on defense, preventing Russell from advancing position.
Green wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Russell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Green is looking for a triangle but Russell pushes his legs off easily.
Russell looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Russell is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Russell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Russell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Russell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Russell closes the distance and clinches up with Green, looking for a takedown. Russell pushes Green against the cage but Green circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Russell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Green darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Russell won't allow Green to pass to mount.
Russell is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Green is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Green is pressing down on Russell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Russell is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Green moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Russell.
Russell sneaks back into half guard.
Russell is trying to get back to full guard.
Russell regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Russell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Russell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Green escapes and throws Russell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Green in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Green seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Russell for as long as he can get away with.
Green wants to control but Russell is keeping him busy.
Russell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Russell strikes from the bottom but Green takes advantage and advances to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Green manages to capitalize on a mistake by Russell to take his back!
Green just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Russell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Green is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Russell tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Ed Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Russell actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Russell is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russell strikes from the bottom but Green passes into mount!
Russell gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russell trying to control here.
Russell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Russell tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Russell to the ground. Russell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Russell drives through and clinches with Green against the cage.
Green goes for a takedown in the clinch but Russell prevents it.
Green has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Russell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green tries to pull guard but Russell holds him up against the cage and eventually Green drops back down to his feet.
Green has had enough of the clinch but Russell keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Russell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Green tries to break free but Russell pushes him back against the cage.
Green tries to break free but Russell pushes him back against the cage.
Green tries to pull guard but Russell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Russell throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Green trying to stall but Russell improves his position.
Green goes for a takedown attempt but Russell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Russell shoots in and gets a takedown into Green's guard.#SUB2#
Russell 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.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green keeping full guard, as Russell tries to pass.
Russell wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. #SUB2#
Russell 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. #T3#
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Russell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Russell wants to control but Green passes easily into half guard.
Green uses his free foot to push down on Russell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Russell.
Green wants to control the pace but Russell is squirming around nicely.
Russell throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T4#
Russell wants to hold on but Green pushes him away.#SUB#
Green is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Russell is surviving well by controlling Green's body position as best he can.
Russell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Russell is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Green not allowing Russell to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Russell.
I think Russell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Russell!
George Russell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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