Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! 54
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Northrop throws a big shot that misses.
Berinjela fires out a quick counter leg kick but Northrop just manages to avoid it.
Northrop looks to land a left hand but Berinjela moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Berinjela misses the target.
Berinjela moves away from the strike by Northrop.
Berinjela throws a counter high kick but Northrop was just alert enough to avoid it.
Berinjela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Northrop thuds his right hand into Berinjela's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Berinjela has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Berinjela.
Northrop misses with an uppercut. Berinjela saw that one coming.
Berinjela looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Northrop is predictable there
and Berinjela counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Berinjela darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
A jab from Northrop misses.
Northrop misses with an uppercut
and Berinjela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berinjela misses with a low kick.
Northrop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berinjela.
Berinjela looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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!
Berinjela scores with a punch to the head.
Berinjela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Berinjela gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berinjela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berinjela misses with a body punch.
Northrop takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berinjela.
Berinjela scores with a shot to the side of Northrop's head.
Berinjela lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Northrop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Northrop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A good leg kick by Northrop.
Northrop misses with a low kick.
Berinjela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Northrop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Northrop misses with a right hand
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Russell Northrop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Northrop misses with a looping left.
Berinjela tests Northrop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berinjela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berinjela takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Berinjela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Northrop misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northrop loads up on a big right hand but Berinjela slips the punch.
Berinjela needs to keep his hands up - Northrop had a free shot at his head there.
Northrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Northrop swings widly with a right hand
and Berinjela counters with a stiff right hand.
Northrop misses with a hook
and Berinjela counters with an outside leg kick.
Berinjela lands with a good body shot.
Northrop misses with a right hand
and Berinjela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Northrop is rocked!
Berinjela slips a straight right by Northrop.
Berinjela connects with a quick right hand that sends Northrop tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the cage, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bruno Berinjela!
An out of breath Bruno Berinjela thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: STRIKE! 53
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Outlaw Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Northrop lands a really nice looking cross but Outlaw Ii seems unphased.
A nice leg kick lands there from Northrop.
Outlaw Ii get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Outlaw Ii stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Northrop runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russell Northrop!
A very excited looking Russell Northrop made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: STRIKE! 50
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Northrop throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
Northrop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Northrop looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Northrop loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Northrop throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Northrop moved out of range.
Chai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Northrop scores with a hook.#KD2#
Northrop cracks Chai with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Chai is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Chai is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#CUT2#It looks like Bigi Boi Chai has been cut.
Chai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Master Chai's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Northrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai moves away from the strike by Northrop.
Chai tried to counter with a leg kick but Northrop avoided it.
Northrop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Northrop - the referee stops the clock and Chai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Northrop. Chai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chai is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Northrop drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Chai onto his butt! Chai pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Northrop ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Chai out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russell Northrop!
After winning the bout, Russell Northrop thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: STRIKE! 44
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Northrop lands a front kick.
Northrop misses with a kick to the body.
Northrop connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Northrop.
Northrop throws a lazy uppercut
and Berinjela counters with a left and a right that stings Northrop.
Northrop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berinjela.
Berinjela misses with a leg kick
and Northrop makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Berinjela really felt that one!
Berinjela throws a leg kick but Northrop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Berinjela looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Berinjela coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
Northrop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Northrop there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Berinjela blocks the leg kick.
Northrop swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Northrop misses with a hook.
Northrop gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Berinjela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berinjela misses with a straight left.
Northrop feints a counter leg kick.
Berinjela throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Northrop appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Northrop slips a jab from Berinjela.#CL#
Berinjela moves into range and clinches up with Northrop.
A right hook to the body lands for Northrop.
Berinjela lands a shoulder strike.
Northrop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Berinjela. #BC2#
Northrop breaks the clinch.
Jab from Berinjela.
Northrop throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Northrop lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berinjela throws a leg kick
letting Northrop counter with a right hand.
Northrop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berinjela can pounce on him.
Northrop slips a straight right by Berinjela.
Berinjela looks to land a left hand but Northrop moved out of range nicely.
Northrop throws a right hand that misses
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bruno Berinjela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Northrop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berinjela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Northrop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berinjela misses with an uppercut.
Berinjela throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Northrop to counter with a crisp jab.
Northrop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Berinjela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Northrop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Northrop checks a low kick from Berinjela.
Berinjela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Northrop can do to turn this around?
Northrop throws a wild body kick that Berinjela sees coming a mile off.
Berinjela throws a leg kick but Northrop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Berinjela on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Berinjela scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Northrop misses.
Berinjela slips a straight right by Northrop.
Northrop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berinjela can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop throws a sloppy head kick and Berinjela moves out of range easily.
Bruno Berinjela is winning the standup battle so far.
Northrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berinjela really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Northrop throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Berinjela to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Northrop lands with a cross.
Berinjela is looking to score with low kicks.
Berinjela misses with a hook
and Northrop counters with a solid body kick.
Berinjela chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Northrop looks to throw the jab but Berinjela is out of range.
Northrop just misses with a punch to the body.
Berinjela moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Northrop misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Northrop checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Berinjela. #T2#
Berinjela throws a good cross that connects.
Berinjela jabs Northrop right on the nose. Northrop blinks but takes it well.
Berinjela throws a leg kick but Northrop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Northrop scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berinjela swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Northrop connects with an inside leg kick.
Northrop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Berinjela has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Berinjela uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Northrop has time to react.#CL#
Berinjela rushes Northrop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Berinjela lands an elbow inside that Northrop shrugs off.
Northrop looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Berinjela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Berinjela dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russell Northrop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Northrop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Berinjela lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#That has opened up Russell Northrop's cut even more.
Berinjela moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Northrop misses its intended target.
Northrop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Berinjela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berinjela cracks Northrop with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Northrop is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Northrop is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Northrop could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bruno Berinjela!
An out of breath Bruno Berinjela thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: STRIKE! 39
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Waldron is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Northrop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Waldron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Northrop.
Waldron cracks Northrop with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
Waldron tries to clinch there but Northrop circles away.
Northrop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Waldron forces Northrop back against the cage and clinches.
Northrop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Northrop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Waldron backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Johnny Waldron has been cut.
Waldron blocks a body shot from Northrop. #T1#
Waldron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Northrop avoids a wild elbow strike from Waldron.
Waldron tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Waldron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Northrop goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Northrop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Waldron throws an off balance right hand
and Northrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Northrop misses with a looping right.
Waldron slips under a jab from Northrop.
Waldron throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Northrop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Waldron throws a low kick but it's checked well by Northrop.#T2#
Northrop throws a lazy right hand but Waldron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waldron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Northrop lands a lovely overhand right.
Waldron connects with a looping right hand.
Northrop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Waldron looks for the body kick but Northrop saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Northrop! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Northrop pushes Waldron away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Northrop tries to land a front kick but Waldron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Russell Northrop will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Waldron looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Northrop replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Waldron blocks it well.
Northrop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Northrop ducks under a wild hook from Waldron.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Northrop! But no joy.#CL#
Waldron gets a clinch.
Waldron swings wildly with an uppercut but Northrop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waldron tries to land knees in the clinch but Northrop avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waldron.
Northrop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldron lands a knee to the head.
Northrop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Northrop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waldron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Northrop's defenses.
Northrop misses with a body punch.
Waldron prevents a body shot from Northrop.
Northrop tries to throw a body punch but Waldron avoids it by throwing Northrop back against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Northrop breaks from the clinch.
Northrop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Russell Northrop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Waldron throws an off balance right hand
and Northrop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Waldron throws a lazy right hand but Northrop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Northrop responds with a good body kick, but Waldron manages to step out the way in time.
Waldron throws an off balance right hand
and Northrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Waldron throws a shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Waldron swings wildly with an uppercut but Northrop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Northrop presses Waldron against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Northrop tries to throw a body punch but Waldron avoids it by throwing Northrop back against the cage.
Northrop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#Johnny Waldron's cut is getting worse.
Waldron throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Waldron pushes off an throws an elbow but Northrop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Waldron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Northrop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Northrop manages to break the clinch.
Waldron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Northrop lands a lovely overhand right.
Waldron throws a hook but Northrop blocks it.
It seemed like Northrop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Russell Northrop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Northrop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waldron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Northrop throws out a counter right but Waldron avoids it with no problem.
Waldron misses with a body punch
and Northrop counters with a solid body kick.
Northrop works the jab nicely.
Russell Northrop is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldron looks to land a body kick but Northrop moved away.
Northrop doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Waldron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Waldron misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Northrop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Waldron walks into a jab.
A clash of legs there as Northrop blocks the low kick.
Northrop counters with a body kick.
Waldron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Northrop moves away.
Johnny Waldron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waldron just misses with a punch to the body.
Northrop throws out a powerful jab.
Johnny Waldron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Northrop pushes Waldron away with a front kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waldron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick lands from Northrop.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waldron throws a lazy body kick
and Northrop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Waldron's knee momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Northrop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Northrop winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Northrop!
An out of breath Russell Northrop thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: STRIKE! 35
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Northrop looks to land a left hand but Berinjela moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Berinjela darts in and clinches Northrop up against the cage.
A short right from Berinjela on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
Berinjela lands with a light punch inside.
Northrop tries to work over Berinjela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berinjela lands a body shot. #BC2#
Northrop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Northrop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Berinjela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Berinjela throws a switch kick that catches Northrop on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Northrop looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Northrop flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bruno Berinjela!
Bruno Berinjela decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: STRIKE! 30
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Emelianenko.
Northrop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Emelianenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Northrop flicks out a counter leg kick but Emelianenko steps away.
Northrop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emelianenko can pounce on him.
Emelianenko throws a low kick, looking for Northrop's leg but Northrop calmly moves out of range.
Emelianenko with the inside leg kick.
Emelianenko misses with a leg kick
and Northrop counters with a nice kick to the body.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Northrop moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Northrop! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick
and Northrop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Emelianenko misses with the body kick
and Northrop counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Emelianenko throws a jab when Northrop was well out of range.
Emelianenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Northrop is out of range and Emelianenko settles back down.
Northrop tries a quick counter leg kick but Emelianenko is wise to it.
Emelianenko thows a leg kick but Northrop checks it
and Northrop counters with a right hand to the body.
Emelianenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Northrop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emelianenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Northrop is out of range and Emelianenko settles back down.
Northrop unleashes a big counter combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Northrop! But no joy.
A low kick from Emelianenko is predictable there
and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianenko misses with a leg kick.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Northrop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Northrop walks into a stiff left hand from Emelianenko.#CUT#It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Emelianenko backing away here, and Northrop unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Emelianenko misses with a low kick.
Emelianenko throws a low kick, looking for Northrop's leg but Northrop calmly moves out of range.
Northrop steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but Northrop checks it.
Emelianenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Emelianenko misses
letting Northrop counter with a right hand.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Northrop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Emelianenko is looking to slow Northrop down with leg kicks.
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!
Emelianenko throws a push kick but Northrop slaps the foot to one side.
Northrop misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Emelianenko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Emelianenko throws a leg kick
and Northrop counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianenko throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Northrop counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Emelianenko sizes up Northrop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Northrop feints a counter leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but Northrop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Emelianenko backing away here, and Northrop unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Emelianenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Northrop is out of range and Emelianenko settles back down.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Northrop thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Northrop counters with a good, hard body kick but Emelianenko shrugs it off.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Northrop moves away.
Northrop is trying to counter with his kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Northrop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Emelianenko on the side of the head. #CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Northrop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Northrop let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Northrop throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Northrop counters with a straight right that drops Emelianenko on his ass! Emelianenko jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.#ROC2#Emelianenko is rocked!
A low kick lands for Northrop.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Emelianenko is predictable there
and Northrop counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russell Northrop!
Our winner, Russell Northrop, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Roman Emelianenko stepped up to the mic, saying 'Try to hit me brother, I have no chin hahaha, wait…'.

Event: STRIKE! 20
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Clack works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
Northrop blocks a jab.
Northrop ducks under a wild hook from Clack.
Clack looks to land a left hand but Northrop moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clack.
A head kick misses from Northrop. #KD#
Clack cracks Northrop with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Northrop is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Northrop is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
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!
Nice defenses there by Northrop.
Clack connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Northrop out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clack Clack!
A victorious Clack Clack thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: STRIKE! 16
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Northrop moves forwards but Berinjela connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
A lazy left from Berinjela finds it's target.
Berinjela takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Northrop.
Berinjela scores with a nice right hand.
Northrop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Northrop takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Northrop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berinjela looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Northrop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berinjela finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Berinjela connects with a jab.
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!
Northrop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Northrop.
Berinjela connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Berinjela connects with a leg kick.
Berinjela is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Berinjela blocks a jab.
Bruno Berinjela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Northrop.
Berinjela wants to land a leg kick but Northrop is out of range.
A big right from Northrop misses.
Nice straight punches there by Berinjela. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Berinjela.#CUT#That has opened up Russell Northrop's cut even more.
Northrop ducks under a wild hook from Berinjela.
Northrop thinks about the counter body kick.
Northrop connects with a crisp jab.
Berinjela paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berinjela cracks Northrop with a good jab.
Berinjela looks to throw the jab but Northrop is out of range.
Northrop tries a quick counter leg kick but Berinjela is wise to it.
Berinjela scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Northrop avoids the head kick by Berinjela.
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!
Northrop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Berinjela checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Berinjela will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Northrop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berinjela is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Berinjela throws a nice inside leg kick.
Berinjela's corner calls for a 1-2. Berinjela obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Berinjela motions for Northrop to come forward. Berinjela throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Northrop moves out of range of the body kick.
Northrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berinjela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berinjela swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Northrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berinjela jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Northrop misses with a lunging right hand
and Berinjela counters with a stiff right hand.
Berinjela thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Berinjela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Northrop's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Berinjela throws a right hand that misses
and Northrop counters with a three punch combo that has Berinjela backing up. Berinjela nods at Northrop to acknowledge the strikes.
Northrop looks to score with a jab to the body but Berinjela is just out of range.
Berinjela throws a hook to the side of Northrop's head but Northrop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Northrop throws a hook but Berinjela avoids it easily.
Northrop is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Berinjela misses the target.
Northrop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Berinjela moves in looking to clinch but Northrop pushes him off.
Northrop slips a jab and a cross from Berinjela.
Northrop misses with a lunging right hand
and Berinjela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop slips a jab and a cross from Berinjela.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Berinjela lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Northrop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Northrop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Northrop misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Berinjela.#T1#
Berinjela connects with a solid leg kick.
Berinjela connects with a crisp jab.
Northrop takes a swing at Berinjela's ribcage but misses.
Berinjela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berinjela looks to throw the jab but Northrop is out of range.
Northrop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Berinjela wants to land a leg kick but Northrop is out of range.
Northrop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bruno Berinjela is winning the standup battle so far.
Berinjela connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Berinjela throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Northrop on the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Russell Northrop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Northrop takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Northrop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Northrop is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Berinjela.
Berinjela swings widly with a right hand
and Northrop counters with a right hand to the body.
Berinjela throws a lazy uppercut
and Northrop counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Berinjela staying out of range there.#KD#
Berinjela scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Northrop to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Berinjela away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Northrop got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Berinjela finish him?
Northrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Northrop seems to have recovered his senses.
Northrop scores with a body shot.
Berinjela scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#Russell Northrop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Berinjela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Northrop.
Berinjela takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from Northrop.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Northrop takes one to the chin there.
Northrop throws the left hand but Berinjela avoids the punch easily.
Northrop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Berinjela will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Russell Northrop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Berinjela throws a shot from downtown. Northrop moves away and avoids it.
And Northrop responds with a good body kick, but Berinjela manages to step out the way in time.
Berinjela misses with an uppercut. Northrop saw that one coming.
Northrop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Berinjela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Northrop misses with a hook. Berinjela ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Berinjela misses the target.
Berinjela really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Northrop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berinjela was well out of range. Poor timing from Northrop.
Northrop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Northrop throws the left hand but Berinjela avoids the punch easily.
Berinjela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Northrop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Northrop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop tries to work over Berinjela's front leg with a kick but Berinjela checks it.
Berinjela looks to throw the jab but Northrop is out of range.
Russell Northrop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Northrop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Berinjela throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Berinjela throws a sloppy head kick and Northrop moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Berinjela. That snapped Northrop's head back.
Berinjela staying out of range there.
Berinjela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Berinjela misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Berinjela.
Berinjela slips under a jab.
Berinjela throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Northrop on the side of the head.
Northrop stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Berinjela.
Berinjela moves out of range of the strikes.
Berinjela feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Berinjela misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Berinjela.
Berinjela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Northrop lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Bruno Berinjela has been cut.
Northrop looks to land a body kick but Berinjela moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Berinjela.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berinjela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Northrop misses with a left hand
and Berinjela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berinjela works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Berinjela takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Northrop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Northrop misses with a leg kick.
Northrop throws an overhand right that lands on Berinjela's shoulder, as Berinjela tries to avoid the shot.
Berinjela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Berinjela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berinjela 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Berinjela!
A relieved looking Bruno Berinjela thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov slips a straight right by Northrop.
Magomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.#KD#
Magomedov cracks Northrop with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Northrop get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Northrop looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC#Northrop is rocked!
Northrop misses with a leg kick.
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?#CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Northrop seems to have recovered his senses.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Northrop misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Northrop manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Northrop looks winded!#CL#
Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with Northrop.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Magomedov creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Northrop off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Northrop is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Magomedov is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Nikolai Magomedov!
Nikolai Magomedov retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: STRIKE! 10
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##KD#
Quick cracks Northrop with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Northrop is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Northrop is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#CUT#It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
Nice body kick from Quick.
Northrop looks to land a left hand but Quick moved out of range nicely.
Northrop ducks under a wild hook from Quick.
Quick misses with an uppercut. Northrop saw that one coming.
Northrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Northrop throws a leg kick which misses Quick's front leg but catches the back leg as Quick tries to avoid it.
Northrop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quick.
Quick throws a body shot but no joy.
Northrop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Northrop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Northrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Northrop.
Northrop thuds his shin into the meat of Quick's side.#T1#
Northrop works over Quick's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Dru Quick has been cut.
Quick misses with an uppercut
and Northrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Northrop blocks a jab.
Northrop lands a head kick. Quick smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Quick misses with a hook.
Northrop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quick tries to land a leg kick but Northrop saw it coming and moves away.
Quick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Northrop to score with a decent uppercut.
Quick misses with a hook. Northrop ducked under it nicely.
Quick throws a leg kick but Northrop moved away.
Northrop misses with a body kick.
Quick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Quick misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Northrop.
A telegraphed right hand from Quick misses the target.
Northrop lands a right and a left and another right! Quick goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 5
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Northrop with the inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Northrop.
Bilesdon tries to land a front kick but Northrop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Northrop throwing a counter right hand but Bilesdon manages to avoid it.
Northrop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bilesdon.
Bilesdon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Northrop jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Northrop swings for the body but Bilesdon moves out of range.
Bilesdon tries to clinch there but Northrop circles away.
Bilesdon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Northrop throwing a counter right hand but Bilesdon manages to avoid it.
Bilesdon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Northrop.
Bilesdon avoids the head kick by Northrop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilesdon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Northrop to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Northrop's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Northrop circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Bilesdon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bilesdon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Bilesdon from controlling successfully.
Bilesdon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bilesdon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bilesdon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Northrop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bilesdon.
Bilesdon throws a big right hand that misses.
Bilesdon tries to free his leg and advance position but Northrop is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Northrop throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Omnicron Bilesdon has been cut.
Northrop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Northrop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#KD#
Northrop lands a big head kick that sends Bilesdon tumbling to the mat! Northrop takes a step backwards and waves Bilesdon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bilesdon is rocked!#T3#
Bilesdon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Northrop. That one must have hurt.
Bilesdon is still on wobbly legs! Can Northrop finish him?
Bilesdon looks winded!
Northrop thumps Bilesdon with a low kick.
Are you kidding me?! Northrop ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bilesdon clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russell Northrop!
A relieved looking Russell Northrop thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 3
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Northrop tries a head kick but it misses.
Bartasz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bartasz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Bartasz.
Bartasz connects with an inside leg kick.
Northrop looks for the body kick but Bartasz saw that one coming.
Northrop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bartasz throws a leg kick
and Northrop counters with a good low kick that Bartasz was not able to check.
Lehel Bartasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartasz.
Northrop counters with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Northrop - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Lehel Bartasz has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bartasz.
Bartasz with a jab.
Bartasz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Northrop throws a lazy body kick
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
Northrop checks a low kick from Bartasz.
Bartasz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNorthrop.#T1#
Bartasz sizes up Northrop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Northrop checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Northrop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bartasz throws a lazy right hand but Northrop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bartasz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Northrop thumps Bartasz with a low kick.
Northrop moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bartasz throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Northrop.
Northrop throws out a counter right but Bartasz avoids it with no problem.
Bartasz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Northrop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Northrop only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bartasz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Bartasz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Northrop misses with a low kick as Bartasz jumps back.
Bartasz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Bartasz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bartasz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartasz checks a leg kick.
Bartasz scores with a hook to the body. Northrop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Northrop throws a wild body kick that Bartasz sees coming a mile off.
Bartasz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bartasz misses with a hook
and Northrop counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bartasz. That's going to slow Northrop down.
Bartasz throws a nice looking combination but Northrop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bartasz misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Bartasz.#T3#
Northrop with the inside leg kick.
Bartasz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Northrop moves away.
Bartasz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bartasz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bartasz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Northrop.
Northrop misses with a looping left.
Northrop throws a hook but Bartasz blocks it.
Northrop blocks the body kick.
Bartasz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bartasz misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Bartasz.#T4#
Bartasz misses with a looping left.
Bartasz throws a right hand that Northrop ducks under and follows up with a left that Northrop also avoids with ease.
Northrop misses with a hook
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Northrop misses its intended target.
It appears Bartasz was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartasz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Northrop throws a sloppy head kick and Bartasz moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Bartasz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bartasz.
Good leg kick by Bartasz.
Bartasz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Northrop wants to land a leg kick but Bartasz is out of range.
Bartasz throws a big counter combination but Northrop scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Northrop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Bartasz misses.
Northrop is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bartasz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Northrop lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bartasz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bartasz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lehel Bartasz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Northrop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Bartasz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bartasz throws the left hand but Northrop avoids the punch easily.
Bartasz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Bartasz misses
and Northrop counters with a straight right hand.
Northrop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Bartasz misses.
Northrop only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bartasz slips under a jab.
It looked like Bartasz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bartasz just misses with a punch to the body.
Northrop walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartasz checks the leg kick.
Bartasz misses with an uppercut
and Northrop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartasz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bartasz throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Northrop moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartasz.
Bartasz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD2#
Northrop lands a big uppercut and Bartasz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bartasz looks OK. Northrop waves Bartasz back to his feet!#ROC2#Bartasz is rocked!
Northrop lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Bartasz - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Northrop!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russell Northrop!
Our winner, Russell Northrop, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CCC 3 : Hulk vs Kuznecov
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Northrop slips a straight right by McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Northrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Northrop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Northrop steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McGuire.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Northrop.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Northrop moves away.
Northrop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Northrop throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
A good leg kick by Northrop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
Vincent McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Northrop throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Northrop.#T1#
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Northrop off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Northrop is rocked!
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Northrop.
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
McGuire knocks out Northrop with a massive right hand! The ref tackles McGuire before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. McGuire picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Vincent McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1#
Mantzurin doesn't manage to clinch there - Northrop circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mantzurin.
Northrop feints a counter leg kick.
Northrop ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Northrop throws the kick towards the body but Mantzurin avoids it.
Northrop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mantzurin throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mantzurin pushes Northrop up against the cage in a clinch.
Mantzurin is trying to maintain a safe position but Northrop gets an underhook and turns Mantzurin into the cage.
Northrop scores with a shot to the side of Mantzurin's head.
Northrop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Northrop tries a body shot but Mantzurin blocks it.
Northrop lands a body punch. #T1#
Mantzurin is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Northrop.
Mantzurin is breathing heavily.
Northrop lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Northrop lands with a light punch inside.
Northrop lands a right hand.
Northrop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Northrop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Northrop lands a body punch.
Northrop presses Mantzurin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mantzurin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Northrop has him pressed against the cage.
Mantzurin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mantzurin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Northrop digs a right hand underneath Mantzurin's ribcage. Mantzurin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Northrop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Northrop has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mantzurin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Northrop can turn it around.
A hook to the body from Northrop.
Northrop is working Mantzurin over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Northrop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Northrop.
Northrop lands a nice uppercut.
Northrop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mantzurin backwards.
A short right from Northrop on the inside. #T2#
Northrop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mantzurins head. #ROC2#Mantzurin is rocked!
Northrop works on Mantzurin's body with a couple of short punches.
Northrop lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Mantzurin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Northrop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Northrop unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mantzurin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Northrop is unloading with more strikes now! Mantzurin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Northrop!
A victorious Russell Northrop thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Monni Mantzurin was interviewed post fight and said 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: TFL 5
Date: Mar 23, 2023

#R1#
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Northrop throws out the jab.
Bishop tries a quick counter leg kick but Northrop is wise to it.
Northrop lands a jab.
Bishop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Northrop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Northrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop misses with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Northrop throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Northrop.#T1#
Northrop connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Northrop misses.
Northrop misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Bishop releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Northrop lands with a straight right. Bishop didn't see that one coming.
Northrop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Northrop.
Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Northrop misses with an uppercut.
Bishop now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Northrop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Bishop slips under a jab from Northrop.
Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bishop moves out of range of the leg kick from Northrop.
Bishop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Northrop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Northrop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Northrop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Northrop misses with an uppercut.
Bishop replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Northrop blocks it well.
Northrop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bishop is able to avoid easily.
Bishop feints a counter leg kick.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Northrop.
Bishop slips a jab from Northrop.
Bishop steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Northrop misses.
Bishop is trying to counter with his kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Northrop. That's going to slow Bishop down.
Northrop throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Northrop moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBishop.#T4#
Northrop takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Northrop is breathing heavily.
Good work by Bishop as he checks the leg kick.
Northrop throws a front kick aimed at Bishop's knee but Bishop avoids it well.
Bishop throws a fast counter high kick but Northrop manages to duck under it in time.
Bishop takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Northrop misses with a body shot
and Bishop counters with a nice body shot.
Northrop throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Northrop blocks it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Bishop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Northrop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Northrop 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 10:9
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Northrop!

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