Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF Fight Night 55
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Tithonus gets tackled into the cage by Russo. Russo maintains the clinch.
Tithonus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Russo smiles and moves away.
Russo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Tithonus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tithonus manages to avoid it.
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tithonus moves away.
Russo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tithonus doesn't seem bothered though.
Russo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tithonus was well out of range. Poor timing from Russo.
Tithonus tries to counter by clinching up but Russo breaks away and moves out of range.
Tithonus shoots in for a takedown but Russo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Russo cracks Tithonus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Russo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Russo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tithonus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Memnon Tithonus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Russo finds it's way through Tithonus's defenses.
Tithonus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tithonus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Russo cracks Tithonus with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo scores with a hook to the body. Tithonus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Russo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tithonus takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Russo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tithonus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Russo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tithonus shoots in looking for a takedown but Russo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tithonus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dillon Russo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo scores with a sloppy right hand. Tithonus should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Russo has Tithonus up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Tithonus decides to pull guard.
Russo is in close to Tithonus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Russo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Russo chips away with some ground and pound.
Russo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Russo trying to control but Tithonus is working from the bottom.
Russo working some strikes from top position.
Tithonus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Russo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tithonus advances to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Tithonus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Tithonus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Russo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tithonus prevents Russo from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Russo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tithonus is looking to advance position but Russo won't allow it.
Russo wants to improve his position but Tithonus is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Tithonus is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Russo is trying to control Tithonus's posture. Tithonus takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Russo! Tithonus is rotating here... this could be the end... Russo is out! Tithonus has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Memnon Tithonus!
Memnon Tithonus thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF Fight Night 52
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
Russo scores with a body shot.
Betz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Russo as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Betz.
Russo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Russo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Russo darts in and clinches Betz up against the cage.
Russo is pressed up against the cage. Betz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russo down to the mat. Russo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Betz.
Betz walks into a left hand.
Betz looks for a takedown but Russo sprawls well.
Russo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Russo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Russo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Betz, pushing him back against the cage.
Russo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Betz looking for a takedown.
Russo gets underhooks to prevent Betz's takedown attempt.
Betz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Russo as the two fighters clinch.
Betz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Russo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Russo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Betz up against the cage.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Betz's elbow.
Russo effectively controlling the action here.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Betz.
Betz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Russo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Betz can turn it around.
Russo stalls.
Russo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Betz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Russo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Betz.#T2#
Russo lands a nice uppercut.
Betz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Russo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Betz.
Betz looking for a takedown.
Betz looks winded!
Russo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Betz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Russo after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Betz.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russo scores with a shoulder strike.
Betz tries for a takedown. No joy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Russo misses with a body punch. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Russo.
Good body shot from Russo.
Russo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russo stops a takedown attempt from Betz.
Russo is stalling here.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Betz is looking for a takedown.
Betz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Russo is defending well.
Russo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Russo.
Russo stalls.
Russo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Russo avoiding damage.
Russo managing to block the knees to the body from Betz. #T4#
Russo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russo misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Russo to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo.
Russo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russo just leaning against Betz, taking a breather.
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!
Russo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russo slowing the pace effectively.
Betz is working for takedown but Russo is calmly controlling the position for now.
A body shot lands from Russo.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Betz or not.
Russo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Betz is working for takedown but Russo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Betz prevents a body shot from Russo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Russo 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#
Betz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Betz shoots in but Russo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Russo cracks Betz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Russo lands a glancing blow to the side of Betz's head.
Betz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Russo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Russo lands a nice shot that snaps Betz's head back.
Betz shoots for a double leg takedown but Russo sprawls well. He's pushed Betz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Betz.
Betz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russo sprawls well. Russo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Betz gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Russo clinches up with Betz and pushes him back against the cage.
Betz is breathing heavily.
Betz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russo avoiding damage.
Betz goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Betz can do to turn this around?#T1#
Russo lands with an uppercut that bounces Betz off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Russo darts in and clinches Betz up against the cage.
Russo has Betz pressed against the cage.
Betz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russo is pushing Betz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Betz wants a takedown but no success here.
Russo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Russo is leaning against Betz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Betz letting Russo take a breather here.
Russo is leaning against Betz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo. #T2#
Russo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Russo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russo gets through Betz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Russo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Russo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Betz has Russo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Russo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Betz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Russo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Russo pushes Betz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Betz being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Russo is leaning against Betz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Russo works on Betz's body with a couple of short punches.
Dillon Russo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Betz or not.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Russo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Russo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Russo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Russo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Betz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russo lands with a shot to the body.
Russo works Betz's body with a nice hook.
Russo is looking to wear down Betz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Russo lunges at Betz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Betz's hand.
Russo works the jab nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo cracks a nice hook into Betz's ribs.
Russo throws out a powerful jab.
Russo scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Russo. #CL#
Russo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Russo taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Russo stalling against the cage.
Russo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Betz prevents a body shot from Russo.
Betz tries for a takedown but Russo manages to get underhooks.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russo scores with a shot to the side of Betz's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Betz tries to score a body lock takedown but Russo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Betz.
Betz tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russo.
Russo lands an uppercut.
Russo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Russo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Russo lands a body shot.
Russo thuds a left hand into Betz's body.
Russo lands a right hook to the body.
Russo cracks Betz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Betz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Russo scores with a body shot.
Betz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Russo jabs Betz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Russo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Betz manages to avoid it.
Russo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Russo wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Betz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Russo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Betz somewhat.
Betz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Russo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Betz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Russo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Betz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Russo finds it's way round the side to connect with Betz's head.
Jab, jab by Russo - just one landing.
Betz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Betz.
Russo scores with a shot to the body.
Russo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Betz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Russo defends it nicely.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Russo connects with a looping right hand.
A left lands for Russo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Russo darts in and clinches Betz up against the cage.
Russo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Betz backwards.
Betz tries to score a body lock takedown but Russo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Russo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Russo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Russo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Betz was well out of range. Poor timing from Russo.
Russo connects with the punch.
Russo scores with a body shot.
Betz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Betz shoots in for a takedown but Russo shows good takedown defense.
Dillon Russo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Russo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Russo.
Russo stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Russo.
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
Russo lands a nice shot to the body.
Russo tries to throw a body punch but Betz avoids it by throwing Russo back against the cage.
Betz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A body shot lands from Russo.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
Russo is working Betz over against the cage.
Russo has Betz pressed against the cage.
Betz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Russo prevents it.
Betz wants to take the fight to the mat but Russo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Russo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Russo.
Russo scores with a hook to the body. Betz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Russo lands with a good body shot.
Betz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Betz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Betz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Russo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Russo lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Russo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russo cracks Betz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Betz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russo.
Russo connects with a single shot there.
Edmund Betz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russo connects with a right hand. Betz shakes it off.
Russo connects with a jab.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russo lands a nice looking body shot.
Betz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Russo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Betz.#CL2#
Betz pushes Russo up against the cage in a clinch.
Russo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Betz.
Russo is working Betz over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russo misses with a punch to the body.
Dillon Russo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dillon Russo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Russo 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:24
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Russo!
A relieved looking Dillon Russo 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2024

#R1#
Sherman fails with a takedown attempt.
Sherman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Russo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Sherman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sherman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Russo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Russo scores with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Russo.
Sherman walks into a jab.
Sherman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Russo is fending him off so far but Sherman persists. Nope, Russo circles away and we're back to standing.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Sherman.#CL#
Russo moves into the clinch.
Russo presses Sherman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sherman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Russo prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
Russo is working Sherman over against the cage.
Sherman looks winded!#T1#
Russo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russo pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sherman or not.
Russo pushes Sherman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russo lands a left hand.
Sherman is looking for a takedown.
Russo cracks Sherman with a nice body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Russo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sherman.
Russo presses Sherman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Russo. #T2#
Russo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Russo lands a nice uppercut.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sherman or not.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sherman.
Good body shot from Russo.
Russo has Sherman pushed against the cage.
Russo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Russo lands a body punch.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sherman.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
Russo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Russo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Russo presses Sherman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
A short body shot lands from Russo as the two fighters clinch.
Russo lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Russo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russo lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Russo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sherman, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
Russo is stalling here. #BC#
Russo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Russo clinches with his opponent.
Russo digs a right hand into Sherman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sherman's gas tank. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo lands an uppercut.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Russo lands a nice shot to the body.
Russo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Russo on the inside.
A short left from Russo.
Russo avoiding damage as Sherman throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Russo as the two fighters clinch.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Russo lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Russo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Russo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Russo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sherman tries for a takedown but Russo manages to get underhooks.
Sherman goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russo punishes Sherman's body with a nice straight punch.
Russo lands a jab to Sherman's midsection.#CL#
Russo forces Sherman back against the cage and clinches.
Russo gets underhooks to prevent Sherman's takedown attempt.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Sherman.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sherman is breathing heavily.
Russo is leaning against Sherman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russo cracks Sherman with a nice body shot.
Russo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sherman up against the cage.#T1#
Russo taking a breather.
Russo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Russo avoiding damage.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sherman.
Russo stalls.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sherman or not.
Russo cracks Sherman with a nice body shot.
Russo lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Russo is leaning against Sherman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Russo.
Russo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Russo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Russo lands with a left to the head.
Sherman jumps guard but Russo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Russo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Russo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Russo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sherman can do to turn this around?#CL#
Russo has managed to clinch.
Russo lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Russo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3##CL#
Russo rushes Sherman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Russo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Russo pushes Sherman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russo is working Sherman over against the cage.
Russo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
Russo scores with a shot to the side of Sherman's head.
A body shot lands from Russo.
Russo content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Russo controlling the action here for a moment.
Russo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Russo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russo is looking to wear down Sherman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Russo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dillon Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xavier Sherman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Russo drives through and clinches with Sherman against the cage.
Russo slows down the pace here.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sherman.
Russo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dillon Russo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Russo stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Russo dominated that second round.
That's time! Russo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Russo connects with a body shot that sends Sherman's belly button to the back.#CL#
Russo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sherman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sherman is working for takedown but Russo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Russo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Russo is leaning against Sherman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sherman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Russo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Sherman.
Sherman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sherman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Russo digs a good hook to Sherman's body.
Russo cracks Sherman with an open hand slap.
Russo cracks a nice hook into Sherman's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Russo clinches up against the cage.
Sherman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Russo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Russo works on Sherman's body with a couple of short punches.
Russo digs a right hand underneath Sherman's ribcage. Sherman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Russo works on Sherman's body with a couple of short punches.
Russo is leaning against Sherman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russo presses Sherman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Russo lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Russo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russo cracks Sherman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Russo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sherman, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Russo.
Russo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Russo slows down the pace here. #T2##BC#
Russo manages to break the clinch.
Russo jabs Sherman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sherman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russo sprawls well. Russo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sherman gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Russo gets a clinch.
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!
Sherman wants a takedown but no success here.
Russo presses Sherman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Russo slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Russo pushes Sherman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russo lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Russo pushes Sherman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Russo.
Russo is leaning against Sherman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Russo.
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russo. #T4#
Russo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Russo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Russo is leaning against Sherman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Sherman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Russo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Russo is working Sherman over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo cracks Sherman with a nice body shot.
Russo lands a body punch.
Sherman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Xavier Sherman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from Russo. #BC#
Russo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Sherman tries to keep at a distance but Russo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dillon Russo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Russo digs a right hand into Sherman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sherman's gas tank.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dillon Russo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Russo 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Russo!
Dillon Russo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2024

#R1#
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Russo as he avoids it easily.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Russo but Russo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Russo throws a combination. Mason tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Russo cracks Mason with a good jab.#CL#
Russo closes the distance and pushes Mason back into the cage.
Russo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD2#
Mason gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Russo regains guard. #T1#
Russo keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Russo is pulling down on Mason's head. It's preventing any offense from Mason, at least for the moment.
Russo wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Russo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Russo tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Mason drops back looking for a leg! Russo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Russo manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Russo's guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Russo.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Russo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mason momentarily.
Dillon Russo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo connects with a crisp jab.
Russo connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.#CL#
Russo forces Mason back against the cage and clinches.
Mason pushes off an throws an elbow but Russo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Russo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Russo misses with a body punch. #T3#
Come on Russo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
Mason missing with knees to the body.
Russo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo.
Russo lands with a left to the head.
Mason tries to pull guard but Russo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Mason.
The referee calls for Russo to work.
Mason tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mason is trying to break free.#T4#
Russo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
Russo has Mason pushed against the cage.
Russo is struggling to control the position.
Russo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Russo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
Mason tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mason is working for takedown but Russo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mason looks winded!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Russo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Russo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Russo dominated that round.
That's time! Russo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mason dives in and grabs Russo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Russo pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russo scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Russo.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mason.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Russo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Russo tries to improve position but can't.
Mason working away.#SU2#
Mason decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Russo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo lands with a nice body punch. #T1##CL#
Russo gets a clinch. #BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch.
Dillon Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Russo closes the distance and clinches.
Mason has Russo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Russo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mason is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russo.
Mason tries to pull guard but Russo won't allow it.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Mason.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mason is looking to break free of the clinch but Russo has double underhooks.
Mason is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mason being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Russo. #T2#
A short left from Russo.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Mason's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason.
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russo tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Russo back against the cage.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Russo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Russo tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Russo presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Russo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Russo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Russo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Russo digs a right hand underneath Mason's ribcage. Mason let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mason looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Russo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo.
Mason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Russo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Russo is working Mason over against the cage.#BC#
Russo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Russo. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Russo closes the distance and clinches.
Russo is working Mason over against the cage.
Dillon Russo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Russo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mason up against the cage.
Mason being controlled against the cage.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Russo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Russo cracks Mason with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mason shoots in but no luck this time.
Russo is looking to wear down Mason with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Russo circles away.#CL#
Russo darts in and clinches Mason up against the cage.
Russo misses with a punch to the body.
Russo is pushing Mason up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Russo digs a right hand into Mason's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mason's gas tank.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Russo lands with a right to the head.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason tries to pull guard but Russo won't allow it.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Mason.
Mason blocks a body shot from Russo. #T1#
Russo lands a right hand.
Russo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Russo digs a right hand underneath Mason's ribcage. Mason let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Russo taking a breather.
Russo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Russo manages to break the clinch.
Russo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenny Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mason gets tackled into the cage by Russo. Russo maintains the clinch.
Mason goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russo lands with a good body shot.
Dillon Russo is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Russo connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Mason has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Russo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Russo just leaning against Mason, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Russo.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Russo.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
Russo lands with a left to the head.
Russo pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Russo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Mason tries a body shot but Russo blocks it.
Russo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Russo misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Russo.
Russo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A bit of stalling here from Russo.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
Russo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Russo leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Russo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T4#
Russo stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dillon Russo.
Russo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Russo clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russo.
Russo presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mason is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Russo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Russo lands a body shot.
Russo presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kenny Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillon Russo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mason throws an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dillon Russo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Russo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Russo!
A relieved looking Dillon Russo 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2024

#R1#
Russo throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Sanchez Roman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Russo!
Russo wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez Roman is dominant here and he's now got Russo's back!
Russo is trying to remain composed but Sanchez Roman is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo covering up well under a series of strikes from Sanchez Roman.
Sanchez Roman biding his time, controlling Russo.
Russo rolls, trying to escape but Sanchez Roman keeps control of the position.
Sanchez Roman missing with strikes from the back.
Russo wants to control his opponent's hands but Sanchez Roman gets his hands free. #T1##SUB#
Sanchez Roman has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Russo is in real trouble here. Sanchez Roman gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Russo is tapping out! Sanchez Roman wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manresa Sanchez Roman!

Event: NYF 89: Zigaro vs Georgijevic
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Russo drops his hands momentarily and Yamasaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Russo wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Yamasaki misses the target.
Russo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yamasaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Russo's hands.
Yamasaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Russo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab lands there for Yamasaki.
Russo throws a lazy right hand but Yamasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Russo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yamasaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Russo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamasaki moves forwards but Russo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dillon Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamasaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yamasaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yamasaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Russo on the side of the head.
Russo throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki throws a right and a left that Russo avoids nicely.
Yamasaki takes one on the button.
Russo loads up on a big right hand but Yamasaki slips the punch.#T1#
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russo misses with a hook
and Yamasaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Russo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Russo.
Russo throws a jab when Yamasaki was well out of range.
A left and a right from Yamasaki both land. Nice combination.
Russo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russo scores with a nice head shot.
Yamasaki thuds a left hand into Russo's body.#KD#
Yamasaki drops Russo with a beautiful combination! Russo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yamasaki is looking for the KO!#ROC#Russo is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dillon Russo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamasaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Russo is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamasaki finish him?
Russo is holding his hands too far apart here. Yamasaki throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Russo is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hideyoshi Yamasaki!
A less than humble Hideyoshi Yamasaki misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: NYF Fight Night 43
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1#
Russo digs a good hook to Tooogood's body.
Tooogood misses with a looping right.
Tooogood slips a straight right by Russo.#CL2#
Russo clinches. #TD#
Tooogood jumps guard.
Russo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tooogood is trying to control the position but Russo postures up.
Russo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Russo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tooogood wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Russo wants to control from the top but Tooogood keeps moving.
Russo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tooogood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russo.
Russo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Russo has managed to clinch.
Russo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tooogood's elbow.
Russo cracks Tooogood with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Tooogood.
Tooogood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Tooogood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Tooogood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tooogood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Russo is stalling here.
Tooogood tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
Russo has Tooogood pushed against the cage.
Russo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russo throws a punch but it's blocked by Tooogood.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Tooogood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tooogood prevents a body shot from Russo.
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russo tries a body shot but Tooogood blocks it.
Russo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russo throws a punch but it's blocked by Tooogood.
Tooogood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tooogood has a couple of punches blocked by Russo.
Tooogood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Russo to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Tooogood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russo.
Tooogood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Russo is defending well.
Tooogood being controlled against the cage.
Russo leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4##BC#
Tooogood breaks the clinch.
Tooogood tries to clinch there but Russo circles away.
Tooogood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Russo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tooogood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tooogood or perhaps it was just good defense by Russo, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Russo as Tooogood shoots in.#CL2#
Russo drives through and clinches with Tooogood against the cage.
The referee calls for Russo to work.
Russo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tooogood's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tooogood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Russo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tooogood takes a swing at Russo's ribcage but misses.
Tooogood tries to clinch but Russo moves out of range.
Tooogood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Russo clinches.
Tooogood is working for takedown but Russo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tooogood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Russo to keep the fight standing.
Tooogood tries to pull guard but Russo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Tooogood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Russo.
Russo can't find room to land a body shot as Tooogood controls the action.
Russo tries a body shot but Tooogood blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tooogood.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Tooogood breaks from the clinch.
Russo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Russo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Russo lands a really nice looking cross but Tooogood seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Tooogood scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tooogood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Russo defending well though.
Russo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Russo controlling Tooogood's posture.
Russo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tooogood has passed into side control. #T2#
Tooogood landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Tooogood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Russo tries to improve position but can't.
Russo is trying to work for a sweep but Tooogood has mounted him!#T3##SUB#
Tooogood is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Russo is surviving well by controlling Tooogood's body position as best he can.
Tooogood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russo is looking to escape.
Tooogood lands a nice shot to the head.
Russo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Russo 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. #T4#
Tooogood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russo is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Tooogood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Russo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Russo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Russo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tooogood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russo.
Tooogood lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dillon Russo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tooogood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Russo digs a good body shot into Tooogood's ribs.
Russo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tooogood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Russo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Russo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tooogood looks for a takedown but Russo sprawls well.
Russo tries to clinch but Tooogood is having none of it.
Tooogood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tooogood avoids the body shot from Russo. #CL2#
Russo darts in and clinches Tooogood up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo struggles to land a body shot inside as Tooogood controls his hands.
Russo misses with a body punch.
Tooogood working hard to break the clinch.
Russo misses with a body punch. #T1#
Russo misses with a punch to the body.
Tooogood is trying to pull guard but Russo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Russo tries a body shot but Tooogood blocks it.
Russo is working Tooogood over against the cage.
Russo presses Tooogood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Russo misses with a body punch.
Russo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Tooogood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillon Russo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
Tooogood letting Russo take a breather here.
Russo misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Russo tries to work over Tooogood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Russo misses with a body punch.
Tooogood tries to pull guard but Russo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Russo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tooogood working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo.
Russo tries a body shot but Tooogood blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Tooogood pulls guard.
Tooogood punching to the body, from the bottom. #T3#
Russo wants to control from the top but Tooogood keeps moving.
Russo is in close to Tooogood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tooogood trying to keep a closed guard but Russo is proving a slippery customer.
Russo controlling from the top position.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tooogood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tooogood tries to buck Russo off but Russo is having none of it.
Russo trying to control the position but Tooogood is working away. #T4#
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.
Tooogood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Owen Tooogood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russo working away.
Russo landing strikes.
Tooogood manages to work his way to half guard, despite Russo's best efforts.
Tooogood is not content to let Russo control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Russo in particular looking to stall.
Russo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tooogood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Owen Tooogood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillon Russo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Russo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dillon Russo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Russo 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Russo!
A victorious Dillon Russo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF 83: Belmiro vs Deiveredo
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Russo moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by Russo.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Russo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Russo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oliveira tries to stall but Russo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Russo struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira wants a takedown but no success here.
Oliveira is looking for a takedown.
Russo is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Russo scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Russo can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Oliveira jumps guard and drags Russo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Russo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Russo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliveira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliveira controls Russo momentarily but Russo frees himself.
Russo 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.
Russo stands up over Oliveira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Russo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB#
Oliveira looking for a triangle here. Russo is fighting it but it looks tight! Oliveira pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Russo is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Charles Oliveira!
Post fight, Charles Oliveira stared into the camera and said 'I will be champion..I’m the peoples champ'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 38
Date: Aug 21, 2024

#R1#
Russo misses with a wild body shot.
Ma is looking to counter punch.
Russo swings for the body but Ma moves out of range.
Russo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Russo throws a body punch but Ma moves out of range.
Ma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Russo lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Russo can't find room to land a body shot as Ma controls the action.
Ma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Russo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russo misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Russo scores with a shoulder strike.
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Russo.
Ma wants a takedown but no success here.
Russo stalling the fight.
Russo prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Hyun Ma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Russo.
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ma goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ma has a takedown stuffed.
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ma moves away.
Russo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ma circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
A left lands for Russo.
A swing and a miss from Russo.
Russo wants to clinch but Ma slips to the side
and Ma counters with a nice uppercut.
Ma shoots for a double leg takedown but Russo sprawls well. He's pushed Ma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Russo scores with a nice right hand.
Russo tests Ma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo lands a jab to Ma's midsection.#CL2#
Russo rushes Ma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ma is breathing heavily.
Russo cracks Ma with a nice body shot.
Russo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Russo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ma's elbow.
Russo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ma is trying to drag Russo to the mat but Russo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Russo gets through Ma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ma prevents a body shot from Russo.
Ma has Russo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Russo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Russo lands with a left to the head.
Russo lands a left hand.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ma wants a takedown.
Russo stalling against the cage.
Ma blocks a body shot from Russo. #T4#
Ma is trying to stall.
Ma goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russo throws a good cross that connects.
Russo is looking to clinch but Ma is avoiding it.
Ma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Russo.
Russo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Russo with a jab.
Russo with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Russo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Russo scores with a shot to the body.
Dillon Russo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Russo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ma.
Russo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Russo misses its intended target.
Russo looks to land a left hand but Ma moved out of range nicely.
Ma is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ma ducks under a wild hook from Russo.
Russo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Ma gets a double leg takedown into Russo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ma trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ma 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. #T1#
Russo keeping moving, preventing Ma from controlling successfully.
Ma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Our spies down at at Gym Goroshi London inform us that Russo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Russo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ma 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Russo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#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.
Ma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Russo after a bit of a struggle.
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
Russo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Russo.
Russo misses with a body punch.
Ma blocks a body shot from Russo.
Russo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ma up against the cage.#TD#
Ma pulls guard effortlessly.
Russo cracks Ma with a solid left hand.
Russo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Russo working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Ma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Russo keeping moving, preventing Ma from controlling successfully.
Russo looking for a sweep. Not yet Russo, not yet.
Russo has Ma pulled in close to control his posture.
Russo is trying to control the position but Ma postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ma trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ma tries to free his leg and advance position but Russo is retaining full guard.
Russo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ma pushing down on Russo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Russo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ma is working away from the top position though.
Ma prevents Russo from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russo is doing well to control the position and prevent Ma from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Russo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ma fails with a takedown attempt.
Russo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ma avoids the body shot from Russo.
Russo scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Russo gets caught flat footed, as Ma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Russo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russo managing to control the position.
Ma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ma is fighting to break Russo's control of his arms but Russo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ma wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
Ma is fighting to break Russo's control of his arms but Russo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Russo looking for a sweep. Not yet Russo, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ma has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Russo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Russo throws the left hand but Ma avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Russo moves in looking to clinch but Ma pushes him off.
Ma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Russo misses.
Russo lands a jab to Ma's midsection.
Russo misses with a body shot
and Ma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ma manages to avoid it.
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Russo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ma's head backwards.
A big left from Ma misses.
Dillon Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo moves to clinch but Ma breaks away
and Ma counters with a nice body kick.
Russo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ma doesn't seem bothered though.
Ma ducks under a wild hook from Russo.
Ma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Russo rushes Ma and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Russo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ma backwards.
Russo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ma missing with knees to the body.
Russo tries a body shot but Ma blocks it.
Ma is trying to drag Russo to the mat but Russo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Hyun Ma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Russo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ma backwards.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Russo scores with a shot to the side of Ma's head. #T4#
Good body shot from Russo.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ma.
Russo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ma prevents a body shot from Russo.
Russo tries to work over Ma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dillon Russo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ma tries to land a knee to the head but Russo blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo tries a body shot but Ma blocks it.
Russo can't find room to land a body shot as Ma controls the action.
Dong Hyun Ma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillon Russo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dillon Russo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Russo 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 Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Russo!
During a confident post fight interview, Dillon Russo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF 76: Crusher vs Beukelboom
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Russo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nunes misses with an uppercut.
Russo connects with a body shot that sends Nunes's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Nunes.
A telegraphed right hand from Russo misses the target.
Nunes avoids the body shot from Russo.
Russo moves away from the strike by Nunes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nunes. That's going to slow Russo down.
Nunes misses with an uppercut. Russo saw that one coming.#CL#
Nunes tries to keep at a distance but Russo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nunes throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Russo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nunes misses with a knee strike.
Russo struggles to land a body shot inside as Nunes controls his hands.
Nunes prevents a body shot from Russo. #T1#
Nunes looking to throw knees to the head but Russo is blocking nicely.
Russo digs a right hand into Nunes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nunes's gas tank.
Nunes misses with a knee to the head.
Russo tries to work over Nunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nunes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Nunes looking to throw knees to the head but Russo is blocking nicely.
Nunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Russo blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Russo.
Russo leaning against his opponent.
Russo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Russo misses with some punches.
Russo gets through Nunes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nunes taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
Russo throws a head punch that misses.
Russo takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Dillon Russo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo digs a right hand underneath Nunes's ribcage. Nunes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Russo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nunes is looking to break free of the clinch but Russo has double underhooks.
Nunes misses with a knee strike.
Russo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nunes missing with knees to the body.
Nunes landing knees to the head.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but Russo blocks with his arms.
Nunes looks winded!
Nunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nunes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Russo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nunes trying to land knees to the body.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
Nunes misses with a knee to the head.
Nunes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Russo's face.
Russo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nunes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Russo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Russo.
Nunes tries to land knees in the clinch but Russo avoids the damage to the body.
Nunes prevents a body shot from Russo.
The referee is keeping an eye on Russo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nunes's elbow.
A short uppercut from Russo.
Nunes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Russo.
Nunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Russo blocks it with crossed arms.
Nunes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nunes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Russo cracks Nunes with a nice body shot.
Russo misses with a punch to the body.
Russo scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Russo breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Russo takes the fight into the clinch.
Russo misses with a body punch.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Russo as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mateus Nunes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dillon Russo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nunes connects with a leg kick.
Nunes chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Russo closes the distance and pushes Nunes back into the cage.
Nunes blocks a body shot from Russo. #BC2#
Nunes manages to break the clinch.
Nunes misses with a straight right.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Russo.
Mateus Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Russo coming out on top.
Nunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Nunes.
Nunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Russo tries to counter by clinching up but Nunes breaks away and moves out of range.
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nunes manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Russo.
Nunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mateus Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo is looking to clinch but Nunes is avoiding it. #T1#
Russo tries to clinch there but Nunes circles away.
Russo misses with a jab to the body
and Nunes counters with a body kick that stops Russo in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Russo clinches up against the cage.
Nunes looking to throw knees to the head but Russo is blocking nicely.
Russo struggles to land a body shot inside as Nunes controls his hands.
Nunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Russo blocks it with crossed arms.
Russo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Russo as the two fighters clinch.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
Knees to the body from Nunes.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Russo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nunes tries to land knees in the clinch but Russo avoids the damage to the body.
Nunes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Russo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Russo managing to block the knees to the body from Nunes.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
Russo leaning against his opponent.
Nunes misses with a knee strike.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
Russo tries to throw a body punch but Nunes avoids it by throwing Russo back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
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!
Nunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Russo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Russo avoiding damage as Nunes throws knees to the body.
Russo misses with a body punch.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Russo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Russo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nunes stalling in the clinch but Russo improves position.
Mateus Nunes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nunes misses with a knee to the head.
Nunes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Russo is defending well for now.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nunes's elbow.
Nunes trying to land knees to the body.
Nunes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but Russo blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Russo to work. #T4#
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but Russo blocks with his arms.
Russo lands with a left to the head.
Russo avoiding damage.
Russo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
Russo working hard to break the clinch.
Nunes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Russo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Russo is working Nunes over against the cage.
Russo lands a right hand.
Russo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Russo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Nunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dillon Russo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nunes throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
Nunes throws the left hand but Russo avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Russo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Russo tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range.
Russo checks a low kick from Nunes.
Nunes avoids the body shot from Russo.
Nunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Russo.
Nunes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Russo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nunes misses the jab.
Russo thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes tries to bum rush Russo with a series of wild strikes but Russo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nunes avoids the body shot from Russo.
Russo looks to land a right hand but Nunes moved out of range.
Russo lands an overhand right.
Nunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nunes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Russos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Nunes tries to land a leg kick but Russo saw it coming and moves away.
Nunes throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Russo closes the distance and pushes Nunes back into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Russo.
Russo tries a body shot but Nunes blocks it.
Russo tries to throw a body punch but Nunes avoids it by throwing Russo back against the cage.
Nunes lands a knee to the head.
Nunes looking to throw knees to the head but Russo is blocking nicely.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nunes's elbow.
Russo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nunes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nunes prevents a body shot from Russo.
Russo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Russo working aggressively here. #T2#
Russo cracks Nunes with a nice body shot.
Russo stalling against the cage.
Russo tries a body shot but Nunes blocks it.
Russo struggles to land a body shot inside as Nunes controls his hands.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but Russo blocks with his arms.
Russo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Russo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russo is pushing Nunes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nunes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Russo.
Russo presses Nunes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Nunes tries to land knees in the clinch but Russo avoids the damage to the body.
Russo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Russo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Russo managing to block the knees to the body from Nunes.
Russo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Russo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russo is trying to break free.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nunes's elbow.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Nunes prevents a body shot from Russo. #T4#
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Russo blocks it with crossed arms.
Nunes connects with a knee to the head.
Russo misses with a punch to the body.
Russo has Nunes pushed against the cage.
Nunes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nunes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Russo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nunes misses with a knee strike.
Russo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Russo is leaning against Nunes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

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 Dillon Russo.
Well Nunes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Nunes!

Event: NYF Fight Night 34
Date: Jul 04, 2024

#R1#
Russo lunges at Munyentwali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Munyentwali's hand.
Munyentwali definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Russo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munyentwali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Munyentwali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Munyentwali throws a body shot but no joy.
Russo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Russo staying out of range there.
Russo wants to counter with a clinch but Munyentwali pushes him away.
Russo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Russo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Russo misses with a looping left.
Munyentwali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russo.
Russo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munyentwali was well out of range. Poor timing from Russo.
Munyentwali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Russo takes a swing at Munyentwali's ribcage but misses.
Munyentwali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munyentwali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Russo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Munyentwali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russo. #T1#
Russo takes a swing at Munyentwali's ribcage but misses.
Munyentwali throws the left hand but Russo avoids the punch easily.
Russo lands a body shot.
Munyentwali throws a body shot but no joy.
Russo avoids the body shot from Munyentwali.
A big left from Munyentwali misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Munyentwali, as that shot connected.
Russo just misses with a punch to the body.
Munyentwali misses with a two punch combination.
Russo misses with an uppercut. Munyentwali saw that one coming.
Russo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munyentwali throws out the jab.
Munyentwali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Munyentwali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russo moves away.
It seemed like Russo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab by Munyentwali.
Russo on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Munyentwali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Munyentwali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Russo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Russo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Munyentwali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Russo ducks under a wild hook from Munyentwali.
A jab from Russo finds it's way through Munyentwali's defenses.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Russo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Russo connects with a jab.
Munyentwali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Russo in his tracks.
Munyentwali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Munyentwali misses.
Munyentwali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Munyentwali misses with a right hand
and Russo counters with a stiff right hand.
Munyentwali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russo.
An attempted straight right counter from Munyentwali misses the target.
Munyentwali dips to his left and cracks Russo with an uppercut!
Russo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Munyentwalis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Russo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Russo lands a jab.
Russo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munyentwali throws out the jab.
Russo lands a glancing blow to the side of Munyentwali's head.
Munyentwali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Russo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Russo blocks a jab.
Russo ducks under a wild hook from Munyentwali.
Russo ducks under a wild hook from Munyentwali.
Russo connects with a right hand. Munyentwali shakes it off.
Russo connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Russo coming out on top.
Munyentwali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Russo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Munyentwali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Munyentwali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Russo does no damage.
Munyentwali misses with an uppercut
and Russo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Russo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munyentwali.
Dillon Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Munyentwali on the side of the head.
Munyentwali walks into a left hand.
Munyentwali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Russo connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Russo.
Russo throws a combination that misses
and Munyentwali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Russo throws a hook but Munyentwali blocks it.
Russo misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Russo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Munyentwali looks to throw the jab but Russo is out of range.
Russo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munyentwali misses with a looping right.
Russo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munyentwali misses with a hook. Russo ducked under it nicely.
Munyentwali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Russo lands with a nice body punch.
Russo tests Munyentwali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Munyentwali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Russo cracks Munyentwali with a right hand to the side of the head.
Russo moves out of range as Munyentwali strikes.
Russo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munyentwali lands a jab.
Russo scores with a nice right hand.
Munyentwali defending well as Russo loads up on a big left hand.
Russo slips a straight right by Munyentwali.#T1#
Russo scores with a jab.#CL2#
Russo darts in and clinches Munyentwali up against the cage.
Munyentwali looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Russo lands a right hand.
Munyentwali is trying to push Russo away but Russo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Munyentwali is stalling here.
Russo blocks a body shot from Munyentwali.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Russo lands a left hand. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Russo.
Munyentwali leaning his opponent against the cage.
Russo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Munyentwali after a bit of a struggle.
Munyentwali taking a breather.
Munyentwali holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Munyentwali tries to break the clinch but Russo is controlling the position. #T3##BC2#
Russo breaks the clinch.
Russo defending well as Munyentwali loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Russo misses its intended target.
Munyentwali throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Russo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Russo manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Russo.
Russo looks to score with a jab to the body but Munyentwali is just out of range.
Munyentwali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russo lands with an uppercut that bounces Munyentwali off the cage and back into range.
Russo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Russo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Munyentwali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Russo takes a swing at Munyentwali's ribcage but misses.
Munyentwali misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Russo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munyentwali is controlling Russo's posture.
Munyentwali's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Russo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Munyentwali has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Russo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Munyentwali is pulling down on Russo's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Russo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Russo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Munyentwali.
Munyentwali scores with a nice strike.
Russo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Russo lands with a shot to the body.
Russo misses the shot to the body.
Munyentwali on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Russo misses with a wild body shot.
Russo with a hook.
Russo swings for the body but Munyentwali moves out of range.
It looked like Munyentwali was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Russo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munyentwali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munyentwali is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munyentwali manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Munyentwali misses the target.
Munyentwali throws an overhand right that lands on Russo's shoulder, as Russo tries to avoid the shot.
Russo swinging wildly here. #T1#
Munyentwali throws a poor cross that misses
and Russo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munyentwali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Russo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Russo throws a body punch but Munyentwali moves out of range.
Munyentwali throwing a counter right hand but Russo manages to avoid it.
Russo misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Munyentwali to counter with a crisp jab.
Russo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dillon Russo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Munyentwali.
Munyentwali throws a poor cross that misses
and Russo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russo lands a jab to the head.
Russo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munyentwali.
Munyentwali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russo.
Russo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Munyentwali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Russo cracks Munyentwali with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Munyentwali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russo.
A countering left hand to the body from Russo misses.#T2#
Munyentwali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Russo.
Munyentwali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Russo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Munyentwali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Munyentwali fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Russo misses.
Good exchange - Russo coming out on top.
Munyentwali moves out of range of the strikes.
Munyentwali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Russo connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Russo does no damage.
Russo ducks under a wild hook from Munyentwali.#CL2#
Russo has closed the distance and engaged Munyentwali in a clinch.
Munyentwali is trying to break the clinch but Russo is controlling him.#T3#
Russo just leaning against Munyentwali, taking a breather.
Russo works on Munyentwali's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munyentwali's elbow. #BC#
Munyentwali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Munyentwali misses its intended target.
Russo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Russo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Munyentwali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munyentwali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munyentwali misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Russo moves into the clinch.#T4#
Munyentwali has had enough of the clinch but Russo keeps him there for the moment.
Russo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Russo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Munyentwali stalling in the clinch but Russo improves position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dillon Russo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Russo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Russo!

Event: NYF Fight Night 32
Date: Jun 07, 2024

#R1#
Yamasaki cracks a nice hook into Russo's ribs.
Yamasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Russo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamasaki.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yamasaki, as that shot connected.
Russo scores with the left hand. Yamasaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Russo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Russo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Dillon Russo has been cut.
Russo misses with a takedown attempt
and Russo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Russo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Russo.#CL2#
Russo closes the distance and pushes Yamasaki back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russo has Yamasaki pushed against the cage.
Yamasaki trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Russo has a couple of punches blocked by Yamasaki.
A nice left hand lands by Yamasaki. #BC#
Yamasaki manages to break the clinch.
Yamasaki throws a lazy right hand but Russo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamasaki. That snapped Russo's head back.
Yamasaki punishes Russo's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yamasaki closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#Russo is rocked!
Russo slips a straight right by Yamasaki.
Russo is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamasaki finish him?
Yamasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo throws a body shot but no joy.
Russo seems to have recovered his senses.
Yamasaki looks to land a combination. Russo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamasaki digs a good body shot into Russo's ribs.
Yamasaki connects with a body shot.
Yamasaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Russo under the eye.#T2#
Yamasaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
BOOM! Yamasaki lands a beautiful left hook that drops Russo. Russo tries to recover but Yamasaki is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Russo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideyoshi Yamasaki!
After the fight, Hideyoshi Yamasaki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: NYF Fight Night 29
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Cinco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cinco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Russo on the side of the head.
Cinco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cinco.
A big right from Russo misses.
Cinco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Russo's head backwards.
Cinco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cinco jabs Russo right on the nose. Russo blinks but takes it well.
Cinco lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Dillon Russo has been cut.#CL2#
Russo forces Cinco back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cinco working hard to break the clinch.
Cinco is trying to push Russo away but Russo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Cinco jumps guard.
Cinco looking to control.
Cinco has control of Russo's left arm, preventing Russo from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Russo is posturing up here but Cinco has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Russo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Russo has to tap! Slick submission there by Cinco!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Esteban Cinco!
Esteban Cinco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF Fight Night 26
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Cunningham slaps away a takedown attempt from Russo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Cunningham has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blaze Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunningham lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Russo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cunningham defends well and Russo ends up having to push Cunningham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cunningham misses with a body kick.
Russo tries to counter with a clinch but Cunningham shakes him off and moves away.
Cunningham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Russo avoids them all with ease.
Russo dives in for a single leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Russo.
Cunningham lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Dillon Russo has been cut.#TD2#
Russo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cunningham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Russo trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Cunningham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cunningham tries to get out of the position.
Russo scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Cunningham being controlled here, momentarily.
Cunningham managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cunningham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Russo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully. #ES#
Cunningham pushes Russo off and gets back to his feet. #T2#
A head kick misses from Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a right hand that Russo ducks under and follows up with a left that Russo also avoids with ease.
Cunningham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Russo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cunningham circles away. #CL2#
Russo pushes Cunningham up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Cunningham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Russo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cunningham is trying to break the clinch but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham tries to circle away but Russo has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Cunningham breaks from the clinch.
Cunningham tries a head kick but it misses.
Russo blocks a head kick by Cunningham.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cunningham moves away.#T3##CL2#
Russo has Cunningham up against the cage in a clinch.
Russo stalling against the cage.
Cunningham is trying to break the clinch but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunningham's elbow. #BC#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Russo misses.
Russo shoots in and drives through. Cunningham sprawls well.
Cunningham is looking for a counter combo.
Cunningham moves forwards but Russo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Russo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Russo is looking to clinch but Cunningham is avoiding it.
Cunningham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Russo.#T4##TD2#
Russo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cunningham's half guard.
Russo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cunningham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cunningham is not content to let Russo control the position.
Russo working over Cunningham with some ground and pound. Cunningham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cunningham wants to get back to full guard.
Russo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in half guard, Russo seems content to control.
Russo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Russo is keen to just control but Cunningham is a slippery customer.
Cunningham tries to roll over but Russo keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Cunningham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Russo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Russo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cunningham circles away.
Russo throws a right hand that Cunningham ducks under and follows up with a left that Cunningham also avoids with ease.
Russo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blaze Cunningham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cunningham.
Blaze Cunningham is winning the standup battle so far.
Russo wants to clinch.
Cunningham misses with a two punch combination.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo throws a right and a left that Cunningham avoids nicely.
Cunningham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Russo shoots in but no luck this time.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Russo.
Russo throws a right hand that Cunningham ducks under and follows up with a left that Cunningham also avoids with ease.
Russo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Cunningham throws a head kick that Russo semi-blocks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Russo or perhaps it was just good defense by Cunningham, which made it look bad.
Russo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Russo with a poor takedown
and Cunningham counters with a two punch combo.
Cunningham pushes Russo away with a front kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russo.
As Russo looks to move away, Cunningham throws a big counter combo but Russo just gets out of the way.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
Russo unleashes a big counter combination but Cunningham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cunningham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cunningham stuffs the takedown attempt from Russo. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a big counter.
Russo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Russo. #T2#
Russo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cunningham in his tracks.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russo can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Russo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cunningham counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Russo is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a wild combination.
Cunningham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Russo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Russo is defended easily by Cunningham.
Cunningham is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Cunningham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Cunningham.
Cunningham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice combination there by Cunningham.
Russo is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
Russo seems to have recovered his senses.
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cunningham throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Russo counters with a single leg into guard. Cunningham didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Russo trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Russo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham pulls Russo in close to prevent any damage.
Russo wants to pass the guard but Cunningham is keeping the position.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Cunningham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Cunningham stands up from Russo's guard - Cunningham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Russo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cunningham is fending him off so far but Russo persists. Nope, Cunningham circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Cunningham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Russo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cunningham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Russo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russo moves out of range as Cunningham throws a body kick.
Cunningham swinging wildly here.
Russo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cunningham with a body shot.
Russo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cunningham swivels and escapes.
Cunningham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russo circles away quickly and effectively.
Russo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cunningham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Russo somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunningham. #CL2#
Cunningham gets tackled into the cage by Russo. Russo maintains the clinch. #T1#
Russo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cunningham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Russo.#BC2#
Russo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cunningham throws a nice looking combination but Russo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
Cunningham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Russo tries to counter it with a takedown but Cunningham pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Russo.
Russo scores with a jab.
Russo tries to clinch up but Cunningham circles away and keeps his distance.
Cunningham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cunningham is fending him off so far but Russo persists. Nope, Cunningham circles away and we're back to standing.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##CL2#
Russo closes the distance and pushes Cunningham back into the cage.#BC2#
Russo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Russo looks to move away, Cunningham throws a big counter combo but Russo just gets out of the way.
Cunningham tries to bum rush Russo with a series of wild strikes but Russo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham delivers a nice body kick.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick
and Russo counters with a left and a right that stings Cunningham.
Russo throws a lazy right hand but Cunningham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Russo misses.
Russo shoots in looking for a takedown but Cunningham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Russo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cunningham circles away.
Good leg kick by Cunningham. #T3#
Cunningham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Russo. That did some damage!#TD2#
Russo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cunningham was covering up waiting for the punch and Russo finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Cunningham pushes Russo off and gets back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Cunningham 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Russo moves out of range.
Cunningham sets himself, and Russo steps forward looking for the clinch! Cunningham avoids it this time.
Cunningham lands a leg kick that knocks Russo off balance momentarily.
Russo fails with the takedown.
Cunningham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cunningham swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Russo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cunningham tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Russo is in Cunningham's guard.
Russo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cunningham manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cunningham wanted to stand there but Russo had control of the position.
Cunningham is fighting to break Russo's control of his arms but Russo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dillon Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaze Cunningham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Cunningham gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blaze Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cunningham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1##TD#
Russo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Torres is trying to defend but Russo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Russo is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Russo in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Russo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Still in half guard, Russo seems content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Russo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Torres quickly recovers to half guard.
Russo wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
Russo working the head and body with strikes.
Torres looks winded!#T2#
Torres trying to control but Russo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Torres makes his way to full guard, as Russo worked for a kimura.
Russo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Russo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Russo scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Russo gets to his feet - Torres follows without any prompting.
A head kick by Torres misses #CL#
and Russo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Russo has Torres pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Russo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Torres tumbling to the mat - Russo dives into Torres's guard.

Torres has his feet on Russo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4##CL#
Torres gets tackled into the cage by Russo. Russo maintains the clinch. #BC#
Russo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Russo closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the cage.#TD#
Russo pulls guard successfully.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russo is keeping the position for now.
Russo scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russo is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been informed that Torres has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo wants to stand and escape but Torres is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Russo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Russo slips a jab and a cross from Torres.
Torres throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Russo misses with a head kick. #CL#
Russo closes the distance and clinches.
Torres goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Russo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Torres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torres misses with a double jab.
Torres misses with a body kick.
Torres takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Russo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Russo showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Torres is breathing heavily.#T1#
Russo wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Russo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Russo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torres has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Russo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Torres still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Torres has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Russo tries to escape but Torres is in control. #T2#
Russo looks to move to half guard but instead Torres has passed into mount! Damn!
Russo is looking to get to half guard.
Russo has given up his back. Will we see Torres going for some submissions?
Russo rolls, trying to escape but Torres keeps control of the position. #T3#
Russo holding both Torres 's hands and preventing any damage. #SUB2#
Torres looking for the choke but no joy.
Russo is in bad spot here.
Russo trying to control the hands but Torres won't let him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Russo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Russo is trying to stand back up.
Russo is really stuck here.
Manuel Torres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Torres fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Russo checks it well.
Russo misses with a head kick.
Torres wants to counter the offense by Russo and move into the clinch position.
Torres tries to clinch but Russo moves out of range.
Russo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
Russo lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Russo has managed to clinch. #TD#
Russo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Torres tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Russo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Torres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Russo just content to control the position.
Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Russo is putting a hurting on Torres here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Russo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Russo working the head with strikes. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torres takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Russo lands some shots froms side control.#SU#
Russo stands up. #TD#
Russo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Torres tries to improve position but can't.
Torres wants to control but Russo postures up.#T3#
Russo grinds an elbow into Torres's temple.
Russo controlling from side mount.
Russo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Russo scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Russo lands some shots froms side control.
Torres is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Russo stands up and beckons Torres to his feet. #TD#
Russo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Russo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Torres has escaped the position, nice work there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dillon Russo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Russo 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Russo!

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