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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell comes to the cage accompanied by Dysfunctional-Tech N9ne. Kent Russell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Santiago Da Silva's chin.
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282 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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288 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kent Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Santiago Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russell misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Russell staying out of range there.
Da Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Da Silva connects with a decent elbow.
Russell prevents Da Silva from improving position.
Russell is trying to buck Da Silva off.
Da Silva swings around for an armbar but Russell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva is pulling down on Russell's head to control his posture.
Da Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russell is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russellis looking to pass into half guard but Da Silva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Da Silva is in guard.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Russell has wrist control.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.
Russell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Da Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Russell has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva won't allow Russell to sweep him here.
Da Silva controlling from the top position.
Da Silva trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Russell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Santiago Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Russell avoids it really well and circles away.
Da Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Kent Russell has been cut.
Santiago Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Da Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Russell to the ground. Da Silva is now in Russell's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva postures up in Russell's guard and throws a big left but Russell blocks it.
Da Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Russell has wrist control.
Da Silva trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russell wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Russell trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russell is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Da Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Russell takes a step back to recover.
Russell walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Da Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Da Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Russell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Da Silva misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Da Silva dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Da Silva thumps Russell with a low kick.
Da Silva throws a hook but Russell avoids it easily.
Russell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva throws a jab when Russell was well out of range.
Nice body kick there by Da Silva.
Russell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Russell's head.
Russell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Da Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Russell's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva pushes down on Russell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to control but Russell is keeping him busy.
Da Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Da Silva moves nicely into side control.
Da Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Da Silva trying to control the position but Russell is working away.
Da Silva cracks Russell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva landing a few strikes.
Da Silva throws a strike aimed at the side of Russell's head but Russell avoids it well.
Da Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Russell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Da Silva looks up at the clock and then as Russell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Da Silva smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Russell is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
Da Silva is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell is looking to reverse the position.
Da Silva tries to advance to mount but Russell instead regains half guard.
Da Silva throwing shots but Russell is blocking nicely.
Santiago Da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Da Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Da Silva is working for a kimura but Russell is defending it quite comfortably.
Russell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Da Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Da Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Russell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Da Silva.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russell is trying to control but can't.
Da Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Russell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Da Silva.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Russell is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russell sprawls well. Russell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Silva lands with a right hand.
Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Russell circles away.
Russell thows a body shot but no joy.
Russell misses with a two punch combination.
Russell lands a head shot.
Russell throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Russell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Russell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Silva feints and then cracks Russell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Russell down.
Russell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Russell is having none of it.
Santiago Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Da Silva is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Russell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Russell takes one on the button.
Russell stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That kick from Da Silva tenderised Russell's leg. Russell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Russell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Russell there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Da Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Russell under the eye.
Da Silva wants to clinch.
That kick from Da Silva tenderised Russell's leg. Russell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Da Silva cracks Russell with a big right hand and Russell goes down!
Russell is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva loads up on a big left hand. Russell felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Da Silva looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Russell can't hide his disappointment, as Da Silva celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Da Silva!
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energy
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hype
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