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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Houston Russell (ranked 7606 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Marynczak (ranked 24823 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marynczak's choice of entrance music: Whitesnake - Here I Go Again. Houston Russell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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151 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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149 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Houston Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michal Marynczak!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marynczak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marynczak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Russell is trying to work for a kimura but Marynczak is defending well.
Marynczak wants to control the action here but instead Russell manages to pass to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marynczak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Russell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marynczak can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Russell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marynczak can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Marynczak really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Russell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Russell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Marynczak is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Marynczak and Russell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Marynczak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marynczak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Russell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marynczak defends it well.
Russell is keen to just control but Marynczak is a slippery customer.
Marynczak wants to improve his position but Russell is controlling well.
Marynczak is pressing down on Russell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marynczak looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Russell has gone for a leg lock! Marynczak slips out almost immediately though and dives into Russell's guard.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Marynczak from controlling successfully.
Russell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marynczak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Russell working a defensive guard here.
Russell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Marynczak throwing strikes from guard but Russell blocks nicely.
Russell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marynczak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marynczak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Russell has his foot on Marynczak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marynczak works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russell is trying to hold Marynczak in close to prevent damage but Marynczak has managed to pass into half guard.
Marynczak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Russell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Russell wants to improve his position but Marynczak is controlling well.
Russell is trying to maintain the position but Marynczak is very close to passing his half guard.
Marynczak stands up from half guard.
Marynczak shoots in for a takedown but Russell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Russell throws a nice looking combination but Marynczak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marynczak's half guard.
Marynczak pushes Russell off but Russell dives into side control.
Russell working away.
Marynczak is looking to reverse the position.
Russell lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marynczak is looking to regain half guard here but Russell keeps moving and retains side control.
Russell scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Houston Russell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marynczak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Russell doesn't seem bothered though.
Russell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marynczak can do to turn this around?
Russell fails with a takedown attempt.
Marynczak looks for a takedown but Russell sprawls well.
Russell shoots in and bounces Marynczak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Russell cracks Marynczak with a solid left hand.
Marynczak is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell has gone for a leg lock! Marynczak slips out almost immediately though and dives into Russell's guard.
Marynczak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell working for a triangle but Marynczak defends it easily.
Marynczak trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marynczak postures up.
Russell is really struggling to control Marynczak but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Russell is looking for a triangle but Marynczak pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Russell being controlled here, momentarily.
Marynczak is looking to stand up but Russell won't let him.
Russell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marynczak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marynczak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Russell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marynczak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marynczak wants it to stay on the feet.
Marynczak misses with a few strikes there.
Marynczak shoots for a takedown but Russell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Russell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marynczak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marynczak moves in looking to clinch but Russell pushes him off.
Russell misses with a takedown attempt
and Marynczak counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Houston Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marynczak's waist but Marynczak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Russell off to one side.
Marynczak tries to bum rush Russell with a series of wild strikes but Russell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marynczak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russell sprawls well. Russell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marynczak gets slowly back to his feet.
Marynczak shoots in looking for a takedown but Russell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marynczak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Russell has closed the distance and engaged Marynczak in a clinch.
Russell is looking for a takedown.
Russell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Russell has Marynczak pressed against the cage, preventing Marynczak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marynczak tries to break free but Russell pushes him back against the cage.
Russell tries to pull guard but Marynczak forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Russell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marynczak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marynczak is trying to break the clinch but Russell is controlling him.
Marynczak digs a right hand into Russell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Russell's gas tank.
Russell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marynczak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Russell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marynczak's efforts to push away.
Russell is looking for a takedown.
Marynczak is trying to push Russell away but Russell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marynczak ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marynczak no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Russell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marynczak trying to strike off his back.
Marynczak wants to stand but Russell is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Marynczak 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. This is the final round!
Russell shoots in and drives through. Marynczak sprawls well.
Marynczak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Russell avoids it really well and circles away.
Russell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marynczak manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Russell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marynczak tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marynczak has control of Russell's left arm, preventing Russell from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marynczak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marynczak wants to control the position but Russell says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Russell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marynczak is just riding it out for now. Russell eventually gives up the hold.
Marynczak strikes from the bottom but Russell uses the opportunity to move to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marynczak looking for a sweep but Russell has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Houston Russell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Russell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Russell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marynczak looks a forlorn figure.
Marynczak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Marynczak can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Russell has control of Marynczak's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marynczak regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Russell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marynczak?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marynczak tries to hold on but Russell postures up.
Marynczak is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Marynczak in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Russell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marynczak is desperately trying to improve his position but Russell has a good base and remains in mount.
Russell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marynczak tries to lock up and control but Russell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Russell throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Marynczak has his hands clasped together but Russell breaks the hold and Marynczak is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Russell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Houston Russell!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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