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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Russell Northrop! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dravezesdi looking to score a takedown here. Northrop is defending well but Dravezesdi drives through and ends up in Northrop's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Northrop (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Northrop looking to control.
#SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Northrop controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop looking for a sweep. Not yet Northrop, not yet.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Northrop keeps moving. #SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Northrop is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi postures up.
Northrop keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Dravezesdi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Northrop.#SUB#
Northrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dravezesdi is aware though and is defending well.
Dravezesdi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Northrop (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Northrop is trying to work for a sweep but Dravezesdi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Northrop (0) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Northrop wants to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Northrop keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Northrop is working hard here to advance position.
Northrop has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Northrop (0) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi gets his hands free as Northrop looks to control. #T3#
I would not like to be Northrop right now.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is persistently looking for the submission but Northrop is defending it well.
Dravezesdi tries to keep control of the position but Northrop is staying busy.
Northrop tries to escape the position.
Dravezesdi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Northrop.
Northrop trying to control but not successfully.
Dravezesdi has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4#
Northrop tries to break free.
Northrop is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi is looking to control Northrop but Northrop is wriggling around and keeping busy.
What can Northrop do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Northrop wants to escape the position.
Northrop rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dravezesdi controlling the action here.#T5#
Northrop is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.
Dravezesdi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Northrop! Score +3 for passing guard: Northrop (0) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Northrop is looking to get to half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Northrop is squirming around nicely.
Northrop sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T6#
Dravezesdi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is trying to work for a kimura but Northrop is defending well.
#SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Northrop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dravezesdi stalling. #SUB#
Northrop actively working from the bottom here.#T7##SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dravezesdi in particular looking to stall.
Dravezesdi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Northrop! Score +3 for passing guard: Northrop (0) vs (16) Dravezesdi
Northrop sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Northrop is looking to improve his position.
Northrop trying to control here.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Northrop is working away.
Dravezesdi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Northrop! Score +3 for passing guard: Northrop (0) vs (19) Dravezesdi#T8#
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Northrop is squirming around nicely.
Dravezesdi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Northrop haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dravezesdi fails to advance to Northrop's back.
Northrop is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dravezesdi wants to take Northrop's back but he can't do it this time. #T9#
Dravezesdi prevents Northrop from getting the reversal.
Northrop is trying to reverse the position but instead Dravezesdi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Northrop (0) vs (22) Dravezesdi
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dravezesdi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dravezesdi controlling the position well here. Northrop rolled but Dravezesdi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking for the choke from the back position but Northrop is controlling his hands well.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Northrop rolls, trying to escape but Dravezesdi keeps control of the position.
Dravezesdi biding his time, controlling Northrop.
Dravezesdi controlling well, preventing Northrop from escaping the position.
#T10#
Dravezesdi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Northrop breaks Dravezesdi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northrop (2) vs (22) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is pulling down on Northrop's head. It's preventing any offense from Northrop, at least for the moment.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northrop is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dravezesdi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T11#
Dravezesdi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Northrop tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Northrop controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Northrop manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northrop (2) vs (24) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12##SUB#
Northrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dravezesdi is aware though and is defending well.
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Northrop is looking for a triangle but Dravezesdi pushes his legs off easily.
Dravezesdi forces his way into half guard.
Dravezesdi is taking a breather. Northrop says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Northrop is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Northrop (2) vs (27) Dravezesdi#T13#
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Northrop gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Northrop (2) vs (29) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to control but Northrop wriggling away.
Dravezesdi works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Northrop (2) vs (32) Dravezesdi#SUB2#
Dravezesdi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Northrop has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrop is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dravezesdi tries to keep control of the position but Northrop is staying busy.#T14#
Northrop can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Northrop right now.
#SUB2#
Northrop is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dravezesdi gets his way!
Northrop can't escape the position.
Well, with Dravezesdi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Northrop is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Northrop prevents Dravezesdi from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 32 to 2.
An out of breath Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Russell Northrop spoke after the fight, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'. |
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Event:
Syn 722
Date: Oct 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Northrop walks into a stiff left hand from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Papadopoulos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Northrop napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Papadopoulos crashes against the mat.
Northrop told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Papadopoulos landing strikes.
Northrop sneaks back into half guard.
Papadopoulos lands strikes from half guard.
Papadopoulos uses his free foot to push down on Northrop's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Northrop.
Northrop gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Papadopoulos connects with a nice short shot to Northrop's temple.
Northrop regains full guard. Nicely done.
Papadopoulos scoring with some ground and pound.
Papadopoulos lands a couple of digs.
Papadopoulos stands and throws Northrop's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Northrop gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Northrop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Papadopoulos. #T1#
Northrop works his way to full guard. Good work.
Papadopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papadopoulos lands a couple of elbows.
Papadopoulos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Northrop can't keep his opponent in guard - Papadopoulos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Papadopoulos prevents Northrop from improving his position.#SUB2#
Northrop is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papadopoulos pulls his head out easily.
Papadopoulos working over Northrop with some ground and pound. Northrop looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Northrop is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Northrop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Northrop is looking for a sweep. Papadopoulos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Northrop is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Papadopoulos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Papadopoulos's back!#SUB2#
Northrop is looking for the choke from the back position but Papadopoulos is controlling his hands well.
Papadopoulos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Northrop prevents Papadopoulos from improving his position.#SUB2#
Northrop is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Papadopoulos is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Northrop jumps into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Papadopoulos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Papadopoulos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Northrop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Northrop's back!
Northrop grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB#
Papadopoulos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Northrop knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Northrop for a finish. #T3#
Papadopoulos lands punches and elbows.
Papadopoulos throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Northrop!
Papadopoulos lands strikes to the head.
Papadopoulos scores with strikes from the back.
Papadopoulos is landing with strikes from the back. #ROC#Northrop is rocked!
Papadopoulos doesn't have the hooks in and Northrop manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Papadopoulos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Northrop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Papadopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Northrop is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Papadopoulos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Northrop scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Northrop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Papadopoulos is keeping the position for now.
Papadopoulos is trying to control the position but Northrop postures up.
Northrop scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Northrop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Papadopoulos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Northrop has managed to get both his arms back between Papadopoulos's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Northrop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Northrop trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Northrop distracts Papadopoulos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Papadopoulos is looking for a triangle but Northrop pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Northrop drops back looking for a leg! Papadopoulos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Papadopoulos manages to kick Northrop off! Northrop jumps back into Papadopoulos's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Northrop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Northrop needs to keep his hands up - Papadopoulos had a free shot at his head there.
Northrop misses with a takedown
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand.
Papadopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Northrop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russell Northrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Papadopoulos duly obliges.
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Papadopoulos finish him?
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Northrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Northrop seems to have recovered his senses.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Northrop is just out of range.
Papadopoulos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Papadopoulos wants it to stay on the feet.
Northrop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Papadopoulos throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos cracks Northrop with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Northrop tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Papadopoulos pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Northrop is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avraam Papadopoulos!
Russell Northrop was interviewed post fight and said 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'. |
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Event:
SYN Perpetuum
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Cadman . That snapped Northrop's head back.
Cadman scores with a jab to the body.
Cadman throws an overhand right that lands on Northrop's shoulder, as Northrop tries to avoid the shot.
Cadman with a nice calf kick.
Northrop loads up on a big right hand but Cadman slips the punch.
Northrop throws a nice looking combination but Cadman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cadman ! But no joy.
Northrop throws a jab when Cadman was well out of range.
Cadman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Northrop throws a right hand that Cadman ducks under and follows up with a left that Cadman also avoids with ease.
Northrop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadman throws a right hand that Northrop ducks under and follows up with a left that Northrop also avoids with ease.
Northrop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadman lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Northrop can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Cadman and Northrop drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Cadman .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Cadman !
Russell Northrop spoke after the fight, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'. |
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Event:
Syn 699 Borjigin vs Cobb
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton lands with a straight right. Northrop didn't see that one coming.
Dalton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Northrop.
Dalton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Northrop appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dalton looks to land a left hand but Northrop moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Northrop moves into the clinch successfully.
Dalton lands a shot to the body.
Dalton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Northrop jumps into guard, dragging Dalton to the mat.
#SUB#
Northrop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Northrop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Northrop working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Dalton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dalton wants to get up but he can't break Northrop's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Dalton stands up from Northrop's guard - Dalton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Northrop there.
Northrop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Northrop tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dalton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dalton moves away from the strike by Northrop.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dalton.
Northrop moves in looking to clinch but Dalton pushes him off.
Northrop walks into a left hand.
Dalton swats away the attempt to clinch by Northrop.#T2#
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Northrop lands with a hook. Dalton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Northrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dalton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Northrop.
Northrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Northrop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dalton is able to avoid easily.
Dalton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Northrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalton.
Northrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Northrop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Northrop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dalton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dalton connects with a nice looking jab.
Northrop wants to clinch
and Dalton counters with a low kick, right behind Northrop 's knee.
Dalton darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#Northrop is rocked!
Nick Dalton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Dalton lands a big right hand that sends Northrop crashing to the mat! Dalton stays standing though and waves Northrop back to his feet!
Oh Northrop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dalton with the inside leg kick.
Dalton lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Dalton!
A less than humble Nick Dalton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Russell Northrop stepped up to the mic, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'. |
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Event:
Syn 692 Turner vs Gravas
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Northrop moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Hooper works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Northrop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Hooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper distracts Northrop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Northrop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hooper defends it easily.#SUB#
Northrop is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hooper rolls with it to try and escape but Northrop cranks on the arm and Hooper is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Syn 685 Toivonen vs Dog
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Rydeland thuds a left hand into Northrop's body.#CL2#
Rydeland pushes Northrop up against the cage in a clinch.
Northrop tries to circle away but Rydeland has him pinned against the cage.
Northrop can't find room to land a body shot as Rydeland controls the action.
Rydeland works on Northrop's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Northrop breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Rydeland throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Northrop tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rydeland is in Northrop's guard.#ES#
Northrop has his feet on Rydeland's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop is looking to chop away at Rydeland's legs.
Northrop misses with a double jab.
Northrop misses with a two punch combination.
Rydeland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Northrop at a distance.
Northrop ducks right into an uppercut from Rydeland.
Northrop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rydeland takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Rydeland. Beautiful body shot.
Rydeland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Northrop misses with a takedown attempt - Rydeland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Rydeland clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Northrop has Rydeland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rydeland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rydeland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rydeland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Northrop.
Northrop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rydeland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Northrop is trying to pull guard but Rydeland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Northrop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Northrop lands an uppercut.
Northrop is trying to pull guard but Rydeland has him pressed against the cage.
Rydeland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Northrop backwards.
Northrop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Northrop blocking some punches.
#BC#
Northrop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Northrop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Northrop fails with the takedown.
Northrop sets himself, and Rydeland steps forward looking for the clinch! Northrop avoids it this time.
Northrop tries to score with a low kick but Rydeland moves his leg out of the way.
Rydeland darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rydeland clinches with his opponent.
Northrop tries to pull guard but Rydeland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Northrop is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rydeland pushes Northrop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Northrop struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland. #TD#
Northrop gets control of Rydeland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Northrop will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Northrop looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rydeland has picked Northrop up and slammed him! Northrop can't keep hold of the triangle and Rydeland manages to pass to side control!
Rydeland staying calm.
Northrop is trying to improve his position.
Northrop manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Northrop wants to free his trapped foot but Rydeland is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Northrop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rydeland defending well though.
Rydeland gets back to full guard.
Northrop is looking to work some ground and pound but Rydeland has wrist control.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rydeland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Northrop trying to control but Rydeland is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Northrop is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Northrop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rydeland looking to control.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Northrop throws a big right hand that misses.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Rydeland keeps moving.
Northrop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rydeland is pulling down on Northrop's head to control his posture.
Northrop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Northrop postures up in Rydeland's guard and throws a big left but Rydeland blocks it.
Northrop trying to control but Rydeland is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Northrop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rydeland momentarily.
Rydeland tries to clinch there but Northrop circles away.
#CL#
Northrop rushes Rydeland and presses him up against the cage.
Northrop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rydeland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Northrop jumps guard and drags Rydeland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Northrop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
That's time! Northrop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Northrop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Northrop tries to keep at a distance but Rydeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rydeland scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Northrop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Northrop misses with a hook from the clinch.
John Rydeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rydeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Northrop wants to get back to striking at distance but Rydeland won't allow it.
Northrop wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rydeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Northrop.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rydeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland digs a right hand underneath Northrop's ribcage. Northrop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Northrop looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rydeland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Rydeland blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northrop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Northrop is trying to pull guard but Rydeland has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Northrop avoiding damage as Rydeland throws knees to the body.
Rydeland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Northrop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Northrop.
Northrop lands an uppercut.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Northrop misses with the head strike.
Northrop is trying to pull guard but Rydeland has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Northrop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rydeland lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Northrop pulls Rydeland into guard.
Rydeland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rydeland postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rydeland controlling from the top position.
Northrop working a defensive guard here.
Russell Northrop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Northrop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rydeland stays in close to Northrop's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rydeland tries to clinch up.
Northrop swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydeland.#CL2#
Rydeland closes the distance and clinches.
Northrop is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Rydeland working Northrop over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rydeland.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rydeland scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Rydeland.
Northrop throws a punch but it's blocked by Rydeland.
Northrop is trying to pull guard but Rydeland has him pressed against the cage.
Rydeland lands a right hand.
Rydeland gets through Northrop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Rydeland.
Northrop is trying to maintain a safe position but Rydeland gets an underhook and turns Northrop into the cage.
Rydeland lands an uppercut.
Rydeland utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rydeland lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Rydeland.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Northrop fails to pull guard.
Rydeland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Northrop backwards. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Northrops head.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Northrop up against the cage.
Rydeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rydeland.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Northrop.
Northrop is trying to break free.
Northrop wants a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Rydeland.
Northrop jumps guard but Rydeland stands there with Northrop around his waist. Northrop gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Rydeland.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rydeland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Northrop tries to clinch up but Rydeland circles away and keeps his distance.
Northrop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Rydeland instigates a clinch.
Northrop lands with a left to the head.
Northrop lands with a short shot to the head.
Northrop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rydeland lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Northrop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rydeland pushes Northrop up against the cage in a clinch.
Rydeland managing to block the knees to the body from Northrop.
Northrop tries to pull guard but Rydeland holds him up against the cage and eventually Northrop drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Rydeland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Northrop has a couple of punches blocked by Rydeland.
Rydeland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rydeland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Northrop is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Rydeland.
Oh Northrop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rydeland is working Northrop over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rydeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Northrops head. #T1#
Rydeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rydeland creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Northrop with a big uppercut! Northrop tries to clinch up but Rydeland pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Northrop to the mat! Northrop covers up and Rydeland unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Rydeland!
John Rydeland took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Next and fast, i just want a fight! '.
The defeated Russell Northrop had this to say: 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
Syn 679 Piano vs Frankels
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Cosades lands with a cross.
Cosades drops his hands momentarily and Northrop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Northrop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cosades walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Northrop darts in looking for a takedown but Cosades gets double underhooks and turns Northrop into the cage. #KD2#
Northrop lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Cosades sprawling to the canvas. Northrop follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Cosades hang on? #CUT2#
It looks like Caius Cosades 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!#SUB#
Cosades actively working from the bottom here.
Northrop prevents Cosades from improving his position.
Northrop working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cosades is looking for a sweep. Northrop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cosades gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Northrop drops back looking for a leg! Cosades is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cosades manages to kick Northrop off! Northrop jumps back into Cosades's guard.
Cosades seems keen to control Northrop's posture.#T1#
Cosades working a defensive guard but Northrop passes into half guard.
Cosades is looking to control Northrop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
Northrop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cosades trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Northrop is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cosades has managed to free his arm - good work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Northrop working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB#
Cosades is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Northrop pulls his head out easily.
Cosades is trying to control but can't.
Cosades gets full guard.
Cosades has momentary wrist control but Northrop slips an elbow through the middle.
Northrop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Northrop trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Cosades has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Northrop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cosades is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Northrop defends well.
Cosades controlling the position.
Northrop trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Northrop scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Northrop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop postures up.
Northrop lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cosades wants to improve his position but instead Northrop has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Cosades trying to control here.
Northrop slips a nice elbow through Cosades's hands, connecting with Cosades's forehead.#SUB2#
Northrop is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cosades defends it well. #SUB2#
Northrop is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cosades trying to control here.
Northrop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cosades trying to control from the bottom.
Northrop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Northrop is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cosades is looking to control Northrop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?#T4#
Northrop scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cosades keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Northrop is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cosades is looking to control Northrop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Cosades manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Northrop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Northrop works over Cosades with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Cosades working for a triangle but Northrop defends it easily.
Northrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caius Cosades's cut.
That's time! Cosades's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Northrop closes the distance and clinches.
Northrop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Northrop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cosades to keep the fight standing.
Cosades has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Northrop lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cosades.
#BC#
Cosades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Northrop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Cosades to counter with a crisp jab.
Cosades moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Northrop. That's going to slow Cosades down.
Northrop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Northrop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosades is looking to counter punch.
A lazy body kick from Northrop
letting Cosades counter with a right hand.
Northrop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cosades counters with a crisp right that sends Northrop to the canvas! Cosades follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caius Cosades!
A relieved looking Caius Cosades thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Russell Northrop stepped up to the mic, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
Syn 673 Whyte vs Gravas
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Man avoids the body shot from Northrop.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man. #CL#
Man tries to keep at a distance but Northrop has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Northrop.
Northrop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Northrop throws a poor cross that misses
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Northrop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Northrop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Man tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Man crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Northrop - the referee stops the clock and Man gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Northrop. Man manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Northrop is looking to chop away at Man's legs.
Northrop throws a leg kick
and Man makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Man forces Northrop back against the cage and clinches.
Man tries to work over Northrop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Northrop scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Northrop misses with some punches.
Northrop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Northrop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man letting Northrop take a breather here.#BC2#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Northrop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Man rushes Northrop and presses him up against the cage.
Northrop lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Man.
Northrop tries a head kick but it misses.
Man was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Northrop forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Northrop.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Northrop backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Northrop takes a shot to the head.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Northrop is trying to pull guard but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Northrop tries to pull guard but Man won't allow it.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Northrop avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage. #BC#
Northrop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Northrop closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Man quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Northrop is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Northrop with the ground and pound but Man uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Man is trying to control the position but Northrop postures up.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man keeping full guard, as Northrop tries to pass. #T3#
Man is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Northrop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Man is controlling Northrop's posture.
Northrop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man is pulling down on Northrop's head. It's preventing any offense from Northrop, at least for the moment.
Man keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Northrop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Northrop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Northrop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Northrop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Man has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Northrop throws a combination. Man tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Fook Man has been cut.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Northrop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Northrop attempts a counter takedown but Man avoids it well and moves away.
Fook Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Man as he checks the leg kick.
Northrop misses with a series of wild punches.
Man wants to counter with a clinch but Northrop pushes him away.
Northrop closes the distance looking to clinch
and Man counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Russell Northrop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Man defending well as Northrop loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Northrop.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Northrop misses with a double jab
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Northrop shoots for a double leg takedown but Man sprawls well. He's pushed Northrop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Northrop.
Man staying out of range there.
Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Russell Northrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man takes a swing at Northrop's ribcage but misses.
Northrop tries to move into range but Man moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Northrop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Northrop misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Northrop.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Russell Northrop is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Northrop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Northrop doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Northrop backing away here, and Man unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Northrop.
Northrop throws a series of punches but Man avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Northrop has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Northrop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man cracks Northrop with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Northrop closes the distance and clinches.
Man gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Northrop.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Northrop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Man. #T2#
Man lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man scores with a hook to the body.
Northrop blocks a body shot from Man.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Northrop backwards. #BC2#
Man breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Northrop throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Man was covering up waiting for the punch and Northrop finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Man bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Northrop's guard. #REVB#
Northrop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Northrop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Man throwing strikes from guard but Northrop blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Northrop is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Man manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Northrop manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man scoring with some ground and pound.
Russell Northrop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Man throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Northrop has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Man is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Northrop.
Northrop is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrop manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Man throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Man is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Northrop is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Man thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Northrop taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Northrop is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Man cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Northrop is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Northrop keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Man landing punches. #T4#
Northrop working to try and regain half guard.
Man cracks Northrop with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fook Man!
Russell Northrop spoke after the fight, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
Syn 670 Kerr vs Valentine
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii throws a one two combo.
Northrop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Northrop misses with a straight left.
Northrop misses with a takedown
and Makaki Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Makaki Iii drives through with a takedown into Northrop's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Northrop uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Northrop to the mat! Northrop manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Makaki Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Makaki Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Makaki Iii with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Makaki Iii preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Northrop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makaki Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makaki Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makaki Iii stays in close to Northrop's body and controls the position.
Makaki Iii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Northrop's head.#SUB2#
Northrop looking for a guillotine here but Makaki Iii defends easily.
#SUB2#
Northrop working for a triangle but Makaki Iii defends it easily.
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Makaki Iii from controlling successfully.
Northrop wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Makaki Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Makaki Iii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makaki Iii postures up.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makaki Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Northrop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makaki Iii defends it easily.
Northrop lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Northrop lands a couple of digs.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position here.
Makaki Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Makaki Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makaki Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Northrop slips nicely into half guard.
Makaki Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Northrop is looking to advance position but Makaki Iii won't allow it. #SUB2#
Northrop looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Northrop wants to control but Makaki Iii is keeping him busy.
Northrop lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makaki Iii wants to control but Northrop is keeping busy.
Northrop lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Northrop wants to pass to mount but Makaki Iii is defending the position. #SUB2#
Northrop is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makaki Iii has managed to free his arm - good work.
Northrop is thwarting Makaki Iii's attempts to control the position.
Makaki Iii is positioning himself well to prevent Northrop advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Northrop is looking for a kimura here.
Northrop is looking to take a break and control but Makaki Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makaki Iii controlling the position for now.
Makaki Iii wants to control but Northrop is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell Northrop will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Northrop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Northrop misses with a right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a series of strikes. Northrop will be more careful next time no doubt.
Makaki Iii blocks a jab.
Makaki Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Northrop.
Northrop wants to clinch
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Makaki Iii pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Northrop back to the cage. Makaki Iii follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Northrop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Northrop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii is looking for a counter combo.
Makaki Iii jabs at Northrop's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Makaki Iii leaves Northrop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Northrop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Northrop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makaki Iii's waist but Makaki Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Northrop off to one side.
It looked like Makaki Iii was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Northrop misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Makaki Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Northrop.
Makaki Iii slips a jab and a cross from Northrop.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Northrop tries to bum rush Makaki Iii with a series of wild strikes but Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Northrop throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Makaki Iii lands a couple of digs.
Makaki Iii sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Northrop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Northrop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makaki Iii throwing strikes from guard but Northrop blocks nicely.
Makaki Iii works over Northrop with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Makaki Iii chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Northrop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii stands up over Northrop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Makaki Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Makaki Iii from controlling successfully.
Makaki Iii won't allow Northrop to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Makaki Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Northrop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makaki Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Northrop's legs - danger averted.
Makaki Iii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Makaki Iii wants to control from the top but Northrop keeps moving.
Northrop wants to sweep here but Makaki Iii controlling him for the moment.
Makaki Iii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makaki Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Makaki Iii from controlling successfully.
Makaki Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Makaki Iii lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Northrop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makaki Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makaki Iii engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Makaki Iii lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Northrop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makaki Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Northrop can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Northrop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Makaki Iii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Northrop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makaki Iii defends well.
Makaki Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Makaki Iii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Northrop's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Northrop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Makaki Iii landing some decent shots from guard.
Makaki Iii landing with the ground and pound.
Makaki Iii wants to control from the top but Northrop keeps moving.
Makaki Iii landing with the ground and pound.
Northrop controls Makaki Iii momentarily but Makaki Iii frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Northrop blocks a head kick by Makaki Iii.
An inside leg kick lands from Northrop.
Northrop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Northrop misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a left to the body.
Makaki Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Makaki Iii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Makaki Iii slips a straight right by Northrop.
Makaki Iii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Northrop throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Makaki Iii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Makaki Iii. #TD2#
Northrop gets control of Makaki Iii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Northrop will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Makaki Iii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Northrop's head.
Makaki Iii is stalling in the full guard.
Makaki Iii throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makaki Iii stands up over Northrop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Makaki Iii postures up in Northrop's guard and throws a big left but Northrop blocks it.
Makaki Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Northrop is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Northrop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Northrop working for a triangle but Makaki Iii defends it easily.
Northrop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makaki Iii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Makaki Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makaki Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Northrop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makaki Iii throws a strike but Northrop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Makaki Iii keeps moving.
Yancy Makaki Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makaki Iii pulls Northrop in to control the position.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Makaki Iii wants to sweep here but Northrop controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Northrop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makaki Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makaki Iii is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Northrop trying to control the position.
Makaki Iii lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Northrop has his foot on Makaki Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makaki Iii works his way back into a safe position though.
Makaki Iii stands up over Northrop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaki Iii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Makaki Iii landing with the ground and pound.
Makaki Iii preventing the sweep. #T3#
Makaki Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Makaki Iii won't allow Northrop to sweep him here.
Makaki Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makaki Iii lands a couple of digs.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Makaki Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Northrop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makaki Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Northrop's legs - danger averted.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Northrop has momentary wrist control but Makaki Iii slips an elbow through the middle.
Northrop is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Makaki Iii wants to control from the top but Northrop keeps moving.
Northrop 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.#T4#
Makaki Iii cracks Northrop with a solid left hand.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Makaki Iii postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Makaki Iii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Northrop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makaki Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Northrop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Northrop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makaki Iii defends it easily.
Makaki Iii looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makaki Iii 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
A very excited looking Yancy Makaki Iii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Russell Northrop had this to say: 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
Syn 661 Jones vs Toivonen
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Northrop scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Northrop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Northrop wants to clinch.
Northrop fails to land the takedown.
Northrop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mahmoud counters with a nice low kick that buckles Northrop's knee momentarily.
Mahmoud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Essence of Epicity in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Mahmoud has taken the fight to the clinch.
Northrop can't break the clinch.
Mahmoud prevents Northrop from breaking the clinch.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Northrop tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahmoud smiles and moves away.
Mahmoud feints and then cracks Northrop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Northrop down.
Northrop feints a jab promting Mahmoud to slip. Northrop then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mahmoud slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop moves in looking to clinch but Mahmoud pushes him off.
Northrop misses with a two punch combination.
Mahmoud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Northrop misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mahmoud missing with a left hand there. Northrop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahmoud scores with a leg kick.
Mahmoud scores with a jab.
Mahmoud misses with a looping left.
Northrop tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahmoud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Northrop looks to land a left hand but Mahmoud moved out of range nicely.
Northrop throws out a powerful jab.
Northrop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.
Mahmoud lands a two punch combo.
Northrop wants to clinch up but Mahmoud keeps it at a distance.
Northrop tries to work over Mahmoud's front leg with a kick but Mahmoud checks it.
Northrop gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Mahmoud closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Northrop.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Northrop misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Northrop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Mahmoud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahmoud scores with a jab. Northrop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Northrop on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Northrop wants to clinch up but Mahmoud keeps it at a distance.
Northrop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Northrop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mahmoud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahmoud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Northrop misses with a kick to the body.
Mahmoud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Northrop doesn't seem bothered though.
Northrop misses with the combination.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahmoud throws a jab but it's blocked by Northrop.
Mahmoud lands with a good body shot.
Mahmoud cracks Northrop with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahmoud dodges the punch combination from Northrop.
Northrop fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
A slow jab from Mahmoud misses its intended target.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Northrop is having none of it.
Northrop on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Northrop misses with a leg kick
and Mahmoud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Northrop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahmoud's waist but Mahmoud gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Northrop off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Mahmoud misses its target.
Northrop throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahmoud. #TD2#
Northrop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mahmoud to the mat! Mahmoud manages to get full guard.
Northrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Northrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mahmoud managing to control the position.
Mahmoud has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Northrop is stalling in the full guard.
Mahmoud is pulling down on Northrop's head. It's preventing any offense from Northrop, at least for the moment.#T4#
Mahmoud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Northrop is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Northrop pushes down on Mahmoud's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mahmoud is controlling Northrop's trapped leg to prevent Northrop from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Northrop seems to be working for a kimura but Mahmoud defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Northrop seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mahmoud lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahmoud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mahmoud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Northrop in his tracks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahmoud.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahmoud. That did some damage!
Sameh Mahmoud is winning the standup battle so far.
Northrop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Northrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahmoud went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Northrop on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Northrop wants to land a leg kick but Mahmoud is out of range.
It looked like Mahmoud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Northrop throws a nice looking combination but Mahmoud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahmoud checks a leg kick nicely.
Mahmoud tried to counter with a leg kick but Northrop avoided it.
Northrop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Mahmoud throws a good cross that connects.
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the jaw.
Russell Northrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Northrop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahmoud.
Northrop misses with a left hand
and Mahmoud counters with a nice body kick.
Northrop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Northrop throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Northrop swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Mahmoud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Northrop at a distance.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Northrop's shoulder, as Northrop tries to avoid the shot.
Good shot there by Mahmoud.
Northrop throws a jab when Mahmoud was well out of range.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Northrop with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Northrop is breathing heavily.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Northrop's head backwards.
Northrop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#
Northrop is rocked!
Northrop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Northrop tries for a takedown but Mahmoud circles away easily
and Mahmoud counters with a stiff right hand.
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Northrop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud lands with a cross.
Mahmoud lands a brutal head kick. Northrop looks out on his feet and Mahmoud throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Russell Northrop had this to say: 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
Syn 657
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Marston. No joy for Northrop on that attempt.
Marston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some bone on bone action there as Marston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Marston. Those never looked like landing.
Marston moves out of range of the strikes.
Northrop tries to clinch but Marston is having none of it.
Northrop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Northrop.
Marston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Northrop avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Marston backs away, Northrop returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Marston slips under a jab from Northrop.
Marston throws a nice looking combination but Northrop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Northrop tried to score with a low kick but Marston checks it.
Northrop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Northrop lands with an uppercut that bounces Marston off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Marston misses with a few strikes there.
Marston feints a jab promting Northrop to slip. Marston then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Northrop slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Northrop.
Northrop dodges the punch combination from Marston.
Northrop misses with a looping left.
Northrop tried to score with a low kick but Marston checks it.
Marston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Some wild striking there from Marston.
A nice combination there by Marston.
Marston's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marston duly obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Northrop throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marston.
Marston throws a counter combo.
Marston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Northrop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Northrop punishes Marston's body with a nice straight punch.
Marston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marston tries to bum rush Northrop with a series of wild strikes but Northrop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Northrop connects with the punch.#T2#
Northrop misses with a few strikes there.
Marston fails to land with a series of punches.
Northrop punishes Marston's body with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Northrop throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.
Northrop takes a swing at Marston's ribcage but misses.
Northrop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marston misses with the combination.
#TD#
Northrop throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marston was covering up waiting for the punch and Northrop finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northrop distracts Marston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Northrop throws a big right hand that misses.
Marston looking for a sweep. Not yet Marston, not yet.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Northrop's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Northrop thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Northrop won't allow Marston to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrop chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Marston looking for a guillotine here but Northrop defends easily.
Northrop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.#T4#
Marston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Northrop.
Northrop won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Northrop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Northrop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Northrop lands a couple of digs.
Northrop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Northrop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Northrop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Northrop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Northrop stops Marston from standing up.
Northrop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marston works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Northrop is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Russell Northrop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Marston's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Marston stalks Northrop and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Northrop's face. Northrop staggers backwards, shaken.
Northrop tries to clinch up but Marston circles away and keeps his distance.
Marston unleashes a big counter combination but Northrop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Northrop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Russell Northrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Northrop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marston throws a series of punches but Northrop moves out of range.
Marston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marston misses with a series of wild punches.
Northrop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Northrop throws a looping overhand right but Marston ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Marston. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Marston. Those never looked like landing.
Northrop throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northrop misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Marston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marston looks to land a combination but Northrop avoids it well.
Marston misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Marston blocks a low kick nicely.
Northrop with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Northrop.
Northrop wants to slow Marston down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice jab there from Northrop.
A telegraphed right hand from Northrop misses the target.
Marston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Northrop.
Marston shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Northrop eats them both and turns towards Marston to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A combination from Marston does no damage.
Northrop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marston misses with a double jab.
Northrop misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston throws a sloppy head kick and Northrop moves out of range easily.
Marston is breathing heavily.
Northrop throws a right hand that Marston ducks under and follows up with a left that Marston also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as Northrop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marston doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
That has opened up John Marston's cut even more.
Marston throws a series of punches but Northrop moves out of range.
Northrop seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Northrop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Northrop. #BC#
Northrop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Northrop dodges the punch combination from Marston.
Marston slips a jab from Northrop.
Marston misses with a two punch combination.
Marston stalks Northrop and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Northrop's face. Northrop staggers backwards, shaken.
An inside leg kick from Northrop misses.
Northrop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Northrop slips a jab and a cross from Marston.
Northrop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marston is out of range.
Northrop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No joy there for Marston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Northrop shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marston's guard.#ROC#
Marston is rocked!
Northrop gets to his feet and stands over Marston, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Marston felt that one! Northrop unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Marston from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated John Marston had this to say: 'So far as the note goes, nope, I'll keep an
eye out for it next time, ta.'.
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Event:
Syn 651 Jones vs JYD III
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Northrop cracks Makaki Iii with a good jab.
We've been told by Makaki Iii's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Northrop closes the distance and clinches.
Northrop tries to land knees in the clinch but Makaki Iii avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands with a kick to the temple. Northrop shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Northrop moves away from the strike by Makaki Iii.
Northrop shoots and misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Northrop is rocked!
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Northrop.
Northrop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD#
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp right hand that drops Northrop! Makaki Iii lets Northrop back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Makaki Iii finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OH! Northrop has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Makaki Iii smells blood and charges in for the finish! Makaki Iii unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Northrop sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yancy Makaki Iii!
Our winner, Yancy Makaki Iii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Russell Northrop was interviewed post fight and said 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
Syn 644 Marciano vs Murphy
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Northrop is looking to chop away at Wearmouth's legs.
Northrop connects with a leg kick. Wearmouth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch combination from Wearmouth misses.
Northrop lands with a good body shot.
Northrop with a poor takedown
and Wearmouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wearmouth throws a front kick aimed at Northrop's knee but Northrop avoids it well. #CL2#
Northrop moves into the clinch.#BC#
Wearmouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Northrop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wearmouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Northrop was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Northrop misses with a low kick.
It looked like Wearmouth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Northrop throws a low kick but Wearmouth moves out of range easily.
Northrop wants to clinch up but Wearmouth keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wearmouth, right into the meat.
#CL2#
Northrop darts in and clinches Wearmouth up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Northrop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Northrop jumps guard.
#T1#
Wearmouth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Northrop is proving hard to escape from.
Wearmouth is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wearmouth won't allow Northrop to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Northrop working for submissions but it's allowed Wearmouth to get to half guard.
Northrop is looking for a sweep. Wearmouth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wearmouth wants to stand up but Northrop is controlling the position.
Northrop has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Northrop wants to control but Wearmouth is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Northrop is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wearmouth pulls his head out easily.
Northrop wants to improve his position but Wearmouth is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Wearmouth escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wearmouth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wearmouth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Northrop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a jab.
Northrop lands a nice shot that snaps Wearmouth's head back.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Northrop closes the distance and pushes Wearmouth back into the cage.
Wearmouth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Wearmouth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dave Wearmouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wearmouth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Northrop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dave Wearmouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.
Northrop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wearmouth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Northrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wearmouth throws a big counter combination but Northrop scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Wearmouth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Northrop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wearmouth lands with a good body shot.
Northrop misses with a takedown attempt - Wearmouth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Wearmouth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Northrop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Northrop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wearmouth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Northrop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Northrop walks into a left hand.
Northrop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wearmouth counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Northrop is rocked!
Northrop digs a good body shot into Wearmouth's ribs.
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Wearmouth finish him?
Wearmouth throws a leg kick which misses Northrop's front leg but catches the back leg as Northrop tries to avoid it.
Northrop throws a right and a left that Wearmouth avoids nicely.
Wearmouth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Wearmouth pounces like a tiger and cracks Northrop with a vicious hook! Northrop is down but not out! Wearmouth follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Russell Northrop had this to say: 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
Syn 638 San Pedro vs Keenan 3
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Northrop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Northrop misses with a body shot.
Northrop lands a nice shot to the body.
Diggs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Northrop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diggs checks a leg kick.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but Northrop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Diggs backs away, Northrop returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Orlando Diggs has been cut.#CL#
Northrop has managed to clinch.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Diggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Northrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diggs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Northrop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Northrop connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop throws a big shot that misses.
Northrop tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Northrop moves away.
Northrop was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Northrop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Northrop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Northrop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Northrop.
Diggs moves forwards but Northrop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Northrop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Northrop misses the jab.
Northrop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Northrop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Northrop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diggs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Northrop's knee momentarily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Northrop gets a clinch.
Northrop tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diggs smiles and moves away.
Jab by Northrop.
Northrop misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Northrop has managed to clinch.
Northrop misses with a punch on the inside.
Northrop can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Diggs blocking some punches.
Northrop jumps guard but Diggs stands there with Northrop around his waist. Northrop gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Northrop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Diggs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diggs misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Northrop is stalling here.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Northrop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Northrop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diggs! But no joy.
Northrop shoots in but no luck this time.
Northrop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Diggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Northrop blocks a head kick by Diggs.
Nice defenses there by Diggs.
Northrop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diggs stuffs the takedown attempt from Northrop. Northrop gets slowly back to his feet.
Northrop misses with a hook
and Diggs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Northrop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diggs sprawls well. Diggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Northrop gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Northrop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Northrop tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Diggs motions for Northrop to come forward. Diggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Northrop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diggs tries a quick counter leg kick but Northrop is wise to it.
Northrop swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Northrop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Northrop shoots in for a takedown but Diggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Northrop.
Diggs just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Northrop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diggs blocks a low kick nicely.
Northrop misses with the body kick
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Northrop closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Northrop is rocked!
Northrop connects with a single shot there.
Northrop moves in looking to clinch but Diggs pushes him off.
Diggs counters with a body kick.
Northrop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Northrop throws a leg kick
and Diggs counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggs circles away quickly and effectively.
And Diggs responds with a good body kick, but Northrop manages to step out the way in time.
Northrop tries to clinch there but Diggs circles away.
#CL#
Northrop moves into the clinch.
Diggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Northrop backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Northrop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Northrop tries to pull guard but Diggs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs avoids the elbow strike from Northrop, against the cage.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Northrop blocks the elbow strike.
Northrop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Northrop avoids the elbow strike from Diggs, against the cage.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Northrop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Northrop doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggs circles away.
Diggs follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Northrop.
Diggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Northrop connects with a right hand. Diggs shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop misses with an uppercut
and Diggs counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Northrop wants to clinch but Diggs slips to the side
and Diggs counters with a flying knee that drops Northrop! Diggs dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orlando Diggs!
Orlando Diggs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Russell Northrop spoke after the fight, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
Syn 635 Whyte vs Diggs II
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Warror pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Northrop flicks out a counter leg kick but Warror steps away.#CL2#
Warror tries to keep at a distance but Northrop has taken the fight into the clinch.
Warror misses with a body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Northrop has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Northrop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Northrop misses with a punch to the body.
Northrop wants to break the clinch but can't.
Northrop misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Northrop breaks the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Warror.
Warror lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Northrop misses the jab.
Warror throws a hook to the side of Northrop's head but Northrop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warror swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Northrop tries for a takedown but Warror sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Northrop throws a hook but Warror blocks it.
Northrop dives in and grabs Warror's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warror pushes down on Northrop's head and hops out.#CL2#
Northrop instigates a clinch.
Northrop fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Paul Warror has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.#T1#
Northrop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Warror just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Northrop ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Northrop no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Northrop looking for subs off his back but Warror has passed one foot through into half guard.
Warror controlling the action here.
Northrop is pressing down on Warror's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Northrop 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.#SUB2#
Northrop is looking for a triangle here but Warror uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2##SU#
Warror decides to stand back up. Warror steps back and let's Northrop get back to his feet.
Warror connects with a looping right hand.
Warror throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Northrop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Warror throws a body punch but Northrop moves out of range.
As Warror backs off Northrop throws a huge counter combo but Warror manages to avoid it all.
Northrop throws a right hand that misses
and Warror counters with an outside leg kick.
Northrop doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warror throws a nice outside leg kick.
Northrop wants to clinch but Warror slips to the side
and Warror cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Russell Northrop 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!
Northrop throws a lazy uppercut
and Warror connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Northrop is rocked!
Northrop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warror. Warror obviously looking to wear him down.
#KD#
Warror lands a big right hand that sends Northrop crashing to the mat! Warror stays standing though and waves Northrop back to his feet!
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Warror finish him?
Northrop throws a lazy body kick
and Warror counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Warror!
A relieved looking Paul Warror thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Russell Northrop stepped up to the mic, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
Syn 631 Jones vs JYD II
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Northrop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Northrop tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Turner forces Northrop back against the cage and clinches.
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Northrop's head.
Turner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Northrop successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Northrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turner is aware though and is defending well.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Northrop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turner stays in close to Northrop's body and controls the position.
Northrop looking for a sweep. Not yet Northrop, not yet. #SUB2#
Northrop looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Turner passes into half guard.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Northrop felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Northrop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Turner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Turner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turner passes to side control.
Northrop wants to get back to his feet but Turner drags him back down.
Turner controlling from side mount.
Northrop is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner working away.
Turner remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Northrop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Northrop tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Northrop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turner remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Northrop can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrop is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Turner asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Northrop is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Turner remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Turner throws a strike aimed at the side of Northrop's head but Northrop avoids it well.
Northrop tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position.
Northrop is not content to let Turner control the position.
Turner just content to control the position.
Northrop is trying to improve his position.
Turner controlling from side mount.
Northrop is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Northrop struggling a bit here.
Northrop is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Northrop is still trying to improve position.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Northrop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turner controlling the position from side mount.
Northrop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner 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##TD2#
Turner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Northrop to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Northrop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head.
Turner pulls Northrop in to control the position. #SUB#
Turner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Northrop is fighting to break Turner's control of his arms but Turner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Northrop.
Northrop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turner looking to control.
Turner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Northrop's guard. #REVR#
Northrop wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Northrop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Northrop keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Northrop wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Northrop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Northrop can't keep his opponent in guard - Turner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Turner is trying to control the action in half guard but Northrop is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turner controlling the action here.
Northrop wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turner moves nicely into side control.
Northrop tries to improve position but can't.
Turner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Northrop's shoulder. That is not cool.
Northrop is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Elgin Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Northrop sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Turner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Northrop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Northrop is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turner pulls his head out easily. #ES2#
Northrop pushes Turner off and gets back to his feet.
Turner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Turner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Northrop tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turner trying to control the action but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Northrop can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Northrop manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4##SUB2#
Northrop is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turner is just riding it out for now. Northrop eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Northrop wants to work for an arm triangle but Turner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turner moves into full guard.
Turner trying to keep a closed guard but Northrop is proving a slippery customer.
Northrop trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner seems keen to control Northrop's posture.
Northrop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head.
Turner has control of Northrop's left arm, preventing Northrop from doing any damage.
Northrop tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Russell Northrop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner scores with a jab.
Northrop shoots for a takedown but Turner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turner walks into a jab.
Turner connects with a crisp jab.
Northrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Northrop tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Northrop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Northrop slips under a jab.
Turner checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Northrop clinches with his opponent.
Northrop throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner gets through Northrop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turner presses Northrop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turner tries to work over Northrop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Turner works on Northrop's body with a couple of short punches.
Northrop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Northrop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Turner wants the takedown. Northrop is fighting it off but Turner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Northrop's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Northrop has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Turner is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Northrop.
Turner is staying tight to Northrop's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Turner continues to stall.
Turner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Turner trying to control the position but Northrop is working away.
Turner controls the position.
Northrop tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position.
Turner trying to control the position but Northrop is working away.
Northrop is trying to control Turner's posture but Turner avoids it.
Turner trying to control the position but Northrop is working away.
Turner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Northrop tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position.
Turner controls the position.
Turner wants to control but Northrop is keeping him busy. #T3#
Turner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Northrop is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Turner cracks Northrop with a big elbow.
Northrop is trying to get back to half guard.
Turner trying to control the action but Northrop is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Northrop is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Northrop tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Northrop gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Northrop is refusing to be controlled, as Turner sits in half guard.
Northrop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
In his post fight interview, Elgin Turner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Russell Northrop spoke after the fight, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
Syn 628 Slice vs Pulkkinen
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Northrop gets a clinch.
Spinks misses with some punches.
Northrop lands with a left to the head.
Spinks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Northrop trying to stall but Spinks improves his position.
Northrop tries to stall but Spinks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spinks. #TD#
Spinks jumps into guard, dragging Northrop to the mat.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Spinks keeps moving.
Spinks 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.
Northrop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Northrop drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spinks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spinks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spinks! #REVR#
Northrop felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Northrop gets back to half guard.
Spinks trying to control from half guard but Northrop is working away. #T1#
Northrop wants to sweep but Spinks has passed to side control!
Northrop manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spinks's best efforts.
Northrop tries to get to full guard but Spinks has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spinks drops an elbow to the side of Northrop's head.
Spinks trying to pass the guard but Northrop defending well.
Northrop trying to control but Spinks postures up.
Northrop works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Northrop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spinks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Northrop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spinks defends it easily.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Northrop trying to keep a closed guard but Spinks is proving a slippery customer.
Spinks with a nice head shot there.
Spinks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spinks works over Northrop with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Northrop working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Spinks has passed into half guard!
Spinks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Northrop wants to get back to full guard.
Spinks works his foot free and advances to mount.
Northrop is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Spinks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Spinks dominating with strikes here.
Northrop working to try and regain half guard.
Northrop in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Spinks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Northrop is rocked!
Northrop in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Northrop is still in real trouble! Can Spinks finish him?
Northrop bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spinks keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Northrop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spinks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Northrop has managed to get both his arms back between Spinks's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Spinks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spinks keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop throws a big elbow that misses.
Northrop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spinks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spinks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Northrop loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Northrop drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spinks dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Spinks scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Northrop looking for a triangle here. Spinks is fighting it but it looks tight! Northrop pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Spinks is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Russell Northrop!
An out of breath and clearly excited Russell Northrop thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Syn 625 Pulkkinen vs Mouth
Date: Mar 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Whyte fakes the leg kick and cracks Northrop in the body.
Whyte checks a leg kick nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Northrop has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Whyte just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Northrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whyte works Northrop's body with a nice hook.
Whyte misses with a looping left.
Northrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whyte.
Northrop is looking for the big counter here.
Whyte misses with a body shot.
Whyte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whyte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whyte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Northrop.
Whyte works the jab nicely.
Northrop is looking to clinch but Whyte is avoiding it.
Northrop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by Whyte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Northrop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whyte misses with a body shot.
Whyte misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte lands a leg kick that knocks Northrop off balance momentarily.
Whyte misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Northrop rushes Whyte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Northrop scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whyte. #BC#
Whyte breaks from the clinch.
Whyte blocks a low kick nicely.
Whyte misses with a body shot.
Northrop doesn't manage to clinch there - Whyte circles away.
Whyte looks to throw the jab but Northrop is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Whyte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Northrop closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Northrop pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Northrop looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Whyte has picked Northrop up and slammed him! Northrop can't keep hold of the triangle and Whyte manages to pass to side control!
Northrop tries to buck Whyte off but Whyte is having none of it.
Northrop keeps trying to improve his position.#T2##SU#
Whyte decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Whyte is looking to wear down Northrop with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Whyte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Whyte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Northrop momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Northrop avoids the body shot from Whyte.
Whyte lets loose with a powerful body kick. Northrop will feel that in the morning.
A lazy body kick from Northrop
and Whyte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whyte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Whyte does it's job there.
Whyte throws out a loose jab but Northrop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Northrop misses with a body kick.
Whyte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Northrop throws a leg kick but Whyte checks it.
Whyte throws out a powerful jab.
Northrop misses with an uppercut.
Northrop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whyte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Whyte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benson Whyte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Northrop takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Whyte scoring well with a low kick there.
Northrop lands a glancing blow to the side of Whyte's head.
Whyte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Northrop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Whyte avoids it really well and circles away.
Whyte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whyte connects with a body shot that sends Northrop's belly button to the back.
Northrop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whyte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benson Whyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.
Northrop takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Northrop on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Northrop just misses with a punch to the body.
Northrop misses with an uppercut. Whyte saw that one coming.
Northrop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Whyte scores with a jab. Northrop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Northrop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Whyte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whyte lands a jab to the nose.
Whyte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Northrop has his takedown stuffed
and Whyte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Northrop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Whyte - just one landing.
Whyte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whyte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Northrops jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Whyte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Northrop is rocked!
Northrop throws a series of punches but Whyte moves out of range.
As Northrop backs away, Whyte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Whyte jabs Northrop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whyte scores with a jab. Northrop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Whyte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#KD#
Whyte lands a left and a right that send Northrop crashing to the mat, dazed. Whyte thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Whyte finish him?
Whyte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crack! A monster head kick from Whyte and Northrop falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Whyte!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Benson Whyte!
A very excited looking Benson Whyte rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Russell Northrop stepped up to the mic, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
Syn 620 Jones vs JYD
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Sanada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Northrop is looking to chop away at Sanada's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
Sanada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Northrop scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Masa Sanada has been cut.
Northrop misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Sanada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Northrop scores with a decent looking hook.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Northrop sends Sanada down but not out. Northrop dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#
Sanada is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Northrop is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanada is still in real trouble! Can Northrop finish him?
Northrop fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sanada seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Sanada's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanada is not content to let Northrop control the position.
Sanada is trying to control Northrop's posture but Northrop avoids it. #T1#
Sanada gets back to half guard.
Northrop tries to pass to full mount but Sanada defends it.
Sanada is trying to maintain the position but Northrop is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanada holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sanada trying to control but Northrop postures up.
Sanada told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sanada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Northrop scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Northrop throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Northrop is working away from the top position though.
Sanada wants to improve his position but Northrop is controlling well.
Northrop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanada controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Northrop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanada desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Northrop is thwarting Sanada's attempts to control the position.
Sanada controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sanada is trying to stand.
#T3#
Still in half guard, Northrop seems content to control.
Sanada is looking to improve his position.
Sanada keeping hold of Northrop's head, controlling as best he can.
Sanada wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Northrop darts in and clinches Sanada up against the cage.#BC2#
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
Northrop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Northrop throws a combination that misses
and Sanada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanada defending well as Northrop loads up on a big left hand.
Northrop is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Northrop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Northrop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Northrop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Northrop takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Northrop.
Sanada taking a breather. #BC2#
Sanada manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop shoots in for a takedown but Sanada shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Northrop lands a jab to Sanada's midsection.
Northrop looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
Northrop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanada swings for the body but Northrop moves out of range.
Northrop lands a nice hook to Sanada's body. Sanada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Northrop throws a leg kick but Sanada sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Sanada's cut.
That's time! Northrop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sanada moves out of range as Northrop strikes.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Sanada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Northrop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Northrop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanada.
Northrop throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Northrop misses with a double jab.
Northrop throws a chopping leg kick but Sanada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Northrop misses with a body shot
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Northrop tries to clinch but Sanada moves away
and Sanada counters with a huge left! Northrop is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sanada isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Northrop from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sanada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!
Masa Sanada made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
Russell Northrop was interviewed post fight and said 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
Syn: LoL Semi Finals Special
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Northrop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Northrop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by Warror's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Northrop closes the distance looking to clinch
and Warror counters with a thumping low kick.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Warror lands a nice leg kick that just misses Northrop's sensitive parts.
Northrop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Warror motions for Northrop to come forward. Warror throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warror takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Northrop throws a low kick, looking for Warror's leg but Warror calmly moves out of range.
Warror loads up on a big right hand but Northrop slips the punch.#CL2#
Northrop rushes Warror and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Northrop lands on the inside with an 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!
Warror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Northrop ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Northrop no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Northrop is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Warror frees his head nicely. Oh but Northrop has switched to an armbar! Warror is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Russell Northrop!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Russell Northrop made sure he mentioned RAGS of a RONIN, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Syn 611 Slice vs St. Georges
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Sanada staying out of range there.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Northrop does no damage.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Northrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Northrop.
Sanada circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Northrop throws a right hand that misses
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Northrop is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
Northrop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northrop lands with a right hand.
Northrop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Northrop.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Northrop has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Northrop is rocked!#T1#
Northrop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanada counters with a right hand to the body.
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
Northrop misses with a double jab
and Sanada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanada circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Northrop to the canvas! Northrop doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sanada keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!
After the big win, Masa Sanada made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLBENT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Russell Northrop spoke after the fight, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
Syn 607
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Take looks to score with a jab to the body but Northrop is just out of range.
Take throws a quick inside leg kick.
Northrop cracks Take with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Take with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice sprawl there from Take as Northrop shoots in.
Take lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick lands from Take.
Take thuds a left hand into Northrop's body.
Good shot there by Take.
A solid leg kick lands there for Take.
Take swats away the attempt to clinch by Northrop.
Northrop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Take throws a shot from downtown. Northrop moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Take motions for Northrop to come forward. Take throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Take moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Northrop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Northrop misses with an uppercut.
Northrop checks the leg kick.
Take moves out of range as Northrop throws a body kick.
Northrop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Take.
Take ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Northrop moves away.#T1#
Take throws a low kick, looking for Northrop's leg but Northrop calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Northrop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Northrop misses the shot to the body.
Take throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Northrop on the side of the head.
Yamato Take is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Take.
Northrop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Take fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Northrop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Take fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Take misses with a low kick.
Take misses with a low kick.
Take throws the kick towards the body but Northrop avoids it.
Northrop circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Northrop clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Take.
Take misses with a punch on the inside.
Northrop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Take's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Northrop prevents a body shot from Take.
Take throws a punch but it's blocked by Northrop.
The referee is keeping an eye on Northrop - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Northrop jumps guard but Take stands there with Northrop around his waist. Northrop gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Northrop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Take tries to throw a body punch but Northrop avoids it by throwing Take back against the cage.
Take swings wildly with an uppercut but Northrop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Northrop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop goes for a takedown attempt but Take pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yamato Take has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.
Take clobbers Northrop with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Northrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Take. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Take.
Take misses with a few strikes there.
Northrop misses with a series of wild punches.
Take tries to clinch up.
Take throws a body shot but no joy.
Take thuds his shin into the meat of Northrop's side.
Northrop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Take defends well and Northrop ends up having to push Take into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Take tries to clinch but Northrop is having none of it.
Take scores with a spinning back kick!
Take blocks a low kick nicely.
Northrop checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Northrop closes the distance and clinches. #T3##TD2#
Northrop pulls guard effortlessly.
Take controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Northrop working for a triangle but Take defends it easily.
Take controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Northrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Take is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Northrop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Northrop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Take defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Take's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Northrop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Take is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Northrop has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Take doesn't defend quickly enough and Northrop has managed to lock this one up! Can Take escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Northrop on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RAGS of a RONIN logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Yamato Take was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight buddy.'.
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Event:
Syn 604
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Strauss lands a glancing blow to the side of Northrop's head.
A lazy left from Strauss finds it's target.
Northrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Northrop falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Strauss counters by clinching up.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body.
Northrop misses with some punches.
Northrop prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss lands with a left to the head.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Northrop pushes Strauss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Northrop has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Northrop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Northrop tries for a takedown. No joy.
Northrop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Northrop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Northrop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strauss to keep the fight standing.
Strauss lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Northrop stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Northrop.
Northrop jumps guard but Strauss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilhelm Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.
Northrop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Northrop.
Northrop misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Northrop fails to land.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Strauss.
Strauss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Northrop backwards.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Northrop's head.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Northrop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Northrop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Northrop tries to break the clinch but Strauss is controlling the position.
Strauss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Northrop backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss lands with a short shot to the head.
Strauss tries to work over Northrop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Northrop.
Northrop pushes Strauss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Northrop throws a head punch that misses. #T2##TD2#
Northrop manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Northrop is trying to keep Strauss in close.
#SUB2#
Northrop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strauss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strauss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Northrop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strauss trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strauss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Strauss wants to control from the top but Northrop keeps moving. #T3#
Northrop controls Strauss momentarily but Strauss frees himself.
Strauss stopping the sweep attempt from Northrop.
Strauss tries to free his leg and advance position but Northrop is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Northrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strauss is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Northrop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strauss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strauss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strauss wants to control from the top but Northrop keeps moving. #SUB2#
Northrop working for a triangle but Strauss defends it easily.
#T4#
Strauss content to stall in guard here.
Strauss won't allow Northrop to sweep him here.
Strauss looking to sit in guard and control but Northrop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Northrop stopping the sweep attempt from Strauss.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Strauss keeps moving.
Strauss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Strauss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Strauss.
Northrop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strauss doesn't seem bothered though.
Strauss attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Northrop misses with a few strikes there.
Strauss misses with a straight left.
Northrop shoots in but no luck this time.
Northrop sizes up Strauss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Northrop thuds his right hand into Strauss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Northrop lands a really nice looking cross but Strauss seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Northrop.
Strauss thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Northrop if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop blocks a jab.
Northrop misses with a straight right.
Strauss wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Northrop wants to clinch but Strauss slips to the side
and Strauss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
A jab lands there for Strauss.#ROC#
Northrop is rocked!#T1#
Northrop throws a low kick, looking for Strauss's leg but Strauss calmly moves out of range.
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Strauss finish him?
Strauss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Northrop at a distance.
Strauss throws an overhand right that drops Northrop like a sack of potatoes! Strauss dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilhelm Strauss!
A very excited looking Wilhelm Strauss made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Russell Northrop spoke after the fight, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
Syn 600 - All In
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Northrop.#CUT2#
It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Makaki Iii throws a shot from downtown. Northrop moves away and avoids it.
Northrop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Northrop avoided it.
Makaki Iii tries to bum rush Northrop with a series of wild strikes but Northrop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Northrop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Northrop misses with a leg kick
and Makaki Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Northrop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Northrop on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Northrop lands a nice shot to the body.
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been told by Makaki Iii's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Makaki Iii blocks a head kick by Northrop.
Northrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Northrop tries to clinch
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Northrop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Northrop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Northrop closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Northrop throws a strike aimed at the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii avoids it well.
Makaki Iii avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Northrop. #SUB2#
Northrop looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Northrop throwing strikes but Makaki Iii manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Northrop is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Northrop is still trying to improve position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Northrop is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makaki Iii off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Makaki Iii. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Northrop misses with an elbow to the head.
Northrop has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii trying to control the hands but Northrop breaks the grip.
Makaki Iii tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Makaki Iii is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Northrop with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Northrop unloading with bombs!
Makaki Iii is looking to improve his position but Northrop isn't that keen on the idea.
Northrop looking to ground and pound but Makaki Iii is blocking nicely.
Northrop looking to ground and pound but Makaki Iii is blocking nicely.
Makaki Iii wants to control but Northrop is having none of it.
Northrop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Northrop prevents Makaki Iii from getting the reversal.
Makaki Iii is working hard here to advance position.
Northrop looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB2#
Northrop is working for a guillotine from mount but Makaki Iii frees his head quite easily.
#T4#
Northrop thowing shots but they're missing.
Makaki Iii avoids a series of strikes thrown by Northrop.
BOOM! Northrop connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Northrop thowing shots but they're missing.
Northrop looking to finish with strikes here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii tries to hold on but Northrop postures up.
Northrop looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Northrop's ribcage but misses.
Northrop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Northrop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Northrop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Northrop manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Makaki Iii on his heels. He'll look to pass Makaki Iii's guard now, I'm sure.
Northrop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Northrop sitting in guard here, content to control.
Northrop throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
Northrop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Northrop advances position into side control!
Makaki Iii avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Northrop.
Northrop working the ground and pound from side control.
Northrop landing strikes. #SUB2#
Northrop wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makaki Iii, who protects the arm well.
Northrop wants to take a breather but Makaki Iii manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Northrop.
Northrop is working Makaki Iii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Northrop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makaki Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Northrop being controlled here momentarily.
Northrop throwing strikes from guard but Makaki Iii blocks nicely.
Makaki Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Northrop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
Makaki Iii controlling the position.
Northrop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Northrop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Makaki Iii keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Northrop tries to free his leg and advance position but Makaki Iii is retaining full guard.
Northrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Northrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Northrop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Makaki Iii keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Northrop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makaki Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Northrop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makaki Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Russell Northrop has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Northrop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makaki Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Northrop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makaki Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Northrop scoring with punches to the head and body.
Northrop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makaki Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Northrop.
Northrop connects with a couple of short punches.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Makaki Iii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makaki Iii working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Northrop avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Northrop misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Northrop's knee momentarily.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Northrop swings widly with a right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Northrop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Northrop tries to clinch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii dips to his left and cracks Northrop with an uppercut!
Northrop throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Northrop.
Northrop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makaki Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Northrop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Northrop shoots and misses
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Northrop fails with a takedown attempt.
Northrop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Northrop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Northrop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Northrop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makaki Iii's waist but Makaki Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Northrop off to one side.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.#CL2#
Northrop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Northrop drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makaki Iii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Northrop fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the head.
Northrop misses with a knee to the head.
Makaki Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Makaki Iii stalling in the clinch but Northrop improves position. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Northrop as Makaki Iii tries to tie him up.
Makaki Iii can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Makaki Iii presses Northrop against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Makaki Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Northrop wants to clinch up but Makaki Iii keeps it at a distance.
Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Northrop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Northrop.
Northrop throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Northrop.#TD2#
Northrop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Northrop is trying to ground and pound but Makaki Iii uses the momentary lack of control by Northrop to regain half guard.
Northrop looks to land a strike but Makaki Iii avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Makaki Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Northrop.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Northrop's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Makaki Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makaki Iii keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop connects with a couple of short punches.
Makaki Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makaki Iii tries to strike from the bottom.
Makaki Iii is trying to keep Northrop in close.
Northrop scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Makaki Iii keeps moving.
Makaki Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Northrop postures up in Makaki Iii's guard and throws a big left but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Northrop wants to pass the guard but Makaki Iii is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Makaki Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Northrop. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Makaki Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Northrop off the ropes and back into range.
Northrop dips to his left and cracks Makaki Iii with an uppercut!
Makaki Iii walks into a jab.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick but Northrop moves out of range.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body. Northrop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Northrop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Northrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russell Northrop.
I've got Northrop winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Northrop!
An out of breath and clearly excited Russell Northrop thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Syn 595
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the side of Northrop's head but Northrop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Northrop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Hedman Karlsson clinches up with Northrop and pushes him back against the cage.
Northrop blocking some punches.
Hedman Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Northrop.
Northrop fails to pull guard.
Hedman Karlsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Northrop blocks it with crossed arms.
Northrop tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hedman Karlsson smiles and moves away.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.
Hedman Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Northrop pushes Hedman Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Northrop breaks from the clinch.
Northrop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Hedman Karlsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
I was talking to Hedman Karlsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Northrop ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Northrop no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedman Karlsson works over Northrop with some ground and pound from guard.
Northrop looking for a sweep. Not yet Northrop, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Northrop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hedman Karlsson defends it easily.
Hedman Karlsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Hedman Karlsson postures up and lands a big shot to Northrop's brow. #SUB2#
Hedman Karlsson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Northrop has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hedman Karlsson is looking to defend but Northrop has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hedman Karlsson! Northrop pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hedman Karlsson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RAGS of a RONIN logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Syn 587
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Northrop has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Northrop drags the fight down to the ground.
Northrop trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Northrop working for submissions but it's allowed Hunt to get to half guard.
Northrop tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Northrop is defending the position.
Northrop wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt prevents Northrop from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Northrop trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Northrop defending well.
Northrop manages to get to full guard.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Northrop on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Northrop is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back!
Hunt rolls, trying to escape but Northrop keeps control of the position.
Northrop doesn't have the hooks in and Hunt manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Northrop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Northrop tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Northrop defends it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Northrop is looking to improve his position.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Northrop is defending well.
Northrop wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Northrop is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold.
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Northrop! #T3#
Northrop tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Hunt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hunt with shots to the head and body - Northrop looks very uncomfortable down there.
Northrop is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunt landing strikes from the mount.
Northrop can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northrop tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.#SUB2#
Hunt is working for a guillotine from mount but Northrop frees his head quite easily.
#T4#
Northrop bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Northrop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Northrop loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Northrop is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Northrop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt has momentary wrist control but Northrop slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Hunt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Northrop closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Northrop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Northrop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Northrop tries to clinch but Hunt moves away
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt slips a straight right by Northrop.
Northrop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Northrop doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Northrop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Northrop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hunt feints and then cracks Northrop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Northrop down.
Russell Northrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt stuffs the takedown.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Northrop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Northrop misses its target.
Northrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Northrop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Northrop.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
#CL2#
Hunt darts in and clinches Northrop up against the cage.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Northrop.
A shot in the inside from Hunt. #TD#
Northrop jumps into guard, dragging Hunt to the mat.
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Northrop looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Northrop is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunt looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Northrop is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Northrop throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hunt to regain full guard.
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a triangle here but Northrop uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Northrop creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Northrop is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Northrop tries for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northrop scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Hunt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Northrop thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Northrop looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hunt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Northrop drops an elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Northrop looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Northrop is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Hunt is pressing down on Northrop's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt looking to control.
Northrop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Northrop drops back looking for a leg! Hunt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunt manages to kick Northrop off! Northrop jumps back into Hunt's guard.
Northrop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Northrop is in close to Hunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Northrop defends it easily.
Northrop keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunt's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hunt with a hook.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Northrop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Northrop takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hunt moves forwards but Northrop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Northrop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Northrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Northrop has time to react.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Northrop.
Northrop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Northrop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Northrop 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.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Northrop's sensitive parts.
Northrop lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Northrop lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Northrop has managed to clinch.
Northrop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Northrop backwards.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Northrop doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Northrop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Northrop wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Northrop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Northrop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
Paul Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Northrop throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
Northrop on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Northrop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Northrop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
Hunt scores with a jab. Northrop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Northrop.#TD#
Northrop shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Northrop showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Northrop throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Hunt trying to control but Northrop postures up.
#SUB#
Northrop looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hunt gets full guard.#T3#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Northrop lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunt is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Northrop looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Northrop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Northrop!
Northrop sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Hunt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Northrop!
Northrop really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt lands a big shot there that rocks Northrop but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hunt landing strikes from the mount and Northrop is in trouble! #ROC2#
Northrop is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Northrop is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Northrop keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunt scoring with strikes but Northrop is staying in there.
Northrop is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Northrop in real trouble here! The ref calls for Northrop to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunt!
A victorious Paul Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Russell Northrop stepped up to the mic, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Syn 585
Date: Jul 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Northrop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warror.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Northrop moves into range and clinches up with Warror.
Northrop is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Warror misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Northrop.
Stalling in the clinch from Northrop.
#BC2#
Northrop manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Warror's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Northrop tries to clinch up.
Warror tried to counter with a leg kick but Northrop avoided it.
Warror wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Northrop misses with the body kick
and Warror counters with an inside leg kick.
Northrop shoots in but Warror avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Warror fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Northrop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Northrop moves in looking to clinch but Warror pushes him off.
Warror fires out a quick counter leg kick but Northrop just manages to avoid it.
Warror throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Warror swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Northrop.
Northrop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Warror gets tackled into the cage by Northrop. Northrop maintains the clinch.
Northrop throws a punch but it's blocked by Warror.
Northrop holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Northrop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Warror goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Northrop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Northrop misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Northrop throws an elbow but misses.
Northrop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Northrop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror tries to work over Northrop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Northrop just leaning against Warror, taking a breather.
Northrop blocking some punches.
Northrop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Northrop is trying to pull guard but Warror has him pressed against the cage.
Paul Warror has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.
Northrop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Warror as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Warror struggles to land a body shot inside as Northrop controls his hands.
Warror scores with a hook to the body.
Warror misses with a body punch.
Northrop will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Warror up against the cage.
Northrop tries a body shot but Warror blocks it.
Warror can't find room to land a body shot as Northrop controls the action.
Northrop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Warror just stands there and leans against the cage.
Northrop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Northrop is trying to break the clinch but Warror is controlling him.
Northrop looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Northrop gets through Warror's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Northrop swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warror has a couple of punches blocked by Northrop.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Northrop working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Warror lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Northrop backwards. #TD2#
Northrop has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Warror uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Northrop has his foot on Warror's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warror works his way back into a safe position though.
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Warror from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Northrop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warror trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Northrop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Northrop has Warror pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Northrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warror is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Warror has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Northrop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warror defends it easily.#T4##SUB2#
Warror avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Warror trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Northrop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warror can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Warror stands and throws Northrop's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Warror staying calm.
Northrop manages to work his way to half guard, despite Warror's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Warror will probably get the nod.
That's time! Warror's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Northrop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Warror is able to avoid easily.
Northrop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Northrop fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Northrop forces Warror back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Northrop pulls guard.
Warror won't allow Northrop to sweep him here.
Warror postures up.
#SUB2#
Northrop is looking for a triangle but Warror pushes his legs off easily.
Warror prevents Northrop from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warror looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop trying to keep a closed guard but Warror is proving a slippery customer.
Warror is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Warror wants to stand but Northrop has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Warror trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Northrop tries to clinch but Warror moves out of range.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Northrop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Warror bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Northrop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Warror finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Northrop wants to clinch up but Warror keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warror is looking to slow Northrop down with leg kicks.
Northrop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Northrop misses with a lunging right hand
and Warror connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Northrop has his takedown stuffed
and Warror counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Warror lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Northrop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Northrop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warror paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Northrop misses with a right hand
and Warror counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warror.
Warror throws a body shot but no joy.
Northrop wants to clinch up but Warror keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Northrop. Beautiful body shot.
A clash of legs there as Northrop blocks the low kick.
Warror is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Northrop can do to turn this around?
Northrop moves out of range as Warror throws a body kick.
Warror with a hook.
Warror stuns Northrop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Northrop throws a body shot but no joy.
Northrop misses with a two punch combination.
Northrop tries to score with a low kick but Warror moves his leg out of the way.
Warror staying out of range there.
Northrop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warror sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Northrop somewhat.
Paul Warror has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.#T3#
A punch combination from Northrop misses. #CL2#
Northrop pushes Warror up against the cage in a clinch.
Warror digs a right hand underneath Northrop's ribcage. Northrop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Northrop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Warror presses Northrop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Warror lands with a left to the head.
Warror has a couple of punches blocked by Northrop.
#TD2#
Northrop gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Warror regains guard.
Northrop is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Northrop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warror utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
Northrop with a flurry of punches that miss.
Northrop throws a big elbow that misses.
Northrop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Northrop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warror avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Warror keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Warror is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Northrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Northrop landing some decent shots from guard.
Northrop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northrop wants to control from the top but Warror keeps moving.
Warror is controlling Northrop's posture.
Warror preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Northrop checks a low kick from Warror.
Warror keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Warror throws a leg kick but Northrop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Warror.
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
Northrop tries to clinch
and Warror counters with a straight right hand.
Northrop tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Warror lands a nice looking kick to the body. Northrop takes a step back to recover.
Warror avoids a punch combination nicely.
Northrop dips to his left and cracks Warror with an uppercut!
Warror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Northrop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop misses with a low kick.
Warror was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Warror scores with a leg kick.
Northrop moves to clinch but Warror breaks away
and Warror counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Northrop misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Northrop with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Warror to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Northrop tries to clinch up but Warror circles away and keeps his distance.
Northrop shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warror defends it nicely.
Warror is looking to counter punch.
Northrop takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Warror.
Russell Northrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Northrop does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good leg kick by Warror there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Northrop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Northrop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Northrop misses with a head kick.
Warror lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Northrop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Northrop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Warror counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Northrop is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Northrop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Northrop has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop fails to pull guard.
Paul Warror has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.#T2#
Warror throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russell Northrop seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Northrop misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Warror scores with a nice short uppercut.
Warror lands a left hand that snaps the head of Northrop backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warror creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Northrop is trying to break the clinch but Warror has him pressed against the cage.
Northrop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Warror lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Northrop lands with a right to the head.
Warror throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Northrops head.
A short right from Warror on the inside.
Warror lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Northrop.
Northrop is trying to pull guard but Warror turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Northrop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Warror working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Northrop is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Warror.
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Warror finish him?
Warror misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Northrop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Northrop seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Warror lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy left from Northrop finds it's target.
Northrop throws a body shot but no joy.
Warror connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Northrop misses with an uppercut. Warror saw that one coming.
Warror moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Warror feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Northrops jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Warror dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warror fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Warror connects with the punch.
Warror scoring well with a low kick there.
Warror bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Northrop is looking to chop away at Warror's legs.
Warror gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Northrop.
Warror fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Northrop misses its intended target.
Northrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Northrop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Northrop misses with a low kick.
Paul Warror is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Warror, right into the meat.
Jab, jab by Northrop - just one landing.
Warror keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Warror tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Northrop misses with a right hand
and Warror counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warror scores with a decent looking hook.
Northrop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Northrop misses with a wild body shot.
Northrop shoots in looking for a takedown but Warror manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Northrop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Warror lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paul Warror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Northrop throws a right and a left that Warror avoids nicely.
Northrop walks into a jab.
Warror feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Northrop's calf.
Warror dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Northrop wants to land a leg kick but Warror is out of range.
Paul Warror is winning the standup battle so far.
Warror lands a leg kick that knocks Northrop off balance momentarily.
Northrop fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Warror showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Warror, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Warror!
An out of breath Paul Warror thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Russell Northrop was interviewed post fight and said 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
Syn 583
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Northrop misses its intended target.
Northrop misses the shot to the body.
Northrop misses the shot to the body.
Northrop tries to clinch there but Naranbaatar circles away.
Northrop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Naranbaatar has time to react.
Northrop moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Northrop checks a leg kick nicely.
Northrop cracks Naranbaatar with an open hand slap.
Northrop throws a combination. Naranbaatar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Northrop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Naranbaatar circles away quickly and effectively.
Naranbaatar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Northrop misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Northrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Northrop throws a series of punches but Naranbaatar avoids them all with ease.
Naranbaatar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab from Northrop.
Northrop throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Northrop takes one on the button.
Northrop just misses with a punch to the body.
Northrop throws a combination that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Northrop's knee momentarily.#T1#
Naranbaatar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Northrop.
Northrop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Northrop swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Naranbaatar dips to his left and cracks Northrop with an uppercut!
Northrop throws a body shot but no joy.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop has a takedown stuffed.
Naranbaatar jabs Northrop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naranbaatar scores with a nice strike.
Naranbaatar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Northrop swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Northrop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Northrop blocks a jab.#T2##TD#
Northrop gets a takedown into half guard.
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!#SUB#
Northrop is trying to work for a kimura but Naranbaatar is defending well.
Naranbaatar wants to improve his position but Northrop is controlling well.
#SUB#
Northrop is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Naranbaatar has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Naranbaatar tries to kick Northrop off but Northrop keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Naranbaatar wants to control but Northrop is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Naranbaatar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naranbaatar managing to control the position. #T3#
Naranbaatar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Northrop.
Naranbaatar looking to control.
Naranbaatar is pulling down on Northrop's head. It's preventing any offense from Northrop, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar working for a triangle but Northrop defends it easily.
Northrop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Naranbaatar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Naranbaatar is trying to keep Northrop in close.
Northrop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Naranbaatar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Northrop scoring with some ground and pound.
Naranbaatar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Naranbaatar controls Northrop momentarily but Northrop frees himself.
Northrop is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Naranbaatar has momentary wrist control but Northrop slips an elbow through the middle.
Our spies down at at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic inform us that Naranbaatar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Naranbaatar working for a triangle but Northrop defends it easily.
Northrop trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
Naranbaatar looking to control.
Northrop loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naranbaatar keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naranbaatar slips a jab and a cross from Northrop.
It seemed like Naranbaatar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Northrop with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naranbaatar to score with a decent uppercut.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut.
Northrop throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Naranbaatar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Naranbaatar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Northrop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Naranbaatar misses with a kick to the body.
Northrop moves out of range of the strikes.
Northrop cracks Naranbaatar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Northrop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop works the jab nicely.
Northrop throws a head kick but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
#TD#
Northrop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Naranbaatar to the mat! Naranbaatar manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving. #T1#
Naranbaatar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Naranbaatar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Naranbaatar is pulling down on Northrop's head. It's preventing any offense from Northrop, at least for the moment.
Northrop throws a big elbow that misses.
Naranbaatar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Northrop manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Naranbaatar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Northrop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Naranbaatar has managed to get both his arms back between Northrop's legs - danger averted.
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Naranbaatar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Northrop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naranbaatar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naranbaatar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Northrop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naranbaatar defends well.
Northrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naranbaatar can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Northrop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Naranbaatar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naranbaatar stays in close to Northrop's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Northrop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Naranbaatar wants to pass the guard but Northrop is keeping the position.#SUB#
Northrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Naranbaatar is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Naranbaatar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Northrop isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Naranbaatar stacks Northrop on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Naranbaatar!
Northrop gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a kimura but Northrop is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Naranbaatar to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying to work for a kimura but Northrop is defending well.
#SUB2#
Northrop is defending against the submission attempts here by Naranbaatar.
Northrop is in trouble now - Naranbaatar has advanced to mount!
Russell Northrop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Northrop keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Naranbaatar controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Northrop is now in Naranbaatar's guard. A big mistake from Naranbaatar there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a triangle but Northrop pushes his legs off easily.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranbaatar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naranbaatar looking for a sweep. Not yet Naranbaatar, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Russell Northrop will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Northrop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Naranbaatar tried to score with a low kick but Northrop checks it.
Northrop tries to clinch up but Naranbaatar circles away and keeps his distance.
Northrop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Northrop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good standup being displayed there by Northrop as he connects with a hook.
Russell Northrop is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Northrop.#TD#
Northrop looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Northrop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are battling for position here. Naranbaatar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Northrop won't allow Naranbaatar to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Northrop defends well.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranbaatar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Naranbaatar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Northrop is looking to pass into half guard but Naranbaatar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Naranbaatar is in guard.#REVB#
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Northrop keeps moving. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Northrop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naranbaatar defends well.#T2##SUB#
Northrop isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Naranbaatar stacks Northrop on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Naranbaatar!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Northrop is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Northrop tries to buck Naranbaatar off but Naranbaatar is having none of it.
Naranbaatar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Northrop keeps working. #SUB2#
Naranbaatar tries for a kimura but Northrop is defending well.
Northrop manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Northrop is nestled in close to Naranbaatar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Naranbaatar wants to get back to his feet.
Naranbaatar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Northrop is working away from the top position though.
Northrop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naranbaatar keeps working. #SUB#
Northrop is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Naranbaatar is looking to improve his position.
Naranbaatar is looking to control Northrop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Naranbaatar avoid being mounted?
Naranbaatar tries to get to full guard but Northrop has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Naranbaatar trying to control from the bottom.
Naranbaatar wants to improve his position but Northrop is controlling well.
Northrop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Naranbaatar tries to roll over but Northrop keeps him under control.
Northrop landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Naranbaatar is refusing to be controlled, as Northrop sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Northrop is really struggling to control Naranbaatar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Naranbaatar missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Northrop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Northrop has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Syn 580
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Northrop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Northrop feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Meyer's calf.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Meyer swings for the body but Northrop moves out of range.
Meyer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Meyer throws a good cross that connects.
Northrop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meyer.
Meyer misses with a straight left.
Meyer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Northrop finds it's way round the side to connect with Meyer's head.
The fighters circling - Northrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop shoots in for a double leg but Meyer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Northrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Northrop ducks right into an uppercut from Meyer.
Meyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Northrop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyer moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Northrop there.
Meyer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Northrop under the eye.
Northrop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Northrop misses with a hook. Meyer ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Meyer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Meyer keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully. #T1#
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Northrop trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Meyer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Northrop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Northrop looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Meyer has picked Northrop up and slammed him! Northrop can't keep hold of the triangle and Meyer manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Meyer stands up.
Meyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Northrop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meyer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Meyer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Northrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been hearing reports that Northrop has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Meyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Meyer gets caught napping as Northrop dives in and scores a takedown. Meyer manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Meyer has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Northrop is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer gets through Northrop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Meyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meyer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Meyer.
Meyer throws the left hand but Northrop avoids the punch easily.
Meyer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Meyer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Northrop takes a step back to recover.
Meyer throws a head kick that misses.
Meyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meyer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Meyer connects with a looping right hand.
Northrop is looking to clinch.
Meyer misses the jab.
Northrop avoids the body shot from Meyer.
Northrop fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Meyer moves out of range as Northrop strikes.
Meyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left lands for Meyer.
Northrop lands a slapping body shot.
Ulrik Meyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Northrop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyer.
A shot to the body from Northrop misses
and Meyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Northrop tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Northrop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Northrop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Meyer slips a jab from Northrop.
Northrop takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Meyer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Northrop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Northrop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Meyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Meyer.
Northrop fails to land with a series of punches.
Northrop throws the kick towards the body but Meyer avoids it.
Northrop lands with an uppercut that bounces Meyer off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Northrop looks to land a combination but Meyer avoids it well.
Meyer misses with a few strikes there.
Meyer needs to keep his hands up - Northrop had a free shot at his head there.
Northrop moves away from the strike by Meyer. #CL#
Meyer gets tackled into the cage by Northrop. Northrop maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Meyer breaks the clinch.
Meyer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Northrop is able to avoid easily.
Northrop throws the left hand but Meyer avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Northrop.
Meyer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Northrop had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice defenses there by Meyer.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Northrop.
Meyer gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Northrop is working for a kimura but Meyer is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulrik Meyer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Meyer looks to land a left hand but Northrop moved out of range nicely.
Meyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Northrop.
Meyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Northrop moves away.
Meyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meyer lands a leg kick that knocks Northrop off balance momentarily.
Meyer misses the jab.
Meyer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Northrop connects with a good right hand that stumbles Meyer. Meyer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Northrop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Northrop moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Northrop checks the leg kick.#TD#
Meyer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Northrop to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Northrop throwing strikes from guard but Meyer blocks nicely.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
Meyer being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Meyer 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.
Northrop being controlled here momentarily.
Meyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Northrop.
Northrop with a nice head shot there.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northrop throws a big elbow that misses.
Northrop postures up in Meyer's guard and throws a big left but Meyer blocks it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Northrop drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Meyer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Northrop has Meyer in his guard.#REVB#
Ulrik Meyer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Meyer gets to his feet - Northrop follows without any prompting.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meyer. Northrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Northrop appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Northrop throws a lazy uppercut
and Meyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meyer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Northrop misses with a series of wild punches.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Northrop throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Meyer scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Northrop does no damage. #T3#
Northrop stalks Meyer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Meyer's face. Meyer staggers backwards, shaken.
Northrop is looking to clinch but Meyer is avoiding it.
Northrop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Meyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Northrop is just out of range.
Northrop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Meyer sprawls and moves away.
Northrop lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A cross from Meyer lands.
Meyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Northrop.
Meyer throws a lazy right hand but Northrop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Northrop misses with a double jab
and Meyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Meyer.
Meyer lands with an uppercut that bounces Northrop off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer catches Northrop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Meyer throws a hook but Northrop avoids it easily.
Meyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Northrop.
Meyer throws a hook but Northrop blocks it.
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyer moves away.
Northrop slips a straight right by Meyer.
Northrop throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Meyer takes a swing at Northrop's ribcage but misses.
Russell Northrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Northrop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meyer throws out a powerful jab.
Northrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Northrop tries to land a front kick but Meyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Northrop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meyer on the side of the head.
Northrop throws a sloppy head kick and Meyer moves out of range easily.
Meyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Northrop.
Northrop lands with a kick to the ribs.
Meyer cracks Northrop with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Northrop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meyer.#CL#
Northrop moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Meyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meyer misses with a two punch combination.
Meyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meyer throws a hook but Northrop avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer missing with a left hand there. Northrop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Meyer backs away, Northrop returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Northrop throws a wild body kick that Meyer sees coming a mile off.
Meyer moves out of range of the leg kick from Northrop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Russell Northrop will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Meyer.
Meyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Northrop slips a jab from Meyer.
Northrop throws a big counter combination but Meyer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Meyer throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Northrop clinches. #BC2#
Meyer breaks from the clinch.
Meyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Northrop.
Nice cross by Northrop.
Meyer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Northrop looks to land a combination but Meyer avoids it well.
Northrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meyer throws a big counter head kick but Northrop avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Meyer misses.
Meyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Northrop circles away quickly and effectively.
Northrop changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Meyer slaps away a takedown attempt from Northrop, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Meyer misses with an uppercut. Northrop saw that one coming.
Meyer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Northrop closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Meyer breaks the clinch.
Meyer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Meyer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Northrop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Northrop wants to clinch.
Northrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meyer throws out the jab.
Meyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Northrop darts in and clinches Meyer up against the cage.#BC2#
Meyer breaks the clinch.
Meyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Northrop moves away.
Northrop was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Meyer moves away from the strike by Northrop.
Northrop avoids the head kick by Meyer.
Northrop shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meyer defends it nicely.#T2#
Meyer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Northrop lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Northrop shoots in but Meyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Northrop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Northrop needs to keep his hands up - Meyer had a free shot at his head there.
Northrop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Meyer checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meyer! But no joy.
Northrop slips under a jab from Meyer.
Northrop misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Northrop.
Northrop misses with a kick to the body.
Meyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Northrop.
Meyer throws the left hand but Northrop avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Meyer throws a shot from downtown. Northrop moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Northrop misses.
Northrop tries to clinch up but Meyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Meyer throws a counter combo.
Northrop ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
Meyer misses with an uppercut.
Northrop scores with a one two! Meyer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Northrop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Northrop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Meyer has time to react.
Meyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Meyer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Northrop lands an overhand right.
Meyer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Northrop!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Northrop misses with a looping left.
Northrop blocks a low kick nicely.
Meyer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Meyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Northrop tries to counter with a takedown but Meyer is quick to defend against it.
Northrop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Northrop.
Northrop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Meyer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Northrop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meyer is fending him off so far but Northrop persists. Nope, Meyer circles away and we're back to standing.#T4##CL#
Northrop forces Meyer back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Meyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Meyer.
Northrop needs to keep his hands up - Meyer had a free shot at his head there.
Northrop misses the jab.
Meyer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Northrop appears to be looking for a big counter.
Northrop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meyer.
A big right from Meyer misses.
Northrop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meyer as he jumps to the side.
Northrop blocks a jab.
Northrop scores with a hook to the body. Meyer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Meyer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Northrop looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range.
Northrop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Northrop slips a jab from Meyer.
Meyer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Northrop is out of range.
Donk. Meyer catches Northrop right on the button with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ulrik Meyer.
I think Meyer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulrik Meyer!
A victorious Ulrik Meyer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Syn 577
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Northrop looks to land a left hand but Bosch moved out of range nicely.
Bosch keeps the fight on the outside.
Bosch cracks Northrop with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Northrop moves away.
Northrop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bosch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Northrop lands a jab to Bosch's midsection.
Northrop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Northrop throws a leg kick but Bosch checks it.
Bosch swings for the body but Northrop moves out of range.
Northrop misses with a hook. Bosch ducked under it nicely.
Northrop throws a sloppy head kick and Bosch moves out of range easily.
Northrop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bosch thuds a left hand into Northrop's body.
Bosch lands a slapping body shot.
Northrop lands a nice hook to Bosch's body. Bosch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop moves out of range of the body kick.
Bosch slips a jab from Northrop.
Bosch connects with a body shot.
Bosch misses with a body kick.
Bosch takes one to the chin there.
Bosch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Northrop takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Bosch looks to land a body kick but Northrop moved away.
Bosch is looking to wear down Northrop with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Northrop avoids the body shot from Bosch.
Bosch ducks right into an uppercut from Northrop.
Northrop misses with a double jab.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Northrop.
Northrop thuds his right hand into Bosch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Northrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Northrop swings for the body but Bosch moves out of range.
Northrop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bosch.
Northrop throws a poor cross that misses
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bosch 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.
Northrop checks a low kick from Bosch.
Northrop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bosch.
Northrop misses with a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Northrop has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A left lands for Bosch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northrop shoots in for a takedown but Bosch shows good takedown defense.
Heribert Bosch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Northrop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bosch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Northrop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bosch.
Northrop pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bosch back to the cage. Northrop follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Northrop fails to land with a series of punches.
Northrop stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bosch.
Bosch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bosch connects with a single shot there.
Northrop misses with a lunging right hand
and Bosch counters with a nice body kick.
Northrop throws a poor cross that misses
and Bosch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Northrop scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bosch moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bosch holds on and takes a little breather.
Bosch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Northrop.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Northrop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Northrop scoring with some ground and pound.
Northrop throws a big elbow that misses.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Bosch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northrop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Northrop landing some decent shots from guard.
Northrop loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Northrop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Northrop controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bosch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Bosch pulls Northrop in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Northrop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
Northrop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Northrop with a nice head shot there.
Northrop trying to control but Bosch is working from the bottom.
Bosch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Northrop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell Northrop will probably get the nod.
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#
Northrop stuns Bosch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bosch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bosch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bosch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Bosch misses the target.
Bosch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bosch keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Northrop drives through and clinches with Bosch against the cage.
Bosch tries to throw a body punch but Northrop avoids it by throwing Bosch back against the cage.
Bosch tries to work over Northrop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bosch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Northrop is trying to pull guard but Bosch has him pressed against the cage.
Bosch stops a takedown attempt from Northrop.
Bosch tries to throw a body punch but Northrop avoids it by throwing Bosch back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Northrop's elbow.
Northrop misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bosch misses with the head strike.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1##BC#
Bosch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Northrop.
It looked like Bosch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Northrop.
Bosch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Northrop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bosch misses with a low kick.
Bosch looks to throw the jab but Northrop is out of range.
Northrop scores with a hook to the body. Bosch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Northrop looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Bosch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Northrop. That did some damage!
Bosch cracks a nice hook into Northrop's ribs.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Bosch moves out of range of the body kick from Northrop.
Northrop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Northrop tries to close the distance and clinch but Bosch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bosch takes a swing at Northrop's ribcage but misses.
Bosch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bosch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Northrop connects with a single shot there.
Northrop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Northrop fails with a takedown attempt.
Heribert Bosch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Northrop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Northrop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Northrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Heribert Bosch is winning the standup battle so far.
Northrop on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Northrop misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Northrop. Beautiful body shot.
Northrop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Northrop looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
It looked like Bosch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bosch slips a jab and a cross from Northrop.
Bosch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Northrop misses with a combination
and Bosch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Northrop avoids the body shot from Bosch.
#T3#
Bosch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bosch misses the shot to the body.
Northrop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Northrop fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bosch sprawls well initially but Northrop persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bosch trying to hold on to Northrop's head to control him but Northrop postures up.
#SUB2#
Northrop is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bosch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Northrop thows a huge punch but Bosch dodges it nicely.
Bosch is refusing to be controlled, as Northrop sits in half guard.
Bosch manages to get to full guard.
Northrop throws an elbow that misses. Bosch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Northrop's guard. Nice move by Bosch!#REVR##T4#
Northrop has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bosch has passed into side control.
Northrop is trying to work for a sweep but Bosch has mounted him!
Northrop is looking to improve his position but Bosch isn't that keen on the idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Heribert Bosch will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Northrop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bosch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Northrop throws out a counter right but Bosch avoids it with no problem.
Northrop throws an off balance right hand
and Bosch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bosch lands a right hook to the body.
Northrop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bosch has time to react.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bosch.
Northrop throws a leg kick
and Bosch counters with a stiff right hand.
Russell Northrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Northrop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bosch throws an overhand right that lands on Northrop's shoulder, as Northrop tries to avoid the shot.
Bosch looks for the body kick but Northrop saw that one coming.
Bosch misses with a kick to the body.
Bosch walks into a straight right hand from Northrop.
Bosch works the jab nicely.
Bosch misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosch 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.
Bosch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bosch throws a jab when Northrop was well out of range.
Northrop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Northrop blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Northrop scores with a shot to the body.
Northrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bosch.
Northrop feints the counter takedown.
Bosch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Northrop misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bosch.
Northrop tries to clinch but Bosch is having none of it.
Bosch avoids the body shot from Northrop.
Bosch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bosch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Bosch misses the target.
Northrop looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
Northrop connects with the punch.
Northrop takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Northrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Bosch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bosch scores with the left hand. Northrop knows he should have avoided that one.
Northrop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bosch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Northrop. That did some damage!
Bosch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Northrop. #T2#
Bosch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Northrop.
Bosch thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Northrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosch throws out the jab.
Northrop fails to land with a series of punches.
Northrop moves away from the strike by Bosch.
Northrop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Northrop misses with a two punch combination.
Bosch throws a push kick but Northrop slaps the foot to one side.
Bosch scores with a punch to the head.
Northrop tries to close the distance and clinch but Bosch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Northrop looks to land a left hand but Bosch moved out of range nicely.
Northrop loads up on a big right hand but Bosch slips the punch.
Bosch throwing a counter right hand but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Northrop has Bosch up against the cage in a clinch.
Northrop tries to score a body lock takedown but Bosch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Bosch tries to work over Northrop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Northrop is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bosch scores with a hook to the body.
Bosch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Northrop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosch lands a left hand.
Bosch tries to work over Northrop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosch pushes Northrop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Bosch.
Bosch gets underhooks to prevent Northrop's takedown attempt.
Heribert Bosch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.
Northrop blocking some punches.
Bosch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Northrop's elbow. #T4#
Bosch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Northrop backwards.
A hook to the body from Northrop.
Bosch tries a body shot but Northrop blocks it.
Bosch struggles to land a body shot inside as Northrop controls his hands.
Bosch throws a head punch that misses.
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
Northrop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bosch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Northrop looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
Northrop shoots in for a double leg but Bosch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bosch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bosch connects with a body shot.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
Northrop takes one to the side of the head.
Bosch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heribert Bosch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bosch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heribert Bosch!
Heribert Bosch made sure to mention his sponsor, Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Syn 574 - Dominance
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Northrop clinches up with Warror and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Warror.
Warror struggles to land a body shot inside as Northrop controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Northrop.
Warror tries to throw a body punch but Northrop avoids it by throwing Warror back against the cage.
Northrop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warror lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Warror tries a body shot but Northrop blocks it.
Northrop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warror tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror can't find room to land a body shot as Northrop controls the action.
Northrop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warror lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Northrop blocking some punches.
Warror digs a right hand into Northrop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Northrop's gas tank. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Northrop.
Warror working aggressively here.
Northrop prevents a body shot from Warror.
Northrop blocking some punches.
Warror lands a shoulder strike.
Northrop blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Northrop jumps guard and drags Warror to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Northrop wants to sweep here but Warror controlling him for the moment.
Warror really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Northrop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Northrop wants to improve his position but instead Warror has moved into half guard.
Warror prevents Northrop from improving his position.#SUB#
Northrop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Warror controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Northrop makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Warror is looking to clinch but Northrop is avoiding it.
Northrop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warror sprawls and moves away.
Warror takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Warror throws a body kick that misses.
Warror fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paul Warror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Northrop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warror sprawls well. Warror wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Northrop gets slowly back to his feet.
Warror moves away from the strike by Northrop. #TD#
Northrop gets a double leg takedown into Warror's guard.#T3#
Warror has momentary wrist control but Northrop slips an elbow through the middle.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Warror keeps moving.
Northrop looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Warror pulls Northrop in to control the position.
Warror looking to control.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Warror is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
Warror trying to control the position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Warror avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Northrop trying to control but Warror is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Northrop loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Warror keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Warror wants to clinch up but Northrop keeps it at a distance.
Northrop throws a combination. Warror tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Northrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Warror flicks out a counter leg kick but Northrop steps away.
Northrop lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Warror attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Warror is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop 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#
Northrop slips a jab and a cross from Warror.
Northrop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warror.
A head kick misses from Northrop.
Good work by Northrop as he checks the leg kick.
Warror throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Warror misses with a hook.
Northrop ducks under a wild hook from Warror.#CL#
Northrop drives through and clinches with Warror against the cage.
Northrop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warror misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Northrop.
Warror goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror. #T1#
Northrop is stalling here.
Northrop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Northrop throws a punch but it's blocked by Warror.
Warror has a couple of punches blocked by Northrop.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Northrop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Northrop can't get the takedown.
Northrop can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Warror.
Warror tries to throw a body punch but Northrop avoids it by throwing Warror back against the cage.
Warror tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Northrop has a couple of punches blocked by Warror.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
Warror tries a body shot but Northrop blocks it.
Northrop misses with an elbow over the top.
Northrop scores with a shot to the side of Warror's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Warror.
Warror lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warror can't find room to land a body shot as Northrop controls the action.
Northrop is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Warror pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Northrop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russell Northrop is winning the standup battle so far.
Warror throws a hook but Northrop avoids it easily.
Warror avoids the head kick by Northrop.
Warror tries a quick counter leg kick but Northrop is wise to it.
Warror connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warror avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warror getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Warror throws the kick towards the body but Northrop avoids it.
Warror throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warror pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Northrop was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Warror.
Warror slips a jab and a cross from Northrop.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A slow jab from Warror misses its intended target.
Warror steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Northrop.
Northrop avoids the head kick by Warror.
As Warror looks to move away, Northrop throws a big counter combo but Warror just gets out of the way.
Warror loads up on a big right hand but Northrop slips the punch.
A punch combination from Northrop misses.
Northrop looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.
Northrop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warror manages to avoid it.
Warror appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Warror throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Northrop cracks Warror with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Northrop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warror.
Warror looks to throw the jab but Northrop is out of range.
Northrop lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warror.
A cross from Northrop lands.
Warror thuds a left hand into Northrop's body.
Warror tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warror misses the shot to the body.
Warror throws a body punch but Northrop moves out of range.
Northrop is looking to counter punch.
Warror showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Northrop.
Warror misses with a hook.
Warror tried to score with a low kick but Northrop checks it.
Northrop throws a leg kick but Warror sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Northrop lands with an uppercut that bounces Warror off the cage and back into range.
Northrop shoots in looking for a takedown but Warror manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Northrop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Northrop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Northrop misses with a wild body shot.
Northrop connects with a good right hand that stumbles Warror. Warror circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Northrop catches Warror right on the button with a cross.
Warror throws a shot to the body.
Warror throws a leg kick which misses Northrop's front leg but catches the back leg as Northrop tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Warror 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#
Warror throws a front kick aimed at Northrop's knee but Northrop avoids it well.
Warror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#KD2#
Warror lands a big head kick that sends Northrop tumbling to the mat! Warror takes a step backwards and waves Northrop back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Northrop is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
It looks like Northrop has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Northrop misses with a body shot.
Warror feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Northrop's calf.
Northrop throws a nice looking combination but Warror bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warror scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Northrop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Some wild striking there from Northrop.
Warror connects with the punch.
A good leg kick by Warror.
Warror steps in with a hook that catches Northrop right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Warror follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Northrop looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Warror!
Paul Warror seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Syn 570 - Of Blood And Salt
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Northrop misses with an uppercut. Meyer saw that one coming.
Northrop misses with a leg kick.
Meyer is looking for a counter combo.
Northrop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Northrop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meyer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Meyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Northrop counters with a three punch combo that has Meyer backing up. Meyer nods at Northrop to acknowledge the strikes.
Northrop takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Northrop closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Northrop lands in his opponent's guard.
Northrop is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Northrop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meyer is keeping the position for now.
Northrop is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Meyer is controlling Northrop's posture.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving.
Meyer trying to keep a closed guard but Northrop is proving a slippery customer.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
Northrop throwing strikes from guard but Meyer blocks nicely.
Northrop throws a strike but Meyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Northrop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Northrop throws his legs up looking for a submission but Meyer uses it to pass to side control.
Northrop is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Meyer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Northrop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meyer looks for the body kick but Northrop saw that one coming.
Northrop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meyer is fending him off so far but Northrop persists. Nope, Meyer circles away and we're back to standing.
Northrop misses with a combination
and Meyer counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2#
Northrop darts in and clinches Meyer up against the cage.#T3#
Meyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Northrop's elbow.
Northrop tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Meyer.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Northrop jumps guard but Meyer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ulrik Meyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meyer.
Northrop prevents a body shot from Meyer.
Meyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Meyer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Meyer lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Northrop.
Northrop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Northrop lands an uppercut.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Meyer misses with some punches.
Meyer lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Northrop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Northrop lands a nice uppercut.
Meyer stalling the fight.
A short body shot lands from Meyer as the two fighters 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!
Northrop wants to break free but Meyer has control.
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Northrop.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Northrop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Northrop.
Meyer taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Meyer scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ulrik Meyer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Northrop connects with a body shot.
Northrop lands a nice shot to the body.
Meyer misses with a straight right.
Meyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meyer moves away from the strike by Northrop. #CL2#
Northrop has taken the fight to the clinch.
Northrop blocks an uppercut.
Northrop blocking some punches.
Meyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Northrop is leaning against Meyer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Northrop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Meyer prevents a body shot from Northrop.
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Northrop.
Northrop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meyer backwards.
Meyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Northrop.
Meyer tries a body shot but Northrop blocks it.
Meyer can't find room to land a body shot as Northrop controls the action.
The referee calls for Meyer to work.
#BC2#
Northrop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russell Northrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Northrop.#TD2#
Northrop shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Meyer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Northrop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meyer defending well though.
Northrop is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Russell Northrop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meyer tries to get to full guard but Northrop has control of the leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer keeping control of the position.
Meyer is refusing to be controlled, as Northrop sits in half guard.
Northrop with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Northrop working Meyer over with strikes.
Northrop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Meyer is refusing to be controlled, as Northrop sits in half guard.
Northrop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Northrop is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Meyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Northrop.
Northrop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Northrop is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meyer is just riding it out for now. Northrop eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Northrop is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meyer won't allow Northrop to pass to mount.
Northrop working Meyer over with strikes. #SUB2#
Northrop is trying to work for a kimura but Meyer is defending well.
#SUB2#
Northrop is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meyer defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Northrop is looking for a kimura but Meyer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Northrop to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop 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!
#R3#
Northrop fails to land with a series of punches.
Northrop misses with a double jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Northrop crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Meyer - the referee stops the clock and Northrop gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Meyer. Northrop manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Northrop tries to clinch but Meyer is having none of it.
Meyer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Meyer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Northrop postures up in Meyer's guard and throws a big left but Meyer blocks it.
Northrop throws a strike but Meyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Northrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meyer is aware though and is defending well.
Northrop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Northrop controls Meyer momentarily but Meyer frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Northrop looking for subs off his back but Meyer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Northrop pushes Meyer off looking to stand but Meyer dives back in and keeps control.
Meyer prevents Northrop from improving his position.
Northrop is looking to escape.
Meyer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Northrop wants to improve his position but Meyer is controlling well.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Northrop is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meyer pulls his head out easily.
Northrop wants to get back to his feet.
Northrop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Northrop is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Meyer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Meyer's back!#SUB2#
Northrop working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Northrop cracks Meyer with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Meyer from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Meyer trying to control the action but Northrop just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Meyer covering up well under a series of strikes from Northrop.
Northrop misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB2#
Meyer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Northrop gets his way!
Meyer just trying to survive but Northrop is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Northrop misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Northrop working for a choke but Meyer reverses nicely into Northrop 's guard.
Northrop wants to improve his position but instead Meyer has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Northrop tries to get to full guard but Meyer has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Northrop looking for subs from the bottom but Meyer mounts him!
Northrop is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Northrop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Northrop has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Northrop!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Russell Northrop made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Ulrik Meyer spoke after the fight, saying 'Boss couldn't see how I could beat this kid, he was right. I tried though.'.
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Event:
Syn 564 - Invasion
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Northrop lands a nice looking body shot.
Northrop lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Northrop walks into a straight right hand from Bosch.
Northrop tries to land a front kick but Bosch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Bosch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bosch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Northrop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bosch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Northrop catches Bosch right on the button with a cross.
Bosch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Northrop.
Northrop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bosch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bosch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bosch delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Northrop tries to clinch but Bosch moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Northrop darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bosch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A combination from Northrop does no damage.
Northrop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Northrop lands the left hand.
Northrop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Northrop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bosch counters with a straight right hand.
Northrop lands a nice shot that snaps Bosch's head back.
Northrop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bosch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Northrop throws a push kick but Bosch slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Northrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Northrop scores with a three punch combo!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Northrop.
Some bone on bone action there as Bosch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Northrop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bosch moves away.
Northrop throws a head kick that misses
letting Bosch counter with a right hand.
Heribert Bosch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Bosch!
A slow jab from Bosch misses its intended target. #T2#
Bosch walks into a straight right hand from Northrop.
Northrop misses with a wild combination.
Northrop misses with a hook
and Bosch counters with a nice body kick.
Northrop lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Northrop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Northrop!
Bosch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Northrop.
Northrop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bosch circles away.
Northrop misses with a series of wild punches.
Northrop lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bosch jabs Northrop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bosch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Northrop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Northrop throws a combination that misses
and Bosch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Northrop throws a series of punches but Bosch moves out of range.
Bosch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Northrop's calf.
Northrop misses with a combination
and Bosch counters with a body kick.
Northrop looks winded!
Northrop misses with a hook.
It looked like Bosch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bosch lands with a good body shot.
Bosch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Northrop's sensitive parts.
Bosch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Northrop.
Bosch tried to counter with a leg kick but Northrop avoided it.
Northrop connects with a body shot that sends Bosch's belly button to the back.
Northrop misses with a right hand
and Bosch counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Bosch has closed the distance and engaged Northrop in a clinch.
Northrop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Bosch breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Northrop darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Bosch.
Bosch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bosch lands with a hook. Northrop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Northrop staying out of range there.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bosch but Bosch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Heribert Bosch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.
Bosch throws out a loose jab but Northrop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Northrop misses with the combination.
Northrop moves out of range as Bosch strikes.
Northrop loads up on a big right hand but Bosch slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Northrop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bosch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bosch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Bosch misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell Northrop will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Northrop throws a good cross that connects.
Northrop scores with a three punch combo!
Northrop on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Northrop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bosch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Northrop misses with an uppercut.
Bosch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Northrop counters with a nice uppercut.
Northrop just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Bosch misses its target.
Northrop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Russell Northrop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Northrop walks into a left hand.
Northrop with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bosch to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Bosch counters with a crisp right hand that drops Northrop! Bosch lets Northrop back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Northrop is rocked!
Bosch measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Northrop! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Heribert Bosch!
Heribert Bosch gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
UGD 95:Seok Vs Gower
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Northrop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Santo Cristo wants to counter with a clinch but Northrop pushes him away.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Northrop.
Northrop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for De Santo Cristo.
Northrop lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Northrop uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from De Santo Cristo as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Northrop blocking some punches.
Northrop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Santo Cristo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Northrop has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
De Santo Cristo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De Santo Cristo fails to land.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Northrop regains guard immediately. #ES#
Northrop manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Northrop looks for a takedown but De Santo Cristo sprawls well.#TD#
Northrop fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Santo Cristo to the ground. Northrop is now in De Santo Cristo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo controlling the position.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Santo Cristo is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Northrop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Santo Cristo has Northrop pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
De Santo Cristo wants to sweep but no luck.
Northrop wants to control from the top but De Santo Cristo keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position.
De Santo Cristo keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
De Santo Cristo is pulling down on Northrop's head. It's preventing any offense from Northrop, at least for the moment.
Northrop won't allow De Santo Cristo to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Elite Team inform us that De Santo Cristo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Northrop throws a big right hand that misses.
Northrop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Santo Cristo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Santo Cristo seems keen to control Northrop's posture.#T3#
De Santo Cristo can't keep his opponent in guard - Northrop advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Northrop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Santo Cristo is looking to control Northrop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Santo Cristo avoid being mounted?
Northrop thows a huge punch but De Santo Cristo dodges it nicely.
De Santo Cristo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Northrop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Northrop's back!
De Santo Cristo lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Northrop rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Northrop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the action but Northrop is working from the bottom. #T4#
De Santo Cristo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the action but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from De Santo Cristo.
Northrop tries to roll over but De Santo Cristo keeps him under control.
Northrop regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Santo Cristo with a nice head shot there.
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Santo Cristo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Northrop's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santo Cristo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joao De Santo Cristo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Northrop throws a hook but De Santo Cristo avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Northrop misses.
De Santo Cristo avoids a kick to the body.
Northrop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Northrop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Northrop.
De Santo Cristo moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Northrop does it's job there.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo has closed the distance and engaged Northrop in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Northrop.
De Santo Cristo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Northrop is rocked!
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook that snaps the head of Northrop backwards.
Oh Northrop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Northrop is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Santo Cristo is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Northrop.
Northrop seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
De Santo Cristo lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
De Santo Cristo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Northrop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Northrop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Santo Cristo.
Northrop wants to sweep but no luck.
De Santo Cristo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
De Santo Cristo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Northrop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Santo Cristo has managed to get both his arms back between Northrop's legs - danger averted.
De Santo Cristo working some strikes from top position.
De Santo Cristo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Northrop looking for a guillotine here but De Santo Cristo defends easily.
De Santo Cristo distracts Northrop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB#
Northrop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Santo Cristo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Santo Cristo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Santo Cristo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Northrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Santo Cristo is aware though and is defending well.
De Santo Cristo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Northrop keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
De Santo Cristo connects with a couple of short punches.
De Santo Cristo advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northrop manages to work his way to half guard, despite De Santo Cristo's best efforts.#T3#
Northrop is looking to improve his position.
De Santo Cristo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Northrop tries to regain full guard. Instead though, De Santo Cristo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Northrop is desperately trying to improve his position but De Santo Cristo has a good base and remains in mount.
De Santo Cristo landing strikes from the mount and Northrop is in trouble!
Northrop is trying desperately to improve position.
Northrop wants to control but De Santo Cristo is having none of it.
De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Northrop is looking to improve his position but De Santo Cristo isn't that keen on the idea.
De Santo Cristo lands a couple of good shots and Northrop has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A lull in the action here.
Northrop manages to reverse the position and now he's in De Santo Cristo's guard. Nice work there by Northrop.
#SUB2#
Northrop got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Santo Cristo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Northrop has managed to get both his arms back between De Santo Cristo's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop postures up in De Santo Cristo's guard and throws a big left but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Northrop's guard. #REVB#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Northrop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Santo Cristo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Santo Cristo landing with the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao De Santo Cristo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Northrop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Northrop throws the left hand but De Santo Cristo avoids the punch easily.
Northrop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Santo Cristo slips under a jab.
De Santo Cristo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the side of Northrop's head but Northrop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Santo Cristo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD#
Northrop closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Santo Cristo quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Northrop seems to be looking for submissions.
De Santo Cristo gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Santo Cristo is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Northrop has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De Santo Cristo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Northrop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo tries for a kimura but Northrop is defending well. #T1#
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Northrop keeps working.
Northrop is trying to improve his position.
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches from side control.
De Santo Cristo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Northrop is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Santo Cristo off and has taken his back!
Northrop is hanging on to De Santo Cristo's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Northrop looking for the choke from the back.
Northrop controlling well, preventing De Santo Cristo from escaping the position.
#T2#
De Santo Cristo is still trying to improve position.
De Santo Cristo just trying to survive but Northrop is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
De Santo Cristo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
De Santo Cristo tries to roll over but Northrop keeps him under control.#SUB#
Northrop is working for a kimura but De Santo Cristo is defending it quite comfortably.
De Santo Cristo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Northrop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Northrop's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Northrop rolls, trying to escape but De Santo Cristo keeps control of the position.
De Santo Cristo scores with punches to the body. #T3#
Northrop tries to escape the position.
De Santo Cristo lands shots from the back.
De Santo Cristo controlling well, preventing Northrop from escaping the position.
Northrop is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Northrop defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of De Santo Cristo's arms.
De Santo Cristo has the hooks in. Northrop is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Will De Santo Cristo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
De Santo Cristo lands punches and elbows.
Northrop trying to get back to his feet but De Santo Cristo is in full control for now.
De Santo Cristo looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Northrop trying to control the hands but De Santo Cristo won't let him.
De Santo Cristo has Northrop flattened out and is raining down punches.
Northrop trying to control the hands but De Santo Cristo won't let him.
Joao De Santo Cristo has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Santo Cristo lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Russell Northrop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Santo Cristo keeps control of the position as Northrop tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Santo Cristo 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
After winning the bout, Joao De Santo Cristo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
UGD 90:Kenway Vs Ajax II
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Northrop with a nice cross.
Northrop needs to keep his hands up - Pilvi had a free shot at his head there.
Pilvi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Northrop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pilvi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pilvi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pilvi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pilvi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pilvi misses with a looping left.
Northrop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pilvi throws a leg kick
enabling Northrop to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Northrop closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pilvi's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Northrop trying to control but Pilvi is working from the bottom.
Pilvi is adopting a defensive guard.
Pilvi keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Pilvi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Northrop stops Pilvi from standing up.
Northrop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pilvi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Northrop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Northrop being controlled here momentarily.
Pilvi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Northrop is one step ahead there.
Pilvi has momentary wrist control but Northrop slips an elbow through the middle.
Northrop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pilvi is keeping the position for now.
Pilvi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Northrop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pilvi keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Pilvi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Northrop throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Northrop throws an elbow that misses. Pilvi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Northrop's guard. Nice move by Pilvi!#REVB##SUB#
Northrop looking for a guillotine here but Pilvi defends easily.
Pilvi controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Northrop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pilvi trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pilvi stopping the sweep attempt from Northrop.#T3#
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Pilvi from controlling successfully.
Pilvi controlling from the top position.
Pilvi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Northrop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Northrop is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pilvi rolls with it to try and escape but Northrop cranks on the arm and Pilvi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RAGS of a RONIN logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
UGD 86:Man Vs Boudain
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Northrop ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Northrop appears to be looking for a big counter.
Northrop digs a good hook to Hooper's body.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Northrop is just out of range.
Northrop lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Northrop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hooper has time to react.
Hooper throws a chopping leg kick but Northrop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Northrop throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Northrop is just out of range.
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Hooper misses with a hook. Northrop ducked under it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Northrop has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Northrop lands with an overhand left.
Northrop throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.
Northrop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hooper.
A big right from Hooper misses.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Northrop goes for a double leg but Hooper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hooper continues to drive forward.
Northrop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Northrop throws a leg kick
and Hooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Northrop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hooper is fending him off so far but Northrop persists. Nope, Hooper circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Northrop misses with the combination.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Northrop ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Nice uppercut there from Hooper.#TD#
Northrop shoots in and bounces Hooper off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Northrop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hooper's head.
Hooper 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.#SUB#
Northrop drops back looking for a leg! Hooper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hooper manages to kick Northrop off! Northrop jumps back into Hooper's guard.
Northrop wants to pass the guard but Hooper is keeping the position.#T2#
Northrop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Northrop connects with a couple of short punches.
Northrop scoring with punches to the head and body.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
Hooper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Northrop throws a big right hand that misses.
Hooper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Hooper is trying to control the position but Northrop postures up.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
Hooper controls Northrop momentarily but Northrop frees himself.
Northrop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Hooper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Northrop sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hooper tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Northrop throws a hook but Hooper blocks it.
Northrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Hooper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hooper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Northrop defends well.
Northrop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Hooper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Northrop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hooper controls Northrop momentarily but Northrop frees himself.
Northrop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Northrop throws an elbow that misses. Hooper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Northrop's guard. Nice move by Hooper!#REVB##SUB#
Northrop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hooper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hooper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Northrop drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Northrop tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Northrop tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Northrop has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hooper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Northrop's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hooper is defending against the submission attempts here by Northrop.
Hooper works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Northrop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Northrop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Northrop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hooper is keeping the position for now.
Hooper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northrop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Northrop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hooper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Northrop's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Northrop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Northrop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hooper slips nicely into half guard.
Hooper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northrop has a hand on Hooper's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hooper takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Northrop is looking to improve his position but Hooper isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Northrop is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hooper prevents Northrop from getting the reversal.
Northrop wants to hold on but Hooper pushes him away.
Russell Northrop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Northrop is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hooper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Northrop is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Northrop gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Northrop is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hooper pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Northrop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hooper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Northrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooper can do to turn this around?
Hooper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Northrop trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hooper manages to pass to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Northrop is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Troy Hooper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Northrop scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Northrop slips under a jab from Hooper.
Northrop has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from Hooper misses.
Northrop throws a wild body kick that Hooper sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Hooper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Northrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
Northrop tried to counter with a leg kick but Hooper avoided it.
Northrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooper throws out the jab.
Northrop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Northrop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Northrop moves out of range of the strikes.
Northrop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hooper tries to avoid it but Northrop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hooper to the ground. Hooper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Northrop moved out of range nicely.
Northrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Northrop misses with a hook to the body
and Hooper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Northrop.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper slips under a jab.
Northrop takes a swing at Hooper's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Hooper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Northrop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hooper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hooper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hooper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Northrop has time to react.
Hooper avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Hooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Northrop under the eye.
Hooper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Hooper gets caught napping as Northrop dives in and scores a takedown. Hooper manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Hooper trying to control the position.
Hooper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Northrop 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.
Northrop wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hooper is now in half guard.
Northrop is looking for a sweep. Hooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Northrop wants to control but Hooper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Northrop trying to get back to full guard but Hooper takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Northrop sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Northrop actively working from the bottom here.
Northrop pushes Hooper off looking to stand but Hooper dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Northrop wants to get back to full guard but Hooper has mounted him!
Northrop tries to hold on but Hooper postures up.
Northrop is looking to improve his position but Hooper isn't that keen on the idea.
Northrop sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Northrop is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hooper pulls his head out easily.
Northrop misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Northrop wants to get back to full guard but Hooper has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here as Hooper stalls from top position.#T4#
Northrop is trying to get back to half guard.
Hooper gets to mount! Northrop was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Northrop working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Troy Hooper.
I think Hooper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!
During a confident post fight interview, Troy Hooper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UGD 82:Moore Vs Seagram
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Northrop shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Northrop catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Northrop is out of range.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Northrop.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Northrop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuire blocks a jab.
Northrop throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Northrop misses with a few strikes there.
Northrop moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Northrop looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Northrop swinging wildly here.
Northrop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Northrop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Northrop tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
McGuire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Northrop doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Northrop was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a cross.
Northrop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Northrop keeps it at a distance.
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Northrop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Northrop avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Northrop misses its intended target.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Northrop with an uppercut!
Northrop avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
Northrop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Northrop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.#T2##CL#
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Northrop has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Northrop misses.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Northrop throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire cracks Northrop with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
Northrop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Northrop.
McGuire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Northrop's knee but Northrop avoids it well.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Northrop moves away.
Northrop dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
A left lands for Northrop.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Northrop blocks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire. #T3#
McGuire walks into a left hand.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
Northrop tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Northrop throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Northrop moved out of range.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from McGuire misses.
Northrop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Northrop scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Northrop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGuire on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Northrop looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGuire is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Northrop is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGuire is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGuire is not content to let Northrop control the position. #T4#
Northrop sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McGuire is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on McGuire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Northrop tries for a kimura but McGuire is defending well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Northrop tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Northrop has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Northrop is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGuire knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGuire managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Northrop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Russell Northrop will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Northrop misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Northrop walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
Northrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Northrop.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Northrop's head.
Northrop lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Northrop.
Northrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Northrop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Northrop swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire with a hook.
Northrop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Northrop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Northrop coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop misses with a body kick.
McGuire lands with a cross.
Northrop misses with a body kick.
Northrop connects with a crisp jab.
Northrop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Northrop's shoulder, as Northrop tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Northrop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Northrop.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Northrop darts in looking for a takedown but McGuire gets double underhooks and turns Northrop into the cage.
Northrop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Northrop is looking to clinch.
Northrop thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
McGuire is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Northrop's half guard.#ES#
Northrop makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop tries to clinch
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Northrop saw that one coming. #TD#
Northrop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Northrop is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGuire knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Northrop advances nicely into full mount.
Northrop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Northrop connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McGuire is desperately trying to improve his position but Northrop has a good base and remains in mount.
Northrop scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McGuire?
#CUT#
It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
Northrop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGuire can't escape the position.
McGuire regains half guard.#SUB#
Northrop is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGuire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Northrop.
McGuire wants to control but Northrop is keeping busy.
#T3#
McGuire wants to improve his position but Northrop is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGuire manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Northrop tries to pass.
McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Northrop scoring with some ground and pound.
Northrop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGuire has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Northrop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB2#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Northrop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Northrop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Northrop is one step ahead there.
Northrop slips nicely into half guard.
McGuire trying to control but Northrop postures up.
#SUB#
Northrop maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McGuire could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Northrop has cracked it and McGuire is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Northrop!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Russell Northrop!
An out of breath and clearly excited Russell Northrop thanked Project Mayhem for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
HFC 118:Northrop vs Poffo
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Poffo throws a hook but Northrop blocks it.#KD2#
Poffo lands a big head kick that sends Northrop tumbling to the mat! Poffo takes a step backwards and waves Northrop back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Northrop is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
Northrop tries to clinch there but Poffo circles away.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop misses with a hook. Poffo ducked under it nicely.
Poffo blocks a leg kick.
Poffo throws a lazy right hand but Northrop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Northrop looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Poffo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poffo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Poffo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Northrop looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Northrop is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB#
Northrop is trying to work for a kimura but Poffo is defending well.
Northrop thows a huge punch but Poffo dodges it nicely.
Northrop lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Northrop is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Northrop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Poffo is looking for a sweep. Northrop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Northrop seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poffo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Northrop is thwarting Poffo's attempts to control the position.
Poffo is trying to get back to full guard.
Poffo is staying active underneath Northrop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Northrop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Northrop throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Poffo has his hands clasped together around Northrop's back. He's all about the action.
Poffo tries to roll over but Northrop keeps him under control.
Northrop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Northrop seems to be looking for submissions.
Poffo is looking for a sweep. Northrop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Northrop seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Northrop is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Poffo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Northrop lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Poffo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Poffo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Northrop.
Northrop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Poffo wants to improve his position but Northrop is controlling well.
#SUB#
Northrop is looking for a kimura but Poffo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Northrop to get the leverage. #T4#
Poffo wants to get back to full guard.
Poffo is staying active underneath Northrop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northrop thows a huge punch but Poffo dodges it nicely.
Poffo wants to control but Northrop is keeping busy.
Northrop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poffo's head.
Poffo wants to control but Northrop is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Northrop is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Poffo is looking for a sweep. Northrop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Poffo is defending against the submission attempts here by Northrop.
Poffo moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Russell Northrop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russell Northrop's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Northrop shoots for a double leg takedown but Poffo sprawls well. He's pushed Northrop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Poffo cracks the inside of Northrop's front leg. #CL#
Northrop clinches up against the cage.
Poffo tries to work over Northrop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poffo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Northrop backwards. #BC2#
Poffo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poffo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Northrop on the side of the head.
Poffo misses with a body kick.
Northrop throws a big counter combination but Poffo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Northrop looking to score a takedown here. Poffo is defending well but Northrop drives through and ends up in Poffo's guard.
Northrop makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Northrop won't allow Poffo to sweep him here.
Northrop makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Northrop postures up.
Poffo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Northrop is one step ahead there.
Northrop throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Northrop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poffo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Poffo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Northrop manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Northrop keeping full guard, as Poffo tries to pass.
Northrop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Poffo scoring with some ground and pound.
Northrop is trying to control the position but Poffo postures up.
Poffo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Northrop is trying to control the position but Poffo postures up.
Poffo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Northrop is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Poffo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Northrop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poffo has managed to get both his arms back between Northrop's legs - danger averted.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Poffo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Northrop isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Poffo stacks Northrop on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Poffo!
Poffo lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Poffo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Russell Northrop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Northrop is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Poffo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Northrop wants to control but Poffo postures up.#ES#
Northrop sneaks out the side door and pushes Poffo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#KD2#
Poffo drops Northrop with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Northrop looks back up at him and smiles so Poffo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Northrop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Northrop get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Northrop stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Poffo runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Poffo!
Randy Poffo is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Randy Poffo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
HFC 114: Curran vs Tsuruta
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Northrop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Kid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Kid slips a jab from Northrop.
Northrop lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Northrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like The Kid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Northrop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Kid can pounce on him.
The Kid misses with a straight left.
Northrop throws a hook but The Kid blocks it.
The Kid moves out of range of the body kick.
Northrop misses with an uppercut.
The Kid throws a counter high kick but Northrop was just alert enough to avoid it.
Northrop staying out of range there.
Northrop misses with a body kick.
The Kid is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Kid slips a straight right by Northrop.
Northrop throws a poor cross that misses
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Northrop lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Northrop.
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!
The Kid blocks a jab.
The Kid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Northrop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Kid's hands.
Northrop throws a poor cross that misses
and The Kid counters with a right hand to the body.
Northrop displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Kid defending well as Northrop loads up on a big left hand.
The Kid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Northrop throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Kid throws a counter high kick but Northrop was just alert enough to avoid it.
A punch combination from Northrop misses.
The Kid is looking to counter punch.
The Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Northrop. #CL2#
Northrop gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
The Kid breaks the clinch.
Northrop closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Kid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Northrop misses with a double jab.
Northrop throws a right hand that The Kid ducks under and follows up with a left that The Kid also avoids with ease.
Northrop swings widly with a right hand
and The Kid counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Northrop stuns The Kid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Northrop misses the shot to the body.
Northrop lands a slapping body shot.
Northrop lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Kid backs up against the cage.
The Kid keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and The Kid tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Northrop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Northrop falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Kid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Northrop thinking.
Northrop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Kid momentarily.
The Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Northrop.
The Kid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Kid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Northrop drives through with a takedown into guard.
Northrop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
The Kid is looking to stand up but Northrop isn't so interested in that idea.
The Kid keeping full guard, as Northrop tries to pass.
The Kid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Northrop with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
The Kid has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Northrop is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Northrop is trying to drag The Kid to the mat but The Kid just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
The Kid manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Northrop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Kid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Kid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Northrop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Kid scrambles back to his feet.
The Kid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Northrop.
The Kid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Northrop.
Northrop shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Kid defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from The Kid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Kid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Northrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Kid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Kid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Northrop throws a leg kick
and The Kid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Kid.
The Kid throwing a counter right hand but Northrop manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Northrop.
Northrop throws a push kick but The Kid slaps the foot to one side.
The Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Northrop.
The Kid is looking to counter punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Northrop!
Northrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Kid ducks right into an uppercut from Northrop.
Northrop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Kid's head.
The Kid avoids the body shot from Northrop.
The Kid throwing a counter right hand but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Russell Northrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Northrop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Northrop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Kid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Northrop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Northrop is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. The Kid looks calm but he's in trouble here. Northrop gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. The Kid is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Northrop lets go of the hold and The Kid can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Russell Northrop! Russell Northrop retains his welterweight title!
Russell Northrop gave a mention to Project Mayhem in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
HFC 110: Northrop vs Kid
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Northrop lands the left hand.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Northrop misses the target.
Northrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Kid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Northrop throws a jab when The Kid was well out of range.
Northrop misses with a hook. The Kid ducked under it nicely.
Northrop connects with a single shot there.
Northrop lands an overhand right.
The Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
Northrop on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Kid misses with an uppercut. Northrop saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Northrop.
Northrop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Kid as he jumps to the side.
The Kid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Northrop.
Northrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop blocks a jab.
Northrop tries to counter with a takedown but The Kid is quick to defend against it.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Northrop is defended easily by The Kid.
Northrop throws a combination that misses
and The Kid counters with a leg kick.
The Kid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Northrop scores with a punch to the head.
Northrop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Northrop misses with a looping left.
Northrop moves forwards but The Kid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Northrop misses with a straight left.
Northrop works over The Kid's head and body with a nice combination.
Northrop scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Northrop decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The Kid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Northrop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Northrop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Northrop is looking to take a break and control but The Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Northrop stops The Kid from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Northrop stalling.
Northrop missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Kid avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Northrop.
Northrop trying to control the action but The Kid is working from the bottom.
Northrop is really struggling to control The Kid but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Northrop is pressing down on The Kid's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Kid is holding on for now.
The Kid looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Northrop seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. The Kid is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop retains his welterweight title!
Russell Northrop really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Project Mayhem logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
HFC 105 :Curran vs Palmer
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Northrop catches Poffo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poffo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Northrop digs a good body shot into Poffo's ribs.
Northrop throws a wild body kick that Poffo sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Poffo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Northrop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Northrop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Poffo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Northrop's head backwards.
Left hook, right uppercut from Poffo. #ROC#
Northrop is rocked!
Poffo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Northrop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Poffo finish him?
Poffo misses the jab.
Northrop seems to have recovered his senses.
Northrop missing with a left hand there. Poffo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poffo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Poffo throws out a leg kick but Northrop moves out of range and Poffo only half commits.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poffo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Northrop.
A jab lands there for Northrop.
Poffo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Northrop checks it well.
Some wild striking there from Northrop.
The fighters circling - Northrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Poffo misses.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poffo scores with a sloppy right hand. Northrop should have avoided that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Northrop finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Poffo lands a right hook to the body.
Poffo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Northrop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Northrop lands with a straight right. Poffo didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Northrop misses.
A punch combination from Northrop misses.
Poffo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Northrop.
Northrop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Northrop misses with a two punch combination.
Northrop takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Northrop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Northrop doesn't manage to clinch there - Poffo circles away.
Northrop slips under a jab.
Northrop checks the leg kick.
Northrop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poffo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Northrop.
Randy Poffo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Northrop moves out of range as Poffo strikes.
Northrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Northrop misses with a double jab
and Poffo counters with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Poffo moves into the clinch successfully.
Poffo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poffo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poffo.
Northrop lands a right hand.
Poffo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poffo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poffo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Northrop blocks a body shot from Poffo.
Poffo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poffo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Northrop takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Northrop manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Poffo is working Northrop over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Poffo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Northrop's head.
Poffo wants to control from the top but Northrop keeps moving.
Northrop told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Northrop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Northrop lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Poffo trying to keep a closed guard but Northrop is proving a slippery customer.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Poffo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northrop lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Northrop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Northrop trying to control but Poffo is working from the bottom.
Poffo looking to control.
Northrop throws an elbow that misses. Poffo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Northrop's guard. Nice move by Poffo!#REVR#
Poffo working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Poffo trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Northrop wants to stand but Poffo is controlling the position.
Poffo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Northrop has an active guard here but Poffo has managed to pass into half guard.
Poffo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Poffo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Northrop is trying to stand up here but Poffo is controlling him well.
Poffo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Poffo winds up and cracks Northrop with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northrop looks like he's trying to stand up.
Poffo slips a nice elbow through Northrop's hands, connecting with Northrop's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Poffo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Poffo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Poffo moves out of range of the strikes.
Poffo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Poffo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Northrop to score with a decent uppercut.
Poffo tries to land a front kick but Northrop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Northrop. Poffo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Northrop slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Northrop! But no joy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Northrop.
A big left from Northrop misses.
Northrop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Northrop feints a jab promting Poffo to slip. Northrop then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Poffo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Northrop misses.
Northrop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Northrop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poffo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Northrop working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Poffo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Poffo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Northrop perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Northrop trying to control from half guard but Poffo is working away.
Northrop frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Northrop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poffo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Poffo tries to lock up and control but Northrop gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Northrop wants to take Poffo's back but he can't do it this time.
Poffo is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Northrop landing strikes from the mount and Poffo is in trouble! #CUT2#
It looks like Randy Poffo has been cut.
Northrop unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Poffo is rocked!
Northrop unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Poffo wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Northrop celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop is the new welterweight champion!
Russell Northrop gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
HFC 103:Northrop vs Poffo
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Poffo missing with a left hand there. Northrop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Northrop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Northrop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Poffo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poffo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Northrop.
A combination from Northrop does no damage.
A solid body kick from Northrop.
Northrop throws a big shot that misses.
Poffo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poffo misses with a straight right.
Northrop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poffo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Northrop throws a nice looking combination but Poffo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Northrop misses.
Poffo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Northrop to counter with a crisp jab.
Poffo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Poffo throws a solid leg kick but Northrop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poffo.
Northrop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Northrop throws a hook but Poffo avoids it easily.#T1#
Northrop fails to land the takedown.
Poffo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Northrop.
Poffo misses with an uppercut
and Northrop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Northrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poffo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Northrop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poffo.
Northrop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poffo.
Poffo tries to bum rush Northrop with a series of wild strikes but Northrop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Randy Poffo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Northrop takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Northrop throws a jab but it's blocked by Poffo.
Poffo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Northrop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Poffo to the mat! Poffo manages to get full guard.
Poffo wants to improve his position but instead Northrop has moved into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Northrop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Poffo defending well though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Northrop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Poffo defending well though. #T2#
Poffo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Northrop.
Northrop seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poffo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Poffo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poffo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Northrop trying to control from half guard but Poffo is working away. #SUB#
Northrop is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Northrop winds up and cracks Poffo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrop wants to take a breather but Poffo is having none of it.
Northrop looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Poffo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Poffo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Poffo 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.#T3#
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Poffo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poffo has control of Northrop's left arm, preventing Northrop from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Poffo has his foot on Northrop's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Northrop works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Northrop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Northrop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Poffo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poffo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Poffo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Northrop uses it to pass to side control.
Poffo tries to buck Northrop off but Northrop is having none of it.
Poffo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Northrop working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Poffo is not content to let Northrop control the position. #T4#
Poffo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Northrop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Northrop tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Poffo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Northrop works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Northrop fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Poffo is trying to control Northrop's posture but Northrop avoids it.
Poffo regains half guard.
Poffo wants to control but Northrop is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Northrop seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poffo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Northrop is pressing down on Poffo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Poffo is holding on for now.
Poffo is pressing down on Northrop's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Poffo working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Northrop throws an off balance right hand
and Poffo counters with a nice uppercut.
Russell Northrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Northrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poffo.
Northrop takes a swing at Poffo's ribcage but misses.
Poffo slips under a jab.
Northrop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Northrop tries for a takedown but Poffo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Poffo misses the shot to the body.
Northrop is looking to clinch but Poffo is avoiding it.
Northrop scores with a three punch combo!
Northrop jabs Poffo right on the nose. Poffo blinks but takes it well.
Poffo misses with a few strikes there.
Northrop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Northrop loads up on a big right hand but Poffo slips the punch.
Northrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poffo can do to turn this around?
Northrop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Poffos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Poffo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Northrop thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Northrop stands up over Poffo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Poffo controls Northrop momentarily but Northrop frees himself.
Northrop forces his way into half guard.
Poffo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poffo.
Poffo keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Poffo 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.
Poffo is still trying to improve position.
Northrop with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poffo looking for a sweep. Not yet Poffo, not yet. #SUB2#
Poffo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poffo working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB2#
Poffo is looking for a triangle but Northrop pushes his legs off easily.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Poffo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poffo wants to sweep here but Northrop controlling him for the moment.
Poffo keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Poffo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Northrop manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Northrop manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Northrop blocks a body shot from Poffo.
I was talking to Northrop's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Northrop blocks an uppercut.
Poffo scores with a shot to the side of Northrop's head. #T3#
Poffo throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Northrop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Northrop throws a hook but Poffo avoids it easily.
Poffo slips under a jab.
A jab from Northrop does it's job there.
Northrop throws a nice looking combination but Poffo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Northrop is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Northrop connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poffo. Poffo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poffo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Northrop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Poffo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Northrop.
Northrop is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Poffo.
Northrop swings for the body but Poffo moves out of range.
Poffo looks to land a left hand but Northrop moved out of range nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Northrop.
Poffo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poffo wants to slow Northrop down by chopping away at his legs.
Russell Northrop is winning the standup battle so far.
Poffo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Northrop swings widly with a right hand
and Poffo counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Poffo throws a low kick but Northrop avoids it.
Northrop throws out a loose jab but Poffo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poffo throws out a leg kick but Northrop moves out of range and Poffo only half commits.
Poffo misses with a looping right.
Poffo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poffo misses with a hook. Northrop ducked under it nicely.
Poffo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Northrop. Poffo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poffo tries to move into range but Northrop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Poffo throws a body kick that misses.
Poffo misses with a body kick.
Northrop moves in looking to clinch but Poffo pushes him off.
Poffo flicks out a counter leg kick but Northrop steps away.
Northrop checks a low kick from Poffo.
Nice shot by Poffo.
Poffo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poffo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Northrop. Poffo does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Poffo avoids the head kick by Northrop.
Northrop misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Northrop.
Northrop lands a head shot.
Poffo misses with a body kick.
It looked like Northrop was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poffo.
Both fighters circling a little - Poffo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Poffo as Northrop shoots in.
Poffo misses with a head kick.
Poffo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Northrop.
Poffo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Northrop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poffo misses with a low kick.
Northrop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poffo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poffo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Northrop momentarily.
Poffo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Northrop lands a slapping body shot.
Poffo looks to land a right hand but Northrop moved out of range.
Northrop misses with a hook.#T1#
Poffo avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Northrop shoots in and gets a takedown into Poffo's guard.
Northrop throws a big elbow that misses.
Northrop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poffo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Northrop keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Poffo's head.
Poffo keeping full guard, as Northrop tries to pass.
Northrop throws a big right hand that misses.
Northrop stopping the sweep attempt from Poffo.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Northrop's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Poffo looking for a triangle here. Northrop is fighting it but it looks tight! Poffo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Northrop is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Randy Poffo!
Randy Poffo is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Poffo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 97:Costa vs Miller
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Northrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wellman Iv.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wellman Iv walks into a stiff left hand from Northrop.
Northrop avoids the body shot from Wellman Iv.
A swing and a miss from Northrop.
Wellman Iv defending well as Northrop loads up on a big left hand.
Wellman Iv slips under a jab from Northrop.
Northrop shoots in for a takedown but Wellman Iv shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Northrop avoids the body shot from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wellman Iv is looking to slow Northrop down with leg kicks.
A big left from Northrop misses.
Wellman Iv dodges the punch combination from Northrop.
Wellman Iv misses with a looping right.#TD#
Northrop shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Northrop is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northrop throwing shots but Wellman Iv is blocking nicely. #T1#
Wellman Iv keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Northrop wants to free his trapped foot but Wellman Iv is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Northrop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Northrop is looking for a kimura but Wellman Iv is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Northrop to get the leverage.
Northrop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wellman Iv is staying active underneath Northrop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Northrop is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wellman Iv is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wellman Iv wants to control but Northrop is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Northrop is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wellman Iv is just riding it out for now. Northrop eventually gives up the hold.
Northrop tries to pass to full mount but Wellman Iv defends it.
Northrop seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Northrop looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Northrop thows a huge punch but Wellman Iv dodges it nicely.
Wellman Iv wants to improve his position but Northrop is controlling well.
#T3#
Northrop trying to control from half guard but Wellman Iv is working away.
Northrop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wellman Iv defending well though.
Wellman Iv keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Northrop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Northrop works his way into full mount!
Northrop dominating with strikes here.
Wellman Iv is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wellman Iv is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Northrop punching from mount but Wellman Iv doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Northrop is stalling here but it's allowed Wellman Iv to get half guard.
Northrop wants to pass the guard but Wellman Iv is defending well. #T4#
Wellman Iv keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Northrop looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Northrop looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wellman Iv with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wellman Iv is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Northrop wants to work for an arm triangle but Wellman Iv is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Northrop throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop 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#
Northrop misses with a looping left.
Northrop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Northrop tries to clinch but Wellman Iv moves away
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Northrop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Northrop fails with the takedown
and Wellman Iv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wellman Iv has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Northrop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Northrop misses its intended target.
Wellman Iv now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Northrop throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Northrop shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wellman Iv eats them both and turns towards Northrop to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wellman Iv looks to land a right hand but Northrop moved out of range.
Wellman Iv connects with a looping right hand.
Russell Northrop is winning the standup battle so far.
Northrop throws an overhand right that lands on Wellman Iv's shoulder, as Wellman Iv tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Wellman Iv misses.
Decent striking displayed by Northrop there.
Wellman Iv lands with a shot to the body.
Wellman Iv keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Northrop.
Wellman Iv throws a shot to the body.
Northrop stuns Wellman Iv with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Northrop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wellman Iv.
Northrop misses with a straight right.
Wellman Iv tries to move into range but Northrop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wellman Iv pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Northrop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Russell Northrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Northrop avoids the body shot from Wellman Iv.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Wellman Iv breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wellman Iv smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Northrop looks to land a combination but Wellman Iv avoids it well.
Wellman Iv throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Northrop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wellman Iv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut. Northrop saw that one coming.
Wellman Iv is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Northrop.
Northrop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Northrop throws a series of punches but Wellman Iv avoids them all with ease. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Northrop looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Northrop throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Northrop stalling away here and it's allowed Wellman Iv to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Northrop pushing down on Wellman Iv's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wellman Iv is looking to control Northrop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wellman Iv avoid being mounted?
Northrop tries to pass to full mount but Wellman Iv defends it.
Wellman Iv tries to roll over but Northrop keeps him under control.
Northrop scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Northrop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Northrop thows a huge punch but Wellman Iv dodges it nicely.
Northrop takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Northrop looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wellman Iv wants to get back to full guard.
Northrop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Northrop is trying to work for a kimura but Wellman Iv is defending well.
Northrop lands with a punch from half guard.
Northrop trying to control from half guard but Wellman Iv is working away.
Wellman Iv wants to control but Northrop is keeping busy.
#T4##SUB#
Northrop seems to be looking for submissions.
Wellman Iv avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Northrop.
Wellman Iv wants to control but Northrop is keeping busy.
Northrop trying to control from half guard but Wellman Iv is working away.
Wellman Iv wants to improve his position but Northrop is controlling well.
Wellman Iv regains full guard. Nicely done.
Northrop slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Northrop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wellman Iv throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wellman Iv moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Northrop moves in looking to clinch but Wellman Iv pushes him off.
Wellman Iv slips a straight right by Northrop.
A head kick by Northrop misses
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wellman Iv misses the jab.
Northrop looks to throw the jab but Wellman Iv is out of range.
Wellman Iv circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wellman Iv counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Northrop thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wellman Iv takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Northrop lands with a hook. Wellman Iv tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wellman Iv misses with a wild body shot.
Northrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wellman Iv can do to turn this around?
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!
Wellman Iv on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Northrop slips under a jab.#T1#
Northrop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Northrop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Northrop lands with an overhand left.
Northrop misses with a body shot.
Northrop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wellman Iv.
A counter left hand to the body from Northrop misses its target.
Wellman Iv throws a jab when Northrop was well out of range.
Northrop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Northrop is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Northrop misses.
Wellman Iv looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Northrop cracks Wellman Iv with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Northrop lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wellman Iv has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wellman Iv and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Northrop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wellman Iv dodges the punch combination from Northrop.
Wellman Iv tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Northrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellman Iv.
Northrop throws out a loose jab but Wellman Iv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shane Wellman Iv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Northrop ducks under a wild hook from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Northrop.
A little jabbing left from Wellman Iv on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Northrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Northrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wellman Iv swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wellman Iv ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Northrop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wellman Iv.
Northrop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut.
Wellman Iv throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Northrop lands a nice shot to the body.
Northrop tries for a takedown but Wellman Iv sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wellman Iv takes a swing at Northrop's ribcage but misses.
Northrop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wellman Iv.
Northrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Northrop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wellman Iv pinned against the cage. Wellman Iv gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice defenses there by Wellman Iv.
Northrop missing with a left hand there. Wellman Iv was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wellman Iv throws a hook but Northrop avoids it easily.#T3#
Northrop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wellman Iv as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Northrop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellman Iv displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Northrop.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wellman Iv! But no joy.
A big right from Wellman Iv misses.
Wellman Iv throws an off balance right hand
enabling Northrop to counter with a crisp jab.
Northrop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Northrop dives in for a single leg takedown but Wellman Iv sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wellman Iv cracks Northrop with an open hand slap.
Northrop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wellman Iv.
Northrop misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk. Wellman Iv catches Northrop right on the button with a cross.
Wellman Iv cracks Northrop with a good jab.
Northrop misses with an uppercut. Wellman Iv saw that one coming.#T4#
Wellman Iv ducks under a wild hook from Northrop.
Northrop thuds his right hand into Wellman Iv's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Northrop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wellman Iv pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wellman Iv looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Northrop there.
Wellman Iv walks into a stiff left hand from Northrop.
Northrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Northrop lands an overhand right.
Northrop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wellman Iv walks into a stiff left hand from Northrop.
Wellman Iv throws an overhand right that lands on Northrop's shoulder, as Northrop tries to avoid the shot.
Northrop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wellman Iv looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wellman Iv getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Northrop connects with a right hand. Wellman Iv shakes it off.
Northrop ducks under a wild hook from Wellman Iv.
Northrop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut. Northrop saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Northrop has a takedown stuffed.
Northrop ducks under a wild hook from Wellman Iv.
Northrop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wellman Iv.
Northrop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wellman Iv misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wellman Iv misses with a straight left.
Wellman Iv scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wellman Iv loads up on a big right hand but Northrop slips the punch.#TD#
Northrop gets a takedown into half guard.
Northrop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Northrop seems content to control.
Northrop seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wellman Iv does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Northrop wants to free his trapped foot but Wellman Iv is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Northrop prevents Wellman Iv from improving his position.#T1#
Northrop wants to pass to mount but Wellman Iv is defending the position.
Wellman Iv avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Northrop.
Northrop trying to control the action but Wellman Iv is working from the bottom.
Wellman Iv is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Northrop scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Northrop is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wellman Iv is just riding it out for now. Northrop eventually gives up the hold.
Northrop is taking a breather. Wellman Iv says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Northrop is keen to just control but Wellman Iv is a slippery customer.
Wellman Iv trying to control from the bottom.
Northrop frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wellman Iv wants to hold on but Northrop pushes him away.
Northrop lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wellman Iv wants to hold on but Northrop pushes him away.
Northrop sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wellman Iv blocking the ground and pound.
The referee warns Wellman Iv that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Northrop working Wellman Iv over with strikes here.
Wellman Iv wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Northrop.
Northrop lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#
Wellman Iv is rocked!
Northrop lands a big elbow - Wellman Iv is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Wellman Iv is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop is the new welterweight champion!
Russell Northrop thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 94:Kriel vs Pritchard
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Poffo looks for the body kick but Northrop saw that one coming.
Northrop scores with a jab.
Poffo loads up on a big right hand but Northrop slips the punch.
Poffo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Northrop takes a step back to recover.
Poffo throws a low kick but Northrop moves out of range easily.
Northrop steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Poffo. That one must have hurt.
Poffo digs a good body shot into Northrop's ribs.
Poffo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Northrop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Northrop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Northrop takes one on the button.
Poffo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Northrop's sensitive parts.
Northrop moves out of range of the body kick.
Poffo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Northrop throws out the jab. #CL#
Northrop gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poffo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poffo tries a body shot but Northrop blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poffo.
Poffo tries to work over Northrop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poffo. #T1#
Northrop blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Northrop wants the takedown. Poffo is fighting it off but Northrop persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Poffo's guard against the cage.
Northrop won't allow Poffo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Poffo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poffo keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop landing some decent shots from guard.
Northrop postures up.
#SUB#
Northrop has gone for a leg lock! Poffo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Northrop's guard.#REVB#
Poffo prevents Northrop from getting back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Poffo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Poffo with a nice head shot there.
Poffo prevents Northrop from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poffo trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Northrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poffo is aware though and is defending well.
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poffo is working Northrop over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Poffo won't allow Northrop to get back to his feet.
Poffo working some strikes from top position.
Poffo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Poffo trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Northrop is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poffo wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Poffo is still trying to improve position.
Northrop stands and throws Poffo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Poffo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Northrop is looking to take a break and control but Poffo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poffo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Northrop thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Northrop is looking to take a break and control but Poffo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Northrop lands a few punches from side control.
Poffo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Northrop tries to move to mount but Poffo blocks the move with his legs.
Poffo is looking for a sweep.
Poffo parries the strikes from Northrop easily there. Northrop is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Poffo to escape.
Poffo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Northrop is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poffo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poffo is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy Poffo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Poffo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poffo ducks under a wild hook from Northrop.
Poffo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Northrop.
Northrop moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck for Northrop with that takedown attempt.
Northrop connects with a nice looking jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Northrop lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Poffo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poffo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Northrop blocks the body kick.
Northrop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poffo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.#TD#
Northrop manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Poffo on his heels. He'll look to pass Poffo's guard now, I'm sure.
Poffo keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop postures up.
Poffo wants to sweep here but Northrop controlling him for the moment.
Northrop works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Poffo tries to roll over but Northrop keeps him under control.
Russell Northrop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Poffo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Northrop is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Northrop looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Poffo tries to get to full guard but Northrop has control of the leg. #SUB#
Northrop is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Poffo as he works his way to full guard.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Poffo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Northrop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Northrop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Poffo keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Poffo wants to sweep here but Northrop controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poffo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Poffo preventing the sweep.
Poffo tries to free his leg and advance position but Northrop is retaining full guard.
Northrop looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Poffo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Northrop tries to get to full guard but Poffo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Northrop is looking to improve his position.
Poffo wants to take a breather but Northrop is having none of it.
Northrop tries to kick Poffo off but Poffo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Northrop wants to get back to full guard.
Poffo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Northrop tries to kick Poffo off but Poffo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Poffo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Northrop is looking to escape.#SUB#
Northrop is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Poffo is tapping! Great win for Northrop!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RBFC 91:Schopenhauer vs Matos
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Kvirkvelia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Northrop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kvirkvelia goes for a double leg but Northrop avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Northrop continues to drive forward.
Kvirkvelia moves out of range as Northrop strikes.
Kvirkvelia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Northrop.
Kvirkvelia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Northrop.
Northrop blocks a jab.
Northrop looks to land a right hand but Kvirkvelia moved out of range.
Kvirkvelia slips a jab from Northrop.
Kvirkvelia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Northrop misses with a straight right.
Kvirkvelia slips a jab from Northrop.
Kvirkvelia has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Northrop throws an overhand right that lands on Kvirkvelia's shoulder, as Kvirkvelia tries to avoid the shot.
Northrop misses with a looping left.
Kvirkvelia cracks Northrop with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Northrop throws a shot from downtown. Kvirkvelia moves away and avoids it.
Kvirkvelia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Northrop has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kvirkvelia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Northrop checks the leg kick.
Kvirkvelia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Northrop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kvirkvelia doesn't seem phased though.
Northrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Kvirkvelia responds with a good body kick, but Northrop manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Kvirkvelia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Northrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kvirkvelia steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Northrop misses.
Russell Northrop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Kvirkvelia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Northrop looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Northrop regains half guard.
Northrop is looking for a sweep. Kvirkvelia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Northrop is pressing down on Kvirkvelia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Northrop 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.#SUB#
Northrop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Northrop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kvirkvelia defends well.#SUB#
Kvirkvelia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Northrop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kvirkvelia has managed to get both his arms back between Northrop's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Northrop looking for a sweep. Not yet Northrop, not yet.
Kvirkvelia advances to half guard. #SUB#
Northrop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kvirkvelia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kvirkvelia trying to control from half guard but Northrop is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kvirkvelia wants to pass the guard but Northrop is defending well.
Northrop is pressing down on Kvirkvelia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Kvirkvelia looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Northrop is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kvirkvelia rolls with it to try and escape but Northrop cranks on the arm and Kvirkvelia is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
OMEGA 27 Wind of Change
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Howson walks into a left hand.
Northrop ducks under a wild hook from Howson.
Northrop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howson moves away.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howson misses with a looping left.
Northrop is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Northrop shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Howson's guard.
Northrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Howson managing to control the position.
Northrop lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howson pulls Northrop in close to prevent any damage.
Northrop wants to pass the guard but Howson is keeping the position.#T1#
Northrop is fighting to break Howson's control of his arms but Howson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Howson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Northrop controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Northrop wants to pass the guard but Howson is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been informed that Howson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Northrop swings for the body but Howson moves out of range.
Howson tries a quick counter leg kick but Northrop is wise to it.
Howson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Northrop misses with a wild body shot.
Howson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Northrop lands a jab to the nose.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Northrop checks a leg kick.
Northrop swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Northrop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Howson counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Northrop does no damage.
Northrop is looking to wear down Howson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Northrop misses with a wild body shot.
Howson works Northrop's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Northrop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Howson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Northrop.
Howson avoids the body shot from Northrop.
Northrop misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Howson misses.
Howson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Northrop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Northrop swings widly with a right hand
and Howson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Northrop missing with a left hand there. Howson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Howson throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Northrop's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Howson dives in looking to finish as Northrop flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Howson's strikes! Howson is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Northrop's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Northrop was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Howson!
Dan Howson is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Dan Howson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
NIGHT of CHAMPIONS 3
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Northrop leaves Freitag with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Freitag has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Northrop is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Freitag needs to keep his hands up - Northrop had a free shot at his head there.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Freitag feints and as Northrop raises his hands in defense, Freitag changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Northrop holds on and takes a little breather.
Freitag scoring with punches to the head and body.
Northrop lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Northrop wants to control from the top but Freitag keeps moving.
Freitag keeping full guard, as Northrop tries to pass. #T1#
Freitag keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop passes into half guard.
Northrop sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freitag wants to get back to full guard.
Northrop content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Northrop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freitag's head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Northrop takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Northrop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freitag keeps working.
Northrop with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Northrop winds up and cracks Freitag with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Northrop controlling the action here.
Northrop missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Northrop is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Freitag manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Northrop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freitag is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Freitag controls Northrop momentarily but Northrop frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freitag takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Northrop scores with a jab.
Freitag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Northrop.
Freitag shoots in but Northrop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Freitag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Freitag was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Freitag looks to land a combination but Northrop avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freitag slips under a jab from Northrop.
Nice shot lands for Northrop.
Northrop scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Northrop looks to land a right hand but Freitag moved out of range.
Northrop closes the distance and clinches up with Freitag, looking for a takedown. Northrop pushes Freitag against the cage but Freitag circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Northrop misses with a straight left.
Horrible takedown attempt by Northrop or perhaps it was just good defense by Freitag, which made it look bad.
Northrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freitag can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Freitag stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Northrop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Freitag. Those never looked like landing.
Freitag ducks right into an uppercut from Northrop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Northrop throws a body punch but Freitag moves out of range.
Northrop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Northrop is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Freitag.#T1#
Freitag tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Northrop defends well and Freitag ends up having to push Northrop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Northrop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Freitag shoots for a takedown but Northrop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Northrop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Freitag's head.
Freitag shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Northrop lands with a hook. Freitag tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Northrop digs a good hook to Freitag's body.
Northrop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Freitag misses with a takedown attempt
and Northrop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Freitag takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Northrop cracks Freitag with an open hand slap.
Russell Northrop is winning the standup battle so far.
Freitag misses with a hook to the body
enabling Northrop to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freitag shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looks like Northrop has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Freitag takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Freitag fails to land the takedown.
Northrop tries to counter with a takedown but Freitag is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Northrop misses its intended target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Northrop.
Despite the aggression on Freitag's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mike Freitag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freitag will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Northrop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Freitag takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Freitag on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Freitag ducks under a wild hook from Northrop.
Freitag fails with a takedown attempt.
Northrop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Freitag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Northrop.
Northrop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freitag.
Northrop jabs Freitag to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Northrop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Freitag looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Northrop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Freitag's head backwards.#TD#
Northrop fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Freitag to the ground. Northrop is now in Freitag's guard.
Freitag keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Northrop is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Northrop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Northrop is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northrop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Freitag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Northrop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Northrop won't allow Freitag to sweep him here.
Freitag can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Northrop controls the pace.
Northrop looking to sit in guard and control but Freitag gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Freitag scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop pulls Freitag in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Freitag just misses with a punch to the body.
Freitag slips a jab from Northrop.
Freitag scores with a punch to the head.
Freitag defending well as Northrop loads up on a big left hand.
Northrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Northrop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Freitag takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Northrop does no damage.
Northrop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Northrop. Freitag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Northrop throws out a loose jab but Freitag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Northrop cracks Freitag with a right hand to the side of the head.
Freitag throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Northrop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Freitag scores with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Freitag as Northrop shoots in.
Northrop misses with a looping left.
Freitag with the counter takedown but Northrop avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Northrop.
Northrop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Freitag moves out of range as Northrop strikes.
Nice defenses there by Freitag.
Northrop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Northrop scores with a jab. Freitag acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Northrop lands a jab to the nose.
Northrop lands a head shot.
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 really sloppy takedown attempt there from Freitag.#T2#
Northrop slaps away a takedown attempt from Freitag, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Northrop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freitag bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Freitag's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Northrop with a nice cross.
Northrop misses with an uppercut. Freitag saw that one coming.
Freitag misses with a double jab
and Northrop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Freitag thinking.
Freitag looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Northrop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Freitag doesn't seem bothered though.
Freitag shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Northrop defends it nicely.
Russell Northrop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Freitag.#T3#
Freitag slips under a jab from Northrop.
Northrop throws a good cross that connects.
Northrop looks to land a right hand but Freitag moved out of range.
Freitag lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Freitag dives in and grabs Northrop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Northrop pushes down on Freitag's head and hops out.
Northrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freitag bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freitag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Northrop lands a jab to Freitag's midsection.
Northrop misses with a lunging right hand
and Freitag counters with a stiff right hand.
Freitag dives in and grabs Northrop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Northrop pushes down on Freitag's head and hops out.
Freitag slips under a jab.
Freitag unleashes a big counter combination but Northrop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Freitag drops his hands momentarily and Northrop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Freitag throws a series of punches but Northrop avoids them all with ease.
Freitag defending well as Northrop loads up on a big left hand.
Freitag lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Northrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Northrop connects with a jab.
Northrop throws out a loose jab but Freitag uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freitag ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Freitag takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Northrop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Freitag's head backwards.
Northrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Freitag takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Northrop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Freitag but Freitag pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Northrop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Freitag throws a nice looking combination but Northrop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Northrop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Northrop. Freitag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freitag is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Northrop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Northrop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Freitag stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Freitag fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freitag walks into a straight right hand from Northrop.
Northrop blocks a leg kick.
Northrop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Northrop lands a nice looking body shot.
Freitag takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Freitag moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Freitag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Northrop.
Northrop lands a jab.
Freitag drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Freitag throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Northrop 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.
Freitag has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Northrop misses.
No luck for Freitag with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Northrop misses with a straight right.
Northrop scores with a jab.
Northrop throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Freitag counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Northrop!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop is looking for a sweep.
Freitag working away.
Northrop gets back to half guard.
Northrop gets full guard.
Northrop is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Northrop trying to control the position.
Northrop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Northrop has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Freitag scoring with some ground and pound.
Northrop is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Freitag fails with the takedown
and Northrop makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Russell Northrop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Freitag.
A leg kick checked by Northrop.
Northrop throwing a counter right hand but Freitag manages to avoid it.#TD#
Northrop scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Northrop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freitag's head.
Northrop throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Northrop seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Northrop wants to control but Freitag is keeping him busy.
Northrop scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop had his way with Mike Freitag in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Freitag throws a left and a right that both miss
and Northrop counters with a left to the body.
Northrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Freitag misses.
Northrop misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Freitag shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Freitag showed some decent athleticism there.
Northrop slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Freitag throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freitag lands a couple of digs.
Northrop wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Northrop lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Northrop looking to sit in guard and control but Freitag gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Northrop wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Northrop working for submissions but it's allowed Freitag to get to half guard.
Freitag wants to control but Northrop is keeping him busy.
Northrop slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Freitag must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Northrop is controlling Freitag's posture.#T2##SUB#
Northrop working for a triangle but Freitag defends it easily.
Mike Freitag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freitag postures up in Northrop's guard and throws a big left but Northrop blocks it. #SUB#
Northrop is looking to cinch up a triangle. Freitag throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Northrop's body to avoid the submission. Northrop has instead reached around Freitag's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Northrop arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop retains his welterweight title!
Russell Northrop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CAGED RAGE
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Northrop. That snapped Cleary's head back.
Cleary shoots for a double leg takedown but Northrop sprawls well. He's pushed Cleary's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Northrop throws a hook but Cleary blocks it.
Cleary appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cleary throws a poor cross that misses
and Northrop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Northrop digs a good body shot into Cleary's ribs.
Northrop lands the left hand.
Northrop throws a lazy right hand but Cleary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cleary looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Northrop dives in and grabs Cleary's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cleary pushes down on Northrop's head and hops out.
Cleary swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Northrop takes a swing at Cleary's ribcage but misses.
Cleary only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Northrop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Northrop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cleary has time to react.
Northrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Cleary takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Northrop looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleary is just out of range.
Northrop connects with a nice looking jab.
Northrop with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Northrop.
Northrop throws a sloppy body shot
and Cleary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cleary misses with a low kick.
Northrop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleary.
A little jabbing left from Cleary on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cleary takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cleary displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Northrop throws out the jab.
Northrop misses with a left hand
and Cleary counters with a stiff right hand.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Cleary slips under a jab.
Cleary is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Northrop with a body shot.
Cleary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Northrop was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Northrop throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleary moves in looking to clinch but Northrop pushes him off.
Northrop lands with an overhand left.
Northrop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Northrop scores with a nice right hand.
Cleary's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Northrop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cleary scrambles back to his feet.
Northrop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No luck for Northrop with that takedown attempt.
Cleary looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Cleary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cleary! But no joy.
Cleary fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Northrop misses its intended target.
Cleary looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cleary throws a leg kick but Northrop checks it.
Northrop connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Northrop scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cleary is refusing to be controlled, as Northrop sits in half guard.
Northrop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cleary's head.
Northrop with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Northrop lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Northrop winds up and cracks Cleary with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Northrop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cleary is staying active underneath Northrop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Northrop looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Northrop seems content to control.
Northrop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cleary is trying to get back to full guard.
Cleary is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Northrop connects with a body shot that sends Cleary's belly button to the back.
Russell Northrop is winning the standup battle so far.
Northrop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cleary doesn't seem bothered though.
Northrop lands with a cross.
Northrop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Cleary drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Northrop bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cleary's guard. #REVR#
Cleary 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.
Cleary trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Northrop wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Cleary preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Cleary 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Northrop looking to sit in guard and control but Cleary gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Northrop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cleary doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cleary manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Northrop controls Cleary momentarily but Cleary frees himself.
Cleary stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Northrop swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Northrop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Northrop tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Cleary pushing down on Northrop's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cleary is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Northrop!
Northrop is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Cleary moves to take his opponent's back.
Northrop tries to break free.
Cleary avoiding Northrop 's attempts to control his hands.
Northrop is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Cleary is looking for the choke from the back position but Northrop is controlling his hands well.
Northrop tries to break free.
Cleary gets his hands free as Northrop looks to control. #SUB2#
Cleary looking to break Northrop's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Northrop remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cleary will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Cleary working for a choke but Northrop is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cleary looking for the choke from the back. #T3##SUB2#
Northrop is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cleary gets his way!
Northrop tries to escape the position.
Northrop trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Northrop is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Northrop defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Northrop tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Northrop is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northrop tries to hold on but Cleary postures up.
Northrop slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Northrop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Cleary is looking for a kimura but Northrop is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cleary to get the leverage.
Cleary wants to pass to mount but Northrop is defending the position.
Northrop is trying to get back to full guard.
Cleary tries to pass to full mount but Northrop defends it.
Northrop is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Cleary showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
Northrop cracks Cleary with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Northrop.
Northrop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cleary scoring well with a low kick there.
A cross from Northrop lands.
Cleary throws a poor cross that misses
and Northrop counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop with a nice cross.
Northrop misses with a hook. Cleary ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cleary! But no joy.
Northrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleary can do to turn this around?
Northrop throws the left hand but Cleary avoids the punch easily.
Cleary swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cleary takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Cleary takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Northrop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleary moves away.
Cleary with the counter takedown but Northrop avoids it easily.
Northrop scores with a body shot.
Cleary jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Northrop cracks Cleary with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cleary walks into a left hand.
Cleary misses with a jab, cross combination.
Northrop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Northrop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleary.
It seemed like Cleary was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Cleary on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Northrop stuns Cleary with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Northrop cracks Cleary with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cleary takes a jab right on the kisser.
Northrop digs a good body shot into Cleary's ribs.
Cleary misses with a straight right.
Cleary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Northrop sizes up Cleary with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Northrop throws a big shot that misses.
Cleary thinks about the counter body kick.
Northrop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cleary on the side of the head.#T3##TD#
Northrop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cleary looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at The Axis of Evil inform us that Cleary has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Northrop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cleary 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cleary is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Patrick Cleary has got the better of the ground game so far.
Northrop keeping full guard, as Cleary tries to pass.
Northrop looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Northrop looking for a guillotine here but Cleary defends easily.
#T4#
Cleary stands and throws Northrop's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Northrop struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Cleary tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cleary has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Northrop tries to bench press Cleary off him but Cleary keeps the position.
Cleary works to advance to full mount. Northrop defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cleary wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Northrop can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Cleary with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop holds on to Cleary as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Northrop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Northrop scores with a hook.
Nice body punch from Northrop.
Northrop connects with the punch.
Northrop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cleary was well out of range. Poor timing from Northrop.
Cleary let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Northrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Northrop closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Northrop has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cleary!
Northrop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Northrop prevents Cleary from getting the reversal.#T1#
Northrop trying to control but Cleary is having none of it.
Northrop is really struggling to control Cleary but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cleary tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Northrop lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Northrop cracks Cleary with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Northrop cracks Cleary with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cleary is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cleary is squirming around, avoiding Northrop's attempts to control the action.
Cleary is trying desperately to improve position.
Northrop landing punches.
Northrop breaks from Cleary's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Northrop working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Northrop pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Northrop tries to control but Cleary wriggling away.
Cleary is trying desperately to improve position.
Cleary takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Northrop prevents Cleary from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleary is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Northrop lands a big shot there that rocks Cleary but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Northrop with shots to the head and body - Cleary looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Northrop takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Northrop with the ground and pound from mount.
Northrop with a couple of short strikes.
Northrop looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cleary is desperately trying to improve his position but Northrop has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Northrop goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cleary turns into him and now he's in Northrop's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop had his way with Patrick Cleary in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Northrop shoots in for a double leg but Cleary sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cleary throws a leg kick but Northrop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Northrop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cleary has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cleary ducks under a wild hook from Northrop.
Cleary misses with a jab to the body
and Northrop counters with a straight right hand.
Northrop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Northrop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cleary on the side of the head.
Cleary tries a head kick but it misses.
Northrop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Cleary looks to land a right hand but Northrop moved out of range.
Northrop misses with a left hand
and Cleary makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Northrop really felt that one!
Northrop misses with a hook.
Cleary tries a quick counter leg kick but Northrop is wise to it.
Northrop misses with a jab to the body
and Cleary counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cleary moves forwards but Northrop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Northrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Northrop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Northrop throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Cleary on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Northrop throws out a powerful jab.
Cleary lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Northrop misses the jab.
Cleary now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Patrick Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cleary misses with an uppercut. Northrop saw that one coming.
Northrop scores with a sloppy right hand. Cleary should have avoided that one.
Northrop lands with a cross.
Northrop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleary.
Cleary is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Northrop with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Northrop tries for a takedown but Cleary circles away easily
and Cleary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Northrop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cleary tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Northrop misses with a hook.
It seemed like Cleary was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Northrop cracks Cleary with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Northrop throws a hook but Cleary blocks it.
Cleary feints a counter leg kick.
Cleary slips a jab and a cross from Northrop.
Cleary feints a counter leg kick.
Northrop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cleary slips a straight right by Northrop.
Cleary with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Northrop to score with a decent uppercut.
Cleary slips a straight right by Northrop.
The crowd cheers as Northrop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cleary doesn't seem phased though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Northrop.
Northrop misses with a series of wild punches.
Northrop backing away here, and Cleary unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Northrop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Northrop throws a lazy right hand but Cleary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cleary tries to clinch up but Northrop circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice combination there by Cleary.
#ROC2#
Northrop is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop misses with a body shot.
Cleary throws a counter combo.
Northrop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cleary looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Northrop throws a body punch but Cleary moves out of range.
Cleary on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Northrop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Northrop has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Russell Northrop thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
BLOOD AND BONES
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Northrop punishes Iwoba's body with a nice straight punch.
Northrop on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Iwoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Northrop.
Iwoba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Northrop throws out the jab.
A big right from Iwoba misses.
Northrop swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Iwoba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Iwoba lands a left hand.
Iwoba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iwoba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Northrop pulls guard.
Northrop lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Iwoba controlling the position.
Iwoba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Northrop manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iwoba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
Northrop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iwoba defends it easily.
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Iwoba from controlling successfully.
Iwoba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Iwoba trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iwoba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Northrop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iwoba manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Iwoba has his hands on Northrop's head, controlling the position.
Iwoba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Northrop throws a strike but Iwoba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northrop trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Northrop has his foot on Iwoba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iwoba works his way back into a safe position though.
Northrop wants to sweep here but Iwoba controlling him for the moment.
Northrop being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Iwoba postures up.
Iwoba cracks Northrop with a solid left hand.
Iwoba is stalling in the full guard.
Iwoba works over Northrop with some ground and pound from guard.
Northrop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Northrop trying to control the position.
Northrop is pulling down on Iwoba's head. It's preventing any offense from Iwoba, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Northrop pulls Iwoba in close to his closed guard and prevents Iwoba from doing any damage or advancing position.
Northrop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iwoba is one step ahead there.
Northrop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Northrop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Northrop.
Bosco Iwoba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Iwoba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Russell Northrop will probably get the nod.
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#
Northrop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Iwoba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Northrop punishes Iwoba's body with a nice straight punch.
Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Northrop.
Northrop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Northrop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Northrop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iwoba.
Iwoba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iwoba motions for Northrop to come forward. Iwoba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Iwoba throws a body punch but Northrop moves out of range.
Northrop throwing a counter right hand but Iwoba manages to avoid it.
Northrop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Northrop lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iwoba raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A slow jab from Northrop misses its intended target.
Iwoba cracks Northrop with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Iwoba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Northrop checks a leg kick.
Northrop misses with a left hand
and Iwoba counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Iwoba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Iwoba is looking to clinch.
Northrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iwoba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Northrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iwoba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Northrop misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iwoba. Northrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Northrop misses with a few strikes there.
Iwoba throws the left hand but Northrop avoids the punch easily.
Iwoba slips under a jab from Northrop.
Iwoba doesn't manage to clinch there - Northrop circles away.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Northrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iwoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Northrop.
Iwoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Northrop.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Iwoba.
A quick step to the side and Northrop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Iwoba.
Iwoba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Northrop with a body shot.
Iwoba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Northrop.
A little feinted left hand from Northrop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwoba misses with a body kick.
Northrop thuds a left hand into Iwoba's body.
Northrop lands with a good body shot.
Northrop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Northrop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Iwoba has time to react.
Iwoba misses with a looping left.#T3#
Iwoba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iwoba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Northrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iwoba can do to turn this around?
Northrop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Northrop.
Northrop misses with a hook. Iwoba ducked under it nicely.
Russell Northrop is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Northrop throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Iwoba was covering up waiting for the punch and Northrop finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Northrop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Iwoba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Northrop throws a strike but Iwoba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northrop can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Iwoba controls the pace.
Iwoba trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Iwoba tries to free his leg and advance position but Northrop is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Iwoba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Iwoba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Northrop swings widly with a right hand
and Iwoba counters with a nice leg kick.
Iwoba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Northrop on the side of the head.
Northrop misses with a hook.
Northrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iwoba throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Iwoba.
Iwoba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Northrop just misses with a punch to the body.
Northrop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Iwoba counters with a left to the body.
Northrop throws a lazy right hand but Iwoba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Iwoba misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Northrop.
A little jabbing left from Iwoba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Northrop misses.
Iwoba drops his hands momentarily and Northrop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Iwoba misses the target. #T1#
Northrop throws the left hand but Iwoba avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Northrop closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Iwoba's guard.
Northrop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Northrop stopping the sweep attempt from Iwoba.
Iwoba pulls Northrop in close to prevent any damage.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Northrop looking to pass the guard.
Iwoba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Northrop's guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Northrop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bosco Iwoba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iwoba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Northrop lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Iwoba wants to sweep here but Northrop controlling him for the moment.
Iwoba is controlling Northrop's posture.
Northrop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Iwoba seems keen to control Northrop's posture.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Northrop preventing the sweep.
Russell Northrop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
Iwoba pulls Northrop in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Iwoba is looking for a triangle but Northrop pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Northrop works the jab nicely.#TD#
Northrop gets the takedown into side control.
Iwoba manages to get back to half guard.
Northrop prevents Iwoba from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Northrop is trying to control the action in half guard but Iwoba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Northrop is nestled in close to Iwoba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Northrop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Northrop, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
NO ESCAPE
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Raudrson moves away from the strike by Northrop.
Raudrson throws a looping overhand right but Northrop ducks down to avoid it.
Northrop throws an overhand right that lands on Raudrson's shoulder, as Raudrson tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Raudrson does it's job there.
Northrop shoots for a double leg takedown but Raudrson sprawls well. He's pushed Northrop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raudrson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Northrop misses with a double jab.
Raudrson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Northrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raudrson lands the left hand.
Northrop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raudrson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raudrson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Northrop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raudrson scrambles back to his feet.
Raudrson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Northrop gets tackled into the cage by Raudrson. Raudrson maintains the clinch.
Raudrson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Northrop.
I was talking to Northrop's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Northrop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raudrson looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Northrop swings wildly with an uppercut but Raudrson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raudrson gets through Northrop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Northrop has a couple of punches blocked by Raudrson.
Northrop wants to get back to striking at distance but Raudrson won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Raudrson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Northrop wants to stall.
Northrop has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raudrson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raudrson throws a head punch that misses.
Northrop is trying to push Raudrson away but Raudrson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Northrop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Northrop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raudrson takes a swing at Northrop's ribcage but misses.
Northrop misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Raudrson moves into the clinch successfully.
Raudrson lands a left hand.
Northrop prevents the takedown attempt.
Northrop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raudrson's elbow.
Raudrson blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Northrop lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raudrson.
Raudrson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Northrop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Northrop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raudrson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Northrop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raudrson. Northrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raudrson defending well as Northrop loads up on a big left hand.
Northrop throws the left hand but Raudrson avoids the punch easily.
Northrop takes a swing at Raudrson's ribcage but misses.
Raudrson swings for the body but Northrop moves out of range.
Northrop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Northrop swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Raudrson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Northrop doesn't seem phased though.
Northrop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Northrop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Raudrson works the jab nicely.
Raudrson is looking to clinch.
Northrop throws an off balance right hand
and Raudrson counters with a left to the body. #T3#
The fighters circling - Raudrson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Northrop works over Raudrson's head and body with a nice combination.
Raudrson misses with an uppercut.
Raudrson throws a hook but Northrop avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Northrop misses the target.#TD#
Northrop closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Raudrson quickly recovers to half guard.
Raudrson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Northrop has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Raudrson is looking to improve his position but Northrop isn't that keen on the idea.
Northrop tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Northrop connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T4#
Northrop is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop is landing with some decent strikes but Raudrson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Northrop scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrop pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Raudrson regains half guard.
Northrop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raudrson is doing well to control the position and prevent Northrop from advancing to side control.
Northrop prevents Raudrson from improving his position.
Northrop is trying to control. Raudrson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Raudrson throws a jab when Northrop was well out of range.
Northrop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raudrson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Northrop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Northrop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raudrson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raudrson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Northrop throws a shot to the body.
Northrop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raudrson.
Raudrson looks to land a right hand but Northrop moved out of range.
Northrop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raudrson counters with a nice body shot.
Northrop staying out of range there.
Northrop appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raudrson lands a lovely overhand right.
Northrop misses with an uppercut.
Raudrson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Northrop.
Northrop misses with a hook. Raudrson ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Northrop misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raudrson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Northrop misses the target.
Northrop connects with a nice looking jab.
Northrop misses with an uppercut
and Raudrson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raudrson slips a straight right by Northrop.
Raudrson lands a nice shot that snaps Northrop's head back.
Northrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Northrop misses the shot to the body.
Northrop loads up on a big right hand but Raudrson slips the punch.
Northrop missing with a left hand there. Raudrson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raudrson misses with an uppercut.
Raudrson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Northrop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raudrson.
Raudrson misses with a left hand
and Northrop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Northrop swats away the attempt to clinch by Raudrson.
A jab from Northrop misses.
Raudrson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Northrop to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Northrop.
Northrop was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
Raudrson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Northrop throwing a counter right hand but Raudrson manages to avoid it.
Raudrson misses with a straight right.
Raudrson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Northrop moves away.
Raudrson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Northrop.
Raudrson is looking to clinch.
Northrop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raudrson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Northrop connects with a body shot.
Raudrson throws a big shot that misses.
Raudrson misses with a wild body shot.
Raudrson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raudrson misses with a lunging right hand
and Northrop counters with a left to the body.
Raudrson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Northrop throws out a loose jab but Raudrson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raudrson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Northrop avoids the body shot from Raudrson.
#T3#
Northrop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raudrson needs to keep his hands up - Northrop had a free shot at his head there.
Northrop avoids the body shot from Raudrson.
Northrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raudrson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Northrop.
Northrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raudrson can do to turn this around?
Raudrson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Northrop throws a jab when Raudrson was well out of range.
Northrop misses with a hook to the body
and Raudrson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raudrson fails with a takedown attempt.
Northrop is looking to counter punch.
Raudrson is looking to clinch but Northrop is avoiding it.
Raudrson misses with a wild body shot.
Northrop misses the jab.
Raudrson misses with a right hand
and Northrop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raudrson. Northrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Northrop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
Northrop throws a hook but Raudrson avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raudrson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raudrson blocks a jab.
Raudrson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Northrop.
Raudrson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Northrop misses with an uppercut
letting Raudrson counter with a right hand.
Northrop throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Northrop shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Raudrson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Raudrson struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Northrop politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Northrop prefers to stall for the moment though.
Raudrson is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Raudrson loads up on a big right hand but Northrop slips the punch.
Northrop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raudrson misses with a straight left.
A big right from Northrop misses.
Northrop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raudrson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Northrop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Northrop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raudrson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Northrop looks to land a left hand but Raudrson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Raudrson misses.
Raudrson scores with a sloppy right hand. Northrop should have avoided that one.
Raudrson walks into a left hand.
Northrop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raudrson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Northrop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Northrop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Raudrson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Northrop.
Raudrson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Raudrson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Raudrson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raudrson looking to pass the guard.
Northrop bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raudrson's guard. #REVR#
Northrop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Northrop trying to control but Raudrson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Raudrson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Northrop slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Raudrson is looking to reverse the position.
Raudrson trying to remain calm as Northrop controls from the top position.#SUB#
Northrop is trying to get an arm triangle but Raudrson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Raudrson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Northrop cracks Raudrson with a big right hand but Raudrson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T3#
Raudrson is trying to get back to half guard.
Raudrson is trying to control Northrop's posture but Northrop avoids it.
Raudrson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Northrop controls the position.
Northrop trying to control the action but Raudrson is working from the bottom.
Raudrson is trying to get back to half guard.
Northrop lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Northrop cracks Raudrson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Russell Northrop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raudrson is looking to reverse the position.
Northrop scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Raudrson to see if he's OK.
Raudrson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Raudrson is not content to let Northrop control the position.
Raudrson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Northrop is thwarting Raudrson's attempts to control the position.
Raudrson taking some punishment here, with Northrop in his half guard.
Arthur Raudrson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Northrop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Raudrson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Raudrson looking for submissions off his back.
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 Russell Northrop.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Northrop, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Northrop!
A relieved looking Russell Northrop thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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