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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
McCullough throws a series of punches but Aranguiz moves out of range.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Aranguiz avoids them all with ease.
Aranguiz scores with a shot to the body.
McCullough lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aranguiz circles away quickly and effectively.
McCullough misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCullough cracks Aranguiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aranguiz shoots in for a double leg but McCullough sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aranguiz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCullough checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCullough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aranguiz slips under a jab from McCullough.
McCullough is breathing heavily.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Aranguiz there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Aranguiz does no damage.
McCullough throws a big shot that misses.
Aranguiz scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
McCullough keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Russell McCullough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Sanchez Aranguiz.
Sloppy strikes from Aranguiz. Those never looked like landing.
McCullough swats away the attempt to clinch by Aranguiz.
McCullough slaps away a takedown attempt from Aranguiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aranguiz tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
McCullough seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aranguiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCullough manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCullough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCullough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aranguiz throws a counter combo.
Aranguiz misses with a takedown attempt - McCullough sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aranguiz throws a wild body kick that McCullough sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Aranguiz instigates a clinch. #T2#
Aranguiz controlling the action here for a moment.
McCullough's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aranguiz tries to pull guard but McCullough forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aranguiz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
McCullough's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCullough lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCullough misses with a two punch combination.
As McCullough backs off Aranguiz throws a huge counter combo but McCullough manages to avoid it all.
McCullough looks to land a combination but Aranguiz avoids it well.
Aranguiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCullough avoids it really well and circles away.
McCullough throws a head kick but Aranguiz moves out of range.
McCullough will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3##CL2#
Aranguiz pushes McCullough up against the cage in a clinch.
Aranguiz is pushing McCullough up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aranguiz lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aranguiz obliges.
Aranguiz goes for a takedown attempt but McCullough pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aranguiz shoots in for a takedown but McCullough shows good takedown defense.
McCullough lands with a slapping head kick.
Jab from McCullough.
McCullough moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCullough throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4##CL2#
Aranguiz clinches up with McCullough and pushes him back against the cage.
Aranguiz stalls. #BC#
McCullough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aranguiz is defended easily by McCullough.
McCullough with a nice cross.
McCullough misses with a double jab.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Aranguiz moves out of range.
Aranguiz misses with a takedown attempt - McCullough sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCullough fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell McCullough 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##CL2#
Aranguiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCullough is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCullough tries to break free but Aranguiz pushes him back against the cage.
McCullough is trying to break free.
McCullough prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Aranguiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCullough misses with a head kick.
Aranguiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aranguiz or perhaps it was just good defense by McCullough, which made it look bad.
Russell McCullough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Sanchez Aranguiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aranguiz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aranguiz goes for a double leg but McCullough avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCullough continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCullough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCullough looks to land a combination but Aranguiz avoids it well. #T1#
McCullough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aranguiz.
McCullough fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aranguiz, right into the meat.
Aranguiz shoots in but McCullough avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCullough stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCullough wants it to stay on the feet.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Aranguiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Aranguiz is working for takedown but McCullough is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aranguiz is looking for a takedown.
McCullough can't break the clinch.
#BC#
McCullough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aranguiz shoots in for a takedown but McCullough shows good takedown defense.
McCullough lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aranguiz circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Aranguiz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCullough tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aranguiz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2#
Aranguiz gets a clinch.
Aranguiz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCullough's efforts to push away.
McCullough is pressed up against the cage. Aranguiz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCullough down to the mat. McCullough avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCullough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aranguiz.
McCullough stuffs the takedown attempt from Aranguiz. Aranguiz gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCullough misses with a series of wild punches.
Aranguiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aranguiz fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
McCullough misses with a double jab.
Aranguiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Aranguiz moves out of range.
Aranguiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aranguiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCullough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aranguiz can do to turn this around?
Aranguiz connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Aranguiz has McCullough up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
McCullough manages to break the clinch.
McCullough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aranguiz digs a good hook to McCullough's body.
A left and a right from Aranguiz both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Aranguiz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCullough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCullough misses with a jab, cross combination.
Russell McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Aranguiz clinches.
Aranguiz tries to pull guard but McCullough forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Aranguiz manages to break the clinch.
McCullough rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aranguiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Aranguiz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Aranguiz feints and as McCullough raises his hands in defense, Aranguiz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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.
Aranguiz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Aranguiz stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and McCullough has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Aranguiz manages to get his head free but now McCullough has transitioned to an armbar! Aranguiz grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from McCullough! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russell McCullough!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Odintsov ducks right into an uppercut from McCullough. #CL#
Odintsov has managed to clinch.
Odintsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Odintsov tries for a takedown but McCullough manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Odintsov pulls guard.
McCullough postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Odintsov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Odintsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCullough throws a strike but Odintsov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McCullough really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Odintsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Odintsov stands and throws McCullough's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Odintsov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCullough knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Odintsov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Odintsov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Odintsov trying to control the action but McCullough is working from the bottom.
Odintsov happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Odintsov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Odintsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCullough misses with a combination
and Odintsov counters with a one-two to the body.
McCullough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Odintsov throws a big counter combination but McCullough scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from McCullough does no damage.
McCullough looks winded!
Odintsov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCullough pinned against the cage. McCullough gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Odintsov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCullough avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Odintsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
McCullough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Odintsov avoids the head kick by McCullough.
Odintsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCullough.#CL#
Odintsov clinches with his opponent.
McCullough has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Odintsov jumps guard.
McCullough stopping the sweep attempt from Odintsov.#SUB#
McCullough avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCullough wants to stand and escape but instead Odintsov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
McCullough keeping moving, preventing Odintsov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Odintsov wants to pass the guard but McCullough is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
McCullough is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Odintsov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McCullough wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Odintsov slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odintsov has McCullough pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCullough manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCullough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Odintsov has him pressed against the cage.
Odintsov misses with a body punch.
Odintsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCullough's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Odintsov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McCullough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Odintsov tries to counter by clinching up but McCullough breaks away and moves out of range.
McCullough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Odintsov blocks a head kick by McCullough.
Odintsov feinted with a counter takedown.
McCullough throws a one two combo.
McCullough swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Odintsov counters by moving into the clinch.
Odintsov lands an elbow inside that McCullough shrugs off. #TD#
Odintsov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Odintsov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Odintsov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCullough wants to get up but he can't break Odintsov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Odintsov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McCullough must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Odintsov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Odintsov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Odintsov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Odintsov trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCullough stuffs the takedown.
Odintsov blocks a head kick by McCullough.
Odintsov throws a head kick but McCullough moves out of range.
McCullough swinging wildly here.
McCullough swinging wildly here.
McCullough lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Odintsov shoots in and drives through. McCullough sprawls well.#T2#
McCullough throws a combination that misses
and Odintsov counters with a one-two to the body.
McCullough tries to bum rush Odintsov with a series of wild strikes but Odintsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCullough throws a right and a left that Odintsov avoids nicely.
McCullough throws a right and a left that both miss.
Russell McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odintsov misses with a few strikes there.
McCullough misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCullough.
McCullough fails to land with a series of punches.
Odintsov shoots for a double leg takedown but McCullough sprawls well. He's pushed Odintsov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Odintsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCullough closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McCullough throws a right and a left that Odintsov avoids nicely.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Odintsov lands with a slapping head kick.
McCullough works over Odintsov's head and body with a nice combination.
McCullough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Odintsov avoids the head kick by McCullough.
Odintsov throws a big counter combination but McCullough scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Russell McCullough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCullough displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Odintsov.
McCullough throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Odintsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Odintsov fails with the takedown.
McCullough displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Odintsov.
McCullough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullough swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Odintsov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McCullough is trying to break the clinch but Odintsov has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Odintsov breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Odintsov moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCullough tries to break free but Odintsov pushes him back against the cage.
Odintsov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCullough is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Odintsov pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
McCullough decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Odintsov, up you get!
McCullough throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Odintsov's head.
A head kick from Odintsov lands but McCullough takes it in his stride.
McCullough throws a right and a left that Odintsov avoids nicely.
McCullough falls off balance throwing a combination
and Odintsov counters with a series of strikes. McCullough will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCullough misses with a wild combination.
Odintsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCullough as he avoids it easily.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell McCullough showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Odintsov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCullough as he jumps to the side.
McCullough has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCullough takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCullough throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Odintsov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on McCullough's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCullough wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Odintsov is pushing McCullough up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McCullough tries to break the clinch but Odintsov is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Odintsov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McCullough uses from the top position.
Odintsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Odintsov has his foot on McCullough's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCullough works his way back into a safe position though.
Odintsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Odintsov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Odintsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCullough can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCullough trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCullough loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Odintsov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Odintsov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Odintsov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Odintsov passes McCullough's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Odintsov is taking a breather. McCullough 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.
McCullough 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.
Odintsov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Odintsov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Odintsov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCullough's head. #T3#
Odintsov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Odintsov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCullough lands a glancing blow to the side of Odintsov's head.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses.
McCullough throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Odintsov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Odintsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCullough.
Odintsov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Odintsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCullough connects with a crisp jab.
McCullough misses with a two punch combination.
McCullough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odintsov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Odintsov has closed the distance and engaged McCullough in a clinch.
#BC#
Odintsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCullough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullough misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Odintsov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Odintsov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCullough gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Odintsov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odintsov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Odintsov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCullough is defending well.
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 Alexei Odintsov.
I think Odintsov 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexei Odintsov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Lal Tamang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCullough as he avoids it easily.
McCullough throws a nice looking combination but Lal Tamang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lal Tamang lands a front kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lal Tamang.
McCullough misses with a lunging right hand
and Lal Tamang counters with a left and a right that stings McCullough.
Lal Tamang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aadeep Lal Tamang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lal Tamang is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from McCullough. Those never looked like landing.
Lal Tamang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCullough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lal Tamang.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Lal Tamang misses.
McCullough swinging wildly here.
A left lands for McCullough.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCullough's corner calls for a 1-2. McCullough obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCullough lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Aadeep Lal Tamang has been cut.#T1#
Lal Tamang fails to land the takedown.
McCullough will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lal Tamang shoots in for a double leg but McCullough sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lal Tamang is defended easily by McCullough.
McCullough shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lal Tamang eats them both and turns towards McCullough to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCullough rushes Lal Tamang and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Lal Tamang is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. McCullough piles on the pressure and Lal Tamang crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell McCullough!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1#
McCullough displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Popov. #CL2#
McCullough tries to keep at a distance but Popov has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCullough tries to break free but Popov pushes him back against the cage.
Popov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Popov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Popov stalling in the clinch.
Popov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
McCullough is pressed up against the cage. Popov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCullough down to the mat. McCullough avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Popov moves into the clinch successfully.
McCullough tries to break free but Popov pushes him back against the cage.
McCullough has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullough wants to break free but Popov has control.
McCullough tries to break the clinch but Popov is controlling the position.
McCullough is trying to break the clinch but Popov has him pressed against the cage.
McCullough prevents the takedown attempt.
Russell McCullough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Popov.
Popov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCullough's efforts to push away.
McCullough on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
McCullough wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Popov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russell McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from McCullough. Those never looked like landing.
McCullough misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Popov has McCullough up against the cage in a clinch.
McCullough wants to break free but Popov has control.
McCullough wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCullough looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCullough gets underhooks to prevent Popov's takedown attempt.
McCullough is trying to break the clinch but Popov is controlling him.
McCullough prevents the takedown attempt.
Popov stalling the fight.
Popov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCullough avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCullough is trying to break free.
Popov prevents McCullough from breaking the clinch.
Popov is trying to drag McCullough to the mat but McCullough just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Popov is working for takedown but McCullough is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Popov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCullough tries to bum rush Popov with a series of wild strikes but Popov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Popov avoids them all with ease.
McCullough falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Popov moves into the clinch.
Popov keeps control of McCullough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Popov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCullough tries to bum rush Popov with a series of wild strikes but Popov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Popov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCullough is fending him off so far but Popov persists. Nope, McCullough circles away and we're back to standing.
Popov blocks a head kick by McCullough.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCullough lands a glancing blow to the side of Popov's head.
BOOM! McCullough lands a beautiful left hook that drops Popov. Popov tries to recover but McCullough is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Popov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell McCullough!
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