Hi all, a quick update courtesy of Matt Norris via www.twitter.com/chuckjsy regarding Russell Allchin’s fights at the European Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships currently taking place in Lisbon, Portugal.
Russell has had a tough competition proving that there are some good guys out there and nothing should be taken for granted.
I am going to put the exact Tweets (Twitter Posts) that Matt sent to me word for word and I will follow up with a more detailed report on their return to Jersey along with Video of the fights which Matt says he has taken.
Anyway, this is the posts for Russell’s first fight.
Matt Norris (MN) – Russ is fighting today. He has his weight division this morning then the open class in the afternoon.
MN – Russ has been called to the warm up area.
MN – Russ is weighing in, fingers crossed he makes the weight.
MN – Looks like he is fine and he is on the mat right in front of me.
MN – Here we go.
MN – He passed Russ’s guard for 2 points. Now in lockdown. (opponents name is still unknown to me)
MN – Trying for the sweep, he is attacking Russ’s arm.
MN – Still trying for the sweep and we are running out of time.
MN – His opponent is on his feet trying to pass Russ’s legs and it’s time. 2 points and an advantage for the win. Unlucky Russ.
That was the end of the fight in his weight class for Russ.
Matt Norris then texted me a few hours later to say he had updated Twitter with Russell’s Open Weight division fight.
Again, these are word for word Tweets that can be found at www.twitter.com/chuckjsy and further details will be posted along with video footage on their return.
Matt Norris (MN) – Just waiting for the blue open class to begin. Russ is in the warm up area but not much is going on at the mats at the moment.
MN – OK, his name has been called and Russ is moving to mat 2.
MN – Hot F**king damn, Russ has got a dump truck to fight. The guy is massive; here we go.
MN – Russ gone for half guard and the dump truck lays on him. He’s trying to to squash Russ through the mat.
MN – Russ is trying to sweep but he is struggling to move at the mo; shit the guy is big.
MN – Russ is trying to break away but the dude is on him.
MN – And it’s time. Dump truck got the advantage. Unlucky Russ. Just found out the guy is 118kg
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That is all I have for now.
Matt Norris is fighting tomorrow and he says he will keep me updated so I can in turn, keep you updated.
Just like to say unlucky Russell but nice one for getting down there to fight mate.
See you on the mat
Well done Russ,you trained hard for the comp and we know you would have done your best mate so enjoy the rest of the weekend and we’ll speak when you get back.