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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Project One (ranked 6258 p4p, 2976 weight class) and Rob Rush (ranked 669 p4p, 432 weight class). Rob Rush is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Project One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Rush!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rush throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but One was well out of range. Poor timing from Rush.
Rush lunges at One with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by One's hand.
Good shot there by Rush.
Rush blocks a head kick by One.
Rush is clearly trying to counter these attacks from One with a body shot.
Rob Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One slips under a jab.
One seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rush cracks One with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rush throws a series of punches but One avoids them all with ease.
One chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rush scores with a sloppy right hand. One should have avoided that one.
Rush lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush lands with a shot to the body.
Rush throws a good cross that connects.
Rush goes for a double leg but One avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as One continues to drive forward.
Rush with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rush connects with a good right hand that stumbles One. One circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rush lands the left hand.
One fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rush is out of range.
Donk. Rush catches One right on the button with a cross.
One displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rush throws out the jab.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but One shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab lands there for Rush.
Rush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. One sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rush might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Rush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
One lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One throws a low kick, looking for Rush's leg but Rush calmly moves out of range.
Rush has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rush throws a right and a left that both miss.
One misses with an uppercut.
One takes one to the side of the head.
Rush lunges at One with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by One's hand.
Rush connects with a single shot there.
Rush scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rush misses with a wild body shot.
Rush scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rush scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, jab by Rush - just one landing.
One misses with a hook. Rush ducked under it nicely.
Rush throws a shot to the body.
Rush slips a straight right by One.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
One tries to move into range but Rush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rush misses the jab.
A head kick misses from One.
One slips under a jab.
One tries to move into range but Rush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rush connects with a nice looking jab.
One looks for a takedown but Rush sprawls well.
One is breathing heavily.
Rush scores with a sloppy right hand. One should have avoided that one.
Rush is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! One had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
One takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rush throws a right and a left that One avoids nicely.
Rush connects with a right hand. One shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before One has time to react.
One is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
One tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rush paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rush shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
One is wriggling around but Rush manages to pass to half guard.
Rush keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
One is looking for a sweep. Rush is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rush is looking to take a break and control but One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rush controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Rush 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.
Nice jab there from Rush.
Rush misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming.
One dodges the punch combination from Rush.
Rush keeps the fight on the outside.
One wants to clinch.
One slips under a jab.
One stuffs the takedown attempt from Rush. Rush gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rush connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! One scrambles back to his feet.
Rush misses with a body shot.
One swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between One's hands.
Rush blocks a head kick by One.
Rush shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rush not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rush trying to control the action but One is working from the bottom.
Rush is trying to work for a kimura but One is defending well.
Rush throwing shots but One is blocking nicely.
One is looking to improve his position.
Rush moves into full mount! One won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rush controlling from mount.
One tries to lock up and control but Rush gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
One is desperately trying to improve his position but Rush has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rush sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
One is trying desperately to improve position.
Rush working One over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rush controlling from mount.
Rush throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The referee warns One that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
One is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rush landing punches.
One working to try and regain half guard.
Rush throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for One because Rush loaded up on that one.
One manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Rush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed One's head.
Rush is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is trying to get back to full guard.
Rush stalling.
One avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rush not landing any meaningful shots this time.
One keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
One avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rush.
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. Rush connects with a nice short shot to One's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Rush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! One's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
One moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rush jabs at One's body.
A big left from Rush misses.
Rush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
One swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
One throws an off balance right hand
and Rush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rush throws a right hand that One ducks under and follows up with a left that One also avoids with ease.
One is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rush's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rush takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One swings away with a leg kick that misses.
One swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rush stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rush looks to land a combination. One sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by One.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush loads up on a big right hand but One slips the punch.
One has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from One there as he acknowledges the shot.
One slips a straight right by Rush.
One shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rush stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rush wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rush lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rush lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oh One is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
One looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rush lands a right hand from hell, dropping One. Rush pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Rush!
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energy
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hype
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