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Event:
FF 10: Day of the Witch
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Sirinto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rush lands a nice uppercut.
Sirinto pushes off an throws an elbow but Rush leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sirinto takes an elbow to the temple.
Sirinto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Rush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sirinto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rush's brow.
Our sources have told us that Rush has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sirinto takes an elbow to the temple.
Rush lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sirinto backwards.
A short uppercut from Rush.
Sirinto pushes off an throws an elbow but Rush leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rush dodges an elbow strike from Sirinto.
Rush is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sirinto is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rush blocks an elbow strike.
Rush comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Samart Sirinto has been cut.
Rush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rush lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sirinto backwards.
Sirinto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rush is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sirinto is defending well for now.#T1#
Rush avoids the elbow strike from Sirinto, against the cage.
Rush lands a left hand.
Rush lands an elbow inside that Sirinto shrugs off.
Sirinto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rush. #ROC#
Sirinto is rocked!
Rush lands a big right hand that drops Sirinto! The killer instinct kicks in and Rush finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rush!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Rush!
After winning the bout, Al Rush 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:
TNR7
Date: Oct 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Federline avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rush 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.
Federline lands with a cross.
Federline misses with an uppercut
and Rush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Federline cracks Rush with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Federline waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rush.
Rush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Federline dodges the punch combination from Rush.
Federline misses with a looping left.
Rush takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Al Rush has been cut.
Federline steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rush.
Federline lands with an overhand left.
Federline seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Federline.
Rush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Federline sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Federline is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Federline.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Federline steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rush.
Federline throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Rush was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Federline pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Federline misses with a hook
enabling Rush to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Rush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Federline.
Rush lands a lovely overhand right.
Federline scores with a decent looking hook.
Federline swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rush counters with a left and a right that stings Federline.
Federline keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rush.
Federline misses with a straight left.
Federline just misses with a punch to the body.
Rush defending well as Federline loads up on a big left hand.
Federline throws a body shot but no joy.
Rush swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Federline throws a hook to the side of Rush's head but Rush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Federline.
Federline is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rush scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Federline dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Federline dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Federline throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
Rush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Federline.
Federline darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left lands for Federline.
Federline staying out of range there.
Federline looks to land a right hand but Rush moved out of range.
Rush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Federline is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rush.
Federline ducks under a wild hook from Rush.
Kevin Federline seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Federline throws a hook but Rush avoids it easily.
Federline misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rush.
Good exchange - Federline coming out on top.
Rush misses with a hook. Federline ducked under it nicely.
Federline throws a body shot but no joy.
Federline moves away from the strike by Rush.
Rush connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Rush looks to land a combination but Federline avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Federline.
Rush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rush there as he acknowledges the shot.
Federline throws a hook to the side of Rush's head but Rush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Federline misses the target.
Federline throws an off balance right hand
letting Rush counter with a right hand.
Federline misses with a right hand
and Rush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Federline misses with a wild body shot.
Federline jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Federline misses with a body shot.
Federline with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Federline throws a hook to the side of Rush's head but Rush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Federline feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rushs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab from Federline.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Federline keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rush.#T4#
Federline missing with a left hand there. Rush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rush! But no joy.
Federline misses the jab.
Rush swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Federline misses with a hook.
Rush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Federline's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rush under the eye.
Federline lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Federline misses the shot to the body.
Rush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rush throws a right and a left that Federline avoids nicely.
Federline is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab by Federline.
Federline takes a swing at Rush's ribcage but misses.
Rush swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rush avoids the body shot from Federline.
Rush throws a big shot that misses.
Federline was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Federline throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Federline dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Al Rush's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Federline misses with an uppercut
and Federline takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Federline throws out the jab.
Rush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Federline comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rush throws a right hand that misses
and Federline counters with a stiff right hand.
Federline looks to land a right hand but Rush moved out of range.
Federline slips a jab and a cross from Rush.
Federline throwing a counter right hand but Rush manages to avoid it.
Rush lands with a straight right. Federline didn't see that one coming.
Rush slips a straight right by Federline.
Federline slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Rush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush lands a jab to the head.
Rush on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Federline jabs Rush right on the nose. Rush blinks but takes it well.
Rush misses with a looping right.#T1#
Rush throws a good cross that connects.
Federline tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rush was well out of range. Poor timing from Federline.
Rush misses with a left hand
and Federline counters with a stiff right hand.
Rush takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Federline throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rush on the side of the head.
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.
Federline throws a jab when Rush was well out of range.
Rush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Federline's head backwards.
Kevin Federline is winning the standup battle so far.
Rush looks to land a combination but Federline avoids it well.
Good exchange - Rush coming out on top.
Federline throws a big shot that misses.
Rush is looking for the big counter here.
Federline lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 throws out a loose jab but Federline uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rush throws a combination. Federline tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Federline tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rush was well out of range. Poor timing from Federline.
Rush throws a right hand that Federline ducks under and follows up with a left that Federline also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Federline.#T2#
Federline lands with a good body shot.
Rush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Federline.
Rush lands with a straight right. Federline didn't see that one coming.
Federline lands the left hand.
Federline thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Federline. That snapped Rush's head back.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rush might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Federline has got the better of the exchanges.
Federline uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rush.
Federline displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rush throws out the jab.
Federline lands a body shot.
Federline lands a nice hook to Rush's body. Rush takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Federline.
Federline throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Federline throws out the jab.
Rush misses with a straight left.
Rush gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Rush misses with a straight left.
Rush gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Federline slips a straight right by Rush.
Federline misses with a wild body shot.
Rush moves away from the strike by Federline.
Rush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rush slips under a jab.
Rush fails to land with a series of punches.
Rush throws a big shot that misses.
Rush takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
That has opened up Al Rush's cut even more.
A combination from Rush does no damage.
Federline works Rush's body with a nice hook.
Federline lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Federline misses the target.
Federline's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rush connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Federline scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Federline throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Rush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Federline.
Rush misses with an uppercut. Federline saw that one coming.
Federline appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rush takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Federline swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rush throws an off balance right hand
and Federline counters with a nice body shot.
Federline is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rush.
Rush throws the left hand but Federline avoids the punch easily.
Rush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Federline throws a body punch but Rush moves out of range.
Rush takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rush loads up on a big right hand but Federline slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Federline lands a head shot.
Federline ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Federline circles away quickly and effectively.
Rush misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Federline dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Al Rush's cut.
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#
Federline misses with a straight right.
Rush swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Federline throws an overhand right that lands on Rush's shoulder, as Rush tries to avoid the shot.
Federline uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Federline lands with a right hand.
Rush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Federline.
Rush swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Federline.
The fighters circling - Federline throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rush lands with a straight right. Federline didn't see that one coming.
Rush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Federline scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rush in his tracks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Federline.
Federline loads up on a big right hand but Rush slips the punch.
Rush throws out a counter right but Federline avoids it with no problem.
Federline lands a nice hook to Rush's body. Rush takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Federline.
Federline throws a jab but it's blocked by Rush. #T1#
Federline fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rush manages to avoid it.
Rush takes one on the button.
Federline misses with a straight left.
Federline jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rush swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Federline misses the jab.
Federline scores with a jab to the jaw.
Federline moves away from the strike by Rush.
Federline is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rush can do to turn this around?
Federline misses with a jab to the body
and Rush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rush blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Rush's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Federline misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Federline.
Federline misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Federline misses the target.
Federline avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Federline avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Rush.
Federline throws a looping overhand right but Rush ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Federline lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Federline ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rush tries to bum rush Federline with a series of wild strikes but Federline uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Federline looks to land a left hand but Rush moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rush! But no joy.
Federline misses with a looping right.
Federline bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rush's head backwards.
Rush misses with a straight left.
Federline jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Federline.
Rush ducks right into an uppercut from Federline.
Rush throws a lazy right hand but Federline sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rush looks to land a combination but Federline avoids it well. #T3#
Federline getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Federline scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rush doesn't seem bothered though.
Rush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Federline uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Federline scores with a jab.
Federline scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Federline connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Decent striking displayed by Federline there.
Kevin Federline is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rush has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Federline keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rush.
Federline misses the jab.
Federline dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rush throws a jab but it's blocked by Federline.
Rush throws a series of punches but Federline moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rush takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Federline smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Federline scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Federline lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rush takes one to the chin there.
Rush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot lands for Federline.
Rush ducks under a wild hook from Federline.
Rush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Federline.
Federline stuns Rush with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Federline with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Federline cracks Rush with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Federline there.
Rush misses with a right hand
and Federline makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Federline slips a straight right by Rush.
Rush takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Federline.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Federline showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Federline 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Federline!
Kevin Federline was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
TNR6
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Martinez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rush has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ferocious Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Rush walks into a straight right hand from Martinez.#CUT2#
It looks like Al Rush has been cut.
Martinez misses with a hook. Rush ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Rush closes the distance and pushes Martinez back into the cage.
Rush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Martinez.
Rush working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Rush controls the action.
Martinez working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
Rush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martinez misses with the head strike.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rush lands a damaging elbow.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Rush. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rush pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Rush lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Rush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rush throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rush lands a shot to the body.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
Rush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rush lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rush blocks an uppercut.
Martinez misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez lands a hook that snaps the head of Rush backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinez.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Rush controls the action.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Martinez pushes Rush back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rush has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Martinez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rush backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rush.
Martinez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rush swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rush lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinez takes an elbow to the temple.
Martinez blocks the elbow strike.
Martinez avoids a wild elbow strike from Rush.
Martinez misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez tries a body shot but Rush blocks it.
Rush lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rush fails to land.
Rush throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez.
Rush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinez lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rush throws an elbow but it misses.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rush. #ROC#
Martinez is rocked!
Rush pushes Martinez against the cage. Rush is working some dirty boxing. Rush pushes off with a quick right hook! Martinez goes down! Martinez tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rush moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Rush!
Al Rush decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
FF 2
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Rush lands a right hook to the body.
Jones looks for a takedown but Rush sprawls well.
Rush lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Rush.
Rush jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones lunges at Rush with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rush's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Gizmo's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones avoids the body shot from Rush.
Rush misses with a straight right. #T1#
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rush has time to react.
Jones defending well as Rush loads up on a big left hand.
Rush fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rush moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jones has been cut.
Rush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Rush - just one landing.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Rush throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Rush. Beautiful body shot.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Rush shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is pushing down on Rush's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rush is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones is keen to just control but Rush is a slippery customer.#T3#
Jones controlling the pace.
Jones prevents Rush from improving his position.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#
It looks like Al Rush has been cut.
Rush is doing well to control the position and prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rush can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Rush defending well.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rush's head.
Jones with the ground and pound but Rush uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rush defends it well.
Rush is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jones jumps into side control!
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rush avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones.
Jones is working Rush over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones laying and praying for a moment but Rush takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Rush dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rush misses with a looping left.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Rush ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rush lands a right hook to the body.
Rush scores with a nice head shot.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Rush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones tries for a takedown but Rush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Rush cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rush.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Rush.
Rush throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rush.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Rush avoids it well and moves away.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Rush leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rush throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Rush misses.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Rush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rush.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Rush.
Rush misses with an uppercut.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Rush is quick to defend against it.
Nice uppercut there from Rush.#CL#
Jones has Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Rush.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Rush, against the cage.
#TD#
Jones has clasped his hands together around Rush's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Jones 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.
Jones throws an elbow but Rush slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones advances to full mount.
Jones throws a wild left hand from mount and Rush manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Rush won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #T4#
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Rush is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rush can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rush gets back to half guard.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Rush's hands, connecting with Rush's forehead.#CUT#
That has opened up Al Rush's cut even more.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rush tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Al Rush will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Rush's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Rush instead regains half guard.
Luther Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rush wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT#
The cut above Al Rush's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rush moves into full guard.
#T1#
Jones wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
Jones stands up over Rush, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#
Al Rush's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Al Rush's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luther Jones!
Luther Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFC 13: Jones vs Ribeiro
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
A combination from Rush does no damage.
Rush takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rush connects with a good right hand that stumbles Meiueder. Meiueder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Rush misses the target.
Meiueder unleashes a big counter combination but Rush bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Meiueder with a jab.
Meiueder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meiueder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rush throws an off balance right hand
and Meiueder counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rush misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Meiueder misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rush. Meiueder does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Rush slips a jab and a cross from Meiueder.
Meiueder scores with a jab.
Rush tries to clinch but Meiueder moves out of range.
Rush throws a jab but it's blocked by Meiueder.
Rush throws a jab but it's blocked by Meiueder.
Rush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meiueder moves away.
Rush looks to land a right hand but Meiueder moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Meiueder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meiueder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rush misses with a right hand
and Meiueder counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Rush takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Meiueder wants to get back to striking at distance but Rush won't allow it.
Meiueder wants to break free but Rush has control.
Rush lands an elbow inside that Meiueder shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Floidi Meiueder has been cut.
Meiueder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Meiueder tries to break the clinch but Rush is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Rush.
Meiueder wants to get back to striking at distance but Rush won't allow it.
Meiueder is trying to push Rush away but Rush has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rush lands an elbow that stopped Meiueder in his tracks for a moment.
Rush lands a body punch in the 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!
Rush lands a nice uppercut.
Meiueder is trying to force a seperation but Rush has the dominant position.
Rush lands with a right to the head.
Rush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meiueders head.
Meiueder is trying to push Rush away but Rush has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meiueder is looking to break free of the clinch but Rush has double underhooks.
Rush lands a nice elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rush.#T3#
Rush gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rush lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meiueder backwards.
Meiueder is looking to break free of the clinch but Rush has double underhooks.
Meiueder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meiueder is trying to break free.
Rush lands with a short shot to the head.
Rush lands a hook that snaps the head of Meiueder backwards.
Meiueder tries to break the clinch but Rush is controlling the position.
Rush keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Meiueder's efforts to push away.
Rush lands a damaging elbow.
Meiueder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rush lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Floidi Meiueder's cut even more.
A right hand to the body from Rush.
Rush has Meiueder pressed against the cage, preventing Meiueder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rush scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
The cut above Floidi Meiueder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Meiueder is trying to break the clinch but Rush has him pressed against the cage.
Rush lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rush lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meiueder has had enough of the clinch but Rush keeps him there for the moment.
Meiueder wants to break free but Rush has control.
Meiueder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Meiueder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rush keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Meiueder's efforts to push away.
Meiueder is trying to break the clinch but Rush has him pressed against the cage.
Rush throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Rush.
A hook to the body from Rush.
Rush lands with a right to the head.
Meiueder is trying to break the clinch but Rush has him pressed against the cage.
Rush lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rush lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rush lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#
Meiueder is rocked!
Meiueder takes an elbow to the forehead.
Meiueder is still on wobbly legs! Can Rush finish him?#CUT#
Floidi Meiueder's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Floidi Meiueder's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Al Rush!
During a confident post fight interview, Al Rush thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IFC 12: Supplex City
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Rush comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rush misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rush manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rush 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.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie moves to clinch but Rush breaks away
and Rush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rush counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Gracie looks to clinch
and Rush counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rush.
Rush swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Renato Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Rush and move into the clinch.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Rush circles away.
Rush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Rush ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie misses with a looping left.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Rush is keeping the position.#T3#
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Rush has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie trying to control but Rush 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.
Gracie seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie has Rush pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rush. #TD#
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Rush is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie looking to control.
Rush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rush stacks Gracie 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 Rush!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Rush dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Rush.
Rush lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rush taking a breather.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rush to keep the fight standing.
Rush stalling.
Rush lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Rush fails to land.
Gracie just leaning against Rush, taking a breather.
Rush's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rush lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rush throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie trying to stall but Rush improves his position.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Rush won't allow it.
Rush being controlled against the cage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Rush turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Rush.
#BC2#
Rush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Rush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rush. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Rush breaks away and moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rush lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie wants to clinch but Rush slips to the side
and Rush counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Rush circles away.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rush manages to circle out of the way.
Rush throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie moves to clinch but Rush breaks away
and Rush counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rush.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Rush circles away easily
and Rush counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Rush to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Rush misses with a body shot.
Al Rush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rush lands a nice shot to the body.
Rush jabs at Gracie's body.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Rush now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Rush misses with a straight left.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Rush manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rush misses with a body shot.
Rush lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rush on his heels. He'll look to pass Rush's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rush controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie 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.
Al Rush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Rush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Rush back into the cage.
Rush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rush swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Rush won't allow it.
Rush lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Rush creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gracie with a big uppercut! Gracie tries to clinch up but Rush pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gracie to the mat! Gracie covers up and Rush unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Al Rush!
After winning the bout, Al Rush 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:
GH4: Kromog vs Snow
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Davidson lands a jab to Rush's midsection.
Rush ducks under a wild hook from Davidson.
Davidson misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Rush clinches with his opponent.
Rush lands a damaging elbow.
Rush lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Kenzie Davidson has been cut.
Rush lands a shoulder strike.
Davidson takes an elbow to the temple.
Rush lands an elbow just above Davidson 's eye.
Davidson tries to work over Rush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davidson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rush lands a body punch.
Davidson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Davidson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidson.
Rush lands an elbow inside.
Rush stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Rush. #T1#
Rush lands an elbow inside that Davidson shrugs off.
A short right from Rush.
Davidson is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rush.
Davidson has a couple of punches blocked by Rush.
A short right from Rush on the inside.
Rush lands a big right hand that drops Davidson! The killer instinct kicks in and Rush finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rush!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Rush!
A very excited looking Al Rush 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.
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Event:
GH2: Snow vs Acid
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Rush scores with a punch to the head.
Denis Prager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush catches Prager with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Rush finds it's way through Prager's defenses.
A cross from Rush lands.
Prager doesn't manage to clinch there - Rush circles away.
Rush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Prager tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rush swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Prager tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prager wants to clinch up but Rush keeps it at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Rush as he connects with a hook.
Rush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rush keeps the fight on the outside.
Rush scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prager is looking to clinch.
Prager fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prager tries to clinch up but Rush circles away and keeps his distance.
Prager tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prager definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Rush lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rush.
Rush lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rush lands a right hand. #BC#
Prager escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Rush sends Prager crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rush is motioning to the referee to let Prager up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Prager is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prager darts in trying to clinch
and Rush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Prager is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rush drops Prager with a straight right hand, right on the button! Rush follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Rush!
Al Rush took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Quark's for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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