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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozzy Ozbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ozbourne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Let Me Hear You Scream kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Xavier Rush has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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141 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ozzy Ozbourne!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush darts in trying to clinch
and Rush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ozbourne fails to land the takedown.
Rush tries to bum rush Ozbourne with a series of wild strikes but Ozbourne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xavier Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozbourne clinches.
Rush is looking to break free of the clinch but Ozbourne has double underhooks.
Ozbourne tries to pull guard but Rush holds him up against the cage and eventually Ozbourne drops back down to his feet.
Ozbourne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rush is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Xavier Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ozzy Ozbourne.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rush.
Rush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ozbourne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ozbourne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ozbourne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rush is keeping the position for now.
Rush is controlling Ozbourne's posture.
Rush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush keeping full guard, as Ozbourne tries to pass.
Ozbourne wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
Ozbourne throwing strikes from guard but Rush blocks nicely.
Rush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ozbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ozbourne looking to pass the guard.
Rush keeping moving, preventing Ozbourne from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rush misses with a combination
so Ozbourne counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rush keeping full guard, as Ozbourne tries to pass.
Ozbourne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ozbourne advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne trying to control the pace.
Ozbourne looks to land a strike but Rush avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ozbourne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ozbourne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozbourne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozbourne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozbourne drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rush manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ozbourne has Rush in his guard.
Rush gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rush throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ozbourne counters with a shoot takedown. Rush fights it but they end up in guard.
Ozbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzy Ozbourne dominated that round.
That's time! Rush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rush looks to land a combination but Ozbourne avoids it well.
Ozbourne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rush.
Rush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ozbourne.
No joy there for Rush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rush misses with a combination
and Ozbourne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ozbourne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ozbourne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rush misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ozbourne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rush sees it coming and defends easily.
Ozbourne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush wants to get back to full guard.
Ozbourne is trying to control. Rush wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rush works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ozbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozbourne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ozbourne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ozzy Ozbourne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ozbourne is fighting to break Rush's control of his arms but Rush is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ozzy Ozbourne hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rush leaves Ozbourne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ozbourne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ozbourne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rush fails to land with a series of punches.
Rush gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ozbourne to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rush is not content to let Ozbourne control the position.
Rush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rush on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rush really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ozbourne wants to control but Rush is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ozbourne is working for a submission of some sort.
Rush wants to get back to his feet.
Ozbourne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rush defends it well.
Rush tries to roll over but Ozbourne keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzy Ozbourne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rush throws a right hand that Ozbourne ducks under and follows up with a left that Ozbourne also avoids with ease.
Rush scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ozbourne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ozbourne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rush manages to get himself to full guard.
Ozbourne pushes down on Rush's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ozbourne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ozbourne trying to mount his opponent but Rush defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozbourne controlling the action here.
Rush keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ozbourne is looking for a kimura here.
Xavier Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ozbourne is trying to control. Rush wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ozbourne is trying to work for a kimura but Rush is defending well.
Ozbourne wants to control but Rush is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush tries to kick Ozbourne off but Ozbourne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ozzy Ozbourne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ozbourne performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ozzy Ozbourne wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rush gets caught flat footed, as Ozbourne shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ozbourne passes Rush's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rush is trying to stand up here but Ozbourne is controlling him well.
Ozbourne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rush is looking to get back to is feet but Ozbourne passes into side control.
A lull in the action here as Ozbourne stalls from top position.
Ozbourne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rush keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozzy Ozbourne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ozbourne winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozzy Ozbourne!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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