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Event:
CMMA 177 Zaintashara v Yarboro
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Camden scores with a four punch combination!
Camden tries to clinch but Rush is having none of it.
Camden misses with a two punch combination.
Rush now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Camden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rush manages to avoid it.
Camden wants to clinch up but Rush keeps it at a distance.
Camden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rush throws out a counter right but Camden avoids it with no problem.
Camden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rush cracks Camden with an open hand slap.
Camden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rush in his tracks.
Camden missing with a left hand there. Rush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Camden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Camden.
Camden misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Jaco Camden has been cut.
A jab lands there for Camden.#ROC#Rush is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Camden has cracked Rush with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Camden lands another huge swinging hook and Rush tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Rush, before Camden can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jaco Camden! |
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Event:
CMMA 158 Warrior v McWrestler
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Rush connects with a nice looking jab.
Yomero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rush takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rush misses with a straight left.
Yomero ducks under a wild hook from Rush.
Rush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yomero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rush.#CL2#
Yomero pushes Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
Rush takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Rob Rush has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Yomero.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rush. #BC#
Rush manages to break the clinch.
Rush has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yomero. Rush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rush connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Rush misses.
Some wild striking there from Yomero.
Yomero jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Rush throws a looping overhand right but Yomero ducks down to avoid it.
Rush darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rush throws a body shot but no joy.
Yomero unleashes a big counter combination but Rush bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rush is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yomero.
Yomero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rush is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yomero lands a nice looking body shot.
Rush misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Yomero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yomero blocks an uppercut.
Rush lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rush tries to work over Yomero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rush lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Rush.
#BC#
Rush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rush misses with a straight left.
Rush scores with a punch to the head.
Yomero is looking to chop away at Rush's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yomero tries to close the distance and clinch but Rush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Yomero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rush takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yomero misses with a series of wild punches.
Rush throws a combination. Yomero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Yomero is rocked!
Rush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Rush drops Yomero with a beautiful combination! Yomero stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rush is looking for the KO!
Yomero is still on wobbly legs! Can Rush finish him?
Yomero backs away from a small jab... but Rush lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Yomero crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Rush with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rob Rush! |
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Event:
CMMA 143 Harrison v Donovan
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Rush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rush sprawls and moves away.
Rush missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rush throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Rush is quick to defend against it.
Rush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
Gracie dips to his left and cracks Rush with an uppercut!
Rush lands with an overhand left.
Rush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Rush avoids it well and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Rush. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rush slips a straight right by Gracie.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Rush, which made it look bad. #T1#
Gracie tries to clinch but Rush moves out of range.
Rush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rush.
Good standup being displayed there by Rush as he connects with a hook.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rush but Rush pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rush scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Rush bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Rush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rush stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush lands a head shot.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Rush had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Rush.
Rush misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Gracie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gracie manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rush is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Rush is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.#SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rush tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Rush regains half guard.
Rush is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rush is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Rush is looking to improve his position.
Rush tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rush is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rush avoid being mounted?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rush regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Rush is retaining full guard.
Rush wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rush keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rob Rush will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rush misses with a series of wild punches.
Rob Rush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rush lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Rush has a takedown stuffed.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rush.
Rush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Rush is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses the jab.
Rush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Rush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
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.
Rush lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rush throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Rush sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rush finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Decent striking displayed by Rush there.
Jab by Rush.
Rush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rush lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2##CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Rush dodges an elbow strike from Gracie.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rush clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie wants to control but Rush is keeping busy.
Rush is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rush has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie wants to control but Rush is keeping busy.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rush is really stuck here.
Rush is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Rush is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Rush is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Rush is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Gracie has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Rush taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie 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:
CMMA 128 Seng v Lusen
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
#R1#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
Rush uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before One has time to react.#ROC2#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.#TD2#
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.
#REVR#
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.#R2#
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.#T1#
Rush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between One's hands.
Rush blocks a head kick by One.
#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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! #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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!#R3#
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.#T1#
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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Event:
CMMA 115 Lafayette v Barkley
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Broberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rush tries to avoid it but Broberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rush to the ground. Rush escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Rush tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Broberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rush falls off balance throwing a combination
and Broberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Broberg throws out a loose jab but Rush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rush lands a jab to Broberg's midsection.
A big left from Rush misses.
Broberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rush misses with an uppercut
and Rush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Broberg has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rush throws a jab when Broberg was well out of range.
Rush looks to throw the jab but Broberg is out of range.
A nice side step and Broberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Broberg has closed the distance and engaged Rush in a clinch.
#TD2#
Broberg pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broberg controlling Rush's posture.
Broberg wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Broberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Broberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rush wants to pass the guard but Broberg is keeping the position.
Broberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Broberg is trying to keep Rush in close.
Rush has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Broberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Broberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rush forces his way into half guard.
Rush wants to free his trapped foot but Broberg is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Rush is looking for a kimura but Broberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rush to get the leverage.
Rush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Broberg defending well though.
Broberg is refusing to be controlled, as Rush sits in half guard.
Rush is looking to stall here but Broberg recovers full guard.
Broberg wants to sweep here but Rush controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Broberg is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Broberg throws an elbow that misses. Rush uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Broberg's guard. Nice move by Rush!#REVR#
Broberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rush wants to control from the top but Broberg keeps moving.
Rush controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Broberg throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rush throwing strikes but missing.
Rush knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Broberg on the ground.
Rush stopping the sweep attempt from Broberg.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Broberg is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Broberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Broberg preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rush looking for a guillotine here but Broberg defends easily.
Broberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Broberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Broberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Broberg scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rush wants to sweep but no luck.
Broberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Broberg distracts Rush with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Broberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Broberg passes Rush's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Broberg dominated that round.
That's time! Rush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No joy there for Rush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Broberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Rush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Broberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Rush lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rush throws an off balance right hand
and Broberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Rush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Broberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Rush is rocked!
Broberg cracks Rush with a left hook right on the temple and Rush goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Broberg lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Rush is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evan Broberg! |
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Event:
CMMA 106: Contenders II
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Hotspot walks into a left hand.
Hotspot dodges the punch combination from Rush.
Hotspot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hotspot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hotspot dives in for a single leg takedown but Rush sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
I was talking to Hotspot's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hotspot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rush pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rush darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hotspot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rush but Rush pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Hotspot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush lands a jab.
Rush tests Hotspot's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Hotspot is rocked!
Rush connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Hotspot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rob Rush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hotspot shoots for a takedown but Rush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hotspot seems to have got his legs back now.
Rush throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rush stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rush with a nice cross.
Hotspot has a takedown stuffed.
Hotspot fails with the takedown.
Rush drops Hotspot with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hotspot! Rush dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Rush! |
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Event:
C4 XXXI - Abner vs. Ferguson
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Rush gets tackled into the cage by Shewmaker. Shewmaker maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shewmaker.
Shewmaker trying to land knees to the body.
Shewmaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shewmaker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shewmaker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rush blocks it with crossed arms.
Rush misses with the head strike.
Shewmaker tries a knee to the head but Rush blocks it.
Rush wants a takedown but no success here.
Shewmaker lands with a left to the head.
Shewmaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Rush.
Rush lands with a short shot to the head.
Rush is trying to break the clinch but Shewmaker is controlling him.#BC#
Rush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rush connects with a body shot that sends Shewmaker's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Shewmaker takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shewmaker.
Rush tries to score a body lock takedown but Shewmaker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shewmaker looking to throw knees to the head but Rush is blocking nicely.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shewmaker lands a shoulder strike.
Shewmaker connects with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Rush has a couple of punches blocked by Shewmaker.
Shewmaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shewmaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Rush throws a punch but it's blocked by Shewmaker.
Rush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shewmaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rush is looking to break free of the clinch but Shewmaker has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shewmaker as Rush tries to tie him up.
Shewmaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rush throws a punch but it's blocked by Shewmaker.
Rush managing to block the knees to the body from Shewmaker.
Rush misses with a punch on the inside.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rush avoids it.
Rush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rush misses with the head strike.
Shewmaker misses with a body punch.
Rush trying to stall but Shewmaker improves his position.
Rush blocks an uppercut.
Shewmaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but Rush blocks with his arms.
#T2#
Shewmaker throws a head punch that misses.
Shewmaker has a couple of punches blocked by Rush.
Rush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shewmaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rush backwards.
Shewmaker tries a knee to the head but Rush blocks it.
Shewmaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shewmaker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rush is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rush is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shewmaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rush throws a punch but it's blocked by Shewmaker.
Rush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rush throws a head punch that misses.
Rush swings wildly with an uppercut but Shewmaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shewmaker misses with some punches.
Rush swings wildly with an uppercut but Shewmaker uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Shewmaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shewmaker misses with a knee strike.
Rush tries to break free but Shewmaker pushes him back against the cage.
Rush prevents a body shot from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker misses with the head strike.
Rush avoiding damage as Shewmaker throws knees to the body.
Shewmaker has a couple of punches blocked by Rush.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shewmaker working aggressively here.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shewmaker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rush misses with the head strike.
Rush working aggressively here.
Shewmaker tries a knee to the head but Rush blocks it.
Shewmaker scores with a knee to the head.
Rush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shewmaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rush has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shewmaker looks winded!
Rush throws a punch but it's blocked by Shewmaker.
Shewmaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shewmaker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shewmaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but Rush blocks with his arms.
Shewmaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Rush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rush misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rush is looking to break free of the clinch but Shewmaker has double underhooks.
Rush misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shewmaker misses with a knee to the head.
Shewmaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shewmaker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rush blocks it with crossed arms.
Shewmaker looking to throw knees to the head but Rush is blocking nicely.
Shewmaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shewmaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shewmaker misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rush.
Shewmaker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shewmaker can't find room to land a body shot as Rush controls the action.
Rush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shewmaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Rush tries to stall but Shewmaker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Shewmaker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rush lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rush's corner calls for a 1-2. Rush obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rush connects with a body shot that sends Shewmaker's belly button to the back.
Shewmaker looks to land a left hand but Rush moved out of range nicely.
Rush lands a right hook to the body.
Frank Shewmaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rush throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rush fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Shewmaker darts in and clinches Rush up against the cage.
Rush is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shewmaker misses with the head strike.
Rush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shewmaker tries a knee to the head but Rush blocks it.
Frank Shewmaker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shewmaker misses with a body punch.
Rush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rush throws a head punch that misses.
Rush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rush can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Shewmaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Shewmaker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rush is looking to break free of the clinch but Shewmaker has double underhooks.
Shewmaker pushes off an throws an elbow but Rush leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rush prevents a body shot from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rush blocks it with crossed arms.
Shewmaker is breathing heavily.
Shewmaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Rush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shewmaker misses with a knee strike.
Rush throws a head punch that misses.
Rush misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shewmaker blocks an uppercut.
Rush is trying to break free.
Shewmaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Shewmaker pushes Rush back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shewmaker pushes Rush back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Shewmaker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rush's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rush.
Rush throws a head punch that misses.
Rush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rush wants to get back to striking at distance but Shewmaker won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rush.
Rush throws a punch but it's blocked by Shewmaker.
Shewmaker throws a head punch that misses.
Rush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shewmaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rush has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shewmaker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shewmaker blocking some punches.
Rush swings wildly with an uppercut but Shewmaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shewmaker.
Rush throws a head punch that misses.
Rush working aggressively here.
#T3#
Shewmaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shewmaker blocking some punches.
Rush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shewmaker.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rush lands with a left to the head.
Rush looking for a takedown.
Shewmaker landing knees to the head.
Rush throws a punch but it's blocked by Shewmaker.
A short uppercut from Rush.
A head punch on the inside from Rush fails to land.
Shewmaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Rush uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rush takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Shewmaker fails to land.
Rush misses with a punch on the inside.
Shewmaker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Rush blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shewmaker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rush lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rush lands with a left to the head.
Shewmaker keeps control of Rush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rush is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shewmaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Rush fails to land.
Rush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rush avoids it.
Rush wants to stall.
Rush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shewmaker working aggressively here.
Rush takes a shot to the head.
Rush avoiding damage as Shewmaker throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Rush has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shewmaker regains guard immediately.
Shewmaker is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rush dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rob Rush will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Shewmaker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rush.
Shewmaker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shewmaker tries to clinch
and Rush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shewmaker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Shewmaker closes the distance and clinches.
Shewmaker misses with a knee to the head.
Rush lands with a light punch inside.
Shewmaker missing with knees to the body.
Shewmaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shewmaker throws an elbow that misses.
Shewmaker misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shewmaker misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shewmaker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shewmaker blocking some punches.
Rush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shewmaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shewmaker looking to throw knees to the head but Rush is blocking nicely.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but Rush blocks with his arms.
Shewmaker blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Shewmaker throws a head punch that misses.
Shewmaker misses with a knee strike.
Shewmaker blocks an uppercut.
Rush looking to slow down the pace here.
Rush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shewmaker.
Rush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shewmaker misses with a punch to the body.
Rush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rush wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Rush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Rush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shewmaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rush jabs Shewmaker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Rush lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shewmaker doesn't seem phased though.
Frank Shewmaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Rush scores with a shot to the body.
Shewmaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rush throws a series of punches but Shewmaker moves out of range.
Shewmaker wants to clinch.
Rush scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Shewmaker moves into the clinch.
Shewmaker throws an elbow that misses.
Rush throws a punch but it's blocked by Shewmaker.
Shewmaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shewmaker misses with some punches.
Rush throws a punch but it's blocked by Shewmaker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rush.
Shewmaker has Rush pressed against the cage, preventing Rush from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shewmaker.
Shewmaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shewmaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but Rush blocks with his arms.
Rush working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shewmaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shewmaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Rush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shewmaker misses with a knee to the head.
Rush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shewmaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rush blocks an uppercut.
Rush blocking some punches.
Shewmaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Rush's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shewmaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rush has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rush.
Rush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rush is trying to pull guard but Shewmaker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rush is trying to break the clinch but Shewmaker has him pressed against the cage.
Shewmaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Rush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rush throws a punch but it's blocked by Shewmaker.
Rush is trying to pull guard but Shewmaker has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush has a couple of punches blocked by Shewmaker.
Shewmaker prevents the takedown attempt.
Rush working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Shewmaker.
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 misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shewmaker landing knees to the head.
Shewmaker connects with a knee to the head.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rush avoids it.
Shewmaker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shewmaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shewmaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rush lands an uppercut.
Rush is trying to break the clinch but Shewmaker is controlling him.
Rush working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rush has a couple of punches blocked by Shewmaker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Rush showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rush 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Rush! |
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Event:
C4 XXVI - Exotic vs. Anubis
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Rush ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rush cracks a nice hook into Rodriguez's ribs.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Santiago Rodriguez has been cut.
Rush cracks Rodriguez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rodriguez walks into a jab.
Nice jab there from Rush.
Rob Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rush to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
Rush scores with the left hand. Rodriguez knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Rush finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush jabs at Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Rush punishes Rodriguez's body with a nice straight punch.
Rush avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Rush finds it's way through Rodriguez's defenses.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rush circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
Rush cracks Rodriguez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rodriguez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rush finish him?
#T1#
Rush throws an overhand right that drops Rodriguez like a sack of potatoes! Rush dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Rush! |
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