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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Madden Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Bologna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Madden Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Bologna!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bologna lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rush connects with a body shot.
Rush tries to clinch but Bologna is having none of it.
Rush throws and low kick but Bologna moves out of range easily.
Rush ducks under a wild hook from Bologna.
Bologna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Bologna.
Bologna dodges the punch combination from Rush.
Bologna looks to land a left hand but Rush moved out of range nicely.
Rush takes one on the button.
Rush lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bologna takes a step back to recover.
Bologna falls off balance throwing a combination
so Rush counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rush throwing strikes from guard but Bologna blocks nicely.
Rush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bologna's head.
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 with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bologna keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
Rush throwing strikes from guard but Bologna blocks nicely.
Bologna controls Rush momentarily but Rush frees himself.
Rush won't allow Bologna to sweep him here.
Bologna is trying to control the position but Rush postures up.
Rush throwing strikes but missing.
Rush 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bologna connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bologna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rush.
Rush throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bologna throws a series of punches but Rush moves out of range.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but Bologna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bologna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rush.
Rush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madden Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush moves away from the strike by Bologna.
Rush misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bologna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rush.
Bologna misses with a straight right.
Bologna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body punch from Bologna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush throws a right and a left that Bologna avoids nicely.
Bologna throws a jab but it's blocked by Rush.
Rush throws a combination that misses
and Bologna counters with a left to the body.
Bologna scores with a jab to the body.
Rush stalks Bologna and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bologna's face. Bologna staggers backwards, shaken.
Rush looks for a takedown but Bologna sprawls well.
Rush avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rush is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bologna throws a series of punches but Rush moves out of range.
Bologna throws a hook but Rush avoids it easily.
Rush scores a takedown into full mount!
Bologna is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush avoids the attempt from Bologna to control.
Rush sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bologna is desperately trying to improve his position but Rush has a good base and remains in mount.
Bologna tries to lock up and control but Rush gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bologna trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bologna tries to improve his position but instead Rush has taken his back!
Bologna trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bologna avoids the strikes from Rush.
Bologna tries to escape the position.
Rush tightening his grip on Bologna, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Madden Rush will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bologna misses with the combination.
Rush scores with a takedown into Bologna's guard.
Rush is looking to work some ground and pound but Bologna has wrist control.
Rush advances position into side control!
Bologna is trying to control Rush's posture but Rush avoids it.
Rush creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bologna sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rush with the ground and pound but Bologna regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bologna is just riding it out for now. Rush eventually gives up the hold.
Bologna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rush is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bologna wants to stand back up but Rush manages to pass into side control.
Rush working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bologna is trying to buck Rush off.
Rush 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.
Rush tries to score with some ground and pound. Bologna controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bologna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rush wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bologna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rush counters with a takedown into side control.
Rush is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bologna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bologna struggling a bit here.
Bologna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bologna, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bologna can't do much from the bottom here.
Bologna tries to bench press Rush off him but Rush keeps the position.
Bologna wants to control but Rush postures up.
Bologna avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rush.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rush swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rush shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rush showed some decent athleticism there.
Bologna wants to control but Rush is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bologna has one foot on Rush's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bologna.
Bologna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phil Bologna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rush misses with a takedown attempt - Bologna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rush throws a one two combo.
Rush tries to bum rush Bologna with a series of wild strikes but Bologna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rush swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rush tries to clinch but Bologna is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Madden Rush dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rush throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bologna checks the leg kick.
Bologna needs to keep his hands up - Rush had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from Rush.
Rush misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bologna counters with a stiff right hand.
Rush misses with a combination
and Bologna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bologna throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rush scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bologna trying to control here.
Rush seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bologna wants to improve his position but Rush is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bologna is trying to control but can't.
Bologna is staying active underneath Rush, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bologna is looking to control Rush's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bologna avoid being mounted?
Bologna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bologna misses with a body shot.
Bologna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bologna throws a combination that misses
and Rush counters with a left and a right that stings Bologna.
Bologna misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bologna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rush scores with a decent looking hook.
Bologna misses with a double jab
and Rush counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rush is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rush seems to be working for a kimura but Bologna defends the submission attempt.
Rush prevents Bologna from improving his position.
Bologna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rush is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush is pressing down on Bologna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bologna is holding on for now.
Madden Rush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bologna is looking to control Rush's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bologna avoid being mounted?
Rush wants to pass to mount but Bologna is defending the position.
Rush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bologna keeps working.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bologna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Bologna does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bologna tries to bum rush Rush with a series of wild strikes but Rush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rush!
Rush cracks Bologna with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bologna lands a really nice looking cross but Rush seems unphased.
Rush lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rush.
Rush takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bologna misses with a wild combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bologna taking a breather.
Rush lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bologna backwards.
Phil Bologna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rush lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Madden Rush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rush, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madden Rush!
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