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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Rushing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Kiedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiedis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Higher Ground kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Rushing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Kiedis!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rushing stuffs the takedown.
Rushing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiedis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rushing avoids it really well and circles away.
Kiedis fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason Rushing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Kiedis.
Rushing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
AJ Kiedis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rushing tries to clinch up but Kiedis circles away and keeps his distance.
Rushing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rushing.
Rushing displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kiedis.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kiedis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rushing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kiedis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rushing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rushing keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kiedis looks gassed!
Kiedis shoots in but no luck this time.
Rushing shoots in but Kiedis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rushing.
Kiedis gets tackled into the cage by Rushing. Rushing maintains the clinch.
Kiedis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rushing gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kiedis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rushing prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rushing is struggling to control the position.
Rushing looking for a takedown.
Kiedis gets underhooks to prevent Rushing's takedown attempt.
Kiedis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rushing dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rushing can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rushing.
Kiedis is trying to drag Rushing to the mat but Rushing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rushing misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis has Rushing pressed against the cage, preventing Rushing from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rushing could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rushing pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rushing shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kiedis defends it nicely.
Kiedis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kiedis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rushing as he jumps to the side.
Rushing moves into the clinch successfully.
Rushing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rushing fails to land the takedown.
Rushing gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kiedis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rushing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kiedis stopping the sweep attempt from Rushing.
Kiedis working some strikes from top position.
Kiedis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rushing 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiedis is looking to work some ground and pound but Rushing has wrist control.
Rushing 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.
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 Mason Rushing will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kiedis.
Kiedis shoots in for a takedown but Rushing shows good takedown defense.
Rushing clinches up with Kiedis and pushes him back against the cage.
Kiedis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rushing avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mason Rushing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Kiedis.
Kiedis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rushing can't fight it off and eventually Kiedis manages to take the fight to the floor. Rushing looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rushing is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rushing wants to sweep here but Kiedis controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rushing controls Kiedis momentarily but Kiedis frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiedis throws a big right hand that misses.
Rushing looking for a sweep. Not yet Rushing, not yet.
Rushing doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kiedis is looking to work some ground and pound but Rushing has wrist control.
Rushing looking for a guillotine here but Kiedis defends easily.
Kiedis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rushing has momentary wrist control but Kiedis slips an elbow through the middle.
Kiedis stands up over Rushing, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kiedis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rushing. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kiedis is working Rushing over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rushing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kiedis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kiedis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kiedis throws a big right hand that misses.
Kiedis chips away with some ground and pound.
Kiedis is in close to Rushing's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kiedis trying to control the position from guard on top but Rushing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiedis lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiedis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rushing looking for a guillotine here but Kiedis defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kiedis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kiedis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kiedis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kiedis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rushing's head.
Kiedis is in close to Rushing's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kiedis cracks Rushing with a solid left hand.
Rushing trying to control the position.
Kiedis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
AJ Kiedis has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kiedis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rushing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kiedis stops Rushing from standing up.
Rushing is trying to control the position but Kiedis postures up.
Kiedis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kiedis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kiedis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Kiedis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kiedis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kiedis is looking to work some ground and pound but Rushing has wrist control.
Kiedis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Kiedis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rushing tries to land a front kick but Kiedis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rushing shoots in looking for a takedown but Kiedis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rushing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rushing shoots in for a double leg but Kiedis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kiedis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rushing was covering up waiting for the punch and Kiedis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kiedis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kiedis is looking to work some ground and pound but Rushing has wrist control.
Kiedis landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kiedis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kiedis cracks Rushing with a solid left hand.
Kiedis wants to control from the top but Rushing keeps moving.
Kiedis with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiedis connects with a couple of short punches.
Kiedis landing some decent shots from guard.
Kiedis lands a couple of digs.
Kiedis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kiedis lands a couple of elbows.
Kiedis with a nice head shot there.
Rushing wants to sweep but no luck.
Kiedis lands a couple of elbows.
Kiedis throwing strikes from guard but Rushing blocks nicely.
Kiedis trying to control the position from guard on top but Rushing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rushing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kiedis manages to get himself to full guard.
Kiedis looking to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiedis has a closed guard, preventing Rushing from standing up.
Rushing drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rushing jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kiedis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis is trying to keep Rushing in close.
Rushing wants to stand but Kiedis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kiedis trying to keep a closed guard but Rushing is proving a slippery customer.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. AJ Kiedis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kiedis dives in and grabs Rushing's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rushing pushes down on Kiedis's head and hops out.
Kiedis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rushing circles away.
Rushing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rushing tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kiedis swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Rushing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiedis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rushing circles away.
Rushing misses with a takedown attempt - Kiedis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rushing circles away.
Rushing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kiedis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kiedis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kiedis dives in and grabs Rushing's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rushing pushes down on Kiedis's head and hops out.
Kiedis gets a double leg takedown into Rushing's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rushing wriggles free and stands up.
Kiedis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rushing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiedis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rushing sprawls well. Rushing wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kiedis gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Kiedis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kiedis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Kiedis!
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