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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesper Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Polski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rush comes into the arena with Tom Sawyer - Rush blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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28 - 17 - 1 |
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jesper Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Polski!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Polski avoids it really well and circles away.
Rush throws a nice inside leg kick.
Polski gets caught napping as Rush dives in and scores a takedown. Polski manages to retain guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rush connects with a couple of short punches.
Polski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rush is one step ahead there.
Polski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rush's guard.
Rush bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Polski's guard.
Rush throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Polski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Polski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Polski controlling Rush's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush drops back looking for a leg! Polski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Polski manages to kick Rush off! Rush jumps back into Polski's guard.
Rush lands a couple of elbows.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Polski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rush is controlling him.
Rush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rush has managed to get both his arms back between Polski's legs - danger averted.
Rush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Polski is keeping the position for now.
Rush throwing strikes from guard but Polski blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Polski trying to control the position.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Polski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rush looking to pass the guard.
Polski pulls Rush in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rush throws a leg kick but Polski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Polski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Polski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polski with a poor takedown
and Rush counters with a shoot takedown. Polski fights it but they end up in guard.
Rush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rush stops Polski from standing up.
Rush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Polski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rush slips nicely into half guard.
Rush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Polski defending well though.
Rush is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush is thwarting Polski's attempts to control the position.
Rush is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Polski defends it well.
Polski trying to control from the bottom.
Rush is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rush thows a huge punch but Polski dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Polski is trying to hold Rush in close to prevent damage but Rush has managed to pass into half guard.
Rush takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Rush dominated that round.
That's time! Rush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Polski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rush but Rush pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Polski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rush counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rush tries to clinch up but Polski circles away and keeps his distance.
Rush has Polski up against the cage in a clinch.
Rush tries to score a body lock takedown but Polski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rush.
Rush manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rush is trying to drag Polski to the mat but Polski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Polski is pressed up against the cage. Rush has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Polski down to the mat. Polski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rush as he jumps to the side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rush throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Polski blocks it with crossed arms.
Rush has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Polski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rush cracks Polski with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Polski from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Polski is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rush off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Rush looking to break Polski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Polski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rush will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rush softening up his opponent with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polski staying busy and making it hard for Rush to control.
Polski has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush has the hooks in. Polski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Polski trying to control the hands but Rush breaks the grip.
Rush is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rush has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jesper Rush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Polski trying to control the action but Rush just sinks the hooks in.
Rush working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polski just trying to survive but Rush is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rush gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Rush punches Polski on the ear.
Rush is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Polski has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Polski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Polski has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Rush is landing with strikes. Polski can't take much more of this.
Rush is trying to stick to Polski's back but Polski is turning into Rush. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rush's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Polski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rush is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Polski defends well.
Rush controls Polski momentarily but Polski frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rush looking for a sweep. Not yet Rush, not yet.
Polski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rush dives on top into guard.
Rush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rush.
Rush slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rush lands an elbow.
Rush wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Polski, who protects the arm well.
Polski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Rush dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Polski pushes Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
Rush has Polski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rush pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Polski tumbling to the mat - Rush dives into Polski's guard.
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.
Polski trying to keep a closed guard but Rush is proving a slippery customer.
Polski keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
Polski is trying to keep Rush in close.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Polski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rush is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rush tries to clinch but Polski is having none of it.
Rush shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Polski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Polski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rush gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rush pushes down on Polski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rush is working for a kimura but Polski is defending it quite comfortably.
Polski looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Polski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rush.
Polski wants to get back to full guard.
Polski with the active half guard here but Rush passes nicely into side control.
Polski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polski taking a bit of punishment here - Rush scoring with strikes.
Rush tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rush has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Polski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rush wants to control but Polski is keeping him busy.
Polski regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Rush there.
Polski wants to control but Rush is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rush landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rush seems to be working for a kimura but Polski defends the submission attempt.
Rush scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Polski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rush.
Rush wants to control from the top but Polski keeps moving.
Rush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brian Polski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Polski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jesper Rush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rush sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Polski 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.
Rush stays in close to Polski's body and controls the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rush content to stall in guard here.
Rush advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polski strikes from the bottom but Rush uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Polski is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesper Rush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rush has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesper Rush!
After the fight, Jesper Rush was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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