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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stacey Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stacey Rush has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 lbs
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185 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stacey Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Johnson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Rush circles away.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rush dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson feints a jab promting Rush to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rush slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rush is rocked!
It looks like Stacey Rush has been cut.
Johnson has Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Rush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rush working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson pulls guard.
Rush seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Rush is avoiding it.
A combination from Rush does no damage.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rush counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rush.
Rush gets control of Johnson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rush will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Rush blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Albert Johnson.
Rush takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Rush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rush pinned against the cage. Rush gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rush moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Stacey Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Johnson.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rush's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Rush ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rush jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to move into half guard but instead Rush has managed to sweep!
Johnson wants to stand but Rush is controlling the position.
Johnson working a defensive guard but Rush manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rush tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Rush from moving into mount.
Rush has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson is trying to reverse the position but instead Rush has taken his back - oops!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rush not allowing Johnson to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stacey Rush's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rush is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Rush circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rush sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rush shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stacey Rush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson shoots in but Rush avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stacey Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Johnson.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Albert Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rush stuffs the takedown.
Rush thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Rush does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Rush has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rush breaks the clinch.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rush.
Rush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rush shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Rush's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Rush is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Rush has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Rush counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rush.
Rush ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rush no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rush is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Rush keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Albert Johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rush as he avoids it easily.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Rush lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Rush sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rush counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnson has Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
Rush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Rush has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stacey Rush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stacey Rush's cut.
That's time! Rush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rush throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Rush tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Rush. Rush maintains the clinch.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Rush has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
Rush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rush blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rush just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rush breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stacey Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to clinch but Rush is having none of it.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rush pinned against the cage. Rush gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rush takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rush shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Rush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Rush slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Rush manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rush thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Rush closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Rush stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rush wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Rush makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Rush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rush leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Rush on that attempt.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rush stalling the fight.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Rush saw that one coming.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rush circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Rush on that attempt.
Rush rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Rush has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rush jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Rush around his waist. Rush gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson is trying to drag Rush to the mat but Rush just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Albert Johnson.
I think Johnson 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Albert Johnson!
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energy
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