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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny First (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny First!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush defends well against a solid takedown attempt from First.
First misses with a takedown attempt - Rush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rush misses with a head kick.
First misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Rush to counter with a crisp jab.
Kevin Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny First.
First doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rush counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've been told by Rush's head coaches at Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
First gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rush counters with a series of strikes. First will be more careful next time no doubt.
First showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rush.
Rush lands a head kick!
It looks like Manny First has been cut.
First shoots in but Rush avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for First with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Rush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rush connects with a nice looking jab.
First avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
First drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rush defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Rush. No joy for First on that attempt.
First shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rush defends it nicely.
First throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rush's waist but Rush gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing First off to one side.
First has his takedown stuffed
and Rush holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rush is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush avoiding damage.
A short body shot lands from Rush as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Rush.
Rush stalling the fight.
Rush gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rush digs a right hand into First's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on First's gas tank.
Rush has First pushed against the cage.
Rush lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rush is pushing First up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rush lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rush.
First wants a takedown but no success here.
Rush scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rush has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rush is leaning against First and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Rush.
First looks winded!
First tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rush just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rush is leaning against First and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rush lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rush landing knees to the head.
Rush taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush is working First over against the cage.
Come on Rush - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rush breaks the clinch.
A jab from Rush finds it's way through First's defenses.
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!
First shoots in but no luck this time.
Rush lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rush lands a glancing blow to the side of First's head.
That has opened up Manny First's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Rush.
Rush closes the distance and clinches.
Rush pushes First back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rush lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Rush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny First's cut.
That's time! Rush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
First doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rush holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rush digs a right hand into First's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on First's gas tank.
Rush leaning against his opponent.
First is working for takedown but Rush is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rush gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from First.
Kevin Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny First.
Rush has First pressed against the cage, preventing First from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rush leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
First jumps guard but Rush turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rush stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rush will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning First up against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rush here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
First misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rush throws a head kick but First moves out of range.
First closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rush circles away.
Rush lands a high kick!
First shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rush sprawls well. Rush wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. First gets slowly back to his feet.
Rush looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kevin Rush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Rush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
First takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rush clinches.
Rush scores with a hook to the body.
First is breathing heavily.
First is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rush digs a right hand into First's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on First's gas tank.
Rush lands a nice shot to the body.
Rush stalling.
Rush lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rush stalling.
Rush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that First can do to turn this around?
Rush has First pressed against the cage.
Rush is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rush lands an elbow inside.
Rush pushes First back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
First being controlled against the cage.
Rush crunches a lovely knee into First's ribcage.
Rush creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through First's defenses.
A bit of stalling here from Rush.
First missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rush manages to break the clinch.
Rush scores with a head kick. First tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The cut above Manny First's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
First takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rush works First's body with a nice hook.
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!
No joy there for Rush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Rush backs off First throws a huge counter combo but Rush manages to avoid it all.
Rush instigates a clinch.
Rush pushes First back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rush prevents a takedown attempt there.
First is trying to pull guard but Rush has him pressed against the cage.
Kevin Rush has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rush taking a breather.
Rush is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
First fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rush dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny First's cut.
That's time! Rush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
First is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rush.
First looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
First shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rush as he jumps to the side.
First misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Rush to counter with a crisp jab.
Kevin Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny First.
First tries for a takedown but Rush circles away easily
and Rush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
First takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manny First's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooh!!! Rush has knocked First down with a huge combo! Rush steps away and waves a wobbly First back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
First is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Manny First's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kevin Rush!
A less than humble Kevin Rush misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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hype
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pop
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