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Event:
Pulse 76: Kormrok/Cranial II
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Rush.
Boyfriend misses with a double jab.
Rush drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boyfriend defends it well.
Boyfriend throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rush misses with a hook to the body
and Rush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyfriend dodges the punch combination from Rush.
Daniel Boyfriend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyfriend keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rush has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Boyfriend misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boyfriend swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyfriend feints a jab promting Rush to slip. Boyfriend then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rush slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rush misses with an uppercut. Boyfriend saw that one coming.#T1##KD#
Boyfriend lands a left and a right that send Rush crashing to the mat, dazed. Boyfriend thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Rush is rocked!
Rush avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rush is still on wobbly legs! Can Boyfriend finish him?
Rush slips under a jab from Boyfriend.
Rush seems to have recovered his senses.
A cross from Rush lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Boyfriend has been cut.
Boyfriend scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rush throws a wild body kick that Boyfriend sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyfriend throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rush feints the counter takedown.
Rush throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boyfriend counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boyfriend throws a series of punches but Rush avoids them all with ease.
Daniel Boyfriend is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boyfriend swings for the body but Rush moves out of range.
Rush is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Boyfriend throws a right and a left that Rush avoids nicely.
Rush dodges the punch combination from Boyfriend.
Rush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boyfriend's hands.
Nice jab there from Boyfriend. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Boyfriend has knocked Rush down with a huge combo! Boyfriend steps away and waves a wobbly Rush back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Rush is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kevin Rush has been cut.
Boyfriend fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Rush square on the jaw! Damn, Rush is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Boyfriend!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Boyfriend started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 34
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Rush avoids the body shot from Ware.
Ware lands a body shot.
#KD2#
Ware feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rush sprawling to the canvas! Rush rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ware finish him?!
#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Rush has been cut.
Marcus Ware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ware comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rush gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Ware points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Rush wakes up just in time to hear Ware thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Ware!
Marcus Ware really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
CEFC Live 32
Date: Mar 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Rush avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Rush digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Rush blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a right hand that Rush ducks under and follows up with a left that Rush also avoids with ease.
Rush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD2#
Brown drops Rush with a beautiful combination! Rush stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brown is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Rush has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there #CL#
and Rush counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch.
Rush takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Rush off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Brown connects with a superb combination that knocks Rush out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Brown before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Rush!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dj Brown!
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 94
Date: Feb 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Rush rushes For and presses him up against the cage.
For looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A right handed body shot lands from Rush.
#KD#
Rush drops For onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! For is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Ykong For has been cut.
Rush lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#
For is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Rush.
For is still on wobbly legs! Can Rush finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rush loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks For senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). 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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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 92
Date: Jan 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Jackson digs a good hook to Rush's body.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rush is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Jackson misses.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rush moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Rush is avoiding it.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Rush shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rush scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Rush there. #T1#
Rush takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Rush seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rush in particular looking to stall.
Rush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Rush lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rush.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rush scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rush looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson 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.#SUB#
Rush seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jackson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin Rush!
Kevin Rush tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
CEFC Live 25
Date: Dec 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Deux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rush has time to react.
Deux looks to land a combination but Rush avoids it well. #KD#
Deux lands a big uppercut and Rush crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rush looks OK. Deux waves Rush back to his feet!#ROC#
Rush is rocked!
Deux misses with a series of wild punches.
Deux misses the shot to the body.
Rush with the counter takedown but Deux avoids it easily.
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!
Deux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rush is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Deux moves into range and clinches up with Rush.
Rush drops down looking for an ankle pick but Deux pulls his leg out and moves away.
Deux punishes Rush's body with a nice straight punch.
Rush leaves Deux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rush with the counter takedown but Deux avoids it easily.
Deux lands with a right that hurts Rush. Rush looks to clinch but Deux throws a short knee that drops Rush. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Numero Deux!
Numero Deux retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Numero Deux thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 86
Date: Dec 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kevin Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush misses with a head kick.
Brown appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brown lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rush backs up against the cage.
Brown throws a right and a left that Rush avoids nicely.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Rush has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rush chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rush tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown scores with a jab to the head.
Rush lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1##CL#
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Rush has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rush will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brown up against the cage.
Brown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brown avoids the elbow strike from Rush, against the cage.
Rush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown's coach down at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brown's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Rush is controlling the position.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rush drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rush misses with a punch to the body.
Rush will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brown up against the cage.
Rush landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Rush has the dominant position.
Rush pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3##TD#
Rush has picked Brown up - he's going for a ride! Rush dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Rush is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Rush is controlling him
#SUB#
Rush is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rush wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it. #SUB#
Rush in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Brown tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rush!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Rush!
A very excited looking Kevin Rush rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
CEFC Live 19
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
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!
#CUT#
It looks like Manny First has been cut.
First shoots in but Rush avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
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#CL#
and Rush holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rush is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#BC#
Rush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
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.
#T4#
Rush is working First over against the cage.
Come on Rush - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
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.#CUT#
That has opened up Manny First's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Rush. #CL#
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.
#R2#
First doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
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.#T1##BC#
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.#T2#
First takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
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.#T3#
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. #BC#
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.#CUT#
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.#T4#
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.#CL#
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!
#R3#
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.
#CUT#
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.#KD#
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!#ROC#
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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Event:
CEFC 217
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rush.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rush thumps Brown with a low kick.
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Rush takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been hearing reports that Rush has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rush.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Rush blocks the low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rush!
Brown misses with a right hand #TD#
and Rush counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rush. #T1#
Rush wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Rush throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brown keeping full guard, as Rush tries to pass.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rush is controlling him.
Rush controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rush's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rush circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown throws a low kick, looking for Rush's leg but Rush calmly moves out of range. #KD#
Rush catches Brown napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Brown to the canvas!
#ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Rush showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Rush finish him?#SUB#
Rush drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rush as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Brown screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rush! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kevin Rush!
A very excited looking Kevin Rush rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
CEFC Live 14
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson misses with a combination
and Rush counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Rush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Rush moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Rush with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Rush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Rush counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson closes the distance but Rush moves to the side
and Rush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson misses with a hook
enabling Rush to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Rush circles away.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Rush has knocked Jackson down with a huge combo! Rush steps away and waves a wobbly Jackson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Rush doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Jackson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Jackson's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Rush!
After the fight, Kevin 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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Event:
CEFC Live 12
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Rush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rush takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rush's coach down at Canadian Dragon MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rush's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rush takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kevin Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petrov's calf.
Rush throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Petrov gets a double leg takedown into Rush's guard.
Petrov lands a couple of digs.
Petrov throwing strikes but missing.
Petrov pushes down on Rush's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Rush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Petrov.
Petrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petrov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rush is trying to stand.
Petrov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rush on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Petrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petrov is taking a breather. Rush says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Petrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Petrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petrov thows a huge punch but Rush dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rush can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rush looks winded!
Petrov throwing shots but Rush is blocking nicely.
Petrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Petrov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Petrov throwing shots but Rush is blocking nicely.
Petrov winds up and cracks Rush with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Petrov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rush is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petrov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Petrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Petrov stalling.
Petrov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petrov lands a nice short elbow.
Rush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Petrov working Rush over with strikes.
Petrov 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Petrov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Petrov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Petrov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Petrov lands a big shot there that rocks Rush but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#
Rush is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Rush is out cold - huge knockout for Petrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bodgan Petrov!
Bodgan Petrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEFC Live 10
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Rush clinches up with Kumari and pushes him back against the cage.
Kumari is trying to pull guard but Rush turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kumari tries to pull guard but Rush won't allow it.
Kumari pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rush lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumari looks winded!
Kumari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rush avoids it.
Kumari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rush just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kevin Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bantoo Kumari.#BC#
Rush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rush ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Rush feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kumari sprawling to the canvas! Kumari rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rush finish him?!
#ROC#
Kumari is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bantoo Kumari has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rush lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kumari will feel that in the morning.
Kumari is still on wobbly legs! Can Rush finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Rush! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kevin Rush!
After the fight, Kevin 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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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 71
Date: Aug 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Rush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kumari's head backwards.
Kumari looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kumari throws out a leg kick but Rush moves out of range and Kumari only half commits.
Rush steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Kumari is out on his feet! Rush sets himself and nearly takes Kumari's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Rush!
After the fight, Kevin 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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Event:
CEFC Live 5
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Rush lands with a nice body punch.
Kumari looks winded!
Kumari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Rush closes the distance and pushes Kumari back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rush.
A short right from Rush.
Rush lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kumari has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Rush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rush fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rush stuns Kumari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Rush. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush scores with a body shot.
Rush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kumari.
Kumari switches off momentarily and Rush cracks him with a monster right hand! Kumari topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Rush dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Rush!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Rush!
Kevin Rush bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
CEFC 203
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Rush. #TD2#
Ridiculous shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ridiculous was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rush stops Ridiculous from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Ridiculous is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rush has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ridiculous working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ridiculous tries to move to mount but Rush blocks the move with his legs.
Ridiculous just content to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Ridiculous working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Ridiculous is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rush is trying to escape and Ridiculous transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rush is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ridiculous! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronald Ridiculous!
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 64
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Lawler looks to land a combination but Rush avoids it well.
Lawler looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
Rush feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lawler sprawling to the canvas! Lawler rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rush finish him?!
Rush thows a body kick. Lawler tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2#
Rush shoots in and bounces Lawler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rush controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rush stands up over Lawler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rush slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lawler keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lawler is trying to keep Rush in close.
Lawler keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rush is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kevin Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rush throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawler.
Rush comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body kick from Rush.
Rush shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawler tries to sprawl out of it but Rush keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2##CL2#
Rush moves into the clinch.
Rush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rush misses with a punch to the body.
Rush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Rush has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lawler is trying to keep an underhook but Rush manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush is trying to control. Lawler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lawler tries to roll over but Rush keeps him under control.
Rush performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rush working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lawler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Rush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lawler tries to get to full guard but Rush has control of the leg.
Lawler is refusing to be controlled, as Rush sits in half guard.
Rush slows the pace down in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rush tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lawler controls his leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rush lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lawler takes a step back to recover. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rush moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lawler avoids the body shot from Rush.
Rush lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Lawler is rocked!
Rush looks to land a combination but Lawler avoids it well.
Oh Lawler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Rush forces Lawler back against the cage and clinches.
Lawler seems to have got his legs back now.
Rush unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lawler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rush trying to land knees to the body.
Rush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rush lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
A short right from Rush on the inside.
Rush misses with the head strike.
Rush lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rush dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rush shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawler tries to sprawl out of it but Rush keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Rush misses the target.
A punch combination from Rush misses. #CL2#
Lawler gets tackled into the cage by Rush. Rush maintains the clinch.
Lawler working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Rush gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rush landing with the ground and pound.
Lawler keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawler keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rush wants to get up but he can't break Lawler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush landing with the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rush won't allow Lawler to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Lawler gets tackled into the cage by Rush. Rush maintains the clinch.
Lawler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rush just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rush connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lawler's face.
Rush lands a left hand.
Lawler is trying to maintain a safe position but Rush gets an underhook and turns Lawler into the cage.
Rush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Rush softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rush lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
Rush tries to throw a body punch but Lawler avoids it by throwing Rush back against the cage.
Rush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rush tries a body shot but Lawler blocks it.
Rush lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rush.
Rush tries to land a knee to the head but Lawler blocks with his arms.
Rush landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rush.
Rush lands an elbow just above Lawler 's eye.
Rush lands an elbow that stopped Lawler in his tracks for a moment.
Rush lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
Rush lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Lawler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rush is defending well.
Rush lands a shoulder strike.
Rush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rush lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
Rush drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lawler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gary Lawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Rush.
Lawler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rush avoids the head kick by Lawler.
Lawler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lawler shoots in and drives through. Rush sprawls well.#TD2#
Rush scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lawler wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lawler being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Lawler tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Lawler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lawler looks to move to half guard but instead Rush has passed into mount! Damn!
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!
The referee warns Lawler that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lawler's waist but Lawler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rush off to one side. #TD2#
Rush shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lawler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rush working the ground and pound.
Lawler is trying to escape the position but Rush is controlling the position.
Lawler 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.
Kevin Rush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rush remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Lawler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lawler is not content to let Rush control the position.
Rush tries to move to mount but Lawler blocks the move with his legs.
Rush lands an elbow.
Rush is looking to take a break and control but Lawler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rush cracks Lawler with a big elbow. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rush in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rush working the head and body with strikes.
Lawler is trying to improve his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rush lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rush scoring with punches and elbows. #SU2#
Rush decides to stand back up. Rush steps back and let's Lawler get back to his feet.#CL2#
Rush has closed the distance and engaged Lawler in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawler.
Kevin Rush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rush lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
Lawler blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rush fails to land.
Rush tries for a takedown but Lawler manages to get underhooks.
Rush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lawler can't get the takedown.
Rush gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rush with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rush lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
Rush looking for a takedown.
Gary Lawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Rush.
Rush throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Rush lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Rush has clasped his hands together around Lawler's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler is looking to reverse the position.
Lawler is trying to escape the position but Rush is controlling the position. #SU2#
Rush stands up. #CL2#
Rush closes the distance and clinches.
Rush throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Rush is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lawler can't fight it off and eventually Rush manages to take the fight to the floor. Lawler looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gary Lawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawler keeping full guard, as Rush tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Rush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rush has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Rush!
Kevin Rush decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
CEFC 197
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rush shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kumari napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Kumari throws Rush to one side and escapes!
Kevin Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kumari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rush wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kumari manages to pass to side control.
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!#REVB#
Kumari trying to control the action but Rush is working from the bottom.
Rush slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kumari trying to move into half guard but instead Rush has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kumari throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Rush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kumari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kumari is trying to keep Rush in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kumari is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rush keeping moving, preventing Kumari from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rush can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rush has control of Kumari's left arm, preventing Kumari from doing any damage.
Kumari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rush is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kumari stopping the sweep attempt from Rush.
Kumari trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kumari works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rush wants to sweep but Kumari has passed to side control!#SUB#
Kumari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kumari is breathing heavily.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Rush's face as Kumari controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumari misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SU#
Kumari decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kumari shoots in and drives through. Rush sprawls well.
Rush lands with a good body shot.
Kumari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Rush.
Rush misses with a head kick.
As Rush looks to move away, Kumari throws a big counter combo but Rush just gets out of the way.#T4#
Rush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rush throws a good cross that connects.
Kumari shoots in but Rush avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rush throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Rush gets a double leg takedown into Kumari's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rush advances to half guard.
Rush looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kumari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kumari manages to get to full guard.
Rush distracts Kumari with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rush dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kumari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kumari somewhat.
Kumari tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Rush was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kumari drops his hands momentarily and Rush needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Kumari just on the top of the head. Kumari drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Kumari - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). 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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Event:
CEFC 195
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Rush shoots in and drives through. Cole sprawls well.
Rush blocks a head kick by Cole.
Rush thinks about the counter body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Cole checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rush blocks a head kick by Cole.
Cole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rush tries to avoid it but Cole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rush to the ground. Rush escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Cole darts in and clinches Rush up against the cage.#BC#
Cole manages to break the clinch.
Rush avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rush avoids the head kick by Cole.
Rush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rush throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cole walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Augustus Cole has been cut.
Cole slips a jab and a cross from Rush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole digs a good body shot into Rush's ribs.
Rush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rush there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rush throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Rush is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Cole just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Rush has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Augustus Cole!
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 57
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Cole wants to clinch.
Rush looks winded!#KD#
Cole lands a big uppercut and Rush crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rush looks OK. Cole waves Rush back to his feet!#CL#
Cole instigates a clinch. #BC#
Cole breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Cole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rush, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rush leaves Cole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rush is looking for the big counter here.
Rush shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cole defends it nicely.
Cole wants to clinch.#T1#
Cole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rush looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rush loses concentration momentarily and Cole pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Rush crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Cole finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Augustus Cole!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Rush shoots in but no luck this time.
Laraque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rush moves away.
Laraque throws a head kick but Rush moves out of range.
Laraque lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Laraque. Beautiful body shot.
Laraque swats away the attempt to clinch by Rush.
Laraque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rush.
Rush throws a sloppy head kick and Laraque moves out of range easily.
Laraque lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laraque.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rush throws a combination that misses
and Laraque counters with a stiff right hand.
Laraque throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Laraque looks to move away, Rush throws a big counter combo but Laraque just gets out of the way.
Laraque takes a swing at Rush's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Laraque takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laraque defends well and Rush ends up having to push Laraque into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Laraque appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Rush moves out of range as Laraque strikes.
Rush lands a jab to the head.
Laraque connects with a single shot there.
Laraque lands a nice looking body shot.
Laraque scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Georges Laraque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rush moves out of range as Laraque throws a body kick.
Laraque cracks Rush with a good jab.
Rush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rush seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Laraque digs a good hook to Rush's body.
Laraque looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laraque lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Laraque.
Laraque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Laraque lands a body shot.
Laraque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laraque throws a series of punches but Rush avoids them all with ease.
Laraque is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rush rather than just go for the knockout.
Laraque scores with a hook to the body. Rush takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laraque keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Laraque scores with a shot to the body.
Laraque cracks Rush with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laraque catches Rush with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rush tries to move into range but Laraque moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Rush is rocked!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Laraque. Rush shrugs it off though.
Laraque lands a nice shot to the body.
Laraque throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oh Rush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rush keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Laraque lands with a good body shot.
Rush seems to have got his legs back now.
Laraque throws a sloppy head kick and Rush moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Laraque. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laraque.
Laraque throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rush.
Laraque throws a series of punches but Rush moves out of range. #CL2#
Laraque instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Laraque pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laraque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Rush misses.
Laraque looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laraque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Laraque throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rush stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laraque throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rush tries to clinch but Laraque moves out of range.
Laraque digs a good hook to Rush's body.
Rush takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laraque scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Laraque.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laraque.
Laraque scores with a jab.
Laraque checks a low kick from Rush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laraque cracks a nice hook into Rush's ribs.
Rush has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laraque finds it's way round the side to connect with Rush's head.
Laraque connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Laraque dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Laraque jabs at Rush's body.
Rush tries to bum rush Laraque with a series of wild strikes but Laraque uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laraque looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laraque scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Laraque lands a left and a right that send Rush crashing to the mat, dazed. Laraque thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CL2#
Laraque clinches. #BC#
Rush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rush throws a right hand that Laraque ducks under and follows up with a left that Laraque also avoids with ease.
Laraque lands a nice hook to Rush's body. Rush takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, jab by Laraque - just one landing.
Nice jab there from Laraque.
Laraque jabs at Rush's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rush takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rush takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Laraque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laraque lands a body shot.
Laraque misses with a double jab.
Laraque throws a series of strikes that have Rush backpedaling.
Laraque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rush was well out of range. Poor timing from Laraque.
Laraque has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kevin Rush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laraque looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laraque uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laraque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Laraque.
A leg kick checked by Rush.
Laraque changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rush takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body punch from Laraque. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laraque, as that shot connected.
Rush blocks a head kick by Laraque.
Rush half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Laraque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laraque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rush takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laraque has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laraque pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laraque works the jab nicely.
Rush takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Laraque does it's job there.
Rush takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rush moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rush avoids the head kick by Laraque.
#T3#
Rush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laraque throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rush stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laraque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laraque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laraque misses with a body shot.
Laraque tests Rush's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laraque takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Laraque lands a glancing blow to the side of Rush's head.
Laraque fails to land with a series of punches.
Rush wants to clinch up but Laraque keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Laraque misses.
Rush takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Laraque punishes Rush's body with a nice straight punch.
Laraque scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rush slips a jab and a cross from Laraque.
Laraque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rush or perhaps it was just good defense by Laraque, which made it look bad.
Laraque lands a right hook to the body.
Rush fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laraque throws out a counter right but Rush avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laraque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laraque lands with a straight right. Rush didn't see that one coming.
Laraque fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Laraque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rush wants to clinch
and Laraque counters with a nice body shot.
Rush looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laraque's corner calls for a 1-2. Laraque obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rush misses with a wild body shot.
Laraque digs a good body shot into Rush's ribs.
Laraque misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Laraque lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush with a poor takedown
and Laraque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laraque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Laraque looks to move away, Rush throws a big counter combo but Laraque just gets out of the way.
Laraque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laraque ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Laraque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rush there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laraque darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Georges Laraque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laraque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laraque lands with a hook. Rush tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laraque throws a nice looking combination but Rush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rush appears to be looking for a big counter.
Laraque is looking to clinch but Rush is avoiding it.
Rush avoids the head kick by Laraque.
Laraque slips a jab and a cross from Rush.
Laraque lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laraque.
Laraque misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Rush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laraque looks to land a combination but Rush avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Laraque. No joy for Rush on that attempt. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laraque thuds a left hand into Rush's body.
Laraque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rush manages to avoid it.
Laraque tests Rush's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rush fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laraque on the side of the head.
Laraque lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Laraque does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laraque looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laraque thows a leg kick but Rush checks it
and Laraque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laraque lands a lovely overhand right.
Laraque looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Laraque lands a head shot.
Laraque punishes Rush's body with a nice straight punch.
Laraque scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Laraque.
Laraque tries a head kick but it misses.
Laraque throws a head kick that misses.
Rush throws a combination that misses
and Laraque counters with a nice body shot.
Laraque slips a straight right by Rush.
Laraque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rush keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laraque throws a nice looking combination but Rush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laraque blocks a jab.
Georges Laraque is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Rush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laraque sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laraque! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laraque plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Laraque stuffs the takedown.
Laraque swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Rush. Those never looked like landing.
Laraque lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rush checks a leg kick nicely.
Laraque lands a right hook to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rush. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Laraque lands a nice hook to Rush's body. Rush takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rush takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Laraque. Those never looked like landing.
Laraque just misses with a punch to the body.
Kevin Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rush misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Laraque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laraque has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Laraque!
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