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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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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#
First uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
First is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson leaves First with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Jackson drives through and clinches with First against the cage.
First is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Manny First has been cut.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
First takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
First takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped First in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
First misses with a knee to the head.
First takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Manny First's cut is getting worse.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
First tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through First's defenses.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Manny First's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
#CUT2#
Jeez, Manny First's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T2#
First wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny First. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson leaning against his opponent.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through First's defenses.
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 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darrow Jackson!
Darrow Jackson 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:
QFC Tournament 688 Round 2
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Williams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. First is trying to defend but Williams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT#
It looks like Manny First has been cut.
First is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
First is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
First looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
First is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Williams scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#
That has opened up Manny First's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Williams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Williams winds up and cracks First with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Manny First's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
First has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT#
Manny First's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Williams!
An out of breath Matt Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 688 Round 1
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Lorenzo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in First's guard.
Lorenzo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Lorenzo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lorenzo stuffs the takedown attempt from First. First gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Lorenzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with First, pushing him back against the cage.
First is trying to break the clinch but Lorenzo has him pressed against the cage.
Lorenzo working First over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo is stalling here.
Lorenzo lands an elbow just above First 's eye.
First's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Lorenzo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
First postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lorenzo is controlling First's posture.
First trying to control the position from guard on top but Lorenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
First throws a strike but Lorenzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
First is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lorenzo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Lorenzo is sitting in close to First's body. First has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lorenzo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lorenzo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by First.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manny First!
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