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Event:
RRFC Challengers 22
Date: Dec 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Rush lands a jab-cross combination.
We've been hearing reports that Weiner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rush shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weiner but Weiner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weiner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Rush. #TD#
Weiner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rush napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rush tries to buck Weiner off but Weiner is having none of it.
Rush is not content to let Weiner control the position.
Rush can't do much from the bottom here.
Weiner lands some shots froms side control.
Rush is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush struggling a bit here.
Rush is being controlled here.
Weiner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rush for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Weiner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rush is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Weiner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Weiner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Weiner trying to control the position but Rush is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weiner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rush struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Weiner is staying tight to Rush's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rush tries to improve position but can't.
Rush manages to work his way to half guard, despite Weiner's best efforts.
Nice strikes from Weiner there.
Weiner prevents Rush from improving his position.
Weiner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rush with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rush is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Weiner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Weiner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rush taking some punishment here, with Weiner in his half guard.
Weiner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Weiner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rush doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Weiner. #T3#
Weiner is looking to advance position but Rush won't allow it.
Rush is trying to get back to full guard.
Rush is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Weiner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Weiner controlling the action here.
Weiner continues to stall.
Rush regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weiner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Weiner stands up over Rush, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Weiner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weiner's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Weiner has gone for a leg lock! Rush slips out almost immediately though and dives into Weiner's guard.#REVB#
Weiner has Rush pulled in close to control his posture.
Weiner'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weiner is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Weiner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Weiner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rush's calf.
Rush dodges the punch combination from Weiner.
Weiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rush fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weiner avoids it really well and circles away.
Weiner avoids the head kick by Rush.
Weiner misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Weiner gets a takedown into half guard.
Weiner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Weiner 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. #SUB#
Rush is defending against the submission attempts here by Weiner.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Weiner in particular looking to stall.
Weiner 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Weiner in particular looking to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Weiner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Weiner working Rush over with strikes.
Weiner works his way into full mount!
Weiner content just to control the position here.
Weiner tries to control but Rush wriggling away.
Weiner avoids the attempt from Rush to control.#SUB#
Weiner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rush manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Weiner controls the position from side control.
Rush struggling a bit here.
Weiner trying to control the action but Rush is working from the bottom.
Weiner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Weiner staying calm.
Weiner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rush is looking for a sweep.
Weiner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rush can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Weiner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Weiner is chipping away with strikes.
Rush wants to control but Weiner postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rush gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Weiner with a couple of short strikes.
Weiner raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Weiner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rush tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weiner swivels and escapes.
Weiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Weiner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rush!
A lull in the action here as Weiner stalls from top position.
Weiner wants to control but Rush is keeping him busy.
Weiner is staying tight to Rush's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiner grinds an elbow into Rush's temple.
Rush is trying to control Weiner's posture but Weiner avoids it.
Weiner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rush will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1##SUB#
Weiner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Weiner cracks Rush with a big elbow.
Rush tries to bench press Weiner off him but Weiner keeps the position.
Weiner cracks Rush with a big right hand but Rush just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB#
Weiner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rush, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Weiner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rush has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Weiner but great work by Rush.
Marko Weiner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Weiner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Weiner sneaks back into half guard.
Weiner keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Weiner tries to roll over but Rush keeps him under control.
Weiner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Weiner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weiner is controlling Rush's posture.
Further stalling from Weiner.
Weiner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Weiner tries to get out of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weiner is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weiner trying to control but Rush is working from the bottom.
Weiner scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Rush is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weiner defends well.
Weiner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Weiner throwing strikes from guard but Rush blocks nicely.
Kelly Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marko Weiner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rush is striking but Weiner is not phased and passes to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Weiner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Weiner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Weiner!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 13
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Clarke tries to clinch up but Rush circles away and keeps his distance.
Rush slaps away a takedown attempt from Clarke, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Clarke moves into the clinch successfully.
Rush is looking to break free of the clinch but Clarke has double underhooks.
Clarke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rush gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clarke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rush blocks it with crossed arms.
Clarke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rush avoids it.
Rush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke lands an elbow inside.
Rush working hard to break the clinch.
Clarke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Clarke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#TD#
Clarke turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rush is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Clarke scoring with punches from side control.
Clarke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rush is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Clarke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Clarke in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rush tries to buck Clarke off but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rush keeps working.
Clarke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clarke in side control, throwing shots but Rush defends.
Clarke scores with a couple of short elbows.
Clarke wants to control but Rush is keeping him busy. #T2#
Rush tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Rush's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clarke cracks Rush with a big right hand but Rush just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Clarke trying to control the position but Rush is working away.
Rush is trying to improve his position.
Rush managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Clarke.
Rush can't do much from the bottom here.
Clarke looks up at the clock and then as Rush takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Clarke smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Rush takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Clarke's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Clarke lands an elbow.
Clarke lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rush down.
Clarke creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Clarke is chipping away with strikes.
Clarke creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rush sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rush regains half guard.
Clarke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clarke working over Rush with some ground and pound. Rush looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rush blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clarke.
Nice strikes from Clarke there. #T4#
Clarke working Rush over with strikes. #ROC#
Rush is rocked!
Clarke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rush is still in real trouble! Can Clarke finish him?
Clarke lands strikes from half guard.
Clarke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rush wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rush actively working from the bottom here.
Clarke scores with a big shot! Rush's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Rush! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Clarke!
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Event:
RRFC Kickboxing
Date: Nov 15, 2019 |
#R1#
McKnight scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rush swats away the attempt to clinch by McKnight.
Rush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McKnight tries to clinch but Rush moves out of range.
It seemed like Rush was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Rush closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that McKnight has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McKnight managing to block the knees to the body from Rush.
#BC2#
Rush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Rush.
Rush throws a sloppy head kick and McKnight moves out of range easily.
McKnight throws a head kick that misses.
McKnight wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKnight doesn't manage to clinch there - Rush circles away.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McKnight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McKnight lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Rush clinches up against the ropes.#T1##BC2#
Rush breaks from the clinch.
McKnight scores with a kick to the body.
McKnight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
McKnight forces Rush back against the ropes and clinches.
Rush missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Rush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKnight dodges the punch combination from Rush.
Rush swats away the attempt to clinch by McKnight.#CL2#
Rush gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
McKnight takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC#
McKnight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKnight circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
McKnight connects with a solid leg kick.
McKnight turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McKnight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rush.
#CL2#
Rush forces McKnight back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
McKnight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
McKnight closes the distance and pushes Rush back into the ropes.
Rush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
McKnight breaks the clinch.
McKnight tries a head kick but it misses.
Rush throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
McKnight moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Liam McKnight will probably get the nod.
That's time! McKnight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rush is looking to clinch but McKnight is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Rush has McKnight up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC#
McKnight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liam McKnight is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
McKnight closes the distance and clinches.
McKnight connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rush's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Kelly Rush has been cut.
Rush wants to stall.
#BC#
McKnight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rush instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rush tries a head kick but it misses.
McKnight takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McKnight misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
McKnight tries to clinch up.
Rush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Rush closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Rush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKnight fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKnight tries to clinch up.
Rush now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McKnight swinging wildly here.
Rush cracks McKnight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McKnight lands a head kick!
Rush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Rush is looking to clinch but McKnight is avoiding it.
#CL#
McKnight moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rush breaks the clinch.
Rush scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Liam McKnight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McKnight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rush wants to clinch.
McKnight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKnight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKnight manages to avoid it.#CL#
McKnight forces Rush back against the ropes and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kelly Rush will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kelly Rush's cut.
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#
McKnight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McKnight catches Rush napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Rush goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Liam McKnight!
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 14
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Rush dives in for a single leg takedown but McKnight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McKnight tries to counter with a takedown but Rush is quick to defend against it.
McKnight lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Kelly Rush has been cut.
Rush closes this distance looking for a takedown but McKnight circles away.
McKnight shoots in and drives through. Rush sprawls well.
McKnight throws a series of punches but Rush avoids them all with ease.
Rush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liam McKnight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelly Rush.
Rush takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#
Rush is rocked!
McKnight looks for a left high kick but can't connect. McKnight backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Rush's temple! It sends Rush violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as McKnight celebrates and the doctors try to help Rush!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Liam McKnight!
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 11
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Lahey dives in for a single leg takedown but Rush sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rush slaps away a takedown attempt from Lahey, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Lahey moves into the clinch successfully.
Lahey tries for a takedown but Rush manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Lahey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Lahey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rush misses with a wild body shot.
Rush has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lahey is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lahey wants to clinch but Rush slips to the side
and Rush counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Rush has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lahey uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rush is looking for a triangle but Lahey pushes his legs off easily.
Lahey looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Lahey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rush is pulling down on Lahey's head. It's preventing any offense from Lahey, at least for the moment.
Rush controls Lahey momentarily but Lahey frees himself.
Rush tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Rush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rush misses with a double jab
and Lahey counters with a head kick.
Rush scores with the left hand. Lahey knows he should have avoided that one.
Rush tries to clinch but Lahey is having none of it.
Lahey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rush fails with a takedown attempt.
Lahey thumps Rush with a low kick.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lahey. #TD#
Lahey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rush's guard.
Lahey trying to control but Rush is working from the bottom.
Rush is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Rush looking for a guillotine here but Lahey defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rush has an active guard here but Lahey has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Lahey wants to pass the guard but Rush is defending well.
Rush makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rush.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rush controls Lahey momentarily but Lahey frees himself.
Lahey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lahey wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kelly Rush will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lahey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rush circles away.
Trevor Lahey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rush throws a combination that misses
and Lahey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Lahey scores with a takedown into Rush's guard.
Lahey wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving. #ES2#
Rush kicks Lahey off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rush lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rush fails with the takedown.#T1##TD#
Rush gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Rush is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rush is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Lahey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lahey shoots in and drives through. Rush sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Lahey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lahey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Rush moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Lahey.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Lahey breaks the clinch.
Rush throws a sloppy head kick and Lahey moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Rush closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lahey's guard.#ES#
Lahey pushes Rush off and gets back to his feet.
Rush pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lahey back to the cage. Rush follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rush fails with a takedown attempt.
Lahey wants to clinch.#T3#
Rush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Lahey has Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Rush lands a takedown into guard.
Lahey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rush showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lahey working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Lahey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rush is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Lahey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rush is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lahey.
Rush content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kelly Rush will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lahey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lahey dives in and grabs Rush's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rush pushes down on Lahey's head and hops out.
Rush fails with a takedown attempt.
Rush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lahey tries to close the distance and clinch but Rush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rush changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lahey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lahey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lahey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kelly Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush looks to land a body kick but Lahey moved away.
Rush goes for a double leg but Lahey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lahey continues to drive forward.
Trevor Lahey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelly Rush.#T1##TD#
Lahey drives through with a takedown into Rush's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lahey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rush is adopting a defensive guard.
Lahey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lahey wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
Rush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lahey is one step ahead there. #T2##SU#
Lahey stands up and waves to Rush to follow him.
Lahey throws a right and a left that Rush avoids nicely.
Rush swinging wildly here.
Rush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Lahey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rush throws a head kick but Lahey moves out of range.
Lahey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rush dives in for a single leg takedown but Lahey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lahey 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 Lahey off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rush darts in looking for a takedown but Lahey gets double underhooks and turns Rush into the cage.
Lahey thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lahey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rush keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Lahey with that takedown attempt.
Lahey fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Lahey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rush shoots in looking for a takedown but Lahey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rush's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but Lahey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lahey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rush tries to avoid it but Lahey 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#
Lahey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rush avoids a wild elbow strike from Lahey.#TD#
Lahey gets control of Rush's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lahey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lahey throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Trevor Lahey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly Rush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Lahey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rush has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kelly Rush!
Kelly Rush thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 9
Date: Sep 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Lahey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rush sprawls well. Rush wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lahey gets slowly back to his feet.
Lahey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lahey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lahey tries to clinch up but Rush circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Lahey pushes Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
Lahey tries to throw a body punch but Rush avoids it by throwing Lahey back against the cage. #BC#
Lahey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kelly Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rush instigates a clinch.
Rush manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rush is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lahey pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Lahey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rush walks away with a smile on his face. Lahey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rush shoots in for a double leg but Lahey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trevor Lahey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelly Rush.
Lahey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lahey shoots for a double leg takedown but Rush sprawls well. He's pushed Lahey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lahey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Rush has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Lahey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lahey tries for a takedown but Rush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rush throws a series of punches but Lahey moves out of range. #T2#
Lahey misses with a double jab.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but Lahey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lahey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rush is fending him off so far but Lahey persists. Nope, Rush circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Rush.
Lahey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lahey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lahey wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Rush closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Lahey pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rush scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rush stopping the sweep attempt from Lahey.#T3#
Lahey keeping full guard, as Rush tries to pass.
Rush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lahey controls Rush momentarily but Rush frees himself. #SUB#
Lahey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rush postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lahey leaves Rush with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Rush backs away, Lahey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Rush rushes Lahey and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lahey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rush is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lahey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rush tries to break the clinch but Lahey is controlling the position.
Rush jumps guard but Lahey stands there with Rush around his waist. Rush gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rush wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lahey stops a takedown attempt from Rush.
Lahey stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Lahey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rush regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Rush has his feet on Lahey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Rush dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lahey connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Rush closes the distance and clinches.
Rush tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lahey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lahey is pushing Rush up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lahey jumps guard but Rush turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lahey breaks from the clinch.
Rush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rush's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lahey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rush scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey throws the kick towards the body but Rush avoids it.
Lahey misses with a takedown attempt
and Rush counters with a three punch combo that has Lahey backing up. Lahey nods at Rush to acknowledge the strikes.
Lahey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lahey as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Lahey darts in looking for a takedown but Rush gets double underhooks and turns Lahey into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Lahey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lahey's calf.
We've been informed that Rush has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Lahey has Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rush's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Lahey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lahey tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Lahey does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rush is defended easily by Lahey.#CL#
Lahey forces Rush back against the cage and clinches.#T2##BC#
Lahey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Rush tries to sprawl but Lahey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rush keeping hold of Lahey's head, controlling as best he can.
Rush trying to control from the bottom.
Rush is doing well to control the position and prevent Lahey from advancing to side control.
Lahey thows a huge punch but Rush dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Rush is looking for a sweep. Lahey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lahey.
Lahey is looking to take a break and control but Rush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rush with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lahey misses the target.
Lahey shoots in and drives through. Rush sprawls well.
Rush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lahey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lahey tries to clinch up but Rush circles away and keeps his distance.
Lahey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rush as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Rush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lahey stuffs the takedown attempt from Rush. Rush gets slowly back to his feet.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Lahey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rush's sensitive parts.
Lahey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rush tries a head kick but it misses.
Lahey shoots for a takedown but Rush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch but Lahey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lahey dives in and grabs Rush's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rush pushes down on Lahey's head and hops out.
Kelly Rush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Lahey. No joy for Rush on that attempt.
A left and a right from Rush both land. Nice combination.
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!#TD#
Lahey throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rush tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lahey is in Rush's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Trevor Lahey will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Lahey clinches up against the cage.
Rush working hard to break the clinch.
Lahey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rush's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rush stops a takedown attempt from Lahey.
Stalling in the clinch from Lahey.
Rush lands with a right to the head.
Rush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey missing with knees to the body.
Rush tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Rush jumps guard.
Lahey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rush pulls Lahey in to control the position. #T1#
Lahey controlling from the top position.
Lahey trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lahey throwing strikes from guard but Rush blocks nicely.
Rush is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rush is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kelly Rush has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lahey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rush swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rush fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Rush clinches up against the cage.
Kelly Rush seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Lahey jumps into guard, dragging Rush to the mat.
Lahey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rush is now in half guard.
Lahey won't allow Rush to pass to mount. #T3#
Lahey is not content to let Rush control the position.
Lahey trying to control from the bottom.
Lahey is looking to improve his position.
#ES#
Lahey pushes Rush off and gets back to his feet.
Lahey looks for a takedown but Rush sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Rush's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Lahey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rush enables Lahey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rush manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Lahey looking to sit in guard and control but Rush gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rush content to stall in guard here.
Rush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lahey is trying to keep Rush in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
Lahey kicks Rush off and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Lahey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lahey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 7
Date: Sep 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Clark scores with the left hand. Rush knows he should have avoided that one.
Rush takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clark digs a good hook to Rush's body.
Rush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rush throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Rush fails with the takedown
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Rush wants to clinch
and Clark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Rush closes the distance and pushes Clark back into the cage.
Clark tries to stall but Rush uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clark gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Rush throws a lazy body kick
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Rush shoots for a takedown but Clark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Clark misses the target.
Tev Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelly Rush.
Rush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clark tries to avoid it but Rush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clark to the ground. Clark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rush shoots for a takedown but Clark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rush shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Clark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rush looks winded!
Rush shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clark defends it nicely.
Tev Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Kelly Rush has been cut.
Clark looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Rush misses with a head kick.
It looked like Clark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rush takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Rush is rocked!
Rush gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Clark gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Rush is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tev Clark!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Hines misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Rush moves into the clinch.
Rush jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hines walks away with a smile on his face. Rush gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Rush clinches.
Rush stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Rush jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Hines got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rush has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hines has managed to get both his arms back between Rush's legs - danger averted.
Hines will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rush working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Hines trying to control but Rush is working from the bottom.
Rush managing to control the position.
Hines trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hines postures up and lands a big shot to Rush's brow. #SUB2#
Hines got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rush has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hines has managed to get both his arms back between Rush's legs - danger averted.
Hines missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hines slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Rush.
Hines wants to stand up but Rush is controlling the position.
Hines thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rush's head. #SU#
Hines decides to stand up. #CL#
Hines gets a clinch.
Rush is looking to break free of the clinch but Hines has double underhooks. #T3#
Rush wants a takedown.
Rush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Hines gets control of Rush's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hines will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hines is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rush looking to sit in guard and control but Hines gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rush is trying to control the position but Hines postures up.
Hines is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rush is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rush holds on and takes a little breather.
Rush is wriggling around but Hines manages to pass to half guard.
Hines takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rush tries to kick Hines off but Hines keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rush blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hines.
Rush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Hines dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hines tries to clinch up but Rush circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelly Rush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Rush moves into range and clinches up with Hines.
Rush tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rush taking a breather.#BC#
Hines escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Rush moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Rush jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hines decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rush, up you get!
Rush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Rush darts in and clinches Hines up against the cage.
Hines jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rush walks away with a smile on his face. Hines gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hines looks to land a right hand but Rush moved out of range.
Kelly Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hines defends well and Rush ends up having to push Hines into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Micheal Hines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelly Rush.
Rush wants to clinch up but Hines keeps it at a distance.
Rush tries to clinch but Hines moves away
and Hines counters with a nice body shot.
Hines connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Rush rushes Hines and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hines tries for a takedown but Rush manages to get underhooks.
Hines gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rush.
#TD#
Hines gets control of Rush's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hines will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Rush tries to free his leg and advance position but Hines is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hines is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hines stopping the sweep attempt from Rush.
Micheal Hines overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hines lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hines working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hines stopping the sweep attempt from Rush.
Hines landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Rush looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hines puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Hines lands with a punch from half guard.
Rush is looking for a sweep. Hines is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rush looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hines is keen to just control but Rush is a slippery customer.
Hines perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Hines is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rush defends it well.
Hines 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 walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hines lands a nice short elbow.
Rush is looking to control Hines's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rush avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rush tries to roll over but Hines keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Hines dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rush wants to clinch
and Hines counters with a nice body shot.
Hines tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rush paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rush darts in looking for a takedown but Hines gets double underhooks and turns Rush into the cage.
Rush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hines manages to avoid it.
Rush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hines swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Hines gets a takedown into half guard.
Rush is looking to get back to is feet but Hines passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hines looks up at the clock and then as Rush takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hines smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Rush is trying to control Hines's posture but Hines avoids it.
Hines trying to control the position but Rush is working away. #SUB#
Hines tries for a kimura but Rush is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Rush's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rush might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hines haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hines is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rush can do to turn this around?
Hines works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SU#
Hines decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rush to his feet.
Rush circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Hines closes the distance and pushes Rush back into the cage.
Rush can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rush's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Rush tries to pull guard but Hines won't allow it.
Hines prevents Rush from breaking the clinch.
Hines fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Hines escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hines is defended easily by Rush.
Rush is looking for the big counter here.
Hines tries to clinch up but Rush circles away and keeps his distance.
Rush changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Rush takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hines breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Hines shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rush scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hines manages to mount him!
Hines prevents Rush from getting the reversal.
Kelly Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micheal Hines is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hines lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Hines showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hines, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Hines!
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