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Event:
GDL 74: MacArthur II VS Petrov
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Rushe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rushe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Royale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rushe 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.
Royale misses with a body shot.
Royale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Royale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Royale throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Rushe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Royale scoring well with a low kick there.
Rushe misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Rushe.
Rushe misses with a low kick.
Rushe checks a low kick from Royale.
Rushe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Royale.
Royale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rushe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royale tries to bum rush Rushe with a series of wild strikes but Rushe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Royale wants to slow Rushe down by chopping away at his legs.
Royale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rushe counters with a straight right hand.
Royale fails to land with a series of punches.
Rushe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Royale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1##CL2#
Royale drives through and clinches with Rushe against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Royale.
Royale avoids a wild elbow strike from Rushe.
Royale is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rushe throws a punch but it's blocked by Royale. #BC2#
Royale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rushe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Royale with a nice cross.
Royale avoids the body shot from Rushe.
Rushe sizes up Royale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rushe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Royale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Royale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Royale scores with a body shot.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Royale throws a sloppy head kick and Rushe moves out of range easily.
Royale lands a jab to the head.
Royale lands a head kick. Rushe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Royale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Royale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Royale lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Royale has managed to clinch.
Rushe pushes off an throws an elbow but Royale leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rushe lands an elbow inside that Royale shrugs off.
Royale avoids a wild elbow strike from Rushe.
Rushe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rushe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Royale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Royale scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rushe throws a punch but it's blocked by Royale.
Royale has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rushe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Royale can turn it around.
Rushe throws a punch but it's blocked by Royale.
Rushe swings wildly with an uppercut but Royale uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Royale blocking some punches.
Royale blocks an elbow strike from Rushe.
Rushe letting Royale take a breather here.
Rushe misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Royale manages to break the clinch.
Rushe tries to clinch up but Royale circles away and keeps his distance.
Royale unleashes a big counter combination but Rushe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Royale throws a right hand that Rushe ducks under and follows up with a left that Rushe also avoids with ease.
Royale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Royale tries a head kick but it misses.
Royale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Royale throws a front kick aimed at Rushe's knee but Rushe avoids it well.
Rushe circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Royale. Beautiful body shot.
Royale needs to keep his hands up - Rushe had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Royale keeps the fight on the outside.
Royale scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Antoine Rushe 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!
Royale connects with a body shot.
Royale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Royale with a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rushe.
Royale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rushe or not.
A head punch on the inside from Rushe fails to land.
The referee calls for Royale to work.
Rushe throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royale dodges an elbow strike from Rushe.
Royale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Royale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antoine Rushe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rushe staying out of range there.
Royale misses the jab.
Royale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Royale throws a nice looking combination but Rushe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Royale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Royale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royale swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Royale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Royale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rushe misses with a looping right.
Rushe cracks Royale with an open hand slap.
Connor Royale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royale is looking to clinch.
Royale moves out of range of the leg kick from Rushe.
Rushe misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Royale.
#T1#
Royale swings for the body but Rushe moves out of range.
Rushe moves in looking to clinch but Royale pushes him off.
Royale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rushe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body kick there by Royale.
Royale throws a series of punches but Rushe moves out of range.
Royale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Royale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rushe rather than just go for the knockout.
Royale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Royale moves out of range of the body kick.
Royale moves out of range of the strikes.
Royale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rushe to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Rushe tries to keep at a distance but Royale has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rushe misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Royale avoids a wild elbow strike from Rushe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Royale.
A head punch on the inside from Rushe fails to land.
Royale blocking some punches.
Rushe misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rushe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Royale's brow.
Antoine Rushe has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Royale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Royale goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Royale. Rushe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connor Royale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Royale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Royale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rushe tries to land a leg kick but Royale saw it coming and moves away.
Royale moves out of range of the body kick from Rushe.
#CL2#
Royale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rushe, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Royale dodges an elbow strike from Rushe.
Royale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rushe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rushe lands an elbow just above Royale 's eye.
Royale blocks an uppercut.
Royale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rushe fails to land.
Rushe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rushe. #BC2#
Royale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rushe misses with a kick to the body.
Royale misses with a low kick.
Rushe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Royale throws a head kick that misses.
Rushe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Royale misses with the combination.
Royale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rushe is out of range. #T4#
Royale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rushe connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Royale.
Royale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rushe.
A shot to the liver by Royale. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rushe checks a leg kick.
Rushe lands a glancing blow to the side of Royale's head.
Royale misses with a head kick.
Royale digs a good hook to Rushe's body.
Royale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rushe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rushe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Royale in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Royale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rushe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Royale lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Royale lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Royale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Royale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antoine Rushe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Royale explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rushe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Royale has time to react.
Royale throws a nice looking combination but Rushe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rushe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Royale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rushe swinging wildly here.
Rushe throws a lazy right hand but Royale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Royale moves out of range as Rushe throws a body kick.
Rushe lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rushe throws a hook but Royale avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Royale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rushe slips under a jab.
Royale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Royale drops his hands momentarily and Rushe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Royale throws a body shot but no joy.
Royale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Royale throws a sloppy body shot
and Royale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Royale throws a body punch but Rushe moves out of range.
Royale misses with a series of wild punches.
Rushe blocks a jab.
Rushe misses with a looping left.
Royale throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rushe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rushe misses with a left hand
and Royale counters with a left and a right that stings Rushe.
Royale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rushe momentarily.
Rushe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Rushe blocks a low kick nicely.
Royale takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rushe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Royale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Royale lands a leg kick that knocks Rushe off balance momentarily.
Royale misses with a combination
and Royale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Royale swats away the attempt to clinch by Rushe.#CL#
Rushe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Royale takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rushe pushes off an throws an elbow but Royale leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Rushe working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Royale.
Rushe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Royale manages to break the clinch.
Royale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rushe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Royale.
A slapping leg kick lands for Royale.
Royale throws a series of punches but Rushe avoids them all with ease.
Rushe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Royale avoids the head kick by Rushe.
Royale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Royale blocks a head kick by Rushe.
Royale will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Royale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rushe, pushing him back against the cage.
Royale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Royale.
Good body shot from Royale.
#T4#
Rushe throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rushe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Royale's brow.
Rushe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rushe misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Royale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royale swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rushe.
Royale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Royale.
Royale lands a nice hook to Rushe's body. Rushe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Royale moves out of range of the strikes.
Royale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rushe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rushe throws the kick towards the body but Royale avoids it.
Rushe misses with a right hand
and Royale counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Royale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rushe.
Antoine Rushe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor Royale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Royale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Royale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Royale winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Royale!
Connor Royale managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conquer, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GDL 71:Poika VS Wright
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Rushe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rushe misses with a leg kick.
Rushe misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Griggs counters with a crisp one two that drops Rushe! Griggs thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rushe to his feet! Rushe is in big trouble!#ROC#Rushe is rocked!
Rushe cracks Griggs with a good jab.
Rushe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rushe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Griggs counters with a crisp one two that drops Rushe! Griggs thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rushe to his feet! Rushe is in big trouble!
Rushe is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Griggs.
Rushe throws a lazy body kick
and Griggs counters with a huge left! Rushe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Griggs isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rushe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Griggs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Griggs!
Our winner, Frankie Griggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GDL 68: Gomez VS Byckiewicz II
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
A jab from Darkholme does it's job there.
Some bone on bone action there as Rushe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Rushe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darkholme thuds a left hand into Rushe's body.
Darkholme lands a jab to the nose.
Rushe tries to land a body kick
and Darkholme counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Darkholme.
A clash of legs there as Darkholme blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darkholme. That's going to slow Rushe down.
Rushe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rushe misses with a hook. Darkholme ducked under it nicely.
Darkholme scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darkholme scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Darkholme lands a jab to Rushe's midsection.
Darkholme throws a leg kick which misses Rushe's front leg but catches the back leg as Rushe tries to avoid it.
Rushe misses with a lunging right hand
and Darkholme counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Darkholme scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rushe in his tracks.
Darkholme feints and then cracks Rushe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rushe down.
Rushe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Rushe scores with a jab.
Rushe closes the distance but Darkholme moves to the side #KD2#
and Darkholme counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rushe! Darkholme lets Rushe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rushe is rocked!
Darkholme drops Rushe with a big left hand! Rushe is injured, injured bad! Darkholme jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Darkholme! |
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Event:
GDL 61: Donovan vs Mwekassa
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rushe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rushe with a nice calf kick.
Nice shot lands for Rushe.
Kingsley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kingsley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It appears Rushe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rushe cracks Kingsley with a good jab.
Rushe lands with a cross.
Kingsley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rushe wants to clinch#TD2#
and Kingsley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingsley throws a big right hand that misses.
Kingsley trying to control but Rushe is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kingsley throwing strikes but missing.
Rushe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kingsley is in close to Rushe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kingsley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rushe wants to sweep here but Kingsley controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kingsley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rushe 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rushe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rushe is trying to keep Kingsley in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Antoine Rushe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingsley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rushe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kingsley somewhat.
Antoine Rushe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kingsley.
Rushe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Kingsley dives in and scores a takedown into Rushe's guard.
Rushe has his hands on Kingsley's head, controlling the position.
Rushe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Kingsley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kingsley throwing strikes from guard but Rushe blocks nicely.
Rushe controlling Kingsley's posture.
Kingsley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rushe's head.
Kingsley throwing strikes but missing.
Rushe controls Kingsley momentarily but Kingsley frees himself.
Kingsley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kingsley stopping the sweep attempt from Rushe.
Rushe working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rushe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingsley in his tracks.
Rushe looks to land a left hand but Kingsley moved out of range nicely.
Kingsley looks for a takedown but Rushe sprawls well.
Rushe lands a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingsley walks into a stiff left hand from Rushe.
Nice shot lands for Rushe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Rushe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kingsley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rushe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kingsley feints the counter takedown.
Rushe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt.
Rushe with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rushe throws out a powerful jab.
Kingsley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rushe connects with a jab.
Rushe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Rushe misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Kingsley counters with a shoot takedown. Rushe fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Kingsley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kingsley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rushe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kingsley wants to stand but Rushe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kingsley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rushe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kingsley tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Rushe wants to control from the top but Kingsley keeps moving.
Rushe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
John Kingsley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rushe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rushe won't allow Kingsley to sweep him here.
Kingsley keeping moving, preventing Rushe from controlling successfully.
Rushe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kingsley's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kingsley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rushe is just content to waste time from the top position. Kingsley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kingsley pulls Rushe in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Kingsley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rushe controls the pace.
Kingsley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rushe is controlling him.
Rushe wants to pass the guard but Kingsley is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kingsley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rushe looks to land a left hand but Kingsley moved out of range nicely.
Rushe throws a sloppy head kick and Kingsley moves out of range easily.
Kingsley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rushe defends it well.
Kingsley blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Kingsley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rushe lands with a hook. Kingsley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rushe lands an overhand right.
Rushe lands with a cross.
Rushe throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Kingsley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kingsley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rushe wants to improve his position but instead Kingsley has moved into half guard.
Rushe wants to control but Kingsley is keeping busy.
Kingsley is keen to just control but Rushe is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Rushe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rushe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kingsley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rushe swivels and escapes.
Kingsley has his takedown stuffed
and Rushe counters with a good low kick that Kingsley was not able to check.
Antoine Rushe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kingsley.
Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt.
Rushe connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rushe leaves Kingsley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Rushe tries to clinch up.
Kingsley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rushe lands a jab.
Rushe looks to land a body kick but Kingsley moved away.
Kingsley needs to keep his hands up - Rushe had a free shot at his head there.
Kingsley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rushe swivels and escapes.
Rushe lands a leg kick that knocks Kingsley off balance momentarily.
Rushe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kingsley under the eye.
Kingsley shoots for a takedown but Rushe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt.
Kingsley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rushe lands a glancing blow to the side of Kingsley's head.#T2#
Rushe throws a sloppy head kick and Kingsley moves out of range easily.
Rushe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rushe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rushe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kingsley.
Rushe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Rushe closes the distance and clinches.
Kingsley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rushe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rushe throws a head punch that misses.
Kingsley wants a takedown.
Kingsley wants to stall.
Kingsley blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
Rushe misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingsley dodges an elbow strike from Rushe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kingsley. #TD2#
Kingsley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kingsley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rushe manages to get to full guard.
Rushe looking to control.
Rushe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rushe trying to control from half guard but Kingsley is working away. #T4#
Rushe trying to mount his opponent but Kingsley defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingsley keeping control of the position.
Kingsley trying to control here.
John Kingsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingsley controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rushe uses his free foot to push down on Kingsley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kingsley.
Antoine Rushe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rushe wants to take Kingsley's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoine Rushe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rushe, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Rushe!
The defeated John Kingsley had this to say: 'sorry but nothing im going to say....'. |
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Event:
GDL 52: Fist vs Joukani
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal throws a looping overhand right but Rushe ducks down to avoid it.
Rushe throws a front kick aimed at Masvidal's knee but Masvidal avoids it well.
Rushe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Rushe scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masvidal is defended easily by Rushe.
Rushe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rushe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rushe tries to close the distance and clinch but Masvidal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Masvidal has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Masvidal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Masvidal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masvidal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rushe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Masvidal misses with a wild body shot.
Rushe scores with a nice head shot.
Masvidal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masvidal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Masvidal throws a looping overhand right but Rushe ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Rushe as he connects with a hook.
Masvidal swats away the attempt to clinch by Rushe.
Rushe looks for the body kick but Masvidal saw that one coming.
Antoine Rushe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Masvidal has Rushe up against the cage in a clinch.
Rushe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal lands a nice uppercut.
Rushe lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Jon Masvidal has been cut.
Nice body punch from Masvidal - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rushe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Masvidal's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rushe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Masvidal's brow.
Masvidal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rushe backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rushe.
Rushe misses with an elbow over the top.
Masvidal is pushing Rushe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from Masvidal.
Rushe working aggressively here.
Rushe has a couple of punches blocked by Masvidal.
#TD2#
Masvidal gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rushe regains guard.
Masvidal trying to control the position from guard on top but Rushe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rushe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masvidal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Masvidal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rushe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masvidal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Masvidal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rushe's guard.
Masvidal throws an elbow that misses. Rushe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Masvidal's guard. Nice move by Rushe!#REVR#
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Rushe from controlling successfully.
Rushe controlling from the top position.
Rushe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masvidal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rushe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Masvidal can do anything to dispel that myth.#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.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Masvidal throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rushe escapes and throws Masvidal's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Masvidal trying to remain calm as Rushe controls from the top position.
Masvidal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rushe is controlling him well.
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 Antoine Rushe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Masvidal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Masvidal rushes Rushe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal lands a right hand. #TD2#
Masvidal lands a takedown into guard.
Masvidal throwing strikes from guard but Rushe blocks nicely.
Rushe keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully.
Rushe controls Masvidal momentarily but Masvidal frees himself.
Masvidal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rushe's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rushe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masvidal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Masvidal trying to control the position.
Masvidal trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1#
Rushe controlling from the top position.
Rushe advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Masvidal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rushe trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Rushe controlling from side mount.
Masvidal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rushe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masvidal is trying to control Rushe's posture but Rushe avoids it.
Rushe trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Rushe working away.
Masvidal throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Masvidal tries to bench press Rushe off him but Rushe keeps the position.
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.
Rushe trying to control the position but Masvidal is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rushe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masvidal throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rushe counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal dives in and grabs Rushe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rushe pushes down on Masvidal's head and hops out.
Masvidal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Masvidal.
Rushe lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment.
Rushe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rushe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Masvidal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rushe backwards.
Masvidal taking a breather.
Masvidal lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rushe throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Masvidal.
#T4#
Rushe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masvidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Antoine Rushe has been cut.
Masvidal dodges an elbow strike from Rushe.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rushe.
Masvidal is pushing Rushe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rushe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rushe misses with a knee to the head.
Masvidal blocks the elbow strike.
Rushe has a couple of punches blocked by Masvidal.
Masvidal blocking some punches.
A short left from Masvidal.
Masvidal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rushe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rushe lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2#
Masvidal drags the fight down to the ground.
Rushe stands and throws Masvidal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rushe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masvidal keeps working.
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 Antoine Rushe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Masvidal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rushe keeps Masvidal at a distance using the push kick.
Antoine Rushe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal ducks right into an uppercut from Rushe.
Masvidal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rushe is fending him off so far but Masvidal persists. Nope, Rushe circles away and we're back to standing.
Masvidal throws a head kick but Rushe moves out of range.
Good exchange - Rushe coming out on top.
Rushe keeps the fight on the outside.
Jon Masvidal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Rushe moves out of range easily.
Masvidal ducks right into an uppercut from Rushe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rushe cracks Masvidal with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Masvidal.
Masvidal steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rushe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Masvidal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rushe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masvidal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masvidal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rushe paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Masvidal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rushe to score with a decent uppercut.
Rushe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rushe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rushe tries to clinch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Rushe misses with an uppercut
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masvidal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rushe lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Masvidal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rushe blocks an elbow strike.
Masvidal lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Masvidal.
Jon Masvidal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Masvidal takes a swing at Rushe's ribcage but misses.
Rushe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Rushe throws a jab when Masvidal was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rushe works the jab nicely.
Rushe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masvidal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rushe throws out the jab.
Masvidal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Masvidal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rushe, pushing him back against the cage.
Rushe lands an elbow inside that Masvidal shrugs off.
Rushe throws a punch but it's blocked by Masvidal.
Masvidal avoids the elbow strike from Rushe, against the cage.
Masvidal scores with a shot to the side of Rushe's head.
Masvidal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masvidal avoids a wild elbow strike from Rushe.
Masvidal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rushe is defending well.
A short uppercut from Masvidal.
Masvidal digs a right hand into Rushe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rushe's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Masvidal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rushe prevents it.
Antoine Rushe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Masvidal.
Masvidal lands with a short shot to the head.
Rushe gets underhooks to prevent Masvidal's takedown attempt.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Masvidal.
Masvidal avoids a wild elbow strike from Rushe.
Masvidal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Masvidal jumps into guard, dragging Rushe to the mat.
Masvidal wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Masvidal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rushe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Masvidal 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.#T4#
Rushe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rushe passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Masvidal!
Rushe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Masvidal tries to lock up and control but Rushe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masvidal is squirming around, avoiding Rushe's attempts to control the action.
Rushe content just to control the position here.
Rushe prevents Masvidal from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Masvidal.
I think Rushe 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
GDL 46: Khan vs Mcguire
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Genie instigates a clinch.
Rushe lands a hook that snaps the head of Genie backwards.
Rushe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Genie has Rushe pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rushe.
Genie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Genie gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Genie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rushe defending well though.
Genie is looking to take a break and control but Rushe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rushe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Genie stopping the sweep attempt from Rushe.#T1#
Rushe is pulling down on Genie's head. It's preventing any offense from Genie, at least for the moment.
Genie throwing strikes from guard but Rushe blocks nicely.
Rushe pulls Genie in close to prevent any damage.
Rushe keeping moving, preventing Genie from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genie distracts Rushe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Genie preventing the sweep.
Genie sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Genie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rushe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Antoine Rushe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Genie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rushe keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Genie darts in and clinches Rushe up against the cage.
Rushe prevents a body shot from Genie.
Rushe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Genie blocks an uppercut.
Rushe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Sky Genie has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Genie.
Rushe scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Genie.
Genie avoids a wild elbow strike from Rushe.
Genie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rushe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Genie's defenses. #TD2#
Genie successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Genie is looking for a triangle but Rushe pushes his legs off easily.
Rushe stays in close to Genie's body and controls the position.
Genie wants to stand but Rushe is controlling the position.
Genie is pulling down on Rushe's head to control his posture. #T4#
Rushe trying to control the position from guard on top but Genie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Genie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Genie keeping moving, preventing Rushe from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rushe scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Genie closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Genie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Genie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rushe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rushe trying to control but Genie is working from the bottom.
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 Antoine Rushe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sky Genie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Genie fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Rushe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rushe lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genie throws a head kick that misses
and Rushe counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rushe enables Genie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rushe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rushe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Genie missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1#
Rushe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Genie wants to control but Rushe is keeping busy.
Genie wants to stand back up but Rushe manages to pass into side control.
Rushe taking a breather here.
Rushe trying to control the action but Genie is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Genie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rushe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Genie keeps working.
Rushe is staying tight to Genie's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Rushe tries to advance to mount but Genie instead regains half guard.
Genie tries to get to full guard but Rushe has control of the leg.
Genie missing with punches from the bottom.
Genie wants to get back to full guard.
Genie controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Genie tries for a takedown but Rushe circles away easily
and Rushe counters with a body kick that stops Genie in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rushe scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Genie closes the distance and clinches.
Rushe lands an elbow just above Genie 's eye.
Rushe misses with a knee to the head.
Genie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Genie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rushe uses from the top position.
Genie is breathing heavily.
Rushe looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rushe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rushe wants to pass the guard but Genie is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Rushe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sky Genie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Rushe tries to keep at a distance but Genie has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Rushe.
Rushe throws an elbow that misses.
Rushe lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Genie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Genie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Genie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rushe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rushe trying to control the position from guard on top but Genie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rushe 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. #T1#
Genie 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.
Genie wants to get back to his feet but Rushe passes into half guard.
Genie is refusing to be controlled, as Rushe sits in half guard.
Genie tries to kick Rushe off but Rushe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rushe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Genie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #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.
Genie wants to control but Rushe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rushe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rushe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rushe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rushe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Genie can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Genie.
Rushe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Genie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rushe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Genie.
Rushe stuffs the takedown attempt from Genie. Genie gets slowly back to his feet.
Rushe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Genie manages to circle out of the way.
Genie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Genie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rushe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Genie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Genie wants to clinch.
Genie throws a head kick but Rushe moves out of range.
As Genie tries to get set, Rushe tries to push him back and clinch up but Genie manages to avoid the attempt.
Rushe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Genie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Genie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rushe's head.
Rushe wants to control but Genie is keeping busy.
Rushe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rushe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Genie looking to sit in guard and control but Rushe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rushe trying to control but Genie is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoine Rushe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rushe, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Rushe! |
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Event:
GDL 37: Sitsongrit vs Poika
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
Griggs lands a left and a right that send Rushe crashing to the mat, dazed. Griggs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Antoine Rushe has been cut.
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rushe defending well as Griggs loads up on a big left hand.
Rushe tries to counter with a clinch but Griggs shakes him off and moves away.
Rushe moves out of range of the strikes.
Rushe tries a low kick but Griggs avoids it.
Griggs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs slips under a jab.
Griggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Griggs misses.
Rushe defending well as Griggs loads up on a big left hand.
Griggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rushe takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Griggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rushe is holding his hands too far apart here. Griggs throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Rushe is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Griggs!
Our winner, Frankie Griggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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