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Event:
HFC 13: Mason vs Blanche
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Rush avoids a kick to the body.
Rush misses with a takedown
enabling Cas to counter with a crisp jab.
Crunch! Cas slams his shin into Rush's torso.
A head kick misses from Cas.
Rush dodges the punch combination from Cas.
Rush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cas as he jumps to the side.
Rush moves in looking to clinch but Cas pushes him off.
Cas throws a big counter combination but Rush scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rush forces Cas back against the cage and clinches.
Cas is looking to break free of the clinch but Rush has double underhooks.
Cas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cas wants to get back to striking at distance but Rush won't allow it.
#T1#
Rush keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cas's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Rush manages to pull guard.
Cas has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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.
Rush wants to stand up but Cas is controlling him. #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.
Cas won't allow Rush to sweep him here.
Cas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rush on the ground.
Rush looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rush blocks a head kick by Cas.
Rush tries to clinch up but Cas circles away and keeps his distance.
Cas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rush shoots in but Cas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rob Cas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lush Rush.
Cas keeps Rush at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Cas throws a head kick that misses.
Rob Cas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rush tries to clinch up.
Rush fails with the takedown
and Cas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cas defends well and Rush ends up having to push Cas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rush looks winded!
Cas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cas lands with a nice body kick.
Cas lands a nice looking body kick.
Cas lands a nice looking body kick.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cas.
Donk. Cas catches Rush right on the button with a cross.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rush blocks a head kick by Cas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rush.
Rush on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Rush clinches up with Cas and pushes him back against the cage.
Cas leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Rush manages to break the clinch.
Cas scores with a head kick.
Rush fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cas avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rush somewhat.
Cas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cas throws a head kick that misses.
Cas connects with a leg kick.
Cas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rush backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cas throws a sloppy head kick and Rush moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Rush gets a clinch.
Rush just leaning against Cas, taking a breather.
Cas wants to get back to striking at distance but Rush won't allow it.
#T1#
Cas is trying to break the clinch but Rush has him pressed against the cage.
Rush content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Rush manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rush looking to control.
Cas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rush can do to turn this around?
Cas wants to stand but Rush is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cas is one step ahead there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Rush looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rush is trying to control the position but Cas postures up.
Rush striking from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rush working for a triangle but Cas defends it easily.
Rush is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3##ES#
Cas kicks Rush off and gets back to his feet.
Rush dives in for a single leg takedown but Cas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rush has his takedown stuffed
and Cas counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rob Cas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lush Rush.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Cas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rush tries to clinch up
and Cas counters with a big head kick but Rush shrugs it off. #T4#
Cas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rush if he has to take too many more of those.
Cas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cas lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Cas.
Rush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Cas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rush moves to clinch but Cas breaks away
letting Cas counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rush shoots for a double leg takedown but Cas sprawls well. He's pushed Rush's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rob Cas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rush fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cas dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Cas. No joy for Rush on that attempt.
Rush has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cas.#CL2#
Rush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cas wants to get back to striking at distance but Rush won't allow it.
Rush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cass head.
Rush jumps guard but Cas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rush just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cas is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rush.
Rob Cas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lush Rush.
Rush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cas prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Rush tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cas smiles and moves away.
Cas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rush steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cas. That one must have hurt.
Cas scores with a head kick. Rush tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cas scores with a one two! Rush had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Cas.
Cas throws a series of punches but Rush moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rush or perhaps it was just good defense by Cas, which made it look bad. #T2#
Rush shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cas defends it nicely.
Rush on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rush momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Cas.
Rob Cas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rush.
Cas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rush tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Cas. No joy for Rush on that attempt.
Rob Cas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Cas scores with a spinning back kick!
Cas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Rush forces Cas back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Rush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rush throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Cas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rush tries to clinch but Cas moves out of range.
Rush has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cas. Rush does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rush crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cas - the referee stops the clock and Rush gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cas. Rush manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
No luck for Rush with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Cas. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rush.
Rush has a takedown stuffed.
A good leg kick by Cas.
Rob Cas is winning the standup battle so far.
Cas lands a head kick. Rush smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cas connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rush shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cas defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Cas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cas, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Cas! |
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Event:
HFC 5: Blanche vs Sanguiao
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Rush has Hebbnesium up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Rush drags the fight down to the ground.
Rush is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hebbnesium wants to get up but he can't break Rush's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rush controls Hebbnesium momentarily but Hebbnesium frees himself.
Hebbnesium wants to get up but he can't break Rush's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rush is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rush has a closed guard, preventing Hebbnesium from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##CL2#
Hebbnesium moves into the clinch.
Hebbnesium tries to land knees in the clinch but Rush avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Rush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hebbnesium thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rush if he has to take too many more of those.
Rush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oliverium Hebbnesium is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hebbnesium avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hebbnesium throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hebbnesium misses with the body kick
and Rush counters with a two punch combo.
Hebbnesium slaps away a takedown attempt from Rush, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch but Hebbnesium swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Rush has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Rush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rush has a takedown stuffed.
Hebbnesium avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Hebbnesium fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rush, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hebbnesium pulls guard effortlessly.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Hebbnesium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Rush decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hebbnesium, up you get! #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Hebbnesium as Rush shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lush Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hebbnesium closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Rush breaks from the clinch.
Rush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Rush fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hebbnesium to the ground. Rush is now in Hebbnesium's guard.
Hebbnesium wants to sweep here but Rush controlling him for the moment.
Hebbnesium looking to control.
Hebbnesium doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rush is standing up over Hebbnesium. Hebbnesium looks to escape but Rush dives into side control.
Rush lands an elbow. #T4#
Hebbnesium tries to buck Rush off but Rush is having none of it.
Hebbnesium looks winded!
Rush tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hebbnesium's legs.
Hebbnesium is being controlled here.
Hebbnesium managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rush.
Rush is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rush thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lush Rush dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Rush gets the takedown into side control.
Rush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hebbnesium can do to turn this around?
Hebbnesium is pushing Rush's head away, looking to escape. Rush manages to hold on to the position though.
Rush looking to control but instead Hebbnesium has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rush prevents Hebbnesium from standing back up.
Rush working over Hebbnesium with some ground and pound. Hebbnesium looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hebbnesium wants to get back to full guard.
Rush works his way into side control.
Rush cracks Hebbnesium with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1##SUB#
Rush is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hebbnesium knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hebbnesium sneaks back into half guard.
Hebbnesium is breathing heavily.
Rush is keen to just control but Hebbnesium is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rush is looking for a kimura here.
Hebbnesium is not content to let Rush control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Rush decides to stand and escape the position.
Hebbnesium throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Rush. #T3#
Hebbnesium displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rush. #CL#
Rush rushes Hebbnesium and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hebbnesium working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Hebbnesium breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rush fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hebbnesium defends well and Rush ends up having to push Hebbnesium into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lush Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Hebbnesium breaks the clinch.
Hebbnesium is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rush changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Hebbnesium looks for the body kick but Rush saw that one coming. #TD#
Rush drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hebbnesium pushes Rush off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hebbnesium finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL2#
Hebbnesium gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hebbnesium gets control of Rush's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hebbnesium will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hebbnesium will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hebbnesium throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rush stopping the sweep attempt from Hebbnesium.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oliverium Hebbnesium will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hebbnesium on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hebbnesium pinned against the cage. Hebbnesium gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hebbnesium wants to counter with a clinch but Rush pushes him away.
Rush stalks Hebbnesium and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hebbnesium's face. Hebbnesium staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Rush shoots in and bounces Hebbnesium off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hebbnesium manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rush looking to slow down the pace here.
Hebbnesium lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Rush pulls Hebbnesium into guard.
Hebbnesium trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rush wants to sweep but no luck.
Rush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hebbnesium.
Rush trying to keep a closed guard but Hebbnesium is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hebbnesium controls the pace.#T2##SU2#
Hebbnesium stands and steps away. Rush gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice body kick from Hebbnesium.#CL#
Hebbnesium tries to keep at a distance but Rush has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hebbnesium is working for takedown but Rush is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Hebbnesium decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Hebbnesium is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rush 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. #T3#
Rush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Rush decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hebbnesium, up you get!
Rush throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rush shoots in looking for a takedown but Hebbnesium manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rush's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lush Rush is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Rush gets a double leg takedown into Hebbnesium's guard.#SU#
Hebbnesium is working an open guard so Rush takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Rush gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Hebbnesium's face as Rush controls the position.
Rush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lush Rush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hebbnesium is looking for a sweep.
Rush tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Hebbnesium's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hebbnesium is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rush is staying active.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lush Rush.
I think Rush 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lush Rush!
In defeat, Oliverium Hebbnesium stepped up to the mic, saying 'At least I did a 360 Kickflip Double Penetration Ollie the other day........'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
De Varant shoots in and gets a takedown into Rush's guard.
De Varant 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.
De Varant throws a big right hand that misses.
De Varant trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Varant sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Varant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rush can't keep his opponent in guard - De Varant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
De Varant is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB#
De Varant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rush has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Varant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rush is trying is best to control the position here.
Rush is trying to get back to full guard.
Rush trying to control but De Varant postures up.
Rush wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
De Varant is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rush is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego De Varant! |
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