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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 128
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Steele shoots for a double leg takedown but Bush sprawls well. He's pushed Steele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bush darts in looking for a takedown but Steele gets double underhooks and turns Bush into the cage.
Steele doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Bush counters by moving into the clinch.
Bush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steele gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Steele has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bush uses from the top position.
Bush trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Bush scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bush wants to stand but Steele has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steele controls Bush momentarily but Bush frees himself. #T1#
Bush trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Bush is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steele 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#
Steele is keen to just control but Bush is a slippery customer.
Bush wants to get back to his feet.
Bush gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Bush working for a triangle but Steele defends it easily.
#SUB#
Steele postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bush is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steele, into his guard. #REVB#
Steele seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bush is aware though and is defending well.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bush working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Bush controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steele trying to control the position.
Bush scoring with some ground and pound.
Bush wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Bush might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steele haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Bush drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bush jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom. #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.
Bush landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bush gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steele's head.
Bush trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Bush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele trying to keep a closed guard but Bush is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Bush avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Bush dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Steele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Bush counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Bush is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bush lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Bush is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bush tries to pass to full mount but Steele defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bush connects with a nice short shot to Steele's temple.
Bush is trying to control the action in half guard but Steele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Bush working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Bush has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Steele defend it? Bush steps over the head and cranks it - Steele is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bush!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Bush! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 119
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Zhang throws a series of punches but Bush moves out of range.
Bush takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zhang scores with a nice right hand.
Bush fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhang.
Bush changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Zhang clinches. #BC#
Zhang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Zhang has Bush up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhang stops a takedown attempt from Bush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhang.
#BC#
Zhang manages to break the clinch.
Zhang throws a hook to the side of Bush's head but Bush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Zhang. That snapped Bush's head back.
Malaki Zhang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Zhang gets caught napping as Bush dives in and scores a takedown. Zhang manages to retain guard.
Zhang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Bush drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bush seems to have locked his on tight now - Zhang screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bush, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kyle Bush! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 107
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Man clinches with his opponent.
Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bush fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Man's corner calls for a 1-2. Man obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Man lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man lands a body shot.
#CL#
Man has closed the distance and engaged Bush in a clinch.
Bush has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Man after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Man pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Bush is proving a slippery customer.
Bush controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man controls Bush momentarily but Bush frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bush engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Man controls Bush momentarily but Bush frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Man looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bush controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bush lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bush engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bush landing with the ground and pound.
Bush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bush slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bush stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Bush is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Bush drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bush jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bush is looking to stand up but Man won't let him.
Bush wants to stand and escape but instead Man has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Man has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bush looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3##SUB2#
Bush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bush has control of Man's left arm, preventing Man from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Man has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bush to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Man is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bush pulls down on the head and he's put Man to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyle Bush! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Bush gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Askren to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bush is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Askren is controlling him. #SUB2#
Bush looking for a guillotine here but Askren defends easily.
Bush wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bush tries to strike from the bottom.
#T1#
Askren wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
Bush throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bush is looking to stand up but Askren isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bush darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Askren is defending against the submission attempts here by Bush.
Bush is looking to stall here but Askren recovers full guard. #T2#
Bush tries to stand but Askren is controlling from the bottom.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bush might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Askren haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bush wants to stand but Askren has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Askren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Askren keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Bush shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Bush might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bush wants to stand but Askren has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Bush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askren can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bush controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Askren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Bush gets full guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA London inform us that Bush has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Askren won't allow Bush to sweep him here.
Bush pulls Askren in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Bush dominated that round.
That's time! Askren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Askren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bush tries to kick Askren off in order to stand up. Askren Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU#
Askren has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice takedown defense from Askren. No joy for Bush on that attempt. #TD2#
Bush closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bush lands in his opponent's guard.
Askren 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bush cracks Askren with a solid left hand.
Bush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bush's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully.
Bush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bush wants to stand but Askren has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bush wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bush shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Askren is trying to defend but Bush finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bush wants to control but Askren is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bush is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bush perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Bush is trying to control. Askren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bush stalling away here and it's allowed Askren to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bush wants to get up but he can't break Askren's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kyle Bush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bush trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Bush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Bush drops back, looking for a kneebar! Askren looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Askren looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Askren! #REVR#
Bush is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Askren asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Bush is looking to regain half guard here but Askren keeps moving and retains side control.
Bush can't do much from the bottom here.
Bush sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Bush manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Askren wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Bush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Askren rushes Bush and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Askren gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bush wants to get back to full guard.
Bush wants to get back to full guard but Askren has passed into side control.
Bush tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Askren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bush wants to get back to his feet.
Bush is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bush regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Bush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Askren is thwarting Bush's attempts to control the position.
Bush tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Bush wants to control but Askren is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bush misses with a takedown attempt - Askren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bush misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Askren closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bush's guard.
Bush is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Askren works over Bush with some ground and pound from guard.
Askren content to stall in guard here.
Bush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Bush is looking to stand up but Askren won't let him.
Askren is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bush trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Bush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bush looking to sit in guard and control but Askren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Bush working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Askren's head.
Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bush trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Bush is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jake Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bush.
Bush controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kyle Bush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bush working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Askren's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bush 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Bush! |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Christine St. Georges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Bush!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Bush shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. St. Georges is trying to defend but Bush finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St. Georges (0) vs (2) Bush
St. Georges trying to control but Bush postures up.
St. Georges slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bush sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Georges is keeping the position for now.
Bush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
St. Georges is trying to keep Bush in close.
Bush's corner is telling him to maintain position.
St. Georges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St. Georges is pulling down on Bush's head. It's preventing any offense from Bush, at least for the moment.#T2#
St. Georges 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.
Bush controlling from the top position.
St. Georges looking to control.
St. Georges could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bush showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
St. Georges might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bush's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
It looks like Bush might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
St. Georges 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.
Bush is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
St. Georges keeping full guard, as Bush tries to pass.
Bush postures up.
Bush content to stall in guard here.
Bush wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving.
Bush is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
St. Georges wants to sweep but no luck.
St. Georges not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St. Georges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Georges not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
St. Georges is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St. Georges (2) vs (2) Bush
Bush tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.
Bush is staying active underneath St. Georges, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bush slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bush is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
St. Georges trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom. #T7#
Bush looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Bush is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
St. Georges stays in close to Bush's body and controls the position.
St. Georges looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bush is looking for a triangle but St. Georges pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Bush pulls St. Georges in to control the position.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Bush has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bush looking to control.
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St. Georges is working hard here to advance position.
Bush wants to sweep here but St. Georges controlling him for the moment.
St. Georges trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom. #T9#
St. Georges passes Bush's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bush trying to hold on to St. Georges's head to control him but St. Georges postures up.
Bush is looking for a sweep. St. Georges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
St. Georges is trying to control. Bush wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bush trying to control here.
St. Georges trying to control from half guard but Bush is working away. #T10#
Bush wants to control but St. Georges is keeping busy.
St. Georges passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (5) vs (2) Bush
Bush is trying to escape the mount.
Bush keeps trying to improve his position.
St. Georges can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bush is looking to escape.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Bush is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
St. Georges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bush manages to regain half guard. Good work.
St. Georges is trying to control. Bush wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
St. Georges is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bush is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Bush actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Bush preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
St. Georges is looking to take a break and control but Bush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St. Georges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
St. Georges is trying to control. Bush wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
St. Georges is thwarting Bush's attempts to control the position.
St. Georges not doing much here.
#T13#
Bush is holding on to half guard well.
Still in half guard, St. Georges seems content to control.
Bush wants to improve his position but St. Georges is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bush is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St. Georges pulls his head out easily.
Bush wants to control but St. Georges is keeping busy.
St. Georges is just content to waste time from the top position. Bush takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T14#
St. Georges preventing the sweep.
St. Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bush is keeping the position for now.
St. Georges engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bush controlling the position.
Let's hope that Bush has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bush keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Christine St. Georges is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Christine St. Georges made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Rodrigo Lara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Bush!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Bush scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lara (0) vs (2) Bush
Bush takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Bush is trying to work for a kimura but Lara is defending well.
Still in half guard, Bush seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lara is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bush in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Bush seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bush trying to control the action but Lara is working from the bottom.
Bush keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Lara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lara is defending against the submission attempts here by Bush.
Bush trying to mount his opponent but Lara defends it. #T2#
Bush passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lara! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (0) vs (5) Bush
Lara tries to reverse the position but Bush maintains control.
Bush controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Bush is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lara has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Bush controlling the pace for now.
Bush can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lara is looking to escape.
Bush controlling from the full mount.
Lara tries to reverse the position but Bush maintains control.
Bush wants to control the pace but Lara is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Lara wants to control but Bush is having none of it.
Lara sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bush works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (0) vs (8) Bush
Bush controlling the pace for now.
Bush with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lara can't escape the position.
#T5#
Bush controlling from the full mount.
Lara is looking to get to half guard.
Lara tries to hold on but Bush pushes him away.
Bush sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lara tries to hold on but Bush postures up.#T6#
Lara is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lara is trying desperately to improve position.
Bush wants to control the pace but Lara is squirming around nicely.
Bush sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Bush might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bush wants to take his opponent's back but Lara doesn't allow it. #T7#
Lara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bush fails to advance to Lara's back.
Lara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bush looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lara is squirming around, avoiding Bush's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Lara is looking to get to half guard.
Bush takes Lara's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lara is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Lara (0) vs (11) Bush
Bush has the hooks in. Lara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Bush has managed to slip his arm under Lara's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lara is tapping out! Submission win for Bush.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Bush! |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Muharib Xornimada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Bush!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xornimada's waist but Xornimada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bush off to one side. #TD#
Xornimada looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bush! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Xornimada (4) vs (0) Bush
Xornimada trying to control the position but Bush is working away.
Bush tries to buck Xornimada off but Xornimada is having none of it.#SUB#
Xornimada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bush, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Xornimada swings around for an armbar but Bush sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Xornimada's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xornimada (4) vs (2) Bush
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xornimada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there.
Bush passes Xornimada's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Xornimada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bush on the ground.
Bush looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Bush seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Xornimada is trying to get back to full guard.
Bush trying to mount his opponent but Xornimada defends it.
Bush prevents Xornimada from improving his position.
Xornimada is working hard here to advance position.
Xornimada trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Xornimada is trying to control but Bush passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Xornimada (4) vs (5) Bush
Xornimada on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xornimada tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Bush tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Xornimada is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xornimada trying to control but Bush flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Xornimada (4) vs (8) Bush
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Bush has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Xornimada has hold of Bush's leg, trying to break free but it's let Bush lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Xornimada is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Bush throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Bush! |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Bush! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Spencer Stein!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bush moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Stein jumps into guard, dragging Bush to the mat.
Bush is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stein working a defensive guard but Bush passes into half guard.
Stein wants to control but Bush is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bush is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein is staying active underneath Bush, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bush wants to pass the guard but Stein is defending well.
Stein is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Stein trying to control from the bottom.
Stein wants to improve his position but Bush is controlling well.
Stein is refusing to be controlled, as Bush sits in half guard.
Stein trying to control but Bush postures up.
#SUB2#
Stein looking for subs from the bottom but Bush mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bush (3) vs (0) Stein
Stein tries to reverse the position but Bush maintains control.
Bush forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bush (6) vs (0) Stein
Stein trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bush keeps control of the position as Stein tries to break free.
#T2##SUB#
Bush working for the choke. #SUB#
Stein tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Bush has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Stein is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Bush! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 211
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Souza looks to move away, Bush throws a big counter combo but Souza just gets out of the way.
Souza swinging wildly here.
Bush tries to clinch but Souza moves away #TD2#
and Souza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Souza advances position into side control!
Bush is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bush is looking for a sweep.
Souza throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bush works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush keeping control of the position.
Bush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souza.
Bush's coaches at London MMA Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Bush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bush defending well though.
Souza wants to free his trapped foot but Bush is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bush regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Souza.
Souza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bush working a defensive guard but Souza passes into half guard.
Bush is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Bush trying to control here.
Bush wants to improve his position but Souza is controlling well.
Souza wants to free his trapped foot but Bush is holding on for dear life with his legs.
My spies in Tea Time Takedowns inform me that Souza has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bush trying to control but Souza postures up.
Souza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bush!
Souza prevents Bush from getting the reversal.
Bush avoids a series of strikes thrown by Souza.
#T3#
Bush wants to hold on but Souza pushes him away.
Souza has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bush's face.
Bush is desperately trying to improve his position but Souza has a good base and remains in mount.
Souza lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bush avoids a series of strikes thrown by Souza.
Bush is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Souza throws some wild stikes that Bush manages to avoid easily.
Souza punching from mount but Bush doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bush is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB2#
Souza is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bush has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bush!
Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souza is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Bush escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Souza wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Souza stands and throws Bush's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Souza in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bush is looking to regain half guard here but Souza keeps moving and retains side control.
Souza misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bush is looking to reverse the position.
Bush is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Bush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Souza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bush looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Souza puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souza.
Bush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souza.
Bush is looking for a sweep. Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Souza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bush is refusing to be controlled, as Souza sits in half guard.
Bush is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bush defending well though.
Bush is trying to stand back up but Souza is controlling him
#SUB2#
Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bush defending well though.
Souza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Souza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Souza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bush's head.
Bush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Bush trying to hold on to Souza's head to control him but Souza postures up.
Bush is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza throwing shots but Bush is blocking nicely.
Souza thows a huge punch but Bush dodges it nicely.
Bush trying to control but Souza postures up.
Souza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Souza misses with a head shot. Bush uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bush's guard.
Bush on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Bush is defending well.
Bush is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Souza's back!
Souza is trying to break free.
Souza really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Bush's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Souza staying busy and making it hard for Bush to control. #SUB#
Bush looking for the RNC.
Bush doesn't have the hooks in and Souza manages to turn into his guard.
Souza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bush's head.#T4#
Bush trying to control the position.
Souza is looking to work some ground and pound but Bush has wrist control.
Bush looking for a sweep. Not yet Bush, not yet.
Bush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blake Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush working a defensive guard here.
Bush wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Bush tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bush manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bush tried to score with a low kick but Souza checks it.
And Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Bush pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Souza.
#TD#
Bush drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Souza tries to bench press Bush off him but Bush keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza is still trying to improve position.
Bush working away.#T1#
Bush wants to stand but Souza has his arm trapped.
Souza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bush wants to control but Souza is keeping him busy.
Bush controlling the pace.
Bush looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Souza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Bush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bush has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bush is aware though and is defending well.
Bush would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Souza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bush controls the pace.
Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bush lands a couple of elbows.
Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there.
Souza can't keep his opponent in guard - Bush advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Souza tries to get to full guard but Bush has control of the leg.
Bush 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. #SUB2#
Souza actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bush wants to work for an arm triangle but Souza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bush won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Souza wants to improve his position but instead Bush has moved into half guard.
Bush is pressing down on Souza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Souza is holding on for now. #T4#
Souza wants to improve his position but Bush is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Blake Souza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bush seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Souza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bush wants to stand but Souza has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Bush showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Souza 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Souza!
Blake Souza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 207
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Leary keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leary swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bush shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leary counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bush throws a sloppy head kick
letting Leary counter with a right hand.
Leary digs a good body shot into Bush's ribs.
Leary avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kyle Bush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush throws a sloppy head kick and Leary moves out of range easily.
Bush shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James Leary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Bush.#T1##CL2#
Leary tries to keep at a distance but Bush has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leary tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Leary manages to break the clinch.
Bush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leary sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bush doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leary counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leary counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Bush is rocked!
Bush misses the body punch
and Leary counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bush is still on wobbly legs! Can Leary finish him?
Bush with a poor takedown
and Leary counters with a right hand to the body.
Bush seems to have recovered his senses.
James Leary is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bush misses with a kick to the body #KD#
and Leary counters with a nice right hand that sends Bush toppling to the canvas! Bush scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Leary finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bush throws a right hand that misses
and Leary counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Leary!
James Leary retains his bantamweight title!
James Leary decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 203
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Bush moves away from the strike by King.
Bush drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
Bush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Bush counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush working away.
Bush tries to move into full mount but can't pass King's legs. #SUB2#
Bush is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. King knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bush advances to mount.
Bush content just to control the position here. #T1#
Bush lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
King taking shots to the head. #CUT2#It looks like JT King has been cut.
Bush looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU2#
Bush is standing up, even though he is in mount.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bush misses with a jab, cross combination.
King moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Bush fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging King to the ground. Bush is now in King's guard.#T2#
Bush controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
King 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.
Bush controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bush controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Bush drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Bush off! Bush jumps back into King's guard. #T3#
King wants to sweep here but Bush controlling him for the moment.
Bush content to stall in guard here.
Bush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bush engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
King wants to sweep here but Bush controlling him for the moment.
King being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bush throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bush is in King's guard.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bush's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bush stands and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Bush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JT King's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Bush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Bush counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bush pushes down on King's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bush is figuring out what he wants to do next.
King is looking for a sweep. Bush is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bush connects with a nice short shot to King's temple. #SUB2#
Bush is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Still in half guard, Bush seems content to control.
King won't allow Bush to pass to mount.
Bush is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Bush seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
Bush is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bush is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Bush the control monster continue. Boring.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bush is nestled in close to King, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
King taking some punishment here, with Bush in his half guard. #SUB2#
Bush is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well.
Kyle Bush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bush scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bush sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bush working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bush is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Bush slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
Bush with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bush tries to pass to full mount but King defends it.
Bush tries to stand and escape but King is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bush performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bush on the ground.
Bush throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Bush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on JT King'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bush shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King cracks Bush with a good jab.#CL2#
Bush clinches with his opponent.
Bush tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
Kyle Bush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with an uppercut. Bush saw that one coming.
Bush steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.
Bush looks to clinch
and Bush 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.
King throws a series of punches but Bush avoids them all with ease.
Bush has his takedown stuffed
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
JT King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Bush.
A jab from King misses. #T1#
Bush with a lazy takedown attempt
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bush wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
Bush misses with a head kick.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bush pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Bush looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bush is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Bush advances position into side control!
Bush controls the position.#SUB2#
Bush is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
Bush scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at King to see if he's OK.
King trying to remain calm as Bush controls from the top position.#T3#
King is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Bush in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... King is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Bush! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 200
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Buttowski tries to clinch up.
Buttowski's coach down at Punchin N\' Chockin was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Buttowski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bush looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buttowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Buttowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bush tries to counter with a takedown but Buttowski is quick to defend against it.
Buttowski misses with a takedown attempt - Bush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Bush fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buttowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Buttowski is trying to pull guard but Bush has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttowski has Bush pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bush manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kyle Bush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Buttowski.
Bush fails to pull guard.
Buttowski tries to stall but Bush uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1##TD#
Bush pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bush is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bush cracks Buttowski with a solid left hand.
Bush controlling from the top position.
Buttowski is trying to keep Bush in close.
Bush showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush distracts Buttowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Bush content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Bush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buttowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bush has managed to get both his arms back between Buttowski's legs - danger averted.
Bush slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buttowski is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Bush has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Buttowski doesn't defend quickly enough and Bush has managed to lock this one up! Can Buttowski escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bush on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyle Bush! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 195
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Bush looking to score a takedown here. Keung is defending well but Bush drives through and ends up in Keung's guard.
Bush controls from within his opponent's guard.
Keung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bush content to stall in guard here.
Bush passes Keung's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Bush is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bush takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Bush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bush keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bush tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bush performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bush prevents Keung from improving his position.#T3#
Keung is looking to control Bush's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keung avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keung connects with a leg kick.
Keung has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Keung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Keung looks to clinch #TD#
and Bush counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Keung!
Bush scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bush tries to advance to mount but Keung denies him.
Bush throwing strikes but Keung manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bush is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Keung off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush is hanging on to Keung's back as he tries to escape.
#T4##SUB#
Bush has managed to slip his arm under Keung's chin. This could be all over... yep, Keung is tapping out! Submission win for Bush.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Bush! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 190
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Bush misses with a combination
and Kitano counters with a right hand to the body.
Bush doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kitano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bush defending well as Kitano loads up on a big left hand.
Kitano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bush's hands.
Bush misses with a takedown
and Kitano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano connects with a body shot that sends Bush's belly button to the back.
Bush needs to keep his hands up - Kitano had a free shot at his head there.
Kitano with a hook.
Kitano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Bush throws a combination that misses
and Kitano counters with a right hand to the body.
Bush throws a body kick that misses
and Kitano counters with a stiff right hand.
Kyle Bush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bush tries to clinch up.
Kitano looks to score with a jab to the body but Bush is just out of range.#KD2#
Kitano lands a left and a right that send Bush crashing to the mat, dazed. Kitano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Bush is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Bush throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kitano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bush is in Kitano's guard.
Oh Bush is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bush works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bush prevents Kitano from standing back up.
Bush seems to have got his legs back now.
Bush wants to free his trapped foot but Kitano is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bush is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kitano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bush.
Bush prevents Kitano from standing back up.
#T2#
Bush lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bush controlling the action here.
Bush seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kitano for as long as he can get away with.
Bush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Kitano looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bush has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kitano is in trouble now - Bush has advanced to mount!
Bush won't let Kitano get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kitano is trying to stand but he's just given Bush his back.
Bush lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kitano is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Bush tightening his grip on Kitano, looking for the choke.
Good control from Bush.#T4##SUB#
Bush is persistently looking for the submission but Kitano is defending it well.
Kitano is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Kitano is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kitano trying to get back to his feet but Bush is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naoki Kitano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bush misses with a takedown
and Bush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bush doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kitano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kitano with a jab.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kitano lands with an uppercut that bounces Bush off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush misses with a kick to the body
and Kitano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kitano loads up on a big right hand but Bush slips the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Kitano as Bush shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Kitano misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kitano missing with a left hand there. Bush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bush misses with a takedown
and Bush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bush shoots and misses
and Kitano counters with a crisp right that sends Bush to the canvas! Kitano follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naoki Kitano!
An out of breath Naoki Kitano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 187
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Bush displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Horn. #TD2#
Bush gets caught napping as Horn dives in and scores a takedown. Bush manages to retain guard.
Bush has control of Horn's left arm, preventing Horn from doing any damage.
Horn tries to free his leg and advance position but Bush is retaining full guard.
Horn is still trying to improve position.
Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Horn working a defensive guard but Bush passes into half guard.
#T1#
Bush tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Horn.
Bush stalling.
Bush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Horn is trying to maintain the position but Bush is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Horn is in trouble now - Bush has advanced to mount!
Bush content just to control the position here.
Horn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Horn wants to hold on but Bush pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Horn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bush prevents Horn from getting the reversal.
Bush controlling the pace for now.
Bush lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Bush controlling from the full mount.
Horn gets back to half guard.
Bush passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Horn!
Bush controlling his opponent.
Bush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Horn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Bush has control of Horn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Horn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Horn is looking to improve his position but Bush isn't that keen on the idea.
Bush controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horn tries to improve his position but instead Bush has taken his back!
Bush connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Horn to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Bush dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Horn rushes Bush and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bush tries to circle away but Horn has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Horn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bush regains guard immediately.
Bush throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bush is pulling down on Horn's head to control his posture.
Kyle Bush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bush looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Horn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Bush looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bush striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Horn looking to sit in guard and control but Bush gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bush engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bush passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Bush lands a few punches from side control.
Bush wants to stand but Horn has his arm trapped.
Bush works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SU#
Bush stands up and beckons Horn to his feet.
Horn throws a sloppy head kick and Bush moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3##TD#
Bush closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Horn wants to control but Bush is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bush is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Bush moves into full mount! Horn won't be happy about that!
Bush controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bush quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Bush but it's paid off an Horn is forced to tap! Nice work by Bush.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Bush! |
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