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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick by Rush misses
and Abercrombie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rush lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rush looks to throw a body kick
and Abercrombie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rush scoring well with a low kick there.
Rush with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rush tries to score with a low kick but Abercrombie moves his leg out of the way.
Rush throws a leg kick but Abercrombie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rush lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Abercrombie looks winded!
Rush throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Abercrombie to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Rush closes the distance and clinches.
Rush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abercrombie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abercrombie is pressed up against the cage. Rush has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abercrombie down to the mat. Abercrombie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashton Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abercrombie checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Abercrombie.
Rush throws a leg kick
and Abercrombie counters with a nice uppercut.
Rush misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abercrombie! But no joy.
Nice body kick there by Rush.
Both fighters circling a little - Rush finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Rush scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rush tries to land a front kick but Abercrombie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rush - that will leave a mark!
Rush throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abercrombie's head.#CUT#That has opened up Angus Abercrombie's cut even more.#CL#
Rush darts in and clinches Abercrombie up against the cage.
Rush is working for takedown but Abercrombie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rush goes for a takedown attempt but Abercrombie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rush lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rush.
Rush connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Rush clinches up against the cage.
Rush has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abercrombie after a bit of a struggle.
Abercrombie stops a takedown attempt from Rush.
Rush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abercrombie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abercrombie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Rush goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abercrombie prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Abercrombie.
Rush is working for takedown but Abercrombie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rush tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abercrombie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abercrombie scores with a shoulder strike.
Rush tries to score a body lock takedown but Abercrombie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rush can't get the takedown.
Rush has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abercrombie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abercrombie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rush.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rush goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abercrombie prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abercrombie.#T3#
Rush has Abercrombie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abercrombie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Abercrombie looking to slow down the pace here.
Rush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abercrombie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rush backwards.
Rush wants a takedown but no success here.
Abercrombie lands a body punch.
Rush is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abercrombie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abercrombie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rush backwards.
Abercrombie slowing the pace effectively.
Abercrombie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rush has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abercrombie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rush is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abercrombie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abercrombie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Abercrombie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Abercrombie works on Rush's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Rush blocking some punches.
Rush has Abercrombie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abercrombie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rush drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abercrombie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rush thows a leg kick but Abercrombie checks it
and Abercrombie counters with a straight right hand.
Abercrombie misses with a low kick.
Rush throws a nice outside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Abercrombie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rush connects with a leg kick.
Rush misses with a low kick.
Rush moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Abercrombie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abercrombie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rush.
Rush throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Abercrombie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rush.
Rush keeps Abercrombie at a distance using the push kick.
Rush is looking to land body kicks.
Rush throws a front kick that sends Abercrombie stumbling back into the cage.
Rush throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ashton Rush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Angus Abercrombie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abercrombie prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abercrombie.
Abercrombie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Abercrombie misses with a punch on the inside.
Rush has Abercrombie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abercrombie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashton Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abercrombie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abercrombie gets underhooks to prevent Rush's takedown attempt.
Rush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush wants to take the fight to the mat but Abercrombie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abercrombie pushes Rush back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rush has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abercrombie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rush has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abercrombie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abercrombie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rush avoids the elbow strike from Abercrombie, against the cage.
#T1#
Rush wants a takedown.
Abercrombie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abercrombie lands a hook that snaps the head of Rush backwards.
Abercrombie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abercrombie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rush backwards.
Rush is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abercrombie lands with a light punch inside.
Abercrombie lands a right hand.
Abercrombie gets underhooks to prevent Rush's takedown attempt.
Abercrombie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abercrombie lands an uppercut.
Abercrombie stops a takedown attempt from Rush.
Abercrombie just leaning against Rush, taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Abercrombie as the two fighters clinch.
Abercrombie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abercrombie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rush has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abercrombie after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Abercrombie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rush is trying to drag Abercrombie to the mat but Abercrombie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abercrombie gets through Rush's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abercrombie tries to work over Rush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rush tries to score a body lock takedown but Abercrombie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abercrombie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Abercrombie.
Abercrombie lands a nice uppercut.
Abercrombie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abercrombie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abercrombie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rush changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abercrombie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Rush walks into a jab.
Abercrombie throws a looping overhand right but Rush ducks down to avoid it.
Rush looks for the body kick but Abercrombie saw that one coming.
Abercrombie avoids the head kick by Rush.
Rush keeps Abercrombie at a distance using the push kick.
Abercrombie lands a nice looking body shot.
Rush looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rush throws a leg kick that is checked
and Abercrombie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abercrombie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abercrombie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rush lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abercrombie misses with a hook.
Ashton Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush throws a sloppy head kick and Abercrombie moves out of range easily. #T4#
Abercrombie lands a body shot.
Abercrombie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abercrombie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ashton Rush is winning the standup battle so far.
Rush turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rush lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abercrombie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rush connects with an inside leg kick.
Rush walks into a stiff left hand from Abercrombie.
A low kick from Rush is predictable there
and Abercrombie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Rush forces Abercrombie back against the cage and clinches.
Abercrombie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Angus Abercrombie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rush wants a takedown.
Rush wants a takedown but no success here.
Rush has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abercrombie after a bit of a struggle.
Abercrombie lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Abercrombie.
Abercrombie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Abercrombie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Angus Abercrombie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Rush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abercrombie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rush wants a takedown but no success here.
Abercrombie is pressed up against the cage. Rush has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abercrombie down to the mat. Abercrombie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashton Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abercrombie throws a leg kick but Rush checks it.
Rush takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rush scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Rush.
Rush misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abercrombie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abercrombie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A thudding body kick lands there by Rush!
Rush moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rush throws a solid leg kick but Abercrombie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rush.#T1#
Rush throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rush tries a low kick but Abercrombie avoids it.
Rush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rush scores with a push kick.
Abercrombie lands with a cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rush.
Rush throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abercrombie flicks out a counter leg kick but Rush steps away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rush.
That kick from Rush tenderised Abercrombie's leg. Abercrombie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rush throws a lazy head kick
and Rush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abercrombie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rush's head.
Abercrombie scores with a jab. Rush acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abercrombie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rush.#T2#
Rush slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Rush.
A head kick misses from Rush. #CL#
Rush fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abercrombie, pushing him back against the cage.
Abercrombie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abercrombie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abercrombie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rush has Abercrombie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abercrombie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rush can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Abercrombie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abercrombie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abercrombie stops a takedown attempt from Rush.
Abercrombie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abercrombie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rush tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abercrombie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Abercrombie lands a hook that snaps the head of Rush backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abercrombie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abercrombie lands a left hand.
Rush is trying to drag Abercrombie to the mat but Abercrombie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abercrombie stalling in the clinch.
Abercrombie wants to stall.
Rush wants a takedown.
Rush is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rush tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rush wants a takedown but no success here.
Abercrombie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abercrombie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rush has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abercrombie after a bit of a struggle.
Abercrombie lands a right hand. #T4#
Abercrombie misses with the head strike.
Abercrombie is pressed up against the cage. Rush has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abercrombie down to the mat. Abercrombie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab lands there for Abercrombie.
A cross from Abercrombie lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rush takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rush misses with a kick to the body.
Abercrombie avoids the head kick by Rush.
Rush throws a wild body kick that Abercrombie sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Rush closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abercrombie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abercrombie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rush can't get the takedown.
Rush goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abercrombie prevents it.
Rush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abercrombie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abercrombie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus Abercrombie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abercrombie 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Abercrombie! |
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