PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Rumiantsev (ranked 635 p4p, 1166 weight class) and Jack Saragih (ranked 49 p4p, 87 weight class). Jack Saragih acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Rumiantsev
vs
Saragih

170 cm
24
140
9 - 2 - 1

170 cm
22
135
9 - 4 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Rumiantsev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Saragih!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumiantsev checks a low kick from Saragih.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saragih.
Saragih throws a body punch but Rumiantsev moves out of range.
Rumiantsev slips under a jab from Saragih.
Rumiantsev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saragih swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rumiantsev.
Saragih throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev feinted with a counter takedown.
Saragih tries to clinch up but Rumiantsev circles away and keeps his distance.
Saragih looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Decent striking displayed by Rumiantsev there.
We've been hearing reports that Rumiantsev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saragih throws a big shot that misses.
Rumiantsev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saragih now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Saragih does it's job there.
Rumiantsev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saragih throws out a loose jab but Rumiantsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saragih chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jack Saragih seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saragih fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rumiantsev manages to avoid it.
Rumiantsev jabs Saragih to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saragih swings away with a body shot that misses

and Rumiantsev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rumiantsev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rumiantsev controlling the pace.
Saragih is refusing to be controlled, as Rumiantsev sits in half guard.
Rumiantsev drops an elbow to the side of Saragih's head.

Rumiantsev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saragih tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rumiantsev lands strikes from half guard.

Rumiantsev is looking for a kimura but Saragih is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rumiantsev to get the leverage.

Saragih manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rumiantsev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumiantsev tries to throw a body punch but Saragih avoids it by throwing Rumiantsev back against the cage.
Rumiantsev tries a body shot but Saragih blocks it.
Rumiantsev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Saragih.
Rumiantsev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rumiantsev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saragih throws a head punch that misses.
Rumiantsev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rumiantsev fails to land.
Rumiantsev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saragih lands with a left to the head.
Rumiantsev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saragih backwards.
Rumiantsev working aggressively here.

Saragih pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saragih tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saragih darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saragih thows a leg kick but Rumiantsev checks it

and Rumiantsev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saragih won't be happy with that.
Saragih pushes Rumiantsev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rumiantsev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Saragih is trying to control Rumiantsev's posture but Rumiantsev avoids it.
Saragih tries to escape but Rumiantsev is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumiantsev lands some shots froms side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Saragih takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Rumiantsev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saragih takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rumiantsev trying to control the action but Saragih is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rumiantsev looks up at the clock and then as Saragih takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rumiantsev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumiantsev scoring with punches and elbows.
Rumiantsev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rumiantsev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Saragih is pushing Rumiantsev's head away, looking to escape. Rumiantsev manages to hold on to the position though.
Saragih is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Saragih pushes Rumiantsev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rumiantsev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rumiantsev wants to control but Saragih is keeping him busy.

Rumiantsev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rumiantsev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Rumiantsev 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.

Saragih misses with a body shot.
Saragih closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rumiantsev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That kick from Saragih tenderised Rumiantsev's leg. Rumiantsev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jack Saragih seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saragih connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saragih misses the jab.
Rumiantsev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Saragih. Those never looked like landing.
Rumiantsev feinted with a counter takedown.
Saragih avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saragih looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saragih throws a low kick, looking for Rumiantsev's leg but Rumiantsev calmly moves out of range.
Rumiantsev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saragih throws out the jab.
Rumiantsev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Rumiantsev blocks the leg kick.
Rumiantsev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saragih sprawls and moves away.
Saragih swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rumiantsev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saragih misses with a low kick as Rumiantsev jumps back.
Saragih scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Rumiantsev misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumiantsev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Saragih is predictable there

and Rumiantsev counters with a shoot takedown. Saragih fights it but they end up in guard.
Saragih is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saragih keeping moving, preventing Rumiantsev from controlling successfully.
Saragih is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rumiantsev is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rumiantsev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saragih is trying to keep Rumiantsev in close.
Rumiantsev connects with a couple of short punches.
Rumiantsev passes Saragih's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rumiantsev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev working over Saragih with some ground and pound. Saragih looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saragih is looking to control Rumiantsev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saragih avoid being mounted?
Rumiantsev is looking to take a break and control but Saragih is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Rumiantsev is trying to work for a kimura but Saragih is defending well.
Saragih trying to control from the bottom.
Rumiantsev working over Saragih with some ground and pound. Saragih looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rumiantsev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rumiantsev drops an elbow to the side of Saragih's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev blocks the strikes from Saragih.
Rumiantsev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rumiantsev is trying to control. Saragih wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saragih wants to get back to his feet.
Saragih flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Saragih is looking to escape.
Saragih throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rumiantsev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Rumiantsev is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Saragih has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Saragih!
Saragih missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saragih avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rumiantsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Rumiantsev, not yet.
Rumiantsev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saragih's guard.

Rumiantsev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rumiantsev wants to pass the guard but Saragih is keeping the position.
Rumiantsev throwing strikes from guard but Saragih blocks nicely.
Saragih thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rumiantsev stands up over Saragih, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saragih 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.
Rumiantsev content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Rumiantsev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Saragih ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rumiantsev moves away.
Saragih takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saragih throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rumiantsev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saragih walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rumiantsev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rumiantsev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rumiantsev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saragih was well out of range. Poor timing from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev misses the jab.
Rumiantsev lands a glancing blow to the side of Saragih's head.
Rumiantsev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rumiantsev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rumiantsev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rumiantsev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saragih wants to control but Rumiantsev postures up.

Rumiantsev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saragih has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rumiantsev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rumiantsev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saragih some visible discomfort.

Rumiantsev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saragih is trying to buck Rumiantsev off.
Saragih taking a bit of punishment here - Rumiantsev scoring with strikes.
Tomas Rumiantsev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saragih striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Rumiantsev trying to control the position but Saragih is working away.
Rumiantsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saragih can do to turn this around?
Rumiantsev taking a breather here.
Saragih can't do much from the bottom here.
Saragih prevents Rumiantsev from moving into mount.
Tomas Rumiantsev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saragih tries to buck Rumiantsev off but Rumiantsev is having none of it.
Saragih is being controlled here.
Rumiantsev trying to control the position but Saragih is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev controls the position.
Saragih is trying to get back to his feet.
Rumiantsev slows the pace down.
Saragih tries to control but Rumiantsev manages to take his back.
Rumiantsev is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jack Saragih has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rumiantsev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Saragih wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Saragih right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rumiantsev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Rumiantsev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rumiantsev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Rumiantsev!