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Event:
HFC Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Rynkowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Rynkowski ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Rynkowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rynkowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Rynkowski is controlling him
Jones taking some punishment here, with Rynkowski in his half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rynkowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rynkowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones pushes Rynkowski off looking to stand but Rynkowski dives back in and keeps control.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rynkowski.
Rynkowski 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.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rynkowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Rynkowski is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Rynkowski trying to control the pace.
Rynkowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Rynkowski prevents Jones from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rynkowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rynkowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Rynkowski takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Rynkowski backwards.
Rynkowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Rynkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rynkowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones gets through Rynkowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rynkowski tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Rynkowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rynkowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rynkowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Rynkowski is rocked!
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Rynkowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rynkowski is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rynkowski to his knees! Jones keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Jones!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tom Jones made sure he mentioned MayheM sportswear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
HFC 109:Mangrove vs Yaj 2
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Humbert with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rynkowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rynkowski takes a swing at Humbert's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Rynkowski rushes Humbert and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Humbert on the inside.
Rynkowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Humbert pushes Rynkowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rynkowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Humbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Rynkowski.
Rynkowski is working for takedown but Humbert is calmly controlling the position for now.
Humbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rynkowski tries to pull guard but Humbert won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Rynkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rynkowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Humbert walks away with a smile on his face. Rynkowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Humbert clinches with his opponent.
Rynkowski blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Rynkowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Humbert.
Humbert lands with a left to the head.
Rynkowski tries to pull guard but Humbert holds him up against the cage and eventually Rynkowski drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Rynkowski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Humbert uses from the top position. #SUB#
Rynkowski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Humbert has passed into half guard!
Humbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rynkowski taking some punishment here, with Humbert in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Humbert thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rynkowski's head.
Humbert winds up and cracks Rynkowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Humbert seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Humbert seems content to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Humbert working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Rynkowski is trying to control but can't.
Rynkowski wants to improve his position but Humbert is controlling well.
Rynkowski is trying to maintain the position but Humbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Humbert blocks the strikes from Rynkowski.
#T3#
Rynkowski wants to control but Humbert is keeping busy.
Humbert wants to control but Rynkowski is keeping him busy.
Humbert missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Humbert tries to sprawl but Rynkowski drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Rynkowski is looking for a kimura here.
Humbert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Humbert actively working from the bottom here.
Rynkowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Humbert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Rynkowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Humbert is not content to let Rynkowski control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Humbert trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rynkowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Humbert has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humbert Humbert dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Rynkowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Humbert is refusing to be controlled, as Rynkowski sits in half guard.
Humbert trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rynkowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Humbert is positioning himself well to prevent Rynkowski advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rynkowski wants to take a breather but Humbert is having none of it. #T1#
Humbert trying to control but Rynkowski postures up.
Humbert keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rynkowski is looking to take a break and control but Humbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Humbert clinches with his opponent.
Humbert lands a body shot.
Humbert misses with a hook from the clinch. #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.#BC#
Rynkowski breaks from the clinch.
Humbert lands with an overhand left.
Humbert just misses with a punch to the body.
Humbert Humbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Humbert closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rynkowski goes for a takedown attempt but Humbert pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Humbert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rynkowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Humbert sprawls well. He's pushed Rynkowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Humbert! But no joy.
Humbert cracks a nice hook into Rynkowski's ribs.#T3#
Rynkowski misses with a takedown
and Humbert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Rynkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Rynkowski with that takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Humbert coming out on top.
Humbert lands a jab.
Rynkowski has his takedown stuffed
and Humbert counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Humbert's corner calls for a 1-2. Humbert obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rynkowski closes the distance but Humbert moves to the side
and Humbert counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Humbert fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rynkowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Rynkowski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rynkowski goes for a takedown attempt but Humbert pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rynkowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Humbert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Humbert lands a glancing blow to the side of Rynkowski's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rynkowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Humbert is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humbert Humbert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Rynkowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Humbert counters by moving into the clinch.
Humbert lands a left hand.
Humbert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rynkowski backwards.
Rynkowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Humbert just stands there and leans against the cage.
Humbert tries a body shot but Rynkowski blocks it.
Rynkowski is trying to pull guard but Humbert has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Rynkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Humbert lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rynkowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Humbert avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Humbert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rynkowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rynkowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Humbert. #T1#
Rynkowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Humbert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rynkowski looking to stall.
Rynkowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Humbert won't allow it.
Rynkowski is trying to break the clinch but Humbert has him pressed against the cage.
Humbert stops a takedown attempt from Rynkowski.
Rynkowski tries for a takedown but Humbert manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Rynkowski pulls Humbert into guard.
Humbert sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rynkowski's guard. #SUB2#
Humbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Humbert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Rynkowski is looking to control Humbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rynkowski avoid being mounted?
Humbert is keen to just control but Rynkowski is a slippery customer.
Humbert slows the pace down in half guard.
Humbert is nestled in close to Rynkowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Humbert looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rynkowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rynkowski manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Humbert controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Rynkowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Humbert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Humbert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Humbert is working Rynkowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rynkowski being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Rynkowski looking for subs off his back but Humbert has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Humbert is taking a breather. Rynkowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Humbert winds up and cracks Rynkowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sebastian Rynkowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Humbert is working for a kimura but Rynkowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rynkowski trying to control but Humbert postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humbert Humbert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Humbert has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humbert Humbert!
Humbert Humbert was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
HFC 103:Northrop vs Poffo
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Putin moves into range and clinches up with Rynkowski.
Putin lands an elbow inside that Rynkowski shrugs off. #TD2#
Rynkowski has picked Putin up - he's going for a ride! Rynkowski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rynkowski is controlling the pace.
Rynkowski wants to control but Putin is keeping him busy.
Putin wants to get back to his feet.
Rynkowski trying to control the action but Putin is working from the bottom.
Rynkowski prevents Putin from standing back up.
Rynkowski trying to control the action but Putin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Putin is defending against the submission attempts here by Rynkowski.
Putin is trying to stand.
#T1##SUB2#
Putin is defending against the submission attempts here by Rynkowski.
Putin is staying active underneath Rynkowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rynkowski stops Putin from getting back to his feet.
#ES#
Putin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rynkowski is on him like a limpet, forcing Putin back against the cage.
Putin lands an elbow inside.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Putin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rynkowski avoids it.
Putin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rynkowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Rynkowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Putin pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Putin has managed to clinch.
Rynkowski is trying to force a seperation but Putin has the dominant position.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rynkowski's face.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rynkowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Putin to keep the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Putin obliges.
Rynkowski looks winded!
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Putin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Putin lands a nice elbow.
Rynkowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vlad Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rynkowski.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rynkowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Putin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Putin crunches a lovely knee into Rynkowski's ribcage.
Putin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rynkowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Putin lands an elbow just above Rynkowski 's eye.
Rynkowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Putin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Putin lands an elbow just above Rynkowski 's eye.
Putin landing knees to the body.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
Putin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rynkowski's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Putin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Putin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rynkowski takes an elbow to the temple.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Putin lands an elbow inside.
Rynkowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Putin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Putin lands an elbow just above Rynkowski 's eye.
Putin scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Putin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Putin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rynkowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Putin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rynkowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T4#
Putin lands a knee to the head.
Rynkowski looking to stall.
Putin lands an elbow just above Rynkowski 's eye.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rynkowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin lands an elbow just above Rynkowski 's eye.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Rynkowski blocks it.
Rynkowski jumps guard but Putin stands there with Rynkowski around his waist. Rynkowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rynkowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Putin lands an elbow inside that Rynkowski shrugs off.
Putin with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Putin dominated that round.
That's time! Putin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Putin. No joy for Rynkowski on that attempt.
Rynkowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Putin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rynkowski.#CL#
Putin clinches up with Rynkowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Putin landing knees to the body.
Putin landing knees to the head.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Putin lands an elbow inside.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Rynkowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rynkowski's defenses.
Rynkowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Putin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vlad Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rynkowski.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Rynkowski is breathing heavily.
Putin scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Putin.
#T1#
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rynkowski's face.
#ROC#
Rynkowski is rocked!
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Rynkowski in his tracks for a moment.
Rynkowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Putin finish him?
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Putin landing knees to the head.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Putin.
Knees to the body from Putin.
Putin stops a takedown attempt from Rynkowski.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin landing knees to the head.
Rynkowski is looking for a takedown.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rynkowski tries to pull guard but Putin won't allow it.
Putin scores with a knee to the head.
Rynkowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Putin lands an elbow just above Rynkowski 's eye.
Rynkowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Putin.
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Rynkowski in his tracks for a moment.
Rynkowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Putin.
Vlad Putin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Putin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Rynkowski blocks with his arms.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rynkowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Putin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rynkowski's face.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Rynkowski takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Putin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rynkowski's brow.
Rynkowski tries for a takedown but Putin manages to get underhooks.
Putin scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Putin.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rynkowski seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Rynkowski drags the fight down to the ground.
Putin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rynkowski's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Rynkowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Putin defends it easily.#SU#
Putin gets to his feet - Rynkowski follows without any prompting.
Putin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rynkowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Putin tries to clinch but Rynkowski moves away #TD2#
and Rynkowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Putin pushes Rynkowski off looking to stand but Rynkowski dives back in and keeps control.
Rynkowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rynkowski is keen to just control but Putin is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rynkowski is trying to work for a kimura but Putin is defending well.
#ES#
Putin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rynkowski is on him like a limpet, forcing Putin back against the cage.#T3#
Knees to the body from Putin.
Putin lands an elbow just above Rynkowski 's eye.
A knee to the head by Putin.
Rynkowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Putin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice elbow from Putin. #TD2#
Rynkowski successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rynkowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Putin gets to his feet - Rynkowski follows without any prompting.
The fight stays on the outside here - Putin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Putin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rynkowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Putin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rynkowski can do to turn this around?#T4#
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Putin lands a knee to the body.
Putin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rynkowski's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rynkowski's face.
Rynkowski has had enough of the clinch but Putin keeps him there for the moment.
Rynkowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Putin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Putin lands a nice elbow.
Rynkowski takes an elbow to the temple.
Putin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Putin landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Putin.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Putin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Rynkowski in his tracks for a moment.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rynkowski's face.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rynkowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Putin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Putin is looking to clinch.
Rynkowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rynkowski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Putin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Putin. No joy for Rynkowski on that attempt.
Putin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rynkowski. That did some damage!
Rynkowski shoots in for a takedown but Putin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rynkowski shoots for a takedown but Putin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vlad Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rynkowski.
Rynkowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Putin closes the distance and clinches.
Putin lands a nice elbow.
Rynkowski wants a takedown.
Rynkowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin lands an elbow just above Rynkowski 's eye.
Rynkowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Putin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Putin scores a nice knee to the body.
Rynkowski takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Putin obliges.
Putin crunches a lovely knee into Rynkowski's ribcage.
Putin lands a big knee to the head and Rynkowski goes down! Putin pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Putin!
Post fight, an emotional Vlad Putin said 'I am not surprised, motherf**ker!'.
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Event:
HFC 96: Ragnarson vs Hellmuth
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Rynkowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Rynkowski's head back.
Rynkowski tries to clinch up
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.
Rynkowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Rynkowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Barbosa closes the distance and pushes Rynkowski back into the cage.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rynkowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barbosa is working Rynkowski over against the cage.
Barbosa presses Rynkowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rynkowski has Barbosa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barbosa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rynkowski or not. #T1#
Barbosa has Rynkowski pressed against the cage, preventing Rynkowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rynkowski wants a takedown.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbosa stalling the fight.
We've been informed that Barbosa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbosa stops a takedown attempt from Rynkowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Rynkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rynkowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barbosa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rynkowski is breathing heavily.
Barbosa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barbosa gets through Rynkowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rynkowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa scores with a leg kick.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#
Rynkowski is rocked!#T2#
Rynkowski has his takedown stuffed
and Barbosa counters with a big left hand that crumples Rynkowski! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Barbosa!
A very excited looking Daniel Barbosa rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
RBFC 91:Schopenhauer vs Matos
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Viljanen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Viljanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rynkowski is just out of range.
Viljanen thows a leg kick but Rynkowski checks it #TD#
and Rynkowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Viljanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rynkowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Viljanen is trying to control but can't.
Viljanen tries to roll over but Rynkowski keeps him under control.
Viljanen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rynkowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Viljanen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rynkowski is working hard here to advance position.
Viljanen wants to get back to full guard but Rynkowski has mounted him!
Rynkowski fails to move to back control.
Viljanen regains half guard.#T1#
Viljanen tries to roll over but Rynkowski keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rynkowski maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Viljanen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rynkowski has cracked it and Viljanen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rynkowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sebastian Rynkowski!
Sebastian Rynkowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RBFC 84:Tavares vs Yamamoto 2
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cannon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rynkowski stays in close to Cannon's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Cannon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rynkowski has his hands clasped together but Cannon extends and breaks Rynkowski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cannon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Todd Cannon!
Todd Cannon very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
HFC 77:Hellmuth vs Tsuruta 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Fighter lands a slapping body shot.
Rynkowski moves in looking to clinch but Fighter pushes him off.
Rynkowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fighter misses with the combination.
Fighter thuds his right hand into Rynkowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Fighter rushes Rynkowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Fighter manages to break the clinch.
Rynkowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fighter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fighter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rynkowski.
Nice shot lands for Fighter.#ROC2#
Rynkowski is rocked!
Rynkowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fighter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rynkowski somewhat.
Oh Rynkowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rynkowski switches off momentarily and Fighter cracks him with a monster right hand! Rynkowski topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Fighter dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nameless Fighter!
Nameless Fighter opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
HFC 72:Tsuruta vs Milne
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Rynkowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rynkowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Rynkowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blitz is trying to defend but Rynkowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Blitz is looking for a sweep. Rynkowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rynkowski is controlling the pace.
Blitz is trying to control but Rynkowski passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rynkowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blitz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rynkowski.
#T1#
Rynkowski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Blitz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Rynkowski tries for a kimura but Blitz is defending well.
Rynkowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blitz keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rynkowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blitz, who protects the arm well.
Blitz can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blitz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blitz trying to hold on to Rynkowski's head to control him but Rynkowski postures up.
#SUB#
Rynkowski is working for a kimura but Blitz is defending it quite comfortably.
Rynkowski wants to control but Blitz is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Rynkowski seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rynkowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blitz tries to roll over but Rynkowski keeps him under control.
Blitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rynkowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rynkowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#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.#SUB#
Rynkowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blitz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rynkowski is working away from the top position though.
Blitz is trying to stand up here but Rynkowski is controlling him well.
Rynkowski passes into side control, despite Blitz's attempt to control the position.
Blitz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rynkowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Rynkowski trying to control the position but Blitz is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Rynkowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Blitz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blitz throws a strike but Rynkowski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Blitz preventing the sweep.
Blitz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rynkowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blitz wants to control from the top but Rynkowski keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rynkowski looking for a guillotine here but Blitz defends easily.
Blitz 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. #T1#
Rynkowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Rynkowski, not yet. #SUB#
Rynkowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blitz preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rynkowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blitz wants to control from the top but Rynkowski keeps moving.
Sebastian Rynkowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blitz stopping the sweep attempt from Rynkowski.
Blitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Rynkowski has his foot on Blitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blitz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Rynkowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blitz is aware though and is defending well.
Blitz controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Rynkowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blitz is aware though and is defending well.
Blitz sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB#
Rynkowski working for a triangle but Blitz defends it easily.
Blitz wanted to stand there but Rynkowski had control of the position.
Blitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rynkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Blitz feints and as Rynkowski raises his hands in defense, Blitz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rynkowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Rynkowski trying to keep a closed guard but Blitz is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Rynkowski keeping moving, preventing Blitz from controlling successfully.
My spies in Russian Fighting Community Gym inform me that Blitz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blitz stays in close to Rynkowski's body and controls the position.
Blitz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rynkowski's guard.
Rynkowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blitz can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rynkowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rynkowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Blitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Blitz tries to clinch there but Rynkowski circles away.
#TD#
Rynkowski gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rynkowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blitz is just riding it out for now. Rynkowski eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rynkowski in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Rynkowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blitz tries to get to full guard but Rynkowski has control of the leg.
Rynkowski is looking to take a break and control but Blitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rynkowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blitz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rynkowski. #SUB#
Rynkowski seems to be looking for submissions.
#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.
Blitz trying to control here.
Rynkowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Rynkowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rynkowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Blitz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blitz is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Blitz trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rynkowski fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Blitz counters by moving into the clinch.
Rynkowski tries to pull guard but Blitz won't allow it.
Blitz looking to slow down the pace here.
Rynkowski has Blitz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blitz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Rynkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Blitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rynkowski shoots in for a takedown but Blitz shows good takedown defense.
Good leg kick by Blitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blitz jabs Rynkowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blitz tries to clinch but Rynkowski is having none of it. #T4##CL2#
Blitz has managed to clinch.
Blitz lands a good knee to the midsection. Rynkowski won't want to take too many of those.
Blitz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Blitz pulls Rynkowski into guard.
Blitz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rynkowski trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom.
Rynkowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blitz wants to control the position but Rynkowski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rynkowski is controlling the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blitz tries to get to full guard but Rynkowski has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Blitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blitz 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Blitz!
John Blitz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
HFC 67:Bangsit vs Pulkkinen
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Faber tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Rynkowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rynkowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rynkowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rynkowski is thwarting Faber's attempts to control the position.
Faber is not content to let Rynkowski control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rynkowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Faber's coaches at The Bear's Den 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.#SUB2#
Rynkowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Faber sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Rynkowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Faber is looking to control Rynkowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Faber avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rynkowski in particular looking to stall.
Rynkowski works his foot free and advances to mount.
Faber wants to hold on but Rynkowski pushes him away.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Faber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Rynkowski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Faber turns into him and now he's in Rynkowski's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rynkowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rynkowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##ES2#
Rynkowski kicks Faber off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Faber gets a clinch.
Faber is pressed up against the cage. Rynkowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Faber down to the mat. Faber avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Josh Faber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rynkowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rynkowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rynkowski throws a front kick aimed at Faber's knee but Faber avoids it well. #TD#
Faber gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Faber seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rynkowski struggling a bit here.
Rynkowski has one of Faber's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber working the strikes but Rynkowski uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T4#
Faber is trying to control the action in half guard but Rynkowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Faber is thwarting Rynkowski's attempts to control the position.
Faber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rynkowski wants to improve his position but Faber is controlling well.
Rynkowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faber passes into half guard.
Rynkowski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Faber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sebastian Rynkowski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Faber gets a clinch.
Faber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faber looking to slow down the pace here.
Rynkowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faber gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rynkowski.
Faber is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Rynkowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rynkowski.
Faber tries to counter by clinching up but Rynkowski breaks away and moves out of range.
Josh Faber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rynkowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rynkowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Faber.
Rynkowski misses with a takedown
and Faber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1##CL#
Faber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rynkowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Faber dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Faber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faber is trying to maintain a safe position but Rynkowski gets an underhook and turns Faber into the cage.#TD2#
Rynkowski is trying to trip Faber. He has hold of a leg but Faber is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rynkowski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Faber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rynkowski is one step ahead there.
Rynkowski trying to control but Faber is working from the bottom. #T2#
Faber pulls Rynkowski in close to prevent any damage.
Rynkowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Rynkowski from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Rynkowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faber seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rynkowski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Faber is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Faber closes the distance and clinches.
Faber displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rynkowski up against the cage.
A short left from Faber.
A head punch on the inside from Faber fails to land. #TD2#
Rynkowski pulls guard.
Faber lands a couple of digs.
Faber wants to stand but Rynkowski has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Rynkowski looking for a guillotine here but Faber defends easily.
Rynkowski trying to control the position.
#T4#
Faber trying to control but Rynkowski is working from the bottom.
Faber content to stall in guard here.
Sebastian Rynkowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rynkowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rynkowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Faber dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Faber feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Faber looking to sit in guard and control but Rynkowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rynkowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Faber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faber looking to control.
Rynkowski trying to control but Faber is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber trying to keep a closed guard but Rynkowski is proving a slippery customer.
Rynkowski is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Rynkowski stands and throws Faber's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Faber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Rynkowski has an Americana. Faber didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rynkowski is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rynkowski hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sebastian Rynkowski!
Our winner, Sebastian Rynkowski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
HFC 58:Khan vs Bradford 3
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Randhawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rynkowski tries for a takedown but Randhawa circles away easily#TD#
and Randhawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rynkowski won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Rynkowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rynkowski is looking for a sweep.
Rynkowski prevents Randhawa from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rynkowski is trying to control Randhawa's posture but Randhawa avoids it.
Rynkowski is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Randhawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Randhawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rynkowski told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rynkowski is looking to regain half guard here but Randhawa keeps moving and retains side control.
Rynkowski wants to control but Randhawa postures up.#SUB#
Randhawa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rynkowski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Randhawa's guard! Nice work there by Rynkowski! #T2#
Rynkowski wants to control from the top but Randhawa keeps moving.
Rynkowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randhawa is keeping the position for now.
Rynkowski wants to stand but Randhawa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Randhawa keeping moving, preventing Rynkowski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Randhawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rynkowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Randhawa is tightening it up a little... Rynkowski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rynkowski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rynkowski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Randhawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Prathamesh Randhawa!
Prathamesh Randhawa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 55:Capuchin vs Lowe
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rynkowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Rynkowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rynkowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown is trying to keep Rynkowski in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Rynkowski pushes his legs off easily.
Rynkowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to sweep here but Rynkowski controlling him for the moment.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Rynkowski from controlling successfully. #T1#
Brown 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#
Rynkowski is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Rynkowski wants to sweep but Brown has passed to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rynkowski is looking to reverse the position.
Rynkowski is not content to let Brown control the position.
Rynkowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Rynkowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rynkowski can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Rynkowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rynkowski is not content to let Brown control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown grinds an elbow into Rynkowski's temple.
Rynkowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Rynkowski struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Rynkowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rynkowski to see if he's OK.
Rynkowski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rynkowski is not content to let Brown control the position. #SUB#
Brown is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rynkowski looks calm but he's in trouble here. Brown gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rynkowski is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Brown lets go of the hold and Rynkowski can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paddy Brown!
Paddy Brown bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
HFC 49:Pulkkinen vs Shlemenko
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Kubiak has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Rynkowski manages to break the clinch.
Rynkowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kubiak.
And Rynkowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Kubiak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kubiak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rynkowski is fending him off so far but Kubiak persists. Nope, Rynkowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Rynkowski with the counter takedown but Kubiak avoids it easily.#TD2#
Rynkowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kubiak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kubiak prevents Rynkowski from improving his position.
Kubiak trying to mount his opponent but Rynkowski defends it. #SUB2#
Kubiak thows an elbow strike that misses. Rynkowski gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Kubiak doesn't seem too bothered but Rynkowski quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Kubiak is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Kubiak really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sebastian Rynkowski!
Sebastian Rynkowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 44:Shlemenko vs Kahn
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Brown shoots in but Rynkowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brown wants to control but Rynkowski is keeping him busy.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rynkowski defending well though.
Rynkowski told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rynkowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rynkowski defends it well.
Brown 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.
Brown is thwarting Rynkowski's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rynkowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Rynkowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rynkowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rynkowski is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Rynkowski is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by Brown.#T2#
Good exchange - Brown coming out on top.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Brown takes a swing at Rynkowski's ribcage but misses.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Rynkowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rynkowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Rynkowski moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rynkowski misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Rynkowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Rynkowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Brown.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Rynkowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rynkowski has time to react.
Brown lands a two punch combo.
Rynkowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rynkowski sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Brown connects with a right that clearly hurt Rynkowski. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Brown proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Rynkowski collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy Brown!
After the fight, Paddy Brown was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Immortals 22 Gracie vs Nelson
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Rodriguez .
Good leg kick by Rodriguez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rynkowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rynkowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodriguez defends well and Rynkowski ends up having to push Rodriguez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rynkowski misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Rynkowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rynkowski trying to control the position but Rodriguez is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Who's going to make the next move?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez tries to buck Rynkowski off but Rynkowski is having none of it.#T1#
Rodriguez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rodriguez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rodriguez is staying active underneath Rynkowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Rynkowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodriguez keeping hold of Rynkowski's head, controlling as best he can.
Rodriguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodriguez with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Rynkowski can't handle though.
Rodriguez trying to control the position here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Rynkowski in close.
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rynkowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rodriguez is tightening it up a little... Rynkowski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rynkowski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rynkowski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rodriguez !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Carlos Rodriguez !
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Event:
Immortals 19 Zar vs Spencer
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Omad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick by Omad misses #TD#
and Rynkowski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Omad! #SUB#
Rynkowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Omad is defending well.
Omad misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omad tries to buck Rynkowski off but Rynkowski is having none of it.#SUB#
Rynkowski tries for a kimura but Omad is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omad is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Omad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Rynkowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Rynkowski tries for a kimura but Omad is defending well.
Omad gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Omad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Omad wants to control but Rynkowski is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Omad looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Omad looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rynkowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB#
Rynkowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Omad trying to hold on to Rynkowski's head to control him but Rynkowski postures up.
#SUB2#
Omad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Omad is looking for a sweep. Rynkowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Rynkowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Rynkowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
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.
Omad is looking to improve his position.
Omad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rynkowski is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Omad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rynkowski swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Rynkowski gets a takedown into half guard.
Omad wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Rynkowski dominated that round.
That's time! Rynkowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Omad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Rynkowski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Omad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Omad is staying active underneath Rynkowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rynkowski lands strikes from half guard.
Omad is looking to control Rynkowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Omad avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rynkowski seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Omad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Omad is trying to control but can't.
Rynkowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Omad works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rynkowski wants to pass the guard but Omad is keeping the position.
Omad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Omad keeping moving, preventing Rynkowski from controlling successfully.
Rynkowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Omad keeping moving, preventing Rynkowski from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Omad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rynkowski is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Omad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rynkowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rynkowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rynkowski pushing down on Omad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rynkowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rynkowski content to control rather than advance.
Omad trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Omad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Rynkowski seems content to control.#SUB2#
Omad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rynkowski pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Omad actively working from the bottom here.
Omad is breathing heavily.
Omad tries to roll over but Rynkowski keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rynkowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Omad defends it well. #T4#
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#
Omad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Omad has hold of Rynkowski's hands but Rynkowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rynkowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Omad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Rynkowski there. #SUB#
Rynkowski is looking for a kimura but Omad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rynkowski to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Rynkowski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rynkowski.
Rynkowski wants to control but Omad is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Omad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Rynkowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rynkowski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Omad's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Omad is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Rynkowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Omad pulls his head out easily.
Omad wants to control but Rynkowski is keeping him busy.
Rynkowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Omad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Omad's back!
Rynkowski is not going to allow Omad to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Rynkowski working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Omad's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
Omad is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Omad defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rynkowski's arms.
Omad wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Rynkowski tightening his grip on Omad, looking for the choke.
Omad rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3#
Omad wants to improve his position but Rynkowski is controlling well.
Omad keeps trying to improve his position.
Rynkowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Omad's head.
Omad is pressing down on Rynkowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rynkowski stands up over Omad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rynkowski controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Rynkowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rynkowski controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Omad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Omad keeping full guard, as Rynkowski tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rynkowski passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Rynkowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rynkowski, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Rynkowski!
A victorious Sebastian Rynkowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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