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Event:
CEFC Live 10
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Rush clinches up with Kumari and pushes him back against the cage.
Kumari is trying to pull guard but Rush turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kumari tries to pull guard but Rush won't allow it.
Kumari pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rush lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumari looks winded!
Kumari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rush avoids it.
Kumari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rush just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kevin Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bantoo Kumari.#BC#
Rush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rush ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Rush feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kumari sprawling to the canvas! Kumari rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rush finish him?!
#ROC#
Kumari is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bantoo Kumari has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rush lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kumari will feel that in the morning.
Kumari is still on wobbly legs! Can Rush finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Rush! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kevin Rush!
After the fight, Kevin Rush 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:
CEFC Live 8
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Petrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Petrov engages and cracks Kumari with a massive lead left hook - Kumari tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Petrov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bodgan Petrov!
A relieved looking Bodgan Petrov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 71
Date: Aug 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Rush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kumari's head backwards.
Kumari looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kumari throws out a leg kick but Rush moves out of range and Kumari only half commits.
Rush steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Kumari is out on his feet! Rush sets himself and nearly takes Kumari's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Rush!
After the fight, Kevin Rush 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:
CEFC Live 5
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Rush lands with a nice body punch.
Kumari looks winded!
Kumari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Rush closes the distance and pushes Kumari back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rush.
A short right from Rush.
Rush lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kumari has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Rush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rush fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rush stuns Kumari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Rush. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush scores with a body shot.
Rush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kumari.
Kumari switches off momentarily and Rush cracks him with a monster right hand! Kumari topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Rush dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Rush!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Rush!
Kevin Rush bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 67
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Kumari throws a nice looking combination but Lawler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kumari misses with a looping left.
Kumari throws a hook to the side of Lawler's head but Lawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been hearing reports that Kumari has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kumari thows a leg kick but Lawler checks it
and Lawler counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Lawler gets a clinch.
Kumari is trying to pull guard but Lawler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kumari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lawler has Kumari pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumari stops a takedown attempt from Lawler.
Lawler is trying to pull guard but Kumari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lawler wants a takedown but no success here.
Bantoo Kumari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Lawler.#T1##TD2#
Lawler pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumari trying to control but Lawler is working from the bottom.
Kumari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kumari controls the pace.
Lawler trying to control the position.
Lawler keeping full guard, as Kumari tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kumari trying to control but Lawler is working from the bottom.
Kumari is breathing heavily.
Kumari showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kumari motions for Lawler to come forward. Kumari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lawler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Lawler instigates a clinch.
Kumari is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawler to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Lawler pulls guard effortlessly.
Kumari stays in close to Lawler's body and controls the position.
Lawler trying to control the position here. #T3##SUB2#
Lawler has his foot on Kumari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kumari works his way back into a safe position though.
Lawler wants to sweep but no luck.
Kumari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawler is keeping the position for now.
Lawler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kumari controls the pace.#SUB2#
Lawler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kumari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kumari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kumari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler 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.#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.
Kumari misses with a straight left. #CL#
Kumari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Lawler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lawler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kumari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lawler has his foot on Kumari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kumari works his way back into a safe position though.
Kumari trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lawler's guard.#SUB2#
Lawler working for a triangle but Kumari defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Lawler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kumari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kumari lands a leg kick that knocks Lawler off balance momentarily.
Lawler shoots in looking for a takedown but Kumari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kumari feinted with a counter takedown.
Lawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Kumari.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Kumari shows good takedown defense.
Kumari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lawler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kumari misses with a body punch
enabling Lawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Kumari.#CL#
Kumari moves into the clinch.
Lawler trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kumari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Kumari forces Lawler back against the cage and clinches.
Lawler tries for a takedown but Kumari manages to get underhooks.
Bantoo Kumari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Lawler.#T1##TD#
Kumari pulls Lawler into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawler content to stall in guard here.
Lawler is looking to work some ground and pound but Kumari has wrist control.
Lawler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lawler looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lawler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kumari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kumari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawler.
Lawler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kumari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kumari wants it to stay on the feet.
Kumari throws a right hand that Lawler ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawler also avoids with ease.
Kumari slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lawler shoots in for a double leg but Kumari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Lawler shoots in looking for a takedown but Kumari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kumari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lawler.
A head kick misses from Lawler.
Lawler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kumari appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bantoo Kumari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumari tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lawler counters with a series of strikes. Kumari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kumari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Kumari.
Kumari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kumari as he jumps to the side.
Kumari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lawler throws a sloppy head kick and Kumari moves out of range easily.
Kumari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bantoo Kumari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Kumari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawler circles away.
A low kick from Kumari misses
and Lawler counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kumari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lawler is able to avoid easily.
Kumari tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lawler lands a two punch combo.
Bantoo Kumari is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawler shoots in but Kumari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kumari throws a low kick, looking for Lawler's leg but Lawler calmly moves out of range.
Kumari fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Lawler misses.
Kumari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawler throws a fast counter high kick but Kumari manages to duck under it in time.
Lawler shoots in and drives through. Kumari sprawls well.
Kumari tries to counter by clinching up but Lawler breaks away and moves out of range.
Lawler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kumari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bantoo Kumari dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice sprawl there from Kumari as Lawler shoots in.#TD#
Kumari looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kumari wants to free his trapped foot but Lawler is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Kumari moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lawler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Lawler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Kumari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawler keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawler is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Kumari decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lawler to his feet.
Lawler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kumari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kumari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawler.
Despite the aggression on Lawler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lawler dives in for a single leg takedown but Kumari sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kumari.
Kumari is looking to counter the offense by Lawler and move into the clinch.
Kumari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lawler. That did some damage!#T2#
Lawler misses with a head kick.
Kumari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawler circles away.
Lawler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kumari swivels and escapes.
Bantoo Kumari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Lawler.
Kumari shoots in but Lawler avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Kumari moves into the clinch.
Lawler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kumari walks away with a smile on his face. Lawler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawler punishes Kumari's body with a nice straight punch.
Kumari fails with the takedown.#T3#
Lawler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kumari will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lawler tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawler is looking to score with low kicks.
Lawler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kumari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kumari misses with a body punch
and Lawler counters with a three punch combo that has Kumari backing up. Kumari nods at Lawler to acknowledge the strikes.
Kumari throws a head kick that Lawler semi-blocks.
Kumari swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Kumari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Lawler has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Lawler jumps guard.
Kumari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawler 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.
Kumari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gary Lawler has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler keeping moving, preventing Kumari from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Lawler.
I think Lawler 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Lawler!
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Event:
CEFC Canada day
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Kumari tries to clinch up#KD#
and Hammarskjold counters with a left and a right that hurts Kumari! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Hammarskjold jumps into full mount!
Hammarskjold softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Kumari is out cold! Hammarskjold jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfred Hammarskjold!
Alfred Hammarskjold spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
CEFC 198
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Kumari tries for a takedown but Cole circles away easily#KD#
and Cole counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kumari! Cole lets Kumari back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Bantoo Kumari has been cut.
Kumari looks winded!#CL#
Kumari tries to keep at a distance but Cole has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kumari can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Cole throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Kumari is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Augustus Cole!
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Event:
CEFC 197
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rush shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kumari napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Kumari throws Rush to one side and escapes!
Kevin Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kumari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rush wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kumari manages to pass to side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#REVB#
Kumari trying to control the action but Rush is working from the bottom.
Rush slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kumari trying to move into half guard but instead Rush has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kumari throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Rush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kumari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kumari is trying to keep Rush in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kumari is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rush keeping moving, preventing Kumari from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rush can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rush has control of Kumari's left arm, preventing Kumari from doing any damage.
Kumari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rush is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kumari stopping the sweep attempt from Rush.
Kumari trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kumari works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rush wants to sweep but Kumari has passed to side control!#SUB#
Kumari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kumari is breathing heavily.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Rush's face as Kumari controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumari misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SU#
Kumari decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kumari shoots in and drives through. Rush sprawls well.
Rush lands with a good body shot.
Kumari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Rush.
Rush misses with a head kick.
As Rush looks to move away, Kumari throws a big counter combo but Rush just gets out of the way.#T4#
Rush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rush throws a good cross that connects.
Kumari shoots in but Rush avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rush throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Rush gets a double leg takedown into Kumari's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rush advances to half guard.
Rush looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kumari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kumari manages to get to full guard.
Rush distracts Kumari with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rush dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kumari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kumari somewhat.
Kumari tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Rush was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kumari drops his hands momentarily and Rush needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Kumari just on the top of the head. Kumari drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Kumari - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kevin Rush!
A less than humble Kevin Rush misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck for Kumari with that takedown attempt.
Bantoo Kumari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kumari has closed the distance and engaged Ryan in a clinch.
Ryan blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Kumari jumps guard.
Kumari working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kumari is proving hard to escape from.
Kumari looking to control.
#T1#
Kumari is looking to stand back up but Ryan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kumari. #SU#
Ryan decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Kumari closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kumari is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryan is trying to control Kumari's posture but Kumari avoids it.
Ryan manages to get back to half guard.#T2##ES#
Ryan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kumari keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kumari misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Kumari gets control of Ryan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kumari will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kumari manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Kumari pulls guard effortlessly.
Kumari trying to control the position.
Kumari pulls Ryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryan from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU#
Ryan gets to his feet - Kumari follows without any prompting. #T3#
Kumari throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ryan counters with a three punch combo that has Kumari backing up. Kumari nods at Ryan to acknowledge the strikes.
Kumari misses with a jab to the body
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Kumari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the cage.
Ryan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kumari pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ryan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Kumari avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Kumari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryan avoids it really well and circles away.
Kumari looks winded!#T4#
Kumari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryan is fending him off so far but Kumari persists. Nope, Ryan circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyndon Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bantoo Kumari.#TD2#
Kumari throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Kumari finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kumari stops Ryan from standing up. #ES#
Ryan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Kumari trying to control the position but instead, Ryan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kumari into the cage.
Kumari jumps guard but Ryan stands there with Kumari around his waist. Kumari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Kumari breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lyndon Ryan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kumari. #CL2#
Kumari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kumari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ryan smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Kumari clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ryan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kumari is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ryan to the mat. Ryan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kumari trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kumari is one step ahead there. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan controls Kumari momentarily but Kumari frees himself.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kumari wants to stand but Ryan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kumari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Ryan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kumari presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ryan working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Ryan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Kumari from controlling successfully.
Kumari postures up in Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kumari passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kumari is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Kumari stands up.
Ryan stuffs the takedown attempt from Kumari. Kumari gets slowly back to his feet.
Lyndon Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bantoo Kumari.
Kumari throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kumari!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Ryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kumari is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it. #T3##SU#
Ryan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kumari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryan defends it nicely.
Ryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kumari throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lyndon Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kumari shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Ryan misses its target.#TD#
Kumari gets caught flat footed, as Ryan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ryan is standing up over Kumari. Kumari looks to escape but Ryan dives into side control.
Lyndon Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVB#
You can see the frustration on Kumari's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan wants to control but Kumari is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kumari trying to control but Ryan flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyndon Ryan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kumari moves into the clinch.
Ryan wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Kumari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Kumari.
Kumari shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Kumari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ryan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kumari just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kumari has clasped his hands together around Ryan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kumari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Kumari tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kumari has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##ES#
Ryan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Kumari closes the distance and pushes Ryan back into the cage.
Kumari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kumari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryan defends it nicely.
Lyndon Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bantoo Kumari.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ryan - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
Kumari misses with a body kick.
Ryan is looking to counter the offense by Kumari and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Kumari darts in and clinches Ryan up against the cage.
Kumari fails to pull guard.
Ryan tries to break free but Kumari pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kumari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Ryan darts in and clinches Kumari up against the cage.
Ryan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kumari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kumari stops a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Kumari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kumari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3##TD#
Ryan gets control of Kumari's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ryan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan looking to control.
Kumari postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ryan pulls Kumari in close to prevent any damage.
Kumari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Kumari gets to his feet - Ryan follows without any prompting. #T4#
Kumari fakes the leg kick and cracks Ryan in the body.
Kumari misses with a body kick.
Ryan throws a counter high kick but Kumari was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kumari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryan as he avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kumari. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kumari manages to circle out of the way.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kumari is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Kumari circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyndon Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Kumari shoots in but Ryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kumari.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan is looking to clinch but Kumari is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bantoo Kumari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ryan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lyndon Ryan!
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