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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Craven Moorehead (ranked 3291 p4p, 2592 weight class) and Tomas Rumiantsev (ranked 221 p4p, 179 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craven Moorehead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Rumiantsev!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moorehead throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rumiantsev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rumiantsev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moorehead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rumiantsev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moorehead controlling the position.
Moorehead knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rumiantsev on the ground.
Rumiantsev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moorehead keeping moving, preventing Rumiantsev from controlling successfully.
Rumiantsev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rumiantsev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumiantsev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rumiantsev throwing strikes but missing.
Rumiantsev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorehead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rumiantsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moorehead is keeping the position for now.
Moorehead looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rumiantsev connects with a couple of short punches.
Moorehead wants to stand and escape but Rumiantsev is having none of it.
Rumiantsev slips nicely into half guard.
Rumiantsev moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ground and pound from Rumiantsev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rumiantsev wants to take a breather but Moorehead manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rumiantsev won't allow Moorehead to get back to his feet.
Rumiantsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev postures up in Moorehead's guard and throws a big left but Moorehead blocks it.
Rumiantsev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moorehead working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev tries to free his leg and advance position but Moorehead is retaining full guard.
Rumiantsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Moorehead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rumiantsev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moorehead keeping full guard, as Rumiantsev tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Moorehead is looking to slow Rumiantsev down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moorehead fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moorehead throws a leg kick but Rumiantsev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rumiantsev feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Rumiantsev misses the target.
Moorehead stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moorehead cracks Rumiantsev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rumiantsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moorehead misses with a hook
so Rumiantsev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rumiantsev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rumiantsev throws a big elbow that misses.
Moorehead utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rumiantsev trying to control but Moorehead is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rumiantsev controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Rumiantsev dominated that round.
That's time! Moorehead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moorehead uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moorehead.
Moorehead throws a front kick aimed at Rumiantsev's knee but Rumiantsev avoids it well.
Moorehead misses the jab.
Rumiantsev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A clash of legs there as Rumiantsev blocks the low kick.
Moorehead swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moorehead scores with a nice head shot.
Moorehead throws a leg kick which misses Rumiantsev's front leg but catches the back leg as Rumiantsev tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumiantsev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moorehead lands a jab to the head.
Moorehead moves away from the strike by Rumiantsev.
Moorehead throwing a counter right hand but Rumiantsev manages to avoid it.
Moorehead lands a body shot.
Moorehead throws a lazy right hand but Rumiantsev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moorehead connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorehead looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rumiantsev slips under a jab from Moorehead.
Moorehead throws a hook but Rumiantsev avoids it easily.
Rumiantsev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moorehead was well out of range. Poor timing from Rumiantsev.
Moorehead scores with a punch to the head.
Moorehead throws a looping overhand right but Rumiantsev ducks down to avoid it.
Rumiantsev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rumiantsev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rumiantsev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rumiantsev feints the counter takedown.
Moorehead tries to keep at a distance but Rumiantsev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rumiantsev tries to throw a body punch but Moorehead avoids it by throwing Rumiantsev back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rumiantsev - that landed with a thud.
Rumiantsev throws a head punch that misses.
Rumiantsev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moorehead tries to circle away but Rumiantsev has him pinned against the cage.
Moorehead wants to break free but Rumiantsev has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev swings wildly with an uppercut but Moorehead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moorehead has had enough of the clinch but Rumiantsev keeps him there for the moment.
Moorehead blocks an uppercut.
Rumiantsev lands with a light punch inside.
Moorehead tries to break the clinch but Rumiantsev is controlling the position.
Rumiantsev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Moorehead is trying to break the clinch but Rumiantsev has him pressed against the cage.
Rumiantsev tries to work over Moorehead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moorehead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rumiantsev has him pressed against the cage.
Moorehead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moorehead wants to get back to striking at distance but Rumiantsev won't allow it.
Rumiantsev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moorehead backwards.
Moorehead tries to break free but Rumiantsev pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead working hard to break the clinch.
Moorehead wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rumiantsev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moorehead's efforts to push away.
Rumiantsev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moorehead breaks from the clinch.
Moorehead throws an overhand right that lands on Rumiantsev's shoulder, as Rumiantsev tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Moorehead misses its intended target.
Moorehead getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rumiantsev ducks under a wild hook from Moorehead.
Rumiantsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rumiantsev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moorehead.
Rumiantsev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moorehead defends it well.
Moorehead gets caught flat footed, as Rumiantsev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moorehead is looking to stand back up but Rumiantsev counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Moorehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moorehead wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rumiantsev is looking for a kimura but Moorehead is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rumiantsev to get the leverage.
Rumiantsev thows a huge punch but Moorehead dodges it nicely.
Rumiantsev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumiantsev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rumiantsev working Moorehead over with strikes.
Moorehead is trying to stand back up but Rumiantsev is controlling him
Rumiantsev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moorehead does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rumiantsev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Craven Moorehead will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rumiantsev checks a low kick from Moorehead.
Rumiantsev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moorehead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moorehead to score with a decent uppercut.
Moorehead swinging wildly here.
Nice shot lands for Moorehead.
Rumiantsev ducks under a wild hook from Moorehead.
Moorehead comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rumiantsev misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumiantsev slips under a jab.
Rumiantsev throws a body shot but no joy.
Moorehead is looking to counter punch.
Rumiantsev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rumiantsev blocks a head kick by Moorehead.
A slow jab from Moorehead misses its intended target.
Rumiantsev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moorehead defends it well.
Craven Moorehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorehead connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rumiantsev. Rumiantsev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rumiantsev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Rumiantsev misses.
Moorehead tried to counter with a leg kick but Rumiantsev avoided it.
Rumiantsev gets a double leg takedown into Moorehead's guard.
Rumiantsev throws a big right hand that misses.
Moorehead utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rumiantsev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rumiantsev wants to control from the top but Moorehead keeps moving.
Moorehead is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rumiantsev dives into side control.
Rumiantsev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rumiantsev staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev 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.
Rumiantsev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moorehead to see if he's OK.
Rumiantsev throws a strike aimed at the side of Moorehead's head but Moorehead avoids it well.
Rumiantsev grinds an elbow into Moorehead's temple.
Rumiantsev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moorehead, who protects the arm well.
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!
Rumiantsev is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rumiantsev swings around for an armbar but Moorehead sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rumiantsev's guard.
Rumiantsev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moorehead defends well.
Moorehead wants to stand but Rumiantsev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rumiantsev looking for a guillotine here but Moorehead defends easily.
Rumiantsev trying to keep a closed guard but Moorehead is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead preventing the sweep.
Moorehead wanted to stand there but Rumiantsev had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rumiantsev is looking for a triangle but Moorehead pushes his legs off easily.
Moorehead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomas Rumiantsev.
I think Rumiantsev 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Rumiantsev!
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energy
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hype
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