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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daud Yordan (ranked 547 p4p, 556 weight class) and Tomas Rumiantsev (ranked 39 p4p, 40 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daud Yordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Rumiantsev!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumiantsev slips under a jab from Yordan.
Yordan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yordan lands with a shot to the body.
Yordan lands with an uppercut that bounces Rumiantsev off the cage and back into range.
Rumiantsev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rumiantsev showed some decent athleticism there.
Rumiantsev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yordan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yordan is trying to stand up here but Rumiantsev is controlling him well.
Yordan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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.
Rumiantsev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yordan is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumiantsev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rumiantsev is looking to take a break and control but Yordan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yordan trying to control here.
Yordan is staying active underneath Rumiantsev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yordan wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rumiantsev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yordan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yordan throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rumiantsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yordan.
Rumiantsev slips under a jab from Yordan.
Daud Yordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Yordan misses the target.
Rumiantsev throws out a loose jab but Yordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumiantsev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Rumiantsev.
Yordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rumiantsev moves away.
Rumiantsev tests Yordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yordan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yordan lands a right hook to the body.
Yordan misses with a hook. Rumiantsev ducked under it nicely.
Yordan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yordan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yordan throws a hook to the side of Rumiantsev's head but Rumiantsev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rumiantsev jabs Yordan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Yordan.
Yordan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumiantsev is just out of range.
Rumiantsev wants to counter with a clinch but Yordan pushes him away.
Rumiantsev moves out of range of the strikes.
Rumiantsev throws out a loose jab but Yordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumiantsev scores with a shot to the body.
Yordan misses with a looping left.
Rumiantsev looks to throw the jab but Yordan is out of range.
Daud Yordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rumiantsev.
Yordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rumiantsev slips under a jab from Yordan.
Rumiantsev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yordan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rumiantsev sizes up Yordan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Yordan throws an overhand right that lands on Rumiantsev's shoulder, as Rumiantsev tries to avoid the shot.
Rumiantsev avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yordan misses with a hook. Rumiantsev ducked under it nicely.
Rumiantsev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yordan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yordan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rumiantsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yordan connects with a body shot.
Rumiantsev moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Rumiantsev misses.
Yordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rumiantsev misses with a hook.
Yordan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rumiantsev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Rumiantsev.
Yordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yordan connects with an inside leg kick.
Rumiantsev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yordan.
Rumiantsev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rumiantsev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumiantsev is just out of range.
Rumiantsev with the counter takedown but Yordan avoids it easily.
Daud Yordan is winning the standup battle so far.
Rumiantsev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yordan.
Rumiantsev moves out of range of the body kick.
Yordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yordan at a distance.
Yordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rumiantsev staying out of range there.
Rumiantsev moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Rumiantsev misses.
Rumiantsev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumiantsev is just out of range.
Yordan throws a solid leg kick but Rumiantsev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yordan.
Rumiantsev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yordan.
Yordan throws a sloppy head kick and Rumiantsev moves out of range easily.
Yordan misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yordan misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Rumiantsev misses
and Yordan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rumiantsev throws a hook to the side of Yordan's head but Yordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yordan throws a head kick but Rumiantsev moves out of range.
Yordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rumiantsev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yordan misses with a straight left.
Yordan cracks Rumiantsev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rumiantsev was well out of range. Poor timing from Yordan.
Rumiantsev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rumiantsev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rumiantsev defending well as Yordan loads up on a big left hand.
Yordan throws a body punch but Rumiantsev moves out of range.
Rumiantsev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rumiantsev moves away.
Yordan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rumiantsev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yordan!
Yordan is looking to get back to his feet here but Rumiantsev is keeping cool and he's managed to take Yordan's back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yordan is trying to remain composed but Rumiantsev is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Tomas Rumiantsev has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev punches Yordan on the ear.
Rumiantsev is not going to allow Yordan to sit and survive in this position.
Rumiantsev lands a shot to the head.
Rumiantsev throwing damaging strikes from the back! Yordan could be in trouble here!
Rumiantsev trying to control momentarily.
Yordan can't escape the position.
Rumiantsev looking for the RNC.
Yordan is trying to get back to his feet but Rumiantsev has full control of the position and if anything, Yordan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yordan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yordan for a finish.
Yordan wants to escape the position.
Yordan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rumiantsev has Yordan flattened out and is raining down punches.
Yordan trying to get back to his feet but Rumiantsev is in full control for now.
Yordan takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Yordan wants to get back to his feet.
Rumiantsev connects with a big shot to the side of Yordan's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Rumiantsev scores with strikes from the back.
Yordan trying to get back to his feet but Rumiantsev is in full control for now.
Yordan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yordan tries to reverse the position but Rumiantsev maintains control.
Rumiantsev looking to secure an arm triangle but Yordan defends it well.
Rumiantsev raining down shots from the mount!
Yordan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yordan is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Rumiantsev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yordan misses with a head kick.
A jab from Yordan misses.
Yordan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rumiantsev blocks a leg kick.
Yordan misses with an uppercut. Rumiantsev saw that one coming.
Rumiantsev works Yordan's body with a nice hook.
Rumiantsev blocks a head kick by Yordan.
Yordan jabs Rumiantsev right on the nose. Rumiantsev blinks but takes it well.
Rumiantsev throws a body punch but Yordan moves out of range.
Rumiantsev avoids the head kick by Yordan.
Rumiantsev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yordan defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yordan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rumiantsev.
Yordan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rumiantsev checks it well.
Rumiantsev throws an overhand right that lands on Yordan's shoulder, as Yordan tries to avoid the shot.
Yordan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rumiantsev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumiantsev throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Rumiantsev does it's job there.
That kick from Yordan tenderised Rumiantsev's leg. Rumiantsev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yordan throws the kick towards the body but Rumiantsev avoids it.
Rumiantsev tries to counter with a clinch but Yordan shakes him off and moves away.
Yordan connects with an inside leg kick.
Yordan throws the left hand but Rumiantsev avoids the punch easily.
Rumiantsev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rumiantsev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yordan throws a sloppy head kick and Rumiantsev moves out of range easily.
Rumiantsev wants to counter with a clinch but Yordan pushes him away.
Yordan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Yordan tenderised Rumiantsev's leg. Rumiantsev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rumiantsev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yordan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rumiantsev. That did some damage!
Yordan scoring well with a low kick there.
Yordan throws a hook but Rumiantsev avoids it easily.
Yordan lands a nice shot that snaps Rumiantsev's head back.
Rumiantsev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Rumiantsev.
Yordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Rumiantsev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yordan finds it's way round the side to connect with Rumiantsev's head.
Yordan cracks Rumiantsev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yordan misses with a hook.
Rumiantsev checks a low kick from Yordan.
Yordan avoids the body shot from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yordan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rumiantsev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rumiantsev.
Yordan pushes Rumiantsev off and scrambles back to his feet.
A cross from Rumiantsev lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yordan takes a swing at Rumiantsev's ribcage but misses.
Yordan throws a low kick, looking for Rumiantsev's leg but Rumiantsev calmly moves out of range.
Yordan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rumiantsev slips under a jab from Yordan.
Rumiantsev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rumiantsev scores with a nice strike.
Rumiantsev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yordan scores with a sloppy right hand. Rumiantsev should have avoided that one.
Rumiantsev is rocked!
Yordan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rumiantsev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yordan throws a series of punches but Rumiantsev moves out of range.
Rumiantsev ducks right into an uppercut from Yordan.
Yordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rumiantsev manages to avoid it.
Rumiantsev misses the shot to the body.
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!
Yordan misses with a body shot.
Yordan throws the left hand but Rumiantsev avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumiantsev swings for the body but Yordan moves out of range.
Rumiantsev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yordan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rumiantsev moves out of range as Yordan throws a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rumiantsev, as that shot connected.
Rumiantsev misses with a hook.
Yordan misses with a leg kick.
Rumiantsev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yordan connects with a body shot that sends Rumiantsev's belly button to the back.
Yordan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Rumiantsev misses.
Yordan with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rumiantsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yordan.
Rumiantsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yordan.
Yordan looks to land a combination but Rumiantsev avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daud Yordan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yordan 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 Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daud Yordan!
Daud Yordan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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hype
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