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Event:
DFC 36: Pate Vs Four 2
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Tumenov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tumenov tries to clinch up but Mac circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac! But no joy.
Tumenov misses with a shot to the body
and Mac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tumenov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mac lands with a kick to the temple. Tumenov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tumenov throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Tumenov throws a big shot that misses.
Mac throws a looping overhand right but Tumenov ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Tumenov.
Tumenov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mac counters with a left to the body.
Tumenov tries to clinch up but Mac circles away and keeps his distance.
Tumenov misses with an uppercut.
Albert Tumenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tumenov swings widly with a right hand
and Mac counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tumenov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mac misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Mac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Tumenov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Mac misses.
Tumenov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mac circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Mac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tumenov misses the jab.
Tumenov misses with a wild body shot.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tumenov's head.
Tumenov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mac slips a straight right by Tumenov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac! But no joy.
Mac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tumenov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mac staying out of range there.
Tumenov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mac.
Some wild striking there from Mac.
#T2#
Mac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tumenov 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tumenov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tumenov looks to throw the jab but Mac is out of range.
Tumenov moves in looking to clinch but Mac pushes him off.
Mac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tumenov.
Mac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tumenov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mac scores with a hook to the body. Tumenov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tumenov throws a looping overhand right but Mac ducks down to avoid it.
Tumenov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac.
Mac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tumenov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mac let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tumenov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tumenov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac misses the jab.#T3#
Tumenov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mac cracks a nice hook into Tumenov's ribs.
Mac connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mac misses with an uppercut. Tumenov saw that one coming.
Tumenov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Tumenov misses.
Tumenov defending well as Mac loads up on a big left hand.
Mac loads up on a big right hand but Tumenov slips the punch.
Tumenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tumenov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tumenov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mac circles away quickly and effectively.
Tumenov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tumenov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tumenov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tumenov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tumenov misses with a hook
and Mac makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tumenov is breathing heavily.
Mac scores with a shot to the body.
Tumenov throws a right hand that Mac ducks under and follows up with a left that Mac also avoids with ease.
Mac looks to land a right hand but Tumenov moved out of range.
Tumenov misses with a right hand
and Mac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tumenov misses the shot to the body.
Mac throws a right hand that Tumenov ducks under and follows up with a left that Tumenov also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Tumenov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tumenov misses with a hook to the body
and Mac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tumenov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tumenov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Tumenov like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Tumenov from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Mac!
A very excited looking Big Mac made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DFC 28: Newton Vs Pate
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Tumenov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tumenov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tumenov working aggressively here.
Tumenov working aggressively here.
Tumenov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perry wants a takedown.
Tumenov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perry is trying to drag Tumenov to the mat but Tumenov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Perry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perry has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tumenov is landing a low percentage of strikes.#KD#
Tumenov steps into range and cracks Perry with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Perry flops backwards and Tumenov dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Perry is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry wants to sweep but no luck.
Perry is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Perry has Tumenov pulled in close to control his posture.
Perry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tumenov is looking to control Perry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tumenov avoid being mounted?
Perry thows a huge punch but Tumenov dodges it nicely.
Perry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Perry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Perry drops an elbow to the side of Tumenov's head.
Tumenov has hold of Perry's hands but Perry slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tumenov is looking to escape.#T2#
Perry throwing shots but Tumenov is blocking nicely.
Well, if Perry is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Perry lands strikes from half guard.
Perry working the head and body with strikes.
Perry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tumenov trying to control here.
Perry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Perry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tumenov takes one to the side of the head.
No joy there for Tumenov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tumenov tries to clinch up.
Perry looks to score with a jab to the body but Tumenov is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Tumenov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perry. Tumenov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perry dodges the punch combination from Tumenov.
Perry swings for the body but Tumenov moves out of range.
Perry misses the shot to the body.
Perry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tumenov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Perry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perry misses with a right hand
and Tumenov counters with a straight right hand.
Perry is still on wobbly legs! Can Tumenov finish him?
Perry switches off momentarily and Tumenov cracks him with a monster right hand! Perry topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Tumenov dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Tumenov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Tumenov!
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Event:
DFC 23: Torn Asunder
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sfiso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tumenov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tumenov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sfiso keeps the fight on the outside.
Sfiso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tumenov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tumenov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been hearing reports that Sfiso has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sfiso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tumenov.
Tumenov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sfiso.
Sfiso tries to move into range but Tumenov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tumenov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sfiso half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tumenov lands with a nice body punch.
A punch combination from Tumenov misses.
Tumenov moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Sfiso moves into range and clinches up with Tumenov.#TD#
Sfiso wants the takedown. Tumenov is fighting it off but Sfiso persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tumenov's guard against the cage.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tumenov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sfiso content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sfiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Tumenov controls his hands.
Tumenov blocks an uppercut.
Sfiso can't get the takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sfiso just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tumenov's brow. #T1#
Sfiso pushes Tumenov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sfiso throws an elbow but it misses.
Tumenov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sfiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Tumenov controls his hands.
A short left from Tumenov.
Tumenov blocks the elbow strike.
Sfiso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tumenov dodges an elbow strike from Sfiso.
Tumenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Sfiso backwards.
Tumenov lands with a right to the head.
Sfiso lands a left hand.
Sfiso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tumenov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sfiso can't find room to land a body shot as Tumenov controls the action.
Sfiso is working for takedown but Tumenov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tumenov blocks an elbow strike from Sfiso.
#TD#
Sfiso has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tumenov regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sfiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Sfiso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sfiso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sfiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sfiso stands up over Tumenov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sfiso connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Sfiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sfiso keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tumenov's head.
Sfiso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sfiso throwing strikes from guard but Tumenov blocks nicely.
Tumenov is trying to control the position but Sfiso postures up.
Sfiso working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sfiso works over Tumenov with some ground and pound from guard.
Tumenov has momentary wrist control but Sfiso slips an elbow through the middle.
Sfiso 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.
Sfiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sfiso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sfiso keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tumenov's head.
Sfiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sfiso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tumenov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Thalente Sfiso dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tumenov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Prince Thalente Sfiso has been cut.
Tumenov misses with a straight left.
Sfiso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sfiso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tumenov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sfiso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sfiso swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sfiso. Tumenov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tumenov throws a looping overhand right but Sfiso ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sfiso.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Sfiso crashes against the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sfiso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sfiso creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Sfiso working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Sfiso's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Prince Thalente Sfiso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tumenov is trying to escape the position but Sfiso is controlling the position.
Sfiso creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tumenov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sfiso working the head with strikes.
Tumenov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tumenov is looking to reverse the position.
Sfiso landing strikes. #T2#
Sfiso tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sfiso working the strikes but Tumenov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sfiso throwing shots but Tumenov is blocking nicely.
Sfiso winds up and cracks Tumenov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sfiso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sfiso takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sfiso working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sfiso in particular looking to stall.
Sfiso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tumenov's head. #T3#
Sfiso drops an elbow to the side of Tumenov's head.
Sfiso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Tumenov is rocked!
Sfiso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tumenov can do to turn this around?
Sfiso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tumenov is still in real trouble! Can Sfiso finish him?#SUB#
Sfiso is working for a kimura but Tumenov is defending it quite comfortably.
Sfiso slows the pace down in half guard.
Sfiso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tumenov seems to have recovered his senses.
Sfiso drops an elbow to the side of Tumenov's head. #T4#
Sfiso not doing much here.
Tumenov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sfiso working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sfiso lands strikes from half guard.
Tumenov won't allow Sfiso to pass to mount.
Sfiso scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sfiso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tumenov trying to hold on to Sfiso's head to control him but Sfiso postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Thalente Sfiso dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Prince Thalente Sfiso's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tumenov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sfiso connects with a body shot that sends Tumenov's belly button to the back.
Tumenov misses with a wild body shot.
Sfiso throws a hook but Tumenov blocks it.
Sfiso slips a jab from Tumenov.
Sfiso throws a leg kick but Tumenov moved away.
Sfiso walks into a jab.
Tumenov lands with an uppercut that bounces Sfiso off the cage and back into range.
Tumenov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sfiso shoots in for a takedown but Tumenov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tumenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sfiso was well out of range. Poor timing from Tumenov.
Sfiso misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sfiso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tumenov lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sfiso throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Sfiso as the two fighters clinch.
Sfiso throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD#
Sfiso jumps into guard, dragging Tumenov to the mat.
Sfiso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sfiso tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Sfiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sfiso's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tumenov stopping the sweep attempt from Sfiso.
Sfiso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tumenov's guard. #REVR#
Our spies down at at McElias (Russian Bears TM) inform us that Tumenov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tumenov has momentary wrist control but Sfiso slips an elbow through the middle.
Sfiso landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Sfiso lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sfiso keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tumenov's head.
Sfiso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sfiso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sfiso lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sfiso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tumenov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sfiso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tumenov's head.
Sfiso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Sfiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sfiso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sfiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tumenov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tumenov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sfiso postures up and lands a big shot to Tumenov's brow.
Sfiso distracts Tumenov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sfiso scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sfiso throwing strikes but missing.
Sfiso throws an elbow that misses. Tumenov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sfiso's guard. Nice move by Tumenov!#REVB#
Sfiso throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Albert Tumenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sfiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Sfiso, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sfiso 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#
Prince Thalente Sfiso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sfiso slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Thalente Sfiso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sfiso, 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Thalente Sfiso!
An out of breath and clearly excited Prince Thalente Sfiso thanked ON TAP Nutrition & Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
AFL Asylum 25
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Tumenov slips the punch.
Tumenov appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Tumenov clinches up with Hughes and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Hughes.
Our sources have told us that Tumenov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hughes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tumenov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tumenov blocking some punches.
Hughes can't get the takedown.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Tumenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hughes.
Hughes struggles to land a body shot inside as Tumenov controls his hands.
Hughes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hughes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hughes. #TD2#
Tumenov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hughes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tumenov to the mat. Tumenov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Hughes slips nicely into half guard.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Tumenov has hold of Hughes's hands but Hughes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hughes controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hughes lands a nice short elbow.
Tumenov has hold of Hughes's hands but Hughes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hughes lands with a punch from half guard.
Hughes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hughes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Hughes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hughes working over Tumenov with some ground and pound. Tumenov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hughes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hughes content to control rather than advance.
Ground and pound from Hughes.
Hughes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tumenov's head.
Tumenov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughes.
Hughes thows a huge punch but Tumenov dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Hughes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hughes controlling the pace.
Hughes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hughes drops an elbow to the side of Tumenov's head.
Tumenov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hughes working his ground and pound in the gym.
Hughes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tumenov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hughes scores with a big shot! Tumenov's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Tumenov! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Hughes!
Michael Hughes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 22
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Quinn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tumenov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quinn throws a big elbow that misses.
Quinn trying to control but Tumenov is working from the bottom.
Tumenov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Quinn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Quinn is looking to pass into half guard but Tumenov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tumenov is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Quinn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tumenov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tumenov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tumenov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quinn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tumenov has managed to get both his arms back between Quinn's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Quinn looking for a guillotine here but Tumenov defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Quinn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Quinn is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tumenov rolls with it to try and escape but Quinn cranks on the arm and Tumenov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Quinn!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 19
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Tumenov rushes Jankowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tumenov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tumenov has a couple of punches blocked by Jankowski.
Jankowski blocking some punches.
Tumenov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tumenov.
Tumenov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A hook to the body from Tumenov.
Tumenov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jankowski.
Tumenov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Jankowski pulls guard effortlessly.
Tumenov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumenov wants to control from the top but Jankowski keeps moving. #SUB#
Jankowski working for a triangle but Tumenov defends it easily.
Jankowski controls Tumenov momentarily but Tumenov frees himself. #T1#
Jankowski 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#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tumenov is concentrating on defense, preventing Jankowski from advancing position.
Jankowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jankowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tumenov for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Tumenov won't allow Jankowski to pass to mount.
Jankowski works his way into full mount!
Jankowski controlling his opponent. #T3#
Tumenov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jankowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jankowski working for a guillotine from mount but Tumenov is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jankowski controlling from the full mount.
Jankowski thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4##SUB#
Jankowski working for a guillotine from mount but Tumenov is in no mood to give up.
Jankowski fails to move to back control.
Jankowski content just to control the position here.
Jankowski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jankowski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jankowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Tumenov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darek Jankowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jankowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tumenov counters with a straight right hand.
Jankowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tumenov can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Tumenov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tumenov.
Jankowski tries to pull guard but Tumenov holds him up against the cage and eventually Jankowski drops back down to his feet.
Tumenov gets through Jankowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jankowski avoids the elbow strike from Tumenov, against the cage.
Tumenov misses with the head strike.
Tumenov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jankowski jumps guard but Tumenov stands there with Jankowski around his waist. Jankowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darek Jankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Tumenov.
Tumenov throws an elbow that misses.
Tumenov has a couple of punches blocked by Jankowski.
#T1#
Tumenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jankowski blocks an uppercut.
Jankowski is trying to pull guard but Tumenov has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Jankowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tumenov clinches with his opponent.
Tumenov has Jankowski pushed against the cage.
Tumenov works on Jankowski's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tumenov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tumenov working aggressively here.
Jankowski blocks an uppercut.
Tumenov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Tumenov misses with some punches.
A short left from Tumenov. #ROC2#
Jankowski is rocked!
Tumenov has a couple of punches blocked by Jankowski.
Oh Jankowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tumenov lands a big right hand that drops Jankowski! The killer instinct kicks in and Tumenov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tumenov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Tumenov!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 16
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Tumenov tries to clinch there but Brunson circles away.
Brunson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tumenov if he has to take too many more of those.
Brunson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brunson. That's going to slow Tumenov down.
Brunson pushes Tumenov away with a front kick.
Tumenov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tumenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It appears Brunson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tumenov blocks a leg kick.
Brunson misses with a body kick.
Brunson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brunson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brunson.
Tumenov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Brunson has been cut.
Tumenov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Tumenov clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunson blocking some punches.
Brunson stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tumenov.
#BC#
Brunson breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Brunson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Tumenov closes the distance and pushes Brunson back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tumenov fails to land.
Brunson blocks a body shot from Tumenov.
Brunson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tumenov misses with the head strike.
Brunson blocking some punches.
Tumenov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tumenov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brunson managing to block the knees to the body from Tumenov.
#BC#
Brunson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Tumenov clinches up against the cage.
Tumenov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Brunson is stalling here.
Tumenov working aggressively here.
#BC#
Brunson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Brunson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tumenov doesn't manage to clinch there - Brunson circles away.
Tumenov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Tumenov clinches with his opponent.
Tumenov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Brunson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Tumenov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brunson, pushing him back against the cage.
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!#BC#
Brunson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A bone on bone clash there as Tumenov blocks the leg kick.
Brunson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brunson counters with a straight right hand.
Tumenov tries to clinch there but Brunson circles away.
That kick from Brunson tenderised Tumenov's leg. Tumenov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brunson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brunson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albert Tumenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunson lands a leg kick that knocks Tumenov off balance momentarily.#T3#
Brunson throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brunson effectively controlling the action here.
Tumenov misses with some punches.
Brunson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tumenov up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tumenov fails to land. #BC#
Brunson manages to break the clinch.
Tumenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brunson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tumenov.
Brunson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Tumenov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##BC#
Brunson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brunson defending well as Tumenov loads up on a big left hand.
Tumenov moves out of range of the body kick from Brunson.
Brunson keeps the fight on the outside.
Brunson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tumenov in his tracks.
Tumenov tries to clinch there but Brunson circles away.
Tumenov wants to clinch up but Brunson keeps it at a distance.
Brunson misses with a kick to the body.
Brunson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tumenov tries to clinch but Brunson moves out of range.
Brunson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tumenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Brunson.
Tumenov wants to clinch up but Brunson keeps it at a distance.
Tumenov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brunson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brunson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brunson is looking to land body kicks.
Brunson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Brunson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Brunson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tumenov is looking to clinch.
Brunson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tumenov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tumenov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brunson thows a leg kick but Tumenov checks it #KD2#
and Tumenov counters with a big uppercut that knocks Brunson off his feet! Tumenov dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#
Brunson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson is trying to control Tumenov's posture but Tumenov avoids it.
Brunson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tumenov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tumenov stalling away here and it's allowed Brunson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Brunson seems keen to control Tumenov's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brunson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brunson tries to get out of the position.
Tumenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tumenov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tumenov tries to clinch there but Brunson circles away.
Jack Brunson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tumenov tries to clinch but Brunson is having none of it.
Tumenov walks into a straight right hand from Brunson.
Tumenov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tumenov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brunson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brunson.
Tumenov moves to clinch but Brunson breaks away
and Brunson counters with a low kick, right behind Tumenov 's knee. #CL2#
Tumenov instigates a clinch.
Tumenov tries to throw a body punch but Brunson avoids it by throwing Tumenov back against the cage.
Albert Tumenov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Brunson breaks the clinch.
Brunson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tumenov.
Tumenov moves out of range as Brunson throws a body kick.
Brunson cracks the inside of Tumenov's front leg. #T3#
Tumenov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tumenov tries to clinch but Brunson moves out of range.
Tumenov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tumenov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tumenov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tumenov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brunson counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL2#
Tumenov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Brunson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Tumenov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Brunson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Brunson gets tackled into the cage by Tumenov. Tumenov maintains the clinch.
Tumenov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Brunson breaks the clinch.
Tumenov looks to clinch
and Brunson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tumenov's knee momentarily.
Brunson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4##CL2#
Tumenov closes the distance and clinches.
Tumenov misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tumenov being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Brunson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Brunson tries to keep at a distance but Tumenov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Brunson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brunson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tumenov.
Tumenov wants to clinch.#CL2#
Tumenov has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Albert Tumenov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Brunson's cut.
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#
Tumenov tries to clinch there but Brunson circles away.
Tumenov wants to clinch up but Brunson keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tumenov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tumenov tries to clinch but Brunson is having none of it.
Tumenov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brunson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tumenov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Tumenov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brunson controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Brunson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Brunson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tumenov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brunson, pushing him back against the cage.
Tumenov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Brunson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tumenov tries to clinch up.#T1#
Tumenov tries to clinch but Brunson moves out of range.
Tumenov tries to clinch there but Brunson circles away.
Brunson misses with a head kick.
Tumenov tries to clinch there but Brunson circles away.
Brunson misses with a kick to the body.
Brunson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brunson connects with a jab.
Brunson throws a leg kick which misses Tumenov's front leg but catches the back leg as Tumenov tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Tumenov closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Brunson breaks from the clinch.
Tumenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brunson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brunson is looking to slow Tumenov down with leg kicks.
Tumenov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brunson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brunson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Brunson throws a low kick but Tumenov avoids it.
Tumenov moves out of range of the body kick from Brunson.
Brunson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tumenov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brunson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tumenov's knee momentarily.
Brunson lands a nice shot that snaps Tumenov's head back.
Brunson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Brunson.
Brunson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Brunson. #CL2#
Tumenov pushes Brunson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tumenov has a couple of punches blocked by Brunson.
Brunson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tumenov can do to turn this around?
Tumenov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Brunson.
#BC#
Brunson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brunson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tumenov tries to close the distance and clinch but Brunson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brunson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tumenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brunson feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Brunson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tumenov closes the distance but Brunson moves to the side
and Brunson counters with a low kick, right behind Tumenov 's knee.
Brunson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tumenov is able to avoid easily.
Tumenov moves out of range of the body kick from Brunson.
Brunson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brunson scores with a leg kick.
Brunson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tumenov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brunson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tumenov wants to clinch.
Brunson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brunson throws a lazy body kick
and Tumenov counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Brunson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tumenov tries to clinch there but Brunson circles away.
Brunson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tumenov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL2#
Tumenov rushes Brunson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Brunson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tumenov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brunson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brunson throws a body kick that misses.
Brunson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brunson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tumenov wants to clinch
and Brunson counters with a nice uppercut.
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!#CL2#
Tumenov clinches up with Brunson and pushes him back against the cage.
Brunson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Brunson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Brunson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brunson 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Brunson!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 13
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Tumenov.
Jankowski goes for a double leg but Tumenov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tumenov continues to drive forward.
Jankowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tumenov pinned against the cage. Tumenov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tumenov stuffs the takedown attempt from Jankowski. Jankowski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darek Jankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jankowski shoots in for a double leg but Tumenov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tumenov lands with an overhand left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tumenov.
Tumenov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jankowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tumenov throws a monster overhand right that drops Jankowski! Tumenov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Tumenov!
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