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Event:
D46 Jones v Hunt II
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Truck throws a body shot but no joy.
Cummins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Truck looks winded!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cummins.#CUT#
It looks like Ted Truck has been cut.
Cummins is looking to clinch.
Cummins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Truck.
Cummins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Truck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Cummins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Truck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Cummins breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Cummins moves into the clinch.
Truck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cummins prevents a body shot from Truck. #BC#
Cummins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cummins just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Cummins has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Truck tries to break free but Cummins pushes him back against the cage.
Cummins is stalling here.
#T1#
Truck is looking to control Cummins's arms but Cummins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Truck has his back to the cage.
Cummins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cummins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cummins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cummins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Truck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cummins slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Cummins pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Cummins has Truck pulled in close to control his posture.
Truck trying to control but Cummins is working from the bottom.
Cummins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Cummins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cummins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Truck avoids the head kick by Cummins.
Cummins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Truck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cummins lands a body shot.
Truck goes for a double leg but Cummins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cummins continues to drive forward.#CL#
Cummins has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Truck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiram Cummins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cummins throws a body punch but Truck moves out of range.
Cummins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Truck swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Truck checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
Truck gets tackled into the cage by Cummins. Cummins maintains the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cummins.
Truck gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cummins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiram Cummins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cummins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Cummins.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Truck takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cummins has Truck pressed against the cage, preventing Truck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Cummins gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Truck regains guard.
Cummins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Truck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiram Cummins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ted Truck's cut.
That's time! Cummins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cummins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Truck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cummins was well out of range. Poor timing from Truck.
Truck just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCummins.
Truck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cummins clobbers Truck with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cummins misses with a looping right.#KD#
Cummins lands a big right hand that sends Truck crashing to the mat! Cummins stays standing though and waves Truck back to his feet!#ROC#
Truck is rocked!
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!
Cummins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Truck is still on wobbly legs! Can Cummins finish him?
Cummins closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Truck counter with a right hand.
Truck walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Truck limp body while Cummins jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiram Cummins!
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Event:
D38 Castillo Vs McPetteri
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Cummins closes the distance and clinches.
Cummins can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Yoshida is trying to trip Cummins. He has hold of a leg but Cummins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yoshida persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Yoshida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yoshida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cummins being controlled here, momentarily.
Cummins trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Yoshida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yoshida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummins working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Yoshida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cummins is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Yoshida drops back looking for a leg! Cummins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cummins manages to kick Yoshida off! Yoshida jumps back into Cummins's guard.
Yoshida sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cummins's guard. #SUB2#
Yoshida seems to be working for a kimura but Cummins defends the submission attempt.
Cummins trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Yoshida is trying to work for a kimura but Cummins is defending well.
Yoshida keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Yoshida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yoshida has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cummins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cummins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cummins tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Yoshida jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cummins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cummins stops Yoshida from passing to mount. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yoshida wants to control but Cummins is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Yoshida is trying to get an arm triangle but Cummins is defending well.
Cummins tries to bench press Yoshida off him but Yoshida keeps the position.
Cummins is letting Yoshida control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Yoshida in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cummins is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hotaka Yoshida!
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Event:
D36
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Biernat closes the distance and clinches up with Cummins, looking for a takedown. Biernat pushes Cummins against the cage but Cummins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Biernat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Biernat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick by Cummins misses #TD#
and Biernat counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Biernat is trying to work for a kimura but Cummins is defending well.
Cummins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biernat is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Biernat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cummins is looking for a sweep. Biernat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cummins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummins wants to control but Biernat is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB#
Biernat is trying to work for a kimura but Cummins is defending well.
#SUB#
Biernat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cummins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biernat. #SUB#
Biernat wants to work for an arm triangle but Cummins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cummins trying to control but Biernat postures up.
#SUB#
Biernat seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cummins manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Biernat drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cummins dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Biernat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cummins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Biernat's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cummins trying to control the position from guard on top but Biernat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Biernat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cummins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cummins working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Biernat has a closed guard, preventing Cummins from standing up.
Biernat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cummins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Biernat passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Biernat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cummins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cummins struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Biernat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cummins is trying to control Biernat's posture but Biernat avoids it.
Cummins tries to escape but Biernat is in control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cummins is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Biernat is trying to get an arm triangle but Cummins is defending well. #SUB#
Biernat swings around for an armbar but Cummins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Biernat's guard.#SUB#
Biernat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cummins defends well.#SUB#
Biernat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biernat wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cummins is looking to stand up but Biernat won't let him.
Cummins is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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 Mateusz Biernat will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Cummins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biernat, pushing him back against the cage.
Biernat is trying to drag Cummins to the mat but Cummins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Biernat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Biernat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cummins after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cummins tightens his grip and picks Biernat up, before dumping him to the ground. Biernat manages to land in guard.
Cummins is looking to stand up but Biernat won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Biernat keeping moving, preventing Cummins from controlling successfully.
Cummins wanted to stand there but Biernat had control of the position. #T1#
Cummins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Biernat has a closed guard, preventing Cummins from standing up. #SUB#
Biernat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cummins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cummins stays in close to Biernat's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cummins moves into the clinch.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stalling in the clinch from Cummins.
Cummins is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Cummins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biernat fails with the takedown.
Cummins tries to clinch up
and Biernat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cummins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Biernat shoots for a takedown but Cummins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hiram Cummins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cummins has Biernat up against the cage in a clinch.
Biernat letting Cummins take a breather here.
Cummins is pressed up against the cage. Biernat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cummins down to the mat. Cummins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cummins stuffs the takedown attempt from Biernat. Biernat gets slowly back to his feet. #T3##KD2#
Cummins cracks Biernat with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cummins has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Biernat to stand back up!#ROC2#
Biernat is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mateusz Biernat has been cut.#CL2#
Cummins has Biernat up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Biernat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Cummins has hold of one of Biernat's legs. Biernat is fighting the takedown attempt but Cummins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cummins wants to stand but Biernat is controlling his posture from full guard.
Biernat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Cummins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Cummins clinches up with Biernat and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Cummins moves into the clinch.
Biernat wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Cummins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cummins moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Cummins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cummins closes the distance and pushes Biernat back into the cage.#BC2#
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Cummins closes the distance and clinches.
Biernat seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biernat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Biernat misses with a takedown
and Cummins scores with a counter punch that sends Biernat to the canvas! Cummins smells blood - he's punishing Biernat with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Biernat has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiram Cummins!
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Event:
DFC 32
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Cummins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Wright is trying to stall.
Cummins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Cummins.
#CUT#
It looks like Ronald Wright has been cut.
Wright is trying to force a seperation but Cummins has the dominant position.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Cummins controls the action.
#BC2#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cummins instigates a clinch.
Cummins is trying to drag Wright to the mat but Wright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Cummins jumps into guard, dragging Wright to the mat.
Cummins managing to control the position. #T1#
Wright wants to stand but Cummins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wright must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wright is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES#
Cummins pushes Wright off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wright throws a right hand that Cummins ducks under and follows up with a left that Cummins also avoids with ease.
Wright moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Cummins moves into range and clinches up with Wright.#T2#
Cummins blocks an uppercut.
Wright prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiram Cummins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright tries to break free but Cummins pushes him back against the cage.
Wright looking to throw knees to the head but Cummins is blocking nicely.
Wright has Cummins pressed against the cage.
Cummins tries to score a body lock takedown but Wright shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cummins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cummins trying to land knees to the body.
Wright using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cummins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Cummins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wright pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiram Cummins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Wright tries to keep at a distance but Cummins has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##TD#
Cummins jumps guard.
#SU2#
Wright decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cummins, up you get!
Cummins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Cummins has managed to clinch.
Wright wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cummins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wright after a bit of a struggle.
Cummins lands with a short shot to the head.
Cummins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cummins connects with a knee to the head.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Cummins controls his hands.
#BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch.
Wright getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Cummins throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Cummins misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Cummins clinches up against the cage.
Cummins goes for a takedown attempt but Wright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cummins throws an overhand right that drops Wright like a sack of potatoes! Cummins dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiram Cummins!
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Event:
DFC 28
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Cummins misses the target.
Hiram Cummins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sotin lands a leg kick that knocks Cummins off balance momentarily.#CL#
Cummins clinches.
Sotin managing to block the knees to the body from Cummins.
Cummins tries a body shot but Sotin blocks it.
Sotin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cummins controls his hands.
Sotin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cummins's elbow.
Sotin missing with knees to the body.
Sotin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cummins is defending well for now.
Cummins letting Sotin take a breather here.
Sotin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cummins avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sotin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sotin tries a body shot but Cummins blocks it.
#T1#
Cummins avoids a wild elbow strike from Sotin.
Sotin tries to land knees in the clinch but Cummins avoids the damage to the body.
Sotin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sotin looking to throw knees to the head but Cummins is blocking nicely.
Sotin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cummins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cummins stalling in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Cummins has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cummins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sotin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sotin lands an elbow that stopped Cummins in his tracks for a moment.
Cummins controlling the action here for a moment.
Cummins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sotin after a bit of a struggle.
Cummins avoiding damage as Sotin throws knees to the body.
Sotin landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Hiram Cummins has been cut.
Sotin 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.
Cummins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Sotin tries to land a knee to the head but Cummins blocks with his arms.
Sotin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cummins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sotin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sotin misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Cummins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sotin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Cummins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sotin, pushing him back against the cage.
Cummins being controlled against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sotin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cummins's efforts to push away.
Cummins avoiding damage as Sotin throws knees to the body.
Cummins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sotin is keeping busy.
Cummins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Sotin landing knees to the body.
Sotin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sotin is pushing Cummins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cummins can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiram Cummins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sotin looking to throw knees to the head but Cummins is blocking nicely.
Cummins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sotin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sotin working aggressively here.
Sotin tries a body shot but Cummins blocks it.
Cummins is trying to stall.
Cummins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sotin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sotin misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Cummins closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Sotin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cummins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Sotin.
Sotin effectively controlling the action here.
Sotin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cummins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sotin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sotin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sotin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cummins avoids it.
Sotin stalling against the cage.
Cummins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sotin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cummins up against the cage.
Sotin looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeny Sotin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiram Cummins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sotin throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Cummins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cummins has had enough of the clinch but Sotin keeps him there for the moment.
Cummins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sotin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cummins avoiding damage as Sotin throws knees to the body.
Cummins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sotin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sotin lands a hook that snaps the head of Cummins backwards.
Cummins prevents a body shot from Sotin.
Sotin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotin leaning against his opponent.
Cummins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sotin to keep the fight standing.
Cummins can't break the clinch.
Sotin prevents the takedown attempt.
Cummins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sotin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiram Cummins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sotin misses with a knee strike.
Cummins lands with a left to the head.
Sotin connects with a knee to the head.
Sotin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cummins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sotin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sotin has Cummins pressed against the cage, preventing Cummins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cummins is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sotin.
Sotin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sotin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sotin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cummins is defending well for now.
Cummins is looking to break free of the clinch but Sotin has double underhooks. #T2#
Sotin avoiding damage as Cummins throws knees to the body.
Cummins is trying to break the clinch but Sotin has him pressed against the cage.
Sotin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cummins up against the cage.
Evgeny Sotin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sotin with a knee to the head.
Sotin misses with an elbow strike.
Sotin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cummins avoids it.
Sotin letting Cummins take a breather here.
Cummins wants to break free but Sotin has control.
Sotin tries to land a knee to the head but Cummins blocks with his arms.
A bit of stalling here from Sotin.
Cummins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Cummins prevents a body shot from Sotin. #TD#
Cummins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sotin uses from the top position.
Cummins working a defensive guard here.
Cummins has Sotin pulled in close to control his posture.
Sotin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cummins pulls Sotin in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sotin landing some decent shots from guard.
Cummins is trying to control the position but Sotin postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Sotin instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sotin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cummins blocks it with crossed arms.
Sotin missing with knees to the body.
Sotin misses with a knee strike.
Cummins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sotin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeny Sotin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hiram Cummins's cut.
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##CL#
Cummins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cummins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Sotin.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sotin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sotin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sotin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cummins is keeping busy.
Cummins tries to pull guard but Sotin holds him up against the cage and eventually Cummins drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiram Cummins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sotin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sotin prevents Cummins from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Cummins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cummins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cummins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sotin is looking to work some ground and pound but Cummins has wrist control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sotin wants to control from the top but Cummins keeps moving.
Sotin content to stall in guard here.
Hiram Cummins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cummins controls Sotin momentarily but Sotin frees himself.
Sotin postures up in Cummins's guard and throws a big left but Cummins blocks it.
Cummins wants to sweep here but Sotin controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Cummins closes the distance and pushes Sotin back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sotin.
Cummins is working for takedown but Sotin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sotin can't find room to land a body shot as Cummins controls the action.
Sotin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sotin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sotin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cummins avoids it.
Sotin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cummins wants to take the fight to the mat but Sotin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cummins - that landed with a thud.
Sotin misses with a knee to the head.
Sotin looking to throw knees to the head but Cummins is blocking nicely.
Sotin can't find room to land a body shot as Cummins controls the action.
Evgeny Sotin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sotin blocks a body shot from Cummins.
Cummins wants to take the fight to the mat but Sotin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cummins tries a knee to the head but Sotin blocks it.
Sotin tries to work over Cummins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Cummins pulls guard effortlessly.
Cummins being controlled here, momentarily.
Cummins looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sotin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeny Sotin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sotin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Evgeny Sotin!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Evgeny Sotin!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Evgeny Sotin!
Evgeny Sotin wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Evgeny Sotin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DFC 22: Midweek Massacre
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cummins keeps working.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
Jones 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
Jones cracks Cummins with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#
Cummins is rocked!
Cummins is looking to reverse the position.
Cummins is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Cummins looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Jones turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basty Jones!
An out of breath Basty Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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