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Event:
NYF Fight Night 26
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Silalahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumiantsev is just out of range.
Rumiantsev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silalahi defends it well.
Silalahi lands with a nice body kick.
Silalahi ducks under a wild hook from Rumiantsev.
Silalahi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev throws a shot from downtown. Silalahi moves away and avoids it.
Silalahi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rumiantsev throws a hook to the side of Silalahi's head but Silalahi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silalahi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rumiantsev slips under a jab from Silalahi.
Rumiantsev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silalahi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi tries to clinch there but Rumiantsev circles away.
That kick from Silalahi tenderised Rumiantsev's leg. Rumiantsev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silalahi throws a head kick that misses.
Silalahi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silalahi cracks Rumiantsev with a good jab.#T1#
Silalahi punishes Rumiantsev's body with a nice straight punch.
Silalahi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Silalahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumiantsev is just out of range.
Silalahi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silalahi throws a sloppy head kick and Rumiantsev moves out of range easily.
Silalahi lands a right hook to the body.
Rumiantsev throws a body shot but no joy.
Silalahi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rumiantsev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Silalahi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Rumiantsev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silalahi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rumiantsev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silalahi tries to kick Rumiantsev off but Rumiantsev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rumiantsev wants to control but Silalahi is keeping him busy.
Silalahi pushes Rumiantsev off looking to stand but Rumiantsev dives back in and keeps control.
Rumiantsev lands strikes from half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Rumiantsev is trying to work for a kimura but Silalahi is defending well.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep. Rumiantsev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silalahi wants to get back to his feet.
Rumiantsev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rumiantsev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rumiantsev wants to take a breather but Silalahi is having none of it. #ES#
Silalahi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Greggory Silalahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumiantsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silalahi.
And Rumiantsev tries to counter it with a takedown but Silalahi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silalahi swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Rumiantsev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silalahi!
Silalahi bucks up and tries to throw Rumiantsev off but instead Rumiantsev has got his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Rumiantsev.
Silalahi tries to escape but Rumiantsev has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Silalahi trying to get back to his feet but Rumiantsev is in full control for now.
Silalahi prevents Rumiantsev from getting a body triangle.
Rumiantsev scores with punches to the body.
Rumiantsev lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Well, with Rumiantsev on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Silalahi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Silalahi is in bad spot here.
Rumiantsev biding his time, looking for the opening.
Silalahi trying to get back to his feet but Rumiantsev is in full control for now.
Rumiantsev connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Silalahi to escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rumiantsev's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Silalahi is trying to remain composed but Rumiantsev is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev is persistently looking for the submission but Silalahi is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Rumiantsev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Rumiantsev looking to break Silalahi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silalahi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rumiantsev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silalahi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Silalahi wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Rumiantsev drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Silalahi 's chin! Silalahi is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tomas Rumiantsev! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Young lands with a hook. Rumiantsev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rumiantsev digs a good body shot into Young's ribs.
Rumiantsev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Rumiantsev finds it's target.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rumiantsev scores with a jab. Young acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Young missing with a left hand there. Rumiantsev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young lands a glancing blow to the side of Rumiantsev's head.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Rumiantsev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumiantsev misses with a body shot.
Rumiantsev throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Young lands the left hand.
Young throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Nice shot by Young.#ROC#Rumiantsev is rocked!
The fighters circling - Rumiantsev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rumiantsev is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him?#TD2#
Rumiantsev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rumiantsev seems to have recovered his senses.
Young wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Rumiantsev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Young, who protects the arm well.
Rumiantsev scoring with punches and elbows.
Rumiantsev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rumiantsev lands a few punches from side control.
Rumiantsev tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Rumiantsev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumiantsev tries to score with some ground and pound. Young controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rumiantsev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rumiantsev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev is trying to get an arm triangle but Young is defending well. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Young has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rumiantsev but great work by Young.
Rumiantsev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Young is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rumiantsev is desperately trying to improve his position but Young has a good base and remains in mount.
Rumiantsev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Rumiantsev gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Young pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Young decides to stand and escape the position.
Young throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Rumiantsev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rumiantsev won't allow Young to get back to his feet.
Rumiantsev throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely.
Rumiantsev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rumiantsev wants to free his trapped foot but Young is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Young avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rumiantsev.
Young looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4##SUB2#
Rumiantsev is working for a kimura but Young is defending it quite comfortably.
Rumiantsev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rumiantsev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rumiantsev tries to pass to full mount but Young defends it.
Rumiantsev works his way into full mount!
Rumiantsev working Young over with strikes here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rumiantsev cracks Young with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Rumiantsev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rumiantsev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rumiantsev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Young takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Young tries to land a leg kick but Rumiantsev saw it coming and moves away.
Rumiantsev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rumiantsev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Young at a distance.
Eddie Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumiantsev takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
As Rumiantsev looks to move away, Young throws a big counter combo but Rumiantsev just gets out of the way.
Young misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rumiantsev.
Young throws a low kick but Rumiantsev avoids it.
Rumiantsev feints the counter takedown.
Rumiantsev defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Young throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Young darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eddie Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rumiantsev.
Young throws a leg kick which misses Rumiantsev's front leg but catches the back leg as Rumiantsev tries to avoid it.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Rumiantsev slips the punch.
Young misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Young tries to keep at a distance but Rumiantsev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rumiantsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rumiantsev misses with a punch on the inside.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Rumiantsev lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target. #T2#
Rumiantsev moves forwards but Young connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Young throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Rumiantsev counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev tries for a kimura but Young is defending well. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Young is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Young pushes Rumiantsev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rumiantsev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Young is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rumiantsev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Young defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
An elbow from Rumiantsev crashes against the mat.
Young prevents Rumiantsev from moving into mount.
Rumiantsev lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev swings around for an armbar but Young sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rumiantsev's guard.
Young wants to get up but he can't break Rumiantsev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev working for a triangle but Young defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Rumiantsev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Young defends it easily.
Rumiantsev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rumiantsev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Young is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB2#
Rumiantsev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Young can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rumiantsev wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev is looking for a triangle here but Young uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tomas Rumiantsev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rumiantsev tries to buck Young off but Young is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomas Rumiantsev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Young scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from Young tenderised Rumiantsev's leg. Rumiantsev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rumiantsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rumiantsev.
Young throws a solid leg kick but Rumiantsev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Young.
Rumiantsev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Young defends it well.
Rumiantsev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rumiantsev.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rumiantsev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Young throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Rumiantsev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Young.
Rumiantsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rumiantsev lands a head shot.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rumiantsev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Young lands a two punch combo.
Eddie Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rumiantsev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rumiantsev throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Rumiantsev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Young throws a body punch but Rumiantsev moves out of range.
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Rumiantsev's head back.
Young lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomas Rumiantsev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Young misses with a looping left.
Rumiantsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Rumiantsev throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rumiantsev.
Young takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rumiantsev manages to avoid it.
A big right from Young misses.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rumiantsev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Rumiantsev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Rumiantsev misses with a hook
and Young counters with a nice leg kick.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rumiantsev scores with a jab to the head.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rumiantsev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev is looking for the big counter here.
Young misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rumiantsev with the counter takedown but Young avoids it easily.
Rumiantsev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Rumiantsev scores with a nice right hand.
Rumiantsev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Young misses with a body shot.
Rumiantsev with the counter takedown but Young avoids it easily.#CL2#
Rumiantsev clinches up with Young and pushes him back against the cage.
Young wants to get back to striking at distance but Rumiantsev won't allow it.
Young is trying to break free.
Rumiantsev lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Young breaks the clinch.
Eddie Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Young showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rumiantsev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Rumiantsev! |
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Event:
NYF 57: Donal vs Dandrakulo
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Embry misses with a left hand
and Rumiantsev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Embry throws a jab when Rumiantsev was well out of range.
Embry throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Rumiantsev counters with a shoot takedown. Embry fights it but they end up in guard.
Rumiantsev postures up and lands a big shot to Embry's brow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Embry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rumiantsev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Embry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Embry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rumiantsev is pushing down on Embry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Embry is fighting to maintain full guard but Rumiantsev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Embry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Rumiantsev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Rumiantsev is working for a kimura but Embry is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Rumiantsev seems to be working for a kimura but Embry defends the submission attempt.
Embry taking some punishment here, with Rumiantsev in his half guard. #T1##SUB#
Embry is defending against the submission attempts here by Rumiantsev.
Embry taking some punishment here, with Rumiantsev in his half guard.
Rumiantsev winds up and cracks Embry with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Embry is rocked!
Rumiantsev winds up and cracks Embry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Embry is still in real trouble! Can Rumiantsev finish him?
Embry looks winded!
Rumiantsev lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Embry quite badly. Embry pulls Rumiantsev in close trying to recover. Rumiantsev postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Embry on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Embry doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Rumiantsev! |
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Event:
CFC 628
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Dalton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rumiantsev keeps the fight on the outside.
Rumiantsev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dalton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rumiantsev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dalton defends it well.
Rumiantsev cracks Dalton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Dalton has Rumiantsev up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rumiantsev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rumiantsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton misses with the head strike.
Dalton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rumiantsev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dalton looking for a takedown.
Dalton has a couple of punches blocked by Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumiantsev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dalton throws an elbow but it misses.
Dalton looking for a takedown.
Dalton is trying to drag Rumiantsev to the mat but Rumiantsev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dalton throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Dalton wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Rumiantsev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rumiantsev controlling the pace.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rumiantsev is working away from the top position though.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dalton tries to roll over but Rumiantsev keeps him under control.
Dalton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dalton looking to control.
#T2#
Rumiantsev controlling from the top position.
Rumiantsev preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dalton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rumiantsev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rumiantsev advances to half guard.
Rumiantsev 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.
Dalton is trying to control but Rumiantsev passes into side control!
Dalton regains half guard.
Rumiantsev is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dalton has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Rumiantsev escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Rumiantsev!
Dalton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rumiantsev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Rumiantsev wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Dalton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rumiantsev lands a nice short elbow.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Rumiantsev is controlling well.
Dalton gets full guard.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Rumiantsev from controlling successfully.
Rumiantsev lands a couple of elbows.
Dalton 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#
Rumiantsev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Rumiantsev wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dalton is looking for a kimura but Rumiantsev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dalton to get the leverage.
Rumiantsev wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Dalton works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton working away.
Dalton tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomas Rumiantsev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Dalton.
Dalton misses with a few strikes there.
Rumiantsev throws a shot from downtown. Dalton moves away and avoids it.
Dalton tries to clinch up but Rumiantsev circles away and keeps his distance.
Rumiantsev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dalton goes for a double leg but Rumiantsev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rumiantsev continues to drive forward.
And Rumiantsev tries to counter it with a takedown but Dalton pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Rumiantsev has picked Dalton up - he's going for a ride! Rumiantsev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton manages to get to full guard.
Rumiantsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dalton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rumiantsev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rumiantsev with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Dalton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rumiantsev defends it easily.
Rumiantsev wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton has momentary wrist control but Rumiantsev slips an elbow through the middle.
Rumiantsev content to stall in guard here.
Rumiantsev cracks Dalton with a solid left hand.#T2##SUB#
Rumiantsev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rumiantsev preventing the sweep.
Rumiantsev wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Rumiantsev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Dalton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rumiantsev defends it easily.
Rumiantsev wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Rumiantsev with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Rumiantsev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rumiantsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rumiantsev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rumiantsev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rumiantsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Rumiantsev from controlling successfully.
Dalton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rumiantsev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dalton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rumiantsev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rumiantsev's back!#T4#
Rumiantsev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Dalton is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Rumiantsev taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Dalton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Dalton!
During a confident post fight interview, James Dalton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 111: Hunter vs Gordon
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Rubble misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Rubble misses #TD#
and Rumiantsev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rumiantsev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rubble moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rubble being controlled here, momentarily.
Rubble has Rumiantsev pulled in close to control his posture.
Rumiantsev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumiantsev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rumiantsev throws a big elbow that misses.
Rubble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rubble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rumiantsev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rubble's head.
Rumiantsev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rubble's head.
Rumiantsev tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubble is retaining full guard. #T1#
Rumiantsev postures up in Rubble's guard and throws a big left but Rubble blocks it.
We've been hearing that Rumiantsev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rumiantsev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rumiantsev is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubble has wrist control.
Rubble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubble is still trying to improve position.
Rumiantsev wants to control from the top but Rubble keeps moving.
Rubble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rumiantsev throws a big elbow that misses.
Rumiantsev is working Rubble over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rubble trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rubble is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Rubble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rumiantsev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rubble has managed to get both his arms back between Rumiantsev's legs - danger averted.
Rubble stopping the sweep attempt from Rumiantsev.#T2#
Rubble tries to free his leg and advance position but Rumiantsev is retaining full guard.
Rubble trying to control but Rumiantsev is working from the bottom.
Rubble wants to pass the guard but Rumiantsev is keeping the position.
Rubble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rumiantsev 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.
Rubble tries to free his leg and advance position but Rumiantsev is retaining full guard.
Rumiantsev is controlling Rubble's posture.
Rubble looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rubble preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rumiantsev keeping moving, preventing Rubble from controlling successfully.
Rubble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Rumiantsev keeping moving, preventing Rubble from controlling successfully.
Rubble stopping the sweep attempt from Rumiantsev.
Rubble controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rumiantsev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rubble wants to land a leg kick but Rumiantsev is out of range. #TD#
Rumiantsev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rumiantsev works over Rubble with some ground and pound from guard.
Rumiantsev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rubble works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rubble wants to sweep here but Rumiantsev controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Rumiantsev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Rubble trying to keep a closed guard but Rumiantsev is proving a slippery customer.
Rubble wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rumiantsev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rubble seems keen to control Rumiantsev's posture.
Rubble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rubble trying to control the position.
Rubble seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubble keeping full guard, as Rumiantsev tries to pass.
Rubble manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rumiantsev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rubble wants to control from the top but Rumiantsev keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Rumiantsev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rubble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev throws a looping overhand right but Rubble ducks down to avoid it.
Rumiantsev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rubble circles away quickly and effectively.
Rumiantsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubble can do to turn this around?
Rumiantsev ducks under a wild hook from Rubble.#TD#
Rumiantsev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rubble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rumiantsev is one step ahead there.
Rubble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rumiantsev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubble is stalling in the full guard.
Rumiantsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Rumiantsev is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Rubble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rubble trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumiantsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubble sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rumiantsev's guard.
Rubble looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rumiantsev trying to control here.
Rubble controlling the action here.
Rumiantsev trying to control but Rubble postures up.
Rubble is keen to just control but Rumiantsev is a slippery customer.
Rubble not doing much here.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rubble is trying to control the action in half guard but Rumiantsev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rumiantsev trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rubble throws a poor cross that misses
and Rumiantsev counters with a straight right hand.
Rubble misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Rumiantsev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rubble's guard.
Rumiantsev preventing the sweep.
Rumiantsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomas Rumiantsev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rumiantsev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rubble's head.#T3#
Rumiantsev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rubble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rubble managing to control the position.
Rubble trying to keep a closed guard but Rumiantsev is proving a slippery customer.
Rumiantsev wants to control from the top but Rubble keeps moving.
Rubble working a defensive guard here.
Rubble is controlling Rumiantsev's posture.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rubble has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rumiantsev has managed to get both his arms back between Rubble's legs - danger averted.
Rumiantsev trying to control but Rubble is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rubble is trying to control the position but Rumiantsev postures up.
Rumiantsev scoring with some ground and pound.
Rubble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rubble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rumiantsev tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubble is retaining full guard.
Rubble trying to control the position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rumiantsev chips away with some ground and pound.
Rumiantsev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rubble working a defensive guard here.
Rumiantsev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rubble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Rumiantsev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rubble misses with a low kick as Rumiantsev jumps back.
Rubble looks to throw the jab but Rumiantsev is out of range.
Rubble misses with a body kick.
Rubble swats away the attempt to clinch by Rumiantsev.
Rubble with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rubble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubble throws a jab when Rumiantsev was well out of range.
Rumiantsev tries to counter with a takedown but Rubble is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rumiantsev thuds a left hand into Rubble's body.
Rubble throws a leg kick that misses.
Rumiantsev tries to clinch but Rubble moves out of range. #T1#
Rubble connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Rumiantsev gets a clinch.
Rumiantsev can't find room to land a body shot as Rubble controls the action.
Rubble presses Rumiantsev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rubble tries to throw a body punch but Rumiantsev avoids it by throwing Rubble back against the cage.
Rubble tries a body shot but Rumiantsev blocks it.
Rubble struggles to land a body shot inside as Rumiantsev controls his hands.
Rubble prevents a body shot from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubble lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rumiantsev.
A short right from Rubble on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rubble.
Rumiantsev can't find room to land a body shot as Rubble controls the action.
A short left from Rubble.
Rumiantsev can't get the takedown.
Rumiantsev jumps guard but Rubble stands there with Rumiantsev around his waist. Rumiantsev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tomas Rumiantsev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Rubble fails to land.
Rumiantsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubble scores with a shot to the side of Rumiantsev's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rumiantsev misses with the head strike.
Rubble has a couple of punches blocked by Rumiantsev.
Rubble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rubble fails to land.
Rubble stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rumiantsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubble digs a right hand into Rumiantsev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rumiantsev's gas tank.
Rubble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Rubble.
Rumiantsev prevents a body shot from Rubble.
Rubble misses with the head strike.
Rubble lands with a light punch inside.
Rubble pushes Rumiantsev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rumiantsev throws a head punch that misses.
Rubble is leaning against Rumiantsev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rumiantsev blocking some punches.
Rumiantsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubble misses with a body punch.
Detritus Rubble seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Rubble fails to land. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubble.
Rubble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Rubble.
A short body shot lands from Rubble as the two fighters clinch.
Rubble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rubble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubble throws a head punch that misses.
Rubble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rubble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumiantsev prevents a body shot from Rubble.
Rubble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rumiantsev's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Detritus Rubble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rumiantsev 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Rumiantsev! |
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Event:
HFC 106: Ivanovic vs Jack
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Rumiantsev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dalton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rumiantsev looks for a takedown but Dalton sprawls well.
Good standup being displayed there by Rumiantsev as he connects with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dalton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dalton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dalton duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton jabs at Rumiantsev's body.
Rumiantsev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Rumiantsev clinches up with Dalton and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Rumiantsev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalton blocks an uppercut.
Dalton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dalton wants a takedown but no success here.
Rumiantsev tries to throw a body punch but Dalton avoids it by throwing Rumiantsev back against the cage.
Dalton is working for takedown but Rumiantsev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tomas Rumiantsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Dalton.
Rumiantsev stops a takedown attempt from Dalton.
Rumiantsev misses with the head strike.
Dalton wants a takedown.
Rumiantsev blocks the elbow strike.
Rumiantsev avoids a wild elbow strike from Dalton.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dalton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rumiantsev's brow. #TD2#
Dalton lands a takedown into guard.
Rumiantsev has control of Dalton's left arm, preventing Dalton from doing any damage.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Rumiantsev is keeping the position.#T2#
Rumiantsev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rumiantsev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rumiantsev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dalton passes into half guard.
#T3#
Rumiantsev is looking for a sweep. Dalton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rumiantsev trying to control but Dalton postures up.
Dalton is trying to control the action in half guard but Rumiantsev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dalton misses with a head shot. Rumiantsev uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dalton trying to control but Rumiantsev is working from the bottom.
Rumiantsev pulls Dalton in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rumiantsev is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rumiantsev shoots in and drives through. Dalton sprawls well.
Dalton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rumiantsev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tomas Rumiantsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumiantsev darts in looking for a takedown but Dalton gets double underhooks and turns Rumiantsev into the cage.
Rumiantsev throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rumiantsev blocks the elbow strike.
Dalton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rumiantsev misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Rumiantsev.
Dalton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Dalton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rumiantsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalton.
Rumiantsev scores with a jab to the body.
Dalton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rumiantsev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rumiantsev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dalton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev digs a good body shot into Dalton's ribs.
Dalton throws a body punch but Rumiantsev moves out of range.
Rumiantsev is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumiantsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dalton.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dalton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rumiantsev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rumiantsev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Dalton tries to clinch but Rumiantsev moves out of range.
Rumiantsev throws out a loose jab but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dalton wants to clinch up but Rumiantsev keeps it at a distance.
Rumiantsev scores with a shot to the body.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rumiantsev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalton avoids the body shot from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dalton slips a jab from Rumiantsev.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Rumiantsev pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Rumiantsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalton moves away.#CL2#
Dalton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rumiantsev, pushing him back against the cage.
Rumiantsev misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rumiantsev blocks an elbow strike.
Rumiantsev lands with a light punch inside.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
Dalton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rumiantsev backwards.
Rumiantsev misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton blocking some punches.
Rumiantsev throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalton. #TD#
Rumiantsev has picked Dalton up - he's going for a ride! Rumiantsev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton is refusing to be controlled, as Rumiantsev sits in half guard.
Dalton is pressing down on Rumiantsev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Rumiantsev wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Rumiantsev landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rumiantsev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Dalton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rumiantsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet. #SUB2#
Dalton is looking for a triangle here but Rumiantsev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dalton tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton taking a bit of punishment here - Rumiantsev scoring with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Rumiantsev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rumiantsev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dalton tries to avoid it but Rumiantsev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dalton to the ground. Dalton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rumiantsev tries to clinch up but Dalton circles away and keeps his distance.
Rumiantsev goes for a double leg but Dalton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dalton continues to drive forward.
Dalton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rumiantsev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dalton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rumiantsev fails to land.
Dalton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rumiantsev lands a right hand.
Rumiantsev misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dalton lands a takedown into guard.
Rumiantsev looking to control.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Rumiantsev is looking to improve his position.
Dalton is looking to pass Rumiantsev's guard but actually Rumiantsev recovers to full guard.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dalton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dalton thows a huge punch but Rumiantsev dodges it nicely.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Rumiantsev defends it.
Rumiantsev controlling the position for now.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Dalton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dalton trying to control the action but Rumiantsev is working from the bottom.
Dalton is thwarting Rumiantsev's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Rumiantsev tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rumiantsev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dalton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dalton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dalton avoids the body shot from Rumiantsev.
A slow jab from Dalton misses its intended target. #T4#
Rumiantsev jabs Dalton to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Rumiantsev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dalton is refusing to be controlled, as Rumiantsev sits in half guard.
James Dalton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dalton is in trouble now - Rumiantsev has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Rumiantsev jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dalton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dalton and Rumiantsev has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tomas Rumiantsev.
I think Rumiantsev 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
HFC 100: Chai vs Bond
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Moorehead throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Rumiantsev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rumiantsev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moorehead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rumiantsev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moorehead controlling the position.
Moorehead knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rumiantsev on the ground.
Rumiantsev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moorehead keeping moving, preventing Rumiantsev from controlling successfully.
Rumiantsev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rumiantsev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumiantsev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rumiantsev throwing strikes but missing.
Rumiantsev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Moorehead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rumiantsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moorehead is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Moorehead looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rumiantsev connects with a couple of short punches.
Moorehead wants to stand and escape but Rumiantsev is having none of it.
Rumiantsev slips nicely into half guard.
Rumiantsev moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Rumiantsev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ground and pound from Rumiantsev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rumiantsev wants to take a breather but Moorehead manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rumiantsev won't allow Moorehead to get back to his feet.
Rumiantsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Rumiantsev postures up in Moorehead's guard and throws a big left but Moorehead blocks it.
Rumiantsev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moorehead working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev tries to free his leg and advance position but Moorehead is retaining full guard.
Rumiantsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Moorehead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rumiantsev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moorehead keeping full guard, as Rumiantsev tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Moorehead is looking to slow Rumiantsev down with leg kicks. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moorehead fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moorehead throws a leg kick but Rumiantsev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rumiantsev feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Rumiantsev misses the target.
Moorehead stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moorehead cracks Rumiantsev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rumiantsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moorehead misses with a hook
#TD2#
so Rumiantsev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rumiantsev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rumiantsev throws a big elbow that misses.
Moorehead utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rumiantsev trying to control but Moorehead is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rumiantsev controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Rumiantsev dominated that round.
That's time! Moorehead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Moorehead uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moorehead.
Moorehead throws a front kick aimed at Rumiantsev's knee but Rumiantsev avoids it well.
Moorehead misses the jab.
Rumiantsev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A clash of legs there as Rumiantsev blocks the low kick.
Moorehead swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moorehead scores with a nice head shot.
Moorehead throws a leg kick which misses Rumiantsev's front leg but catches the back leg as Rumiantsev tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumiantsev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moorehead lands a jab to the head.
Moorehead moves away from the strike by Rumiantsev.
Moorehead throwing a counter right hand but Rumiantsev manages to avoid it.
Moorehead lands a body shot.
Moorehead throws a lazy right hand but Rumiantsev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moorehead connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Moorehead looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rumiantsev slips under a jab from Moorehead.
Moorehead throws a hook but Rumiantsev avoids it easily.
Rumiantsev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moorehead was well out of range. Poor timing from Rumiantsev.
Moorehead scores with a punch to the head.
Moorehead throws a looping overhand right but Rumiantsev ducks down to avoid it.
Rumiantsev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rumiantsev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rumiantsev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rumiantsev feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Moorehead tries to keep at a distance but Rumiantsev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rumiantsev tries to throw a body punch but Moorehead avoids it by throwing Rumiantsev back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rumiantsev - that landed with a thud.
Rumiantsev throws a head punch that misses.
Rumiantsev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moorehead tries to circle away but Rumiantsev has him pinned against the cage.
Moorehead wants to break free but Rumiantsev has control.
#T2#
Rumiantsev swings wildly with an uppercut but Moorehead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moorehead has had enough of the clinch but Rumiantsev keeps him there for the moment.
Moorehead blocks an uppercut.
Rumiantsev lands with a light punch inside.
Moorehead tries to break the clinch but Rumiantsev is controlling the position.
Rumiantsev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Moorehead is trying to break the clinch but Rumiantsev has him pressed against the cage.
Rumiantsev tries to work over Moorehead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moorehead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rumiantsev has him pressed against the cage.
Moorehead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moorehead wants to get back to striking at distance but Rumiantsev won't allow it.
Rumiantsev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moorehead backwards.
Moorehead tries to break free but Rumiantsev pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Moorehead working hard to break the clinch.
Moorehead wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rumiantsev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moorehead's efforts to push away.
Rumiantsev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Moorehead breaks from the clinch.
Moorehead throws an overhand right that lands on Rumiantsev's shoulder, as Rumiantsev tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Moorehead misses its intended target.
Moorehead getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rumiantsev ducks under a wild hook from Moorehead.
Rumiantsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rumiantsev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moorehead.
Rumiantsev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moorehead defends it well.#TD2#
Moorehead gets caught flat footed, as Rumiantsev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moorehead is looking to stand back up but Rumiantsev counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Moorehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR#
Moorehead wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Rumiantsev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev is looking for a kimura but Moorehead is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rumiantsev to get the leverage.
Rumiantsev thows a huge punch but Moorehead dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Rumiantsev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumiantsev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rumiantsev working Moorehead over with strikes.
Moorehead is trying to stand back up but Rumiantsev is controlling him
Rumiantsev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moorehead does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Craven Moorehead will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rumiantsev checks a low kick from Moorehead.
Rumiantsev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moorehead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moorehead to score with a decent uppercut.
Moorehead swinging wildly here.
Nice shot lands for Moorehead.
Rumiantsev ducks under a wild hook from Moorehead.
Moorehead comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rumiantsev misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumiantsev slips under a jab.
Rumiantsev throws a body shot but no joy.
Moorehead is looking to counter punch.
Rumiantsev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rumiantsev blocks a head kick by Moorehead.
A slow jab from Moorehead misses its intended target.
Rumiantsev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moorehead defends it well.
Craven Moorehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Moorehead connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rumiantsev. Rumiantsev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rumiantsev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Rumiantsev misses.
Moorehead tried to counter with a leg kick but Rumiantsev avoided it.#TD2#
Rumiantsev gets a double leg takedown into Moorehead's guard.
Rumiantsev throws a big right hand that misses.
Moorehead utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rumiantsev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rumiantsev wants to control from the top but Moorehead keeps moving.
Moorehead is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rumiantsev dives into side control.
Rumiantsev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rumiantsev staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rumiantsev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rumiantsev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moorehead to see if he's OK.
Rumiantsev throws a strike aimed at the side of Moorehead's head but Moorehead avoids it well.
Rumiantsev grinds an elbow into Moorehead's temple. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moorehead, who protects the arm well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rumiantsev is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Rumiantsev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev swings around for an armbar but Moorehead sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rumiantsev's guard.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moorehead defends well.
Moorehead wants to stand but Rumiantsev has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev looking for a guillotine here but Moorehead defends easily.
Rumiantsev trying to keep a closed guard but Moorehead is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Moorehead preventing the sweep.
Moorehead wanted to stand there but Rumiantsev had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev is looking for a triangle but Moorehead pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Moorehead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomas Rumiantsev.
I think Rumiantsev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Rumiantsev! |
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Event:
HFC 94: Ilmarinen vs Davito
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Rumiantsev drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Graham looking for a guillotine here but Rumiantsev defends easily.
Graham looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Graham is looking for a triangle but Rumiantsev pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing that Rumiantsev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rumiantsev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Graham working for a triangle but Rumiantsev defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumiantsev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB2#
Graham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rumiantsev passes into half guard.
Rumiantsev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Graham trying to hold on to Rumiantsev's head to control him but Rumiantsev postures up.
#SUB2#
Graham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Graham wants to improve his position but Rumiantsev is controlling well.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graham wants to control but Rumiantsev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graham is concentrating on defense, preventing Rumiantsev from advancing position.
Rumiantsev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rumiantsev controlling the pace.
Graham has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Graham trying to hold on to Rumiantsev's head to control him but Rumiantsev postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rumiantsev as he avoids it easily.
Rumiantsev lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Rumiantsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rumiantsev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graham ducks under a wild hook from Rumiantsev.
Graham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rumiantsev is fending him off so far but Graham persists. Nope, Rumiantsev circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Graham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Graham is looking for a kimura but Rumiantsev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Graham to get the leverage.
Rumiantsev wants to improve his position but Graham is controlling well.
Graham moves nicely into side control.
Rumiantsev is trying to control Graham 's posture but Graham avoids it.
Rumiantsev gets back to half guard.#T4#
Graham is thwarting Rumiantsev's attempts to control the position.
Graham tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rumiantsev controls his leg.
Rumiantsev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Graham 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Graham 's back!
Graham can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rumiantsev is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumiantsev has the hooks in. Graham is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Rumiantsev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Graham blocks a jab.
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown but Rumiantsev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graham 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
Graham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rumiantsev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rumiantsev tries to counter with a takedown but Graham is quick to defend against it.
Tomas Rumiantsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Graham .
Rumiantsev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Rumiantsev as he connects with a hook.
Billy Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham looks for a takedown but Rumiantsev sprawls well.
Rumiantsev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graham sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Graham gets the takedown into side control.
Rumiantsev wants to control but Graham postures up.
Rumiantsev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Graham looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumiantsev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Graham 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Graham 's back!#T1#
I would not like to be Graham right now.
Rumiantsev is trying to stick to Graham 's back but Graham is turning into Rumiantsev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rumiantsev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Graham .
Graham stopping the sweep attempt from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev 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#
Rumiantsev controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Rumiantsev there.
Rumiantsev working over Graham with some ground and pound. Graham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Rumiantsev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rumiantsev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Graham tries to roll over but Rumiantsev keeps him under control.
Graham flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rumiantsev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Graham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rumiantsev pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Rumiantsev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Graham manages to get to full guard.
Rumiantsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graham can do to turn this around?
Graham is trying to hold Rumiantsev in close to prevent damage but Rumiantsev has managed to pass into half guard.
#ES2#
Graham kicks off Rumiantsev and gets to his feet.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rumiantsev pinned against the cage. Rumiantsev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
A jab from Rumiantsev misses. #TD#
Rumiantsev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Rumiantsev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Graham is not content to let Rumiantsev control the position.
Graham is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rumiantsev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Rumiantsev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graham .
Rumiantsev attempts a counter takedown but Graham avoids it well and moves away.
Rumiantsev cracks Graham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Rumiantsev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Graham is looking to improve his position.
Rumiantsev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Graham trying to hold on to Rumiantsev's head to control him but Rumiantsev postures up.
Rumiantsev passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham wants to hold on but Rumiantsev pushes him away.#T1#
Graham sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Graham tries to roll over but Rumiantsev keeps him under control.
Rumiantsev is controlling the pace.
Rumiantsev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tomas Rumiantsev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graham trying to hold on to Rumiantsev's head to control him but Rumiantsev postures up.
Tomas Rumiantsev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rumiantsev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Graham tries to kick Rumiantsev off but Rumiantsev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rumiantsev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rumiantsev prevents Graham from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumiantsev is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Graham actively working from the bottom here.
Rumiantsev controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Rumiantsev works the jab nicely.
Rumiantsev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Graham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rumiantsev tries to counter with a takedown but Graham is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rumiantsev. Graham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billy Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rumiantsev with a jab.
Rumiantsev connects with a jab.
Rumiantsev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Graham shoots for a takedown but Rumiantsev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rumiantsev feinted with a counter takedown.
Tomas Rumiantsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Graham .#TD#
Rumiantsev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Graham did well to prevent Rumiantsev getting side control.
Still in half guard, Rumiantsev seems content to control.#SUB2#
Graham actively working from the bottom here.
Billy Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rumiantsev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Graham is looking to control Rumiantsev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graham avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Graham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rumiantsev pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Graham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rumiantsev pulls his head out easily.
Graham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rumiantsev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Rumiantsev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rumiantsev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Rumiantsev! |
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Event:
HFC 89: Ilmarinen vs Sidorov
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
OP connects with a jab.
OP is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Rumiantsev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OP working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Rumiantsev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. OP can't fight it off and eventually Rumiantsev manages to take the fight to the floor. OP looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rumiantsev passes OP's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rumiantsev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
OP tries to get to full guard but Rumiantsev has control of the leg.
Rumiantsev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
OP really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rumiantsev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rumiantsev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#OP is rocked!
Rumiantsev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Rumiantsev is working for a kimura but OP is defending it quite comfortably.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rumiantsev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
OP is still in real trouble! Can Rumiantsev finish him?#T1#
OP taking some punishment here, with Rumiantsev in his half guard.
OP seems to have recovered his senses.
OP is looking for a sweep. Rumiantsev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rumiantsev is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Rumiantsev has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can OP defend it? Rumiantsev steps over the head and cranks it - OP is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rumiantsev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tomas Rumiantsev! |
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Event:
HFC 84: Holly vs Ilmarinen
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Rumiantsev doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Rumiantsev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rumiantsev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rumiantsev moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rumiantsev tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Rumiantsev has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Rumiantsev is rocked!
Rumiantsev walks straight into a right hand from Smith - that's dropped him! Smith jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Rumiantsev from any more punishment! Rumiantsev complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Will Smith!
Will Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Rumiantsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buakaw.
#CL#
Rumiantsev moves into the clinch.
Rumiantsev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Rumiantsev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Buakaw!
Rumiantsev looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumiantsev looking to finish Buakaw with some ground and pound. This is bad for Buakaw!
Rumiantsev controlling the position easily from mount.
Rumiantsev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T1#
Rumiantsev breaks from Buakaw's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rumiantsev is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB#
Rumiantsev is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Buakaw is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Buakaw flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Rumiantsev anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Buakaw and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Rumiantsev slips an arm under Buakaw chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Rumiantsev has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Rumiantsev is squeezing on Buakaw like an anaconda would it's prey. Buakaw fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tomas Rumiantsev! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Rumiantsev clinches up with Crimson and pushes him back against the cage.
Crimson scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Tomas Rumiantsev has been cut.
Rumiantsev is trying to pull guard but Crimson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Rumiantsev jumps into guard, dragging Crimson to the mat.
Crimson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crimson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rumiantsev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rumiantsev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crimson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rumiantsev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crimson 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. #T1#
Crimson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Crimson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crimson wants to stand but Rumiantsev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Crimson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rumiantsev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rumiantsev controls Crimson momentarily but Crimson frees himself. #SUB#
Rumiantsev looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Crimson is defending well. Rumiantsev quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Crimson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rumiantsev celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomas Rumiantsev! |
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