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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Gotwalt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gasan Umalatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umalatov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Don Omar - Danza Kuduro ft. Lucenzo. Gasan Umalatov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Gotwalt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gasan Umalatov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umalatov tests Gotwalt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Jeff Gotwalt has been cut.
Gotwalt goes for a double leg but Umalatov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Umalatov continues to drive forward.
Gotwalt feints and as Umalatov raises his hands in defense, Gotwalt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gotwalt slips nicely into half guard.
Umalatov wants to control but Gotwalt is keeping busy.
Umalatov won't allow Gotwalt to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotwalt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Umalatov sees it coming and defends easily.
Umalatov tries to get to full guard but Gotwalt has control of the leg.
Umalatov wants to control but Gotwalt is keeping busy.
Gotwalt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Umalatov.
Gotwalt wants to pass the guard but Umalatov is keeping the position.
Gotwalt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umalatov is trying to keep Gotwalt in close.
Umalatov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gotwalt stays in close to Umalatov's body and controls the position.
Umalatov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotwalt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gotwalt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gotwalt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Umalatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotwalt defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Umalatov is looking for a triangle but Gotwalt pushes his legs off easily.
Umalatov keeping moving, preventing Gotwalt from controlling successfully.
Gotwalt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Umalatov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gotwalt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Umalatov keeping moving, preventing Gotwalt from controlling successfully.
Gotwalt is really struggling to control Umalatov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Umalatov scores with a jab. Gotwalt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gotwalt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Umalatov pinned against the cage. Umalatov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Umalatov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gotwalt.
Umalatov with the counter takedown but Gotwalt avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Gotwalt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotwalt is breathing heavily.
Umalatov throws a leg kick but Gotwalt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gotwalt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Umalatov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gotwalt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gotwalt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Umalatov looking to pass the guard.
Umalatov passes Gotwalt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov tries to pass to full mount but Gotwalt defends it.
Umalatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gotwalt defends it well.
Umalatov wants to take a breather but Gotwalt is having none of it.
Umalatov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gotwalt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gotwalt wants to improve his position but Umalatov is controlling well.
Gotwalt manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotwalt 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.
Gasan Umalatov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Gotwalt's cut.
That's time! Gotwalt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gotwalt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Umalatov pinned against the cage. Umalatov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Umalatov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Umalatov wants it to stay on the feet.
Umalatov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gotwalt defends it well.
Gotwalt fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Gotwalt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotwalt misses with a takedown attempt - Umalatov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Umalatov feints the counter takedown.
Gotwalt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Umalatov counters with a shoot takedown. Gotwalt fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov pushes down on Gotwalt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Umalatov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gotwalt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Umalatov.
Gotwalt trying to control here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umalatov passes to side control.
Gotwalt tries to buck Umalatov off but Umalatov is having none of it.
Umalatov wants to control but Gotwalt is keeping him busy.
Gotwalt struggling a bit here.
Gotwalt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Umalatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gotwalt keeps working.
Umalatov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gotwalt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gotwalt struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Umalatov trying to control the action but Gotwalt is working from the bottom.
Umalatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gotwalt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Umalatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gotwalt keeps working.
Umalatov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gotwalt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotwalt has one of Umalatov's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Gotwalt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Umalatov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Umalatov wants to control but Gotwalt is keeping him busy.
Umalatov is trying to get an arm triangle but Gotwalt is defending well.
Gotwalt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Umalatov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Umalatov is looking to take a break and control but Gotwalt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gotwalt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Umalatov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gotwalt gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umalatov wants to take a breather but Gotwalt is having none of it.
Gotwalt gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gasan Umalatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Gotwalt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gotwalt misses with a takedown attempt - Umalatov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gotwalt fails with a takedown attempt.
Umalatov with the counter takedown but Gotwalt avoids it easily.
Jeff Gotwalt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Umalatov does it's job there.
Gotwalt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Umalatov defends it nicely.
Umalatov with the counter takedown but Gotwalt avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Gotwalt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotwalt fails with the takedown
and Umalatov counters with a single leg into guard. Gotwalt didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Umalatov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umalatov is looking to take a break and control but Gotwalt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gotwalt is looking for a sweep.
Umalatov trying to control the position but Gotwalt is working away.
Umalatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umalatov tries for a kimura but Gotwalt is defending well.
Gotwalt is looking to regain half guard here but Umalatov keeps moving and retains side control.
Umalatov trying to control the position but Gotwalt is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gotwalt, who protects the arm well.
Gotwalt is not content to let Umalatov control the position.
Gotwalt tries to buck Umalatov off but Umalatov is having none of it.
Umalatov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Umalatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gotwalt keeps working.
Umalatov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotwalt is looking for a sweep.
Umalatov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gotwalt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Umalatov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gotwalt is not content to let Umalatov control the position.
Gotwalt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Umalatov is looking to take a break and control but Gotwalt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umalatov working away.
Gasan Umalatov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
You can see the frustration on Gotwalt's face as Umalatov controls the position.
Umalatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Umalatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Umalatov is trying to get an arm triangle but Gotwalt is defending well.
Gotwalt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jeff Gotwalt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotwalt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Umalatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gasan Umalatov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Umalatov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gasan Umalatov!
After the big win, Gasan Umalatov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mohito Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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