Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GK 140 Rising Stars
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Houston scores with a hook to the body. Umalatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Umalatov cracks Houston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Houston throws a nice head kick!
Houston misses with a body shot.
Houston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Houston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umalatov slips under a jab from Houston.
Umalatov moves forwards but Houston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Umalatov throws a series of punches but Houston moves out of range.
Houston scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Houston.
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!
Houston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Umalatov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Houston stuffs the takedown.
Houston misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Houston coming out on top.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Umalatov moves out of range easily.
And Umalatov tries to counter it with a takedown but Houston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Houston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Umalatov to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umalatov.
Umalatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Houston to score with a decent uppercut.
Umalatov scores with a nice right hand.
Umalatov dives in and grabs Houston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Houston pushes down on Umalatov's head and hops out.#TD2#
Umalatov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Umalatov wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving. #SU2#
Umalatov stands up and waves to Houston to follow him.
Houston moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Houston lands a nice shot to the body.
Houston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston throws a hook to the side of Umalatov's head but Umalatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umalatov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Houston. #T2#
Umalatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Houston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Umalatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Max Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
Some bone on bone action there as Umalatov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Houston throws a right and a left that Umalatov avoids nicely.
Umalatov misses with a looping right.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston throws a chopping leg kick but Umalatov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Houston misses with an uppercut.
Houston throws a head kick but Umalatov moves out of range.
Umalatov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Houston defends it well.
Umalatov blocks a head kick by Houston.
Umalatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Houston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Umalatov.
Umalatov cracks Houston with a good jab.
Umalatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Max Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Houston sizes up Umalatov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Umalatov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Umalatov slips a jab from Houston.#T3#
Houston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Houston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Houston.
Umalatov fails to land the takedown.
Houston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Houston tries to keep at a distance but Umalatov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Umalatov misses with the head strike.
Umalatov wants a takedown but no success here.
Houston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Houston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Umalatov misses its intended target.
Umalatov scores with the left hand. Houston knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Houston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Houston scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umalatov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Houston finds it's way round the side to connect with Umalatov's head.
Umalatov avoids the head kick by Houston.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Houston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Umalatov.
Houston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Houston cracks a nice hook into Umalatov's ribs.
A punch combination from Umalatov misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston connects with a solid leg kick.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston connects with a leg kick. Umalatov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Umalatov avoids the head kick by Houston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Houston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Houston's corner calls for a 1-2. Houston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Houston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umalatov can do to turn this around?
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umalatov moves away.
Houston lands a nice hook to Umalatov's body. Umalatov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Houston finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Houston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Umalatov doesn't seem phased though.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Umalatov. Those never looked like landing.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston throws out a loose jab but Umalatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umalatov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Houston lands with a hook. Umalatov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Houston throws an overhand right that lands on Umalatov's shoulder, as Umalatov tries to avoid the shot.
Umalatov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Houston is out of range and Umalatov settles back down.
Houston throws a big counter combination but Umalatov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Umalatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umalatov defending well as Houston loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Umalatov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Houston explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Houston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Umalatov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Houston scores with a punch to the head.
Umalatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Umalatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houston misses with a hook.
Umalatov walks into a left hand.
Umalatov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Houston throws a series of punches but Umalatov moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Houston.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umalatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Houston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umalatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umalatov drops his hands momentarily and Houston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Houston lands with an uppercut that bounces Umalatov off the cage and back into range.
Houston throws a series of strikes that have Umalatov backpedaling. #T2#
Umalatov thuds a left hand into Houston's body.
Umalatov moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Houston counters with a stiff right hand.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Umalatov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Umalatov throws a hook but Houston blocks it.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Umalatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houston throws a nice looking combination but Umalatov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Umalatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Houston slaps away a takedown attempt from Umalatov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Umalatov moves away from the strike by Houston.
Max Houston is winning the standup battle so far.
Houston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Umalatov under the eye.
Houston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umalatov. Houston does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Umalatov swings for the body but Houston moves out of range.
Houston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Umalatov dives in and grabs Houston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Houston pushes down on Umalatov's head and hops out.
Umalatov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Houston's head.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Umalatov moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Houston.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umalatov cracks Houston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Umalatov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Umalatov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Umalatov walks into a stiff left hand from Houston.
Umalatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Houston 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Umalatov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Houston defends it well.
Umalatov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houston.
Houston looks to land a left hand but Umalatov moved out of range nicely.
Houston misses with a wild combination.
Umalatov shoots for a takedown but Houston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Max Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umalatov feints the counter takedown.
Umalatov throws a big shot that misses.
Umalatov misses with a hook
and Houston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umalatov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Umalatov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umalatov tries to clinch there but Houston circles away.
Houston takes a swing at Umalatov's ribcage but misses.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Houston dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Houston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houston throws a low kick but Umalatov avoids it.
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Umalatov. Those never looked like landing.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umalatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Houston.
Umalatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houston moves away.
Umalatov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Houston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Houston checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Houston circles away quickly and effectively.
Houston connects with the punch.
Umalatov blocks a jab.
Umalatov avoids the head kick by Houston.
Umalatov walks into a left hand. #T1#
Umalatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Houston to score with a decent uppercut.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umalatov manages to avoid it.
Houston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Umalatov avoids the body shot from Houston.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Houston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Houston.
Houston misses the jab.
Houston scores with the left hand. Umalatov knows he should have avoided that one.
Umalatov is looking to clinch but Houston is avoiding it.
Umalatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Umalatov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umalatov.
Houston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Houston lands a jab to Umalatov's midsection.
Umalatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Houston. That's going to slow Umalatov down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Houston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Umalatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Houston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Umalatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Max Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
Houston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Umalatov ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Houston throws an overhand right that lands on Umalatov's shoulder, as Umalatov tries to avoid the shot.
Houston throws out a loose jab but Umalatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umalatov misses with a wild body shot.
Houston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umalatov moves away.
Houston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umalatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3##CL2#
Umalatov moves into the clinch.
Houston is trying to break the clinch but Umalatov is controlling him.#BC2#
Umalatov manages to break the clinch.
Houston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Houston misses.
Umalatov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Umalatov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Houston defends it well.
Houston misses the jab.
Houston scores with a nice head shot.
Houston misses with a wild body shot.
Umalatov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Houston cracks Umalatov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Houston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umalatov.
Umalatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Houston.
Umalatov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houston swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Umalatov misses with a takedown
and Houston counters with a straight right hand.
Houston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Umalatov.
Max Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Houston throws a low kick but Umalatov moves out of range easily.
Umalatov blocks a jab.
Umalatov scores with the left hand. Houston knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umalatov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Houston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Umalatov ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Umalatov moves away and avoids it.
Umalatov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Houston's head backwards.
Umalatov cracks a nice hook into Houston's ribs.
Houston lands a nice looking body shot.
Gasan Umalatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umalatov misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Houston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Houston, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Houston!
An out of breath Max Houston thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GKNY 117 - Shakhbulat vs River
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Umalatov with a poor takedown
and Schilling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umalatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schilling stuns Umalatov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gasan Umalatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umalatov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Schilling cracks Umalatov with an open hand slap.
Umalatov throws a looping overhand right but Schilling ducks down to avoid it.
Umalatov throws a series of punches but Schilling moves out of range.
Schilling digs a good hook to Umalatov's body.
Umalatov staying out of range there.
Umalatov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schilling counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joe Schilling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schilling. Umalatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umalatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umalatov moves out of range of the leg kick from Schilling.
Schilling wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Umalatov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Schilling has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schilling and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schilling misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Umalatov misses with a hook to the body
and Umalatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Umalatov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schilling did well to prevent Umalatov getting side control.#SUB2#
Schilling is defending against the submission attempts here by Umalatov. #SUB2#
Umalatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schilling slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Schilling has his foot on Umalatov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Umalatov works his way back into a safe position though.
Umalatov wants to pass the guard but Schilling is keeping the position.
Umalatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schilling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umalatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Umalatov drops back looking for a leg! Schilling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schilling manages to kick Umalatov off! Umalatov jumps back into Schilling's guard. #SU2#
Schilling is working an open guard so Umalatov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Umalatov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schilling counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umalatov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Umalatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schilling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schilling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umalatov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Schilling connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umalatov's hands.
Umalatov tries to clinch
and Schilling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umalatov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schilling throwing a counter right hand but Umalatov manages to avoid it.
Umalatov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schilling's waist but Schilling gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Umalatov off to one side.
Schilling misses with a leg kick.
Umalatov looks to clinch
and Schilling counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Umalatov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schilling can't do much from the bottom here.
Schilling is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Schilling is trying to control Umalatov's posture but Umalatov avoids it. #SUB2#
Umalatov has hold of Schilling's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Schilling tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Umalatov cranks the arm and Schilling screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Schilling, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gasan Umalatov!
Gasan Umalatov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GKNY 111 - Defoe vs Marfaker
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Filipowicz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Umalatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Umalatov with a poor takedown
letting Filipowicz counter with a right hand.
Michal Filipowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipowicz moves away from the strike by Umalatov.
Filipowicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umalatov.
Jab from Filipowicz.#CL2#
Filipowicz rushes Umalatov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Filipowicz has a couple of punches blocked by Umalatov.
Umalatov blocks a body shot from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Umalatov controls his hands.
Umalatov is working for takedown but Filipowicz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipowicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filipowicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filipowicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Filipowicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Umalatov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gasan Umalatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipowicz working aggressively here. #T1#
Umalatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filipowicz stops a takedown attempt from Umalatov.
Filipowicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umalatov's elbow.
Filipowicz has Umalatov pressed against the cage, preventing Umalatov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Filipowicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Filipowicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Filipowicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Filipowicz on the inside.
Umalatov can't get the takedown.
Filipowicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Filipowicz misses with the head strike.
Umalatov has had enough of the clinch but Filipowicz keeps him there for the moment.
Umalatov misses with some punches.
Filipowicz is leaning against Umalatov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
A body shot lands from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filipowicz has a couple of punches blocked by Umalatov.
Umalatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Filipowicz fails to land.
Our sources have told us that Umalatov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Umalatov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Filipowicz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipowicz holding both Umalatov 's hands and preventing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Filipowicz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Umalatov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Filipowicz is having to fend off submission attempts from Umalatov, who is looking to sink in the choke. Umalatov doesn't have the hooks in though and Filipowicz manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB#
Umalatov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Filipowicz escapes and throws Umalatov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Umalatov is looking for a sweep.
Filipowicz working away.
Filipowicz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Umalatov tries to buck Filipowicz off but Filipowicz is having none of it.#T4#
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 gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Umalatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filipowicz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Filipowicz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Umalatov.
Umalatov tries to buck Filipowicz off but Filipowicz is having none of it.
Umalatov struggling a bit here.
Filipowicz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Filipowicz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Umalatov slips a straight right by Filipowicz.
Umalatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Filipowicz sprawls and moves away.
Umalatov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Filipowicz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Filipowicz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Umalatov looks to land a combination. Filipowicz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Umalatov avoids the head kick by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz slips under a jab.
Umalatov avoids the body shot from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umalatov manages to avoid it.
Umalatov blocks the body kick.
Umalatov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Umalatov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Umalatov.
Umalatov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Filipowicz slips a jab from Umalatov.
Filipowicz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Umalatov on the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Umalatov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Filipowicz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Filipowicz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Filipowicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umalatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umalatov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Umalatov duly obliges. #T1#
Filipowicz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Umalatov backs up against the cage.
Filipowicz connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Umalatov is defended easily by Filipowicz.
Umalatov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Umalatov has a takedown stuffed.
Filipowicz lunges at Umalatov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Umalatov's hand.
Filipowicz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Umalatov.
Umalatov swings for the body but Filipowicz moves out of range.
Filipowicz misses with a straight right. #T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Filipowicz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Filipowicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umalatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Filipowicz cracks the inside of Umalatov's front leg.
The fighters circling - Umalatov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michal Filipowicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umalatov has his takedown stuffed
and Filipowicz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gasan Umalatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipowicz throws a jab when Umalatov was well out of range.
Filipowicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Umalatov is just out of range.
Umalatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Umalatov tries to close the distance and clinch but Filipowicz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filipowicz tests Umalatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umalatov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filipowicz. #CL2#
Filipowicz instigates a clinch.
Umalatov tries for a takedown but Filipowicz manages to get underhooks.
Filipowicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Filipowicz fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filipowicz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Filipowicz.#T3##BC#
Umalatov breaks from the clinch.
Filipowicz lands a leg kick that knocks Umalatov off balance momentarily.
Umalatov takes one on the button.#CL2#
Filipowicz gets a clinch.
Filipowicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Filipowicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Umalatov backwards.
Filipowicz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Umalatov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Filipowicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Filipowicz slows down the pace here.
Umalatov can't get the takedown.
Filipowicz has Umalatov pressed against the cage. #T4#
Umalatov blocking some punches.
Filipowicz can't find room to land a body shot as Umalatov controls the action.
Filipowicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filipowicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filipowicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Filipowicz.
A short right from Filipowicz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipowicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filipowicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Umalatov or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filipowicz misses with the head strike.
Filipowicz working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filipowicz. #TD#
Umalatov drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Umalatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Filipowicz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Filipowicz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Filipowicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Filipowicz lands a head shot.#CL2#
Filipowicz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Filipowicz lands an uppercut.
Filipowicz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Umalatov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Filipowicz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Umalatov slips a jab from Filipowicz.
Umalatov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filipowicz.
Donk. Umalatov catches Filipowicz right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filipowicz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Filipowicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Umalatov.
Umalatov slips a jab from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz lands a nice shot that snaps Umalatov's head back.
A big right from Filipowicz misses. #T1#
Umalatov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Umalatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Filipowicz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Umalatov is able to avoid easily.
Umalatov misses with a hook. Filipowicz ducked under it nicely.
Filipowicz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Umalatov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Filipowicz misses its intended target.
Filipowicz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Umalatov misses with a double jab.
Umalatov wants to clinch.
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filipowicz as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filipowicz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Umalatov. Umalatov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Umalatov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Filipowicz can pounce on him.
Good shot there by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umalatov avoids a kick to the body.
Umalatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Filipowicz sprawls and moves away.
Umalatov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Umalatov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Filipowicz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Filipowicz tests Umalatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Filipowicz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Umalatov under the eye.
Filipowicz stuns Umalatov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Filipowicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Filipowicz thinks about the counter body kick.
Filipowicz lunges at Umalatov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Umalatov's hand.
Umalatov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umalatov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Filipowicz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Umalatov.
Umalatov tries to counter with a takedown but Filipowicz is quick to defend against it.
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filipowicz as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gasan Umalatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Filipowicz, as that shot connected.
Filipowicz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Umalatov. That did some damage!#T3#
Filipowicz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umalatov's hands.
Filipowicz scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Umalatov is rocked!
Filipowicz jabs Umalatov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oh Umalatov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Umalatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Filipowicz.
Umalatov seems to have got his legs back now.
Filipowicz moves out of range as Umalatov strikes.
Umalatov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Filipowicz.
A jab lands there for Filipowicz.
Filipowicz throws out a powerful jab.
Umalatov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Filipowicz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Umalatov takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Umalatov - just one landing.
Filipowicz fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Umalatov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Umalatov looks to clinch but Filipowicz throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Umalatov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Michal Filipowicz!
Our winner, Michal Filipowicz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GKNY 105 - Defoe vs Man
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Crocodilov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Umalatov misses the shot to the body.
Rinat Crocodilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocodilov misses the shot to the body.
Crocodilov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Umalatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Crocodilov throws an overhand right that lands on Umalatov's shoulder, as Umalatov tries to avoid the shot.
Umalatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crocodilov.#CL#
Umalatov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Umalatov can't get the takedown.
Umalatov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gasan Umalatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Umalatov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Umalatov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crocodilov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umalatov circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crocodilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crocodilov scores with a hook to the body. Umalatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Umalatov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Umalatov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crocodilov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Umalatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crocodilov sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Umalatov has Crocodilov up against the cage in a clinch.
Crocodilov is pressed up against the cage. Umalatov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crocodilov down to the mat. Crocodilov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crocodilov throws a shot to the body.
Crocodilov slips a jab and a cross from Umalatov.
Nice takedown defense from Crocodilov. No joy for Umalatov on that attempt.
Umalatov scores with a decent looking hook.
Crocodilov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crocodilov.#CUT2#
It looks like Gasan Umalatov has been cut.
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!
Crocodilov missing with a left hand there. Umalatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umalatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Umalatov slips under a jab.#T2#
Crocodilov throws a hook but Umalatov avoids it easily.
Umalatov works Crocodilov's body with a nice hook.
Crocodilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umalatov tries to counter with a takedown but Crocodilov is quick to defend against it.
Umalatov wants to clinch up but Crocodilov keeps it at a distance.
Crocodilov throws a shot from downtown. Umalatov moves away and avoids it.
Crocodilov throws the left hand but Umalatov avoids the punch easily.
Umalatov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crocodilov pinned against the cage. Crocodilov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crocodilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umalatov moves away.
Crocodilov scores with a jab.
Crocodilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umalatov manages to avoid it.
Umalatov moves in looking to clinch but Crocodilov pushes him off.
Crocodilov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Umalatov tries to move into range but Crocodilov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Umalatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crocodilov throws out the jab.
Crocodilov throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Umalatov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crocodilov won't be happy with that.
Crocodilov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
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!
Crocodilov is pushing Umalatov's head away, looking to escape. Umalatov manages to hold on to the position though.
Umalatov trying to control the action but Crocodilov is working from the bottom.
Crocodilov is being controlled here.
Crocodilov is trying to buck Umalatov off.#SUB#
Umalatov is trying to get an arm triangle but Crocodilov is defending well. #SUB#
Umalatov is trying to get an arm triangle but Crocodilov is defending well. #T4##ES2#
Crocodilov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
No joy there for Umalatov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umalatov tries to clinch up but Crocodilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Crocodilov misses with a double jab.
Umalatov moves away from the strike by Crocodilov.
Umalatov tries to counter with a takedown but Crocodilov is quick to defend against it.
Crocodilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umalatov.
Crocodilov looks to land a right hand but Umalatov moved out of range.
Umalatov dodges the punch combination from Crocodilov.
Crocodilov scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rinat Crocodilov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gasan Umalatov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Umalatov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crocodilov dodges the punch combination from Umalatov.
Umalatov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crocodilov circles away.
Umalatov misses the body punch
and Crocodilov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crocodilov swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
so Umalatov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Crocodilov keeping full guard, as Umalatov tries to pass.
Umalatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Crocodilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Umalatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crocodilov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crocodilov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Gasan Umalatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Umalatov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Crocodilov is looking to work some ground and pound but Umalatov has wrist control.
Crocodilov won't allow Umalatov to sweep him here.
Crocodilov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Umalatov's head.#SUB#
Crocodilov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Umalatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crocodilov has managed to get both his arms back between Umalatov's legs - danger averted.
Crocodilov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Umalatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crocodilov defends well.
Crocodilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crocodilov looking to sit in guard and control but Umalatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Crocodilov wants to get back to his feet but Umalatov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Umalatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crocodilov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##ES2#
Crocodilov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Umalatov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A jab from Crocodilov does it's job there.
Crocodilov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crocodilov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocodilov stuns Umalatov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rinat Crocodilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crocodilov throws a big shot that misses.
Crocodilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umalatov walks into a left hand.
Crocodilov throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Umalatov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crocodilov is trying to stand up here but Umalatov is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crocodilov tries to kick Umalatov off but Umalatov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Crocodilov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Umalatov is on him like a limpet, forcing Crocodilov back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Crocodilov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Umalatov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crocodilov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Umalatov trying to control but Crocodilov is working from the bottom.
Crocodilov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Umalatov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Crocodilov kicks Umalatov off and gets to his feet.
Umalatov slips under a jab.
Rinat Crocodilov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umalatov connects with a nice looking jab.
Umalatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crocodilov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umalatov circles away quickly and effectively.
Umalatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Crocodilov misses with a hook.
Crocodilov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Umalatov momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umalatov stuns Crocodilov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crocodilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umalatov.#T4#
Umalatov shoots for a takedown but Crocodilov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crocodilov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rinat Crocodilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Umalatov dives in and scores a takedown into Crocodilov's guard.#ES2#
Crocodilov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Umalatov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Crocodilov misses with a double jab.
Crocodilov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Umalatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crocodilov is breathing heavily.
Crocodilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick lands from Umalatov.
Crocodilov throws a hook but Umalatov avoids it easily.
Umalatov attempts a counter takedown but Crocodilov avoids it well and moves away.
Umalatov connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umalatov takes one to the side of the head.
Crocodilov throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Umalatov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Umalatov wants to control from the top but Crocodilov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rinat Crocodilov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gasan Umalatov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Crocodilov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crocodilov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crocodilov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Umalatov eats them both and turns towards Crocodilov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crocodilov, as that shot connected.
Umalatov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crocodilov swivels and escapes.
Umalatov throws a right hand that Crocodilov ducks under and follows up with a left that Crocodilov also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Crocodilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Crocodilov. No joy for Umalatov on that attempt.
Umalatov slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov fails with the takedown
and Crocodilov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gasan Umalatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Umalatov looks to throw the jab but Crocodilov is out of range.
Crocodilov fails to land with a series of punches.
Umalatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Umalatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crocodilov throws out the jab.
Umalatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crocodilov misses with a left hand #TD#
and Umalatov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crocodilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Umalatov is controlling him. #SUB#
Umalatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crocodilov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crocodilov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Umalatov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Crocodilov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Umalatov's body to avoid the submission. Umalatov has instead reached around Crocodilov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Umalatov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gasan Umalatov!
Gasan Umalatov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GKNY 100 - Mencken vs Brewer
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Momochi 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Umalatov under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Umalatov.
Umalatov with the counter takedown but Momochi avoids it easily.
Momochi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Momochi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Umalatov sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Momochi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Momochi connects with a nice short shot to Umalatov's temple. #SUB2#
Umalatov actively working from the bottom here.
Momochi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Momochi working over Umalatov with some ground and pound. Umalatov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Momochi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Momochi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Momochi is nestled in close to Umalatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Umalatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Momochi pulls his head out easily.
Momochi working over Umalatov with some ground and pound. Umalatov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1##SUB2#
Umalatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Momochi is nestled in close to Umalatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Momochi prevents Umalatov from improving his position.
Momochi 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.#SUB#
Momochi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Umalatov wants to control but Momochi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Momochi there.
Umalatov is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momochi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Momochi is working for a kimura but Umalatov is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Momochi is working for a kimura but Umalatov is defending it quite comfortably. #T2##SUB2#
Umalatov actively working from the bottom here.
Momochi working the head and body with strikes.
Umalatov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Umalatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Umalatov tries to get to full guard but Momochi has control of the leg. #T3#
Momochi trying to pass the guard but Umalatov defending well.
Momochi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Momochi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Umalatov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Momochi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Umalatov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Momochi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Umalatov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Umalatov controls Momochi momentarily but Momochi frees himself.
Momochi is working Umalatov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Umalatov looking to control.
Momochi works over Umalatov with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Momochi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Umalatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Momochi has managed to get both his arms back between Umalatov's legs - danger averted.
Momochi landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Momochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Umalatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Umalatov is looking for a triangle but Momochi pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Momochi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Umalatov is trying to defend but Momochi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Momochi is nestled in close to Umalatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Umalatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Momochi pulls his head out easily.
Momochi slows the pace down in half guard.
Umalatov 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.
Momochi passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Umalatov tries to improve position but can't.
Momochi lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Momochi scoring with punches and elbows.
Umalatov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Momochi 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Umalatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Umalatov tries to roll over but Momochi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Momochi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Umalatov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Momochi has cracked it and Umalatov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Momochi !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sandayu Momochi !
An out of breath and clearly excited Sandayu Momochi thanked AnonymouS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GKNY 93 Sodergren v Kropotkin
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1##CL#
Cole has Umalatov up against the cage in a clinch.
Umalatov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Umalatov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Cole misses with a body punch.
We've been hearing reports that Cole has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Umalatov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cole in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cole lands a body shot. #BC2#
Umalatov breaks the clinch.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umalatov.
Umalatov lands with a kick to the temple. Cole shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cole rushes Umalatov and presses him up against the cage.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Umalatov blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Umalatovs head.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Umalatov controls the action.
A short right from Cole.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Umalatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umalatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Cole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umalatov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Cole.
Umalatov pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Umalatov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umalatov backwards.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Umalatov or not.
Cole is leaning against Umalatov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Umalatov looks winded!
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Umalatov controls his hands.
Umalatov is trying to maintain a safe position but Cole gets an underhook and turns Umalatov into the cage.
A hook to the body from Cole.
Cole lands a body punch.
Cole tries to work over Umalatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umalatov.
Umalatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Cole.
Cole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Umalatov.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Umalatov or not.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Umalatov is rocked!
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Umalatov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cole lands a left hand. #T4#
Cole pushes Umalatov against the cage. Cole is working some dirty boxing. Cole pushes off with a quick right hook! Umalatov goes down! Umalatov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cole moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Michael Cole waved his t-shirt featuring Sun-Tzu's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GKNY 88 - Sodergren v Cole
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Nilsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Umalatov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nilsen scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Nilsen. That snapped Umalatov's head back.
Nilsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umalatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilsen.
Umalatov cracks Nilsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Umalatov blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Umalatov throws a shot from downtown. Nilsen moves away and avoids it.
Nilsen lands a jab to the head.
Umalatov tries to clinch but Nilsen moves away
and Nilsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Nilsen misses with an uppercut. Umalatov saw that one coming.
A big left from Nilsen misses.
A swing and a miss from Nilsen.
Umalatov throws a jab when Nilsen was well out of range.
Umalatov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nilsen lands a slapping body shot.
Nilsen throws a hook but Umalatov blocks it.
Umalatov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Nilsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Umalatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
That kick from Umalatov tenderised Nilsen's leg. Nilsen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nilsen scores with a nice head shot.
Nilsen connects with a single shot there.
Umalatov throws a looping overhand right but Nilsen ducks down to avoid it.
Umalatov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nilsen misses with a few strikes there.
Nilsen with a nice cross.
Umalatov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nilsen sprawls well. Nilsen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Umalatov gets slowly back to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Umalatov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nilsen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nilsen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilsen tries to bum rush Umalatov with a series of wild strikes but Umalatov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Umalatov slips under a jab from Nilsen.#T2#
Nilsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Umalatov off the cage and back into range.
Nilsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Umalatov tests Nilsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umalatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Umalatov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Umalatov throws a hook but Nilsen avoids it easily.
Dennis Nilsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Umalatov drops his shoulder and cracks Nilsen with a huge uppercut! Nilsen goes down! Can Umalatov finish him? #ROC2#
Nilsen is rocked!
Umalatov 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.
Oh Nilsen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Nilsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Umalatov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Umalatov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Umalatov wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving.
Umalatov passes Nilsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nilsen trying to control here. #SUB2#
Umalatov is trying for a kimura here. Nilsen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Umalatov wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gasan Umalatov!
In his post fight interview, Gasan Umalatov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GKNY 84 - Sodergren v Hopeless
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Umalatov staying out of range there.
Payton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umalatov throws out the jab.
Payton scores with a body shot.
Umalatov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Payton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umalatov throws a big counter combination but Payton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Umalatov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Payton lands a nice hook to Umalatov's body. Umalatov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Umalatov clinches with his opponent.
Payton looking for a takedown.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umalatov pushes Payton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Payton scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Payton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Payton has clasped his hands together around Umalatov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton trying to control the position but Umalatov is working away. #SUB2#
Payton is trying to get an arm triangle but Umalatov is defending well.
Umalatov's coaches at McElias (Russian Bears TM) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Payton wants to control but Umalatov is keeping him busy. #T1#
Umalatov struggling a bit here.
Umalatov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Payton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Payton controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Payton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Umalatov struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Payton tries for a kimura but Umalatov is defending well.
Umalatov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Payton has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Umalatov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Payton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Umalatov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Payton swings around for an armbar but Umalatov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Payton's guard.
Payton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at The Factory inform us that Payton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Payton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Umalatov is aware though and is defending well.
Payton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Payton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Umalatov wants to stand but Payton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Umalatov being controlled here momentarily.
Umalatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Umalatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Payton working for a triangle but Umalatov defends it easily.
Umalatov wants to get up but he can't break Payton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Umalatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Payton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payton controlling Umalatov's posture.
Payton keeping moving, preventing Umalatov from controlling successfully.
Umalatov looking to sit in guard and control but Payton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Umalatov keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Payton passes Umalatov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Payton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Umalatov is looking to improve his position.
Payton trying to control from half guard but Umalatov is working away. #SUB2#
Payton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Umalatov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Payton is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Payton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Umalatov is just riding it out for now. Payton eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Payton misses with a hook.
Umalatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
Umalatov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Payton slips a straight right by Umalatov.
Payton lands a jab to the nose.
Payton takes a swing at Umalatov's ribcage but misses.
Umalatov misses with a hook.
Payton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Umalatov at a distance.
Umalatov shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Payton clinches up with Umalatov and pushes him back against the cage.
Payton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Umalatov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Umalatov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payton.
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!
Umalatov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Umalatov needs to keep his hands up - Payton had a free shot at his head there.
Payton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good leg kick by Payton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Payton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Umalatov staying out of range there.
Umalatov throws the left hand but Payton avoids the punch easily.
Umalatov walks into a jab.
Umalatov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Umalatov throws a front kick aimed at Payton's knee but Payton avoids it well.
Payton misses with a straight left.
Umalatov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umalatov manages to avoid it.
Umalatov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Umalatov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Payton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umalatov.
Payton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Umalatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payton.
A leg kick checked by Payton.
Umalatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umalatov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Payton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payton! But no joy.
Payton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Payton misses with a body shot.
Payton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch combination from Payton misses. #KD#
Umalatov lands a big right hand that sends Payton crashing to the mat! Umalatov stays standing though and waves Payton back to his feet!#ROC#
Payton is rocked!
Umalatov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Payton's defenses. It connects perfectly with Payton's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gasan Umalatov!
After the fight, Gasan Umalatov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GKNY 79 - Hopeless v Puzo
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Momochi swings widly with a right hand
and Momochi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Momochi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Momochi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Umalatov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Umalatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Umalatov trying to control from the bottom.
Momochi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Momochi winds up and cracks Umalatov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Umalatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Momochi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Momochi wants to work for an arm triangle but Umalatov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momochi working the head and body with strikes.
Umalatov tries to get to full guard but Momochi has control of the leg.
Umalatov is refusing to be controlled, as Momochi sits in half guard. #T1#
Momochi prevents Umalatov from improving his position.#SUB#
Umalatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Momochi pulls his head out easily.
Umalatov has hold of Momochi 's hands but Momochi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Umalatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Momochi pulls his head out easily.
Momochi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Umalatov is refusing to be controlled, as Momochi sits in half guard.
Umalatov tries to kick Momochi off but Momochi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Momochi is nestled in close to Umalatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Momochi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Umalatov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Momochi prevents Umalatov from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Umalatov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Momochi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Momochi is looking to advance position but Umalatov won't allow it.
Momochi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Umalatov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Momochi . Oh but Umalatov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Momochi goes limp - he's gone! Umalatov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gasan Umalatov!
Gasan Umalatov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GKNY 74 - Samaras v Momochi
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Umalatov fails with the takedown.
Xll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xll throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Umalatov or perhaps it was just good defense by Xll, which made it look bad.
Umalatov moves out of range as Xll throws a body kick.
Xll has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Xll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umalatov moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown but Xll shows good takedown defense.
Xll let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gasan Umalatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xll sprawls well. Xll wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Umalatov gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Xll's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
A head kick misses from Xll.
Umalatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xll lands a head kick. Umalatov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xll lands a nice looking body shot.
Xll goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Umalatov tries to counter by clinching up but Xll breaks away and moves out of range.
Umalatov wants to clinch up but Xll keeps it at a distance.
Xll lands with a nice combination. Umalatov backs away looking to recover.
Xll leaves Umalatov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Xll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umalatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Xll lands a really nice looking cross but Umalatov seems unphased.
Umalatov misses with a takedown attempt
and Xll counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xll works Umalatov's body with a nice hook.
Umalatov has his takedown stuffed
and Umalatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xll takes a swing at Umalatov's ribcage but misses.
Umalatov tries to counter by clinching up but Xll breaks away and moves out of range.
Umalatov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xll sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Umalatov somewhat.
A nice side step and Xll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Umalatov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xll lands a slapping body shot.
Xll misses with a low kick.
Xll throws a body kick that misses.
Xll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umalatov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xll.
Xll is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Umalatov rather than just go for the knockout.
Xll misses with a two punch combination.
Umalatov goes for a double leg but Xll avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xll continues to drive forward.
Umalatov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromXll.#T4#
Xll takes a swing at Umalatov's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Umalatov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Xll breaks from the clinch.
Umalatov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Umalatov goes for a double leg but Xll avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xll continues to drive forward.
Xll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Umalatov slips a jab and a cross from Xll.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umalatov throws out a powerful jab.
Umalatov shoots in but no luck this time.
Xll shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Umalatov.
Xll is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramses Xll dominated that round.
That's time! Umalatov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Xll is looking to land body kicks.
Umalatov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xll.
Xll sizes up Umalatov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xll tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Umalatov counters by moving into the clinch.
Xll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Xll breaks the clinch.
Xll scores with a decent looking hook.
Xll lands with a nice combination. Umalatov backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xll as he jumps to the side.
Xll swats away the attempt to clinch by Umalatov.#T1#
Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Xll tenderised Umalatov's leg. Umalatov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xll has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Umalatov dives in for a single leg takedown but Xll sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice side step and Xll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Xll misses with a low kick.
Umalatov is looking to counter the offense by Xll and move into the clinch.
Umalatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Umalatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gasan Umalatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umalatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Xll with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xll misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Xll stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xll wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Xll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xll lands with a right hand.
Xll digs a good body shot into Umalatov's ribs.
Umalatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Xll throws a head kick but Umalatov moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umalatov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xll.
As Xll tries to get set, Umalatov tries to push him back and clinch up but Xll manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Xll throws a low kick but Umalatov moves out of range easily.
Ramses Xll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Xll misses.
Xll tries to land a leg kick but Umalatov saw it coming and moves away.
Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umalatov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Umalatov tries for a takedown but Xll circles away easily
and Xll counters with a right hand to the body.
Umalatov scores with a decent looking hook.
Umalatov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xll.
Umalatov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xll.
Xll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Xll tries to get set, Umalatov tries to push him back and clinch up but Xll manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
A head kick from Xll lands but Umalatov takes it in his stride.
Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
As Xll tries to get set, Umalatov tries to push him back and clinch up but Xll manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Xll as Umalatov shoots in.
Xll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Umalatov is able to avoid easily.
Umalatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Umalatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xll tries to avoid it but Umalatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xll to the ground. Xll escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xll throws a body punch but Umalatov moves out of range.
Xll throws a series of punches but Umalatov moves out of range.
Umalatov has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umalatov needs to keep his hands up - Xll had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramses Xll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Umalatov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Umalatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xll defends it nicely.
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xll as he jumps to the side.
Xll throws a sloppy head kick and Umalatov moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Umalatov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gasan Umalatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umalatov looks for a takedown but Xll sprawls well.#T1#
Umalatov blocks a jab.
Umalatov is looking to counter the offense by Xll and move into the clinch.
Xll swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Umalatov.
Ramses Xll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xll misses with a straight left.
As Xll tries to get set, Umalatov tries to push him back and clinch up but Xll manages to avoid the attempt.
Umalatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xll counters with a big head kick but Umalatov shrugs it off.
Umalatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xll feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Umalatov's calf.#T2#
Xll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown but Xll shows good takedown defense.
Xll only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Umalatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Xll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Umalatov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xll.
Xll throws a body shot but no joy.
Umalatov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Umalatov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xll.
That kick from Xll tenderised Umalatov's leg. Umalatov is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Umalatov takes one on the button.
Xll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Umalatov is able to avoid easily.
Xll misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Xll.
Umalatov dives in for a single leg takedown but Xll sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Xll displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Xll fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Umalatov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xll throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Umalatov on the side of the head.
Ramses Xll is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Xll scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Xll gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Umalatov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umalatov forces his way into half guard.
Umalatov wants to stand up but Xll is controlling the position.
Umalatov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Xll trying to control from the bottom. #ES2#
Xll kicks off Umalatov and gets to his feet.
Gasan Umalatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umalatov throws a shot from downtown. Xll moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramses Xll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xll winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramses Xll!
A relieved looking Ramses Xll thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GKNy 68 - Halleck V Chambers
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Umalatov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samaras sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Umalatov somewhat.#TD2#
Umalatov gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Umalatov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Samaras knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Umalatov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Samaras knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Umalatov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Umalatov swings around for an armbar but Samaras sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Umalatov's guard.#SUB2#
Umalatov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Umalatov working for submissions but it's allowed Samaras to get to half guard.
Samaras has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Samaras moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Umalatov.
Umalatov is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Umalatov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Umalatov can't escape the position.
Umalatov keeps trying to improve his position.
Samaras is looking to stand but Umalatov has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage. #SU#
Samaras is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Samaras feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Umalatovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Samaras swats away the attempt to clinch by Umalatov.
Lefteris Samaras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Samaras throws a series of punches but Umalatov moves out of range.
Umalatov feints the counter takedown.
Umalatov darts in looking for a takedown but Samaras gets double underhooks and turns Umalatov into the cage.
Umalatov tries for a takedown but Samaras sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lefteris Samaras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
Umalatov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samaras.
Samaras lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Samaras misses.
Samaras's corner calls for a 1-2. Samaras obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Umalatov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Samaras's guard.
Samaras keeping moving, preventing Umalatov from controlling successfully.
Umalatov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Samaras haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Samaras keeping full guard, as Umalatov tries to pass.
Samaras keeping moving, preventing Umalatov from controlling successfully.
Umalatov is fighting to break Samaras's control of his arms but Samaras is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Umalatov advances position into side control!
Umalatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samaras keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Samaras tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Umalatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Samaras is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lefteris Samaras dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samaras as he jumps to the side.
Samaras throws a lazy right hand but Umalatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Umalatov ducks under a wild hook from Samaras.
Umalatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab from Samaras.
Samaras lands an overhand right.
Samaras keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Samaras.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Umalatov.
It looked like Samaras was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Umalatov.
Lefteris Samaras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.#T1#
Samaras looks to land a right hand but Umalatov moved out of range.
Samaras looks to score with a jab to the body but Umalatov is just out of range.
Samaras misses with a looping left.
Samaras misses with a straight right.
Umalatov feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Umalatov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Umalatov is looking to take a break and control but Samaras is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samaras 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.
Gasan Umalatov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Samaras struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Umalatov tries for a kimura but Samaras is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Umalatov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Samaras, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Umalatov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Samaras keeps Umalatov under control for a moment.
Samaras is looking to regain half guard here but Umalatov keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Umalatov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB2#
Umalatov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Samaras, who protects the arm well.
Samaras tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Umalatov looking to control but instead Samaras has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Umalatov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samaras does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Umalatov prevents Samaras from improving his position.#SUB2#
Umalatov is working for a kimura but Samaras is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Umalatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Umalatov trying to control from half guard but Samaras is working away.
Samaras slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Umalatov passes Samaras's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Umalatov is looking for a kimura but Samaras is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Umalatov to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Umalatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lefteris Samaras will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Umalatov wants to clinch.
Samaras stuffs the takedown attempt from Umalatov. Umalatov gets slowly back to his feet.
Umalatov moves in looking to clinch but Samaras pushes him off.
Samaras scores with a jab.
Samaras lands with a hook. Umalatov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samaras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umalatov manages to avoid it.
Umalatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samaras.
Umalatov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samaras appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Umalatov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Umalatov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samaras sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Umalatov somewhat.
Umalatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Samaras tries to avoid it but Umalatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Samaras to the ground. Samaras escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lefteris Samaras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
Samaras tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umalatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Samaras.
Samaras lands a jab to the head.
Umalatov wants to clinch up but Samaras keeps it at a distance.
Umalatov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Samaras throws out a loose jab but Umalatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samaras lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Samaras there.
Samaras is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umalatov can do to turn this around?
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samaras but Samaras pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Umalatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Samaras defends it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umalatov shoots for a double leg takedown but Samaras sprawls well. He's pushed Umalatov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Samaras jabs at Umalatov's body.
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samaras as he jumps to the side.
Umalatov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An inside leg kick lands from Samaras. #T3#
Umalatov misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Samaras counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Umalatov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Samaras passes into side control. #SU#
Samaras stands up.
Samaras lands a slapping body shot.
Samaras lands with a nice combination. Umalatov backs away looking to recover.#T4#
The fighters circling - Samaras throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umalatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umalatov fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Samaras clinches up with Umalatov and pushes him back against the cage.
Lefteris Samaras is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Samaras scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Samaras lands an uppercut.
Gasan Umalatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samaras tries a body shot but Umalatov blocks it. #BC#
Samaras breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lefteris Samaras showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Samaras, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lefteris Samaras!
Lefteris Samaras was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GKNY 62 - Clavette V Halleck
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Umalatov shoots in but Sodergren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sodergren is looking to counter punch.
Sodergren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Umalatov with the counter takedown but Sodergren avoids it easily.
Umalatov slips a jab from Sodergren.
We've been told by Sodergren's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sodergren throws a looping overhand right but Umalatov ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Umalatov is defended easily by Sodergren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sodergren's waist but Sodergren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Umalatov off to one side.
Basten Sodergren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umalatov manages to avoid it.
Umalatov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Umalatov throws a series of punches but Sodergren moves out of range. #T1#
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Umalatov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sodergren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
Umalatov feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Umalatov.#CL#
Sodergren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Umalatov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Umalatov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Umalatov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Umalatov is trying to keep Sodergren in close.
Umalatov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sodergren controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sodergren tries to free his leg and advance position but Umalatov is retaining full guard.
Umalatov controls Sodergren momentarily but Sodergren frees himself.
Sodergren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SUB2#
Sodergren wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Umalatov's closed guard. He's half up but Umalatov has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Umalatov pivots and extends the arm, Sodergren falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Umalatov! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gasan Umalatov!
Gasan Umalatov very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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