Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Proud FC Eternally Grateful
Date: Jan 14, 2022

#R1#
Small looks to throw the jab but Umaga is out of range.
Umaga takes one to the chin there.
Umaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Small has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Umaga misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming.
Umaga lands a jab to Small's midsection.
Umaga throws a head kick that misses.
Umaga throws a leg kick but Small checks it.
Small feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Umaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Small scores with a jab.
Umaga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Umaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small tries to clinch up but Umaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Umaga misses with a double jab
and Small makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Umaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Umaga with a nice calf kick.
Small fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Umaga.
Small jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Crunch! Umaga slams his shin into Small's torso.
Umaga slips under a jab.
Umaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Umaga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Small is looking to clinch.
Small swings for the body but Umaga moves out of range.
Small takes one to the chin there.
Small will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target.
Umaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
A jab from Small misses.
Umaga lands with a right hand.
Small tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Umaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromUmaga.
Small throws a nice inside leg kick.
Small thumps Umaga with a low kick.
Umaga with a nice cross.
Small dodges the punch combination from Umaga. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Umaga.
Small misses with a low kick as Umaga jumps back.
Small connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umaga's hands.
Small avoids a punch combination nicely.
Small tried to counter with a leg kick but Umaga avoided it.
Umaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Small walks into a stiff left hand from Umaga.
Umaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Small lands an impressive looking overhand right. Umaga doesn't seem phased though.
Umaga misses the shot to the body.
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Small misses.
Umaga with a jab.#T3#
Umaga throws a hook but Small avoids it easily.
Small thows a left - swing and a miss!
Umaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small.
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umaga.
Umaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Umaga slips a jab from Small.
Small checks a leg kick.
Umaga takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses.
Umaga misses with a hook.
Umaga has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Umaga is looking to score with low kicks.
Umaga goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Umaga thuds his shin into the meat of Small's side.
Umaga throws out a leg kick but Small moves out of range and Umaga only half commits.
Umaga misses with a body kick.
Small misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Umaga takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses.
Small avoids a kick to the body.
Small keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Small fires out a quick counter leg kick but Umaga just manages to avoid it.
Umaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Umaga checks it well.
Nice jab there from Small.
Umaga is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Small had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Umaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small.
Small fails in his attempt to clinch.
Small misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Umaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Small has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab lands there for Umaga.
Umaga lands with a cross.
A big left from Umaga misses.
It looked like Small wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umaga moves out of range as Small strikes.
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Nice cross by Small.
Small wants to land a leg kick but Umaga is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Small avoids a kick to the body.
Umaga thuds his right hand into Small's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Umaga tries a low kick but Small avoids it.
Small moves out of range of the strikes.
Small scores with a jab. Umaga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Small tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Umaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Umaga finds it's way through Small's defenses.
Umaga tried to score with a low kick but Small checks it.
Umaga throws a series of punches but Small avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Small.
Umaga misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Small misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small tries to clinch up.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga throws a front kick that sends Small stumbling back into the ropes.
Small tries to clinch but Umaga moves out of range.
Small avoids a kick to the body.
Umaga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Umaga swinging wildly here.
Umaga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Umaga counters with a left to the body.
Small connects with a good right hand that stumbles Umaga. Umaga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Small slips a straight right by Umaga.
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Small tries to close the distance and clinch but Umaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Small checks the leg kick nicely there.
Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umaga.
Umaga throws out a counter right but Small avoids it with no problem.
Small with a jab.#T2#
A left lands for Small.
Umaga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Small checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Small.
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!
Umaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Small misses the target.
Small with a jab.
Small misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Umaga.
Iosefa Umaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Umaga misses its intended target.
Umaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Umaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Umaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Small misses.
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Umaga is looking for the big counter here.
Iosefa Umaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Small dips to his left and cracks Umaga with an uppercut!
Small throws a body punch but Umaga moves out of range.
Umaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Small looks to land a left hand but Umaga moved out of range nicely.
Umaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Small jabs at Umaga's body.
Umaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Small's sensitive parts.
Small lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Small.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Umaga throws a body punch but Small moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Umaga.
Small throwing a counter right hand but Umaga manages to avoid it.
Umaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Umaga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Umaga - just one landing.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Umaga coming out on top.
Small will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Umaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
Umaga misses with a low kick.
Umaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Good leg kick by Umaga.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umaga.
Umaga misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Umaga throws a leg kick
and Small counters with a straight right hand.
Umaga misses with a wild body shot.
Small lands a two punch combo.
Umaga takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses.
Small takes one on the button.
Umaga digs a good hook to Small's body. #CL#
Small fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Umaga, pushing him back against the ropes.
Small throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Umaga. #BC2#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Umaga moves out of range as Small strikes.
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umaga flicks out a counter leg kick but Small steps away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iosefa Umaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Small misses with a body shot.
Small misses with an uppercut. Umaga saw that one coming.
Umaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Small throws the left hand but Umaga avoids the punch easily.
Umaga with a nice calf kick.
Umaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Small under the eye.
Small takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Small takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crunch! Umaga slams his shin into Small's torso.
Small tries to clinch there but Umaga circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Small as he checks the leg kick.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Small scores with a nice right hand.
Small misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small connects with a jab.#T1#
Small lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Small.
Umaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Small slips a jab and a cross from Umaga.
Small stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umaga.
Small with the inside leg kick.
Small misses with a series of wild punches.
Small throws a leg kick but Umaga checks it.
Umaga jabs Small right on the nose. Small blinks but takes it well.
Small misses with a two punch combination.
Umaga feints a counter leg kick.
Umaga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Small takes a step back to recover.
Small throws a leg kick but Umaga sees it coming and moves out of range.
Small tries to clinch
and Umaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Umaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Umaga scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Umaga, as that shot connected.
Umaga moves away from the strike by Small.
Umaga lands with an overhand left.
Umaga throws a head kick that misses.
Small feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Umaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Small pivots, looking for a leg kick but Umaga is out of range and Small settles back down.
Small backing away here, and Umaga unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Umaga is looking to slow Small down with leg kicks.
That kick from Small tenderised Umaga's leg. Umaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Umaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Small gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A combination from Umaga does no damage.
Small fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Umaga.
Small tries to clinch there but Umaga circles away. #CL#
Small gets a clinch. #T3#
Umaga lands a damaging elbow.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Umaga.
Umaga prevents a body shot from Small.
Umaga can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Small makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iosefa Umaga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Umaga scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umaga.
Umaga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Umaga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Small or not.
Umaga looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Umaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Umaga staying out of range there.#T4#
Small misses with a low kick.
Umaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Umaga avoids the body shot from Small.
Small with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Umaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Small will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A lazy left from Umaga finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small throws a looping overhand right but Umaga ducks down to avoid it.
Small takes one to the chin there.
Small throws a leg kick that is checked
and Umaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Umaga does no damage.
Umaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Small off the ropes and back into range.
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Umaga.
Small looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Small misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iosefa Umaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Umaga 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iosefa Umaga!
A very excited looking Iosefa Umaga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Proud FC 17 Tradition
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Drama throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Drama.
Umaga tries to bum rush Drama with a series of wild strikes but Drama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Umaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Umaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Umaga sizes up Drama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Umaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drama misses with an uppercut
enabling Umaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Umaga. Drama shrugs it off though.
Drama tries a head kick but it misses.
Umaga connects with a right hand. Drama shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Umaga does no damage.
Drama throws a lazy right hand but Umaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drama throws a leg kick
and Umaga counters with a left to the body.
Umaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Umaga scores with a jab to the head.
Umaga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Drama if he has to take too many more of those.
Drama should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Drama missing with a left hand there. Umaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Umaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drama.
Umaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drama misses with a right hand
and Drama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drama throws a body shot but no joy.
Umaga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Drama looks winded!
Umaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Umaga.
A big left from Drama misses.
Drama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Umaga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umaga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Umaga throws a front kick to the face that drops Drama face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Iosefa Umaga!
After winning the bout, Iosefa Umaga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Proud FC 15
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Obama feints and then cracks Umaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Umaga down.
Nice jab there from Umaga.
Umaga scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Umaga.
Obama misses with a two punch combination.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Umaga.
Obama connects with a right hand. Umaga shakes it off.
Umaga's coach down at BDS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Umaga's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Obama.
Umaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Umaga slips the punch.
Umaga tests Obama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umaga throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Umaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Obama backs up against the ropes.
Umaga lands a right hook to the body.
Umaga connects with a body shot that sends Obama's belly button to the back.#T1#
Umaga throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Obama misses its target.
Obama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Obama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Umaga momentarily.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Obama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Umaga's head backwards.
Umaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obama moves away.
Obama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Umaga tries to land a front kick but Obama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Umaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obama staying out of range there.
Umaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Obama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Umaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obama. That did some damage!
Umaga swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Obama thumps Umaga with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Obama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Umaga.
A quick step to the side and Obama tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Obama.
Obama lands a body shot.
A left and a right from Umaga both land. Nice combination.
Obama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Umaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Umaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obama.
Umaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obama misses with a hook.
Umaga throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range. #T3#
Obama takes a swing at Umaga's ribcage but misses.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umaga manages to avoid it.
Umaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Obama scores with a punch to the head.
Obama checks a low kick from Umaga.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Umaga has time to react.
Umaga tests Obama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umaga lands a really nice looking cross but Obama seems unphased.
Umaga misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Obama counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Umaga.
It looked like Obama was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Umaga.
Umaga throws a head kick but Obama moves out of range.
Umaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umaga lands the left hand.
Obama avoids the body shot from Umaga.
Some wild striking there from Obama.
It looks like Obama has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Obama scores with a shot to the body.
Umaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Obama throws a body punch but Umaga moves out of range.
Umaga misses with a wild combination.
Umaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Obama is looking to wear down Umaga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Umaga lands with a straight right. Obama didn't see that one coming.
Umaga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umaga tests Obama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tom Obama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Umaga.
Tom Obama is winning the standup battle so far.
Umaga misses with a right hand
and Obama counters with a leg kick.
Umaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Obama connects with a looping right hand.
Umaga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Umaga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Obama if he has to take too many more of those.
Umaga connects with the punch.
Obama takes one on the button.
Iosefa Umaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Obama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Umaga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Obama with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Umaga.
Obama misses with a looping right.
Umaga lands a two punch combo.
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!
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga wants to slow Obama down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Obama drives through and clinches with Umaga against the ropes. #T1#
Obama scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Obama breaks the clinch.
Umaga throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Umaga throws a head kick but Obama moves out of range.
Obama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umaga.
Iosefa Umaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obama takes a swing at Umaga's ribcage but misses.
Umaga misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Obama tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga misses with a looping right.
Umaga throws a solid leg kick but Obama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Umaga.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick from Obama, right into the meat of the thigh.
Umaga misses with a straight right.
Umaga misses with a hook. Obama ducked under it nicely.
Umaga misses with a low kick.#T2#
Umaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Obama tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umaga misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Umaga misses
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab.
Umaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga misses with a head kick.
Obama slips under a jab from Umaga.
Obama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Umaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obama misses with a jab to the body
and Umaga counters with a nice body kick.
Umaga throws out a leg kick but Obama moves out of range and Umaga only half commits.
Umaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Obama throws a lazy right hand but Umaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Umaga throws a right hand that Obama ducks under and follows up with a left that Obama also avoids with ease.
Umaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obama.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Umaga.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umaga throws a push kick but Obama slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umaga. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Umaga looks to move away, Obama throws a big counter combo but Umaga just gets out of the way.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Obama moves out of range of the leg kick from Umaga.
Umaga throws out a loose jab but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umaga checks the leg kick.
Umaga tries to land a leg kick but Obama saw it coming and moves away.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama throws a big counter combination but Umaga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Umaga is looking to chop away at Obama's legs.
Obama swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Obama avoids a kick to the body.
Umaga tried to score with a low kick but Obama checks it.
A clash of legs there as Obama blocks the low kick.
Umaga throws a body kick that misses.
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Umaga ducks down to avoid it.
Obama backing away here, and Umaga unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Obama checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Umaga with a hook.
Obama throws a poor cross that misses
and Umaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obama lands with a cross.
A big left from Umaga misses.
It looked like Obama was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Umaga.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umaga.
Umaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Umaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Umaga throws a hook but Obama avoids it easily.
Obama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Umaga is just out of range.
Obama throws a shot to the body.
Obama scores with a three punch combo!
Obama weaves into range and cracks Umaga right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Umaga goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Obama is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Obama!
A less than humble Tom Obama misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Proud FC 12 - Last Samurai
Date: Nov 26, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Alzado has closed the distance and engaged Umaga in a clinch.
Umaga blocks a body shot from Alzado.
Umaga stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alzado.
Alzado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alzado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umaga backwards.
Umaga is trying to break the clinch but Alzado is controlling him.
Umaga pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Alzado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzado swings wildly with an uppercut but Umaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzado looking to throw knees to the head but Umaga is blocking nicely.
Alzado struggles to land a body shot inside as Umaga controls his hands.
Alzado avoids the elbow strike from Umaga, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzado with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alzado landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alzado throws a head punch that misses.
Alzado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzado swings wildly with an uppercut but Umaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alzado as Umaga tries to tie him up. #T1#
Umaga lands an elbow inside that Alzado shrugs off. #BC#
Umaga breaks the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Umaga - that will leave a mark!
Umaga cracks Alzado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Alzado fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Alzado has closed the distance and engaged Umaga in a clinch.
A short left from Alzado.
Alzado misses with some punches.
Alzado throws a head punch that misses.
Umaga trying to control the position but instead, Alzado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Umaga into the ropes.
Umaga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Umaga can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Umaga blocks a body shot from Alzado.
Umaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzado's elbow. #T2#
Alzado is leaning against Umaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Umaga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Umaga is breathing heavily.
Alzado misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Umaga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Umaga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Umaga prevents a body shot from Alzado.
Alzado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umaga backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alzado working aggressively here.
Umaga blocks an uppercut.
Umaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alzado misses with a knee to the head.
Alzado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Umaga is defending well for now.
Umaga pushes off an throws an elbow but Alzado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC#
Umaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Alzado has closed the distance and engaged Umaga in a clinch.
Alzado misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Umaga effectively controlling the action here.
Alzado with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Umaga manages to break the clinch.
Umaga looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Umaga swings for the body but Alzado moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Umaga
and Alzado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alzado wants to clinch.
Umaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Umaga.
Alzado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Umaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alzado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alzado tries to clinch up.
Alzado takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Alzado rushes Umaga and presses him up against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Alzado.
Umaga holding his opponent close, against the ropes. #T4#
Alzado misses with some punches. #BC#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Alzado clinches.
Umaga lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Alzado - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Alzado fails to land.
Alzado misses with a knee strike.
Umaga lands an elbow inside that Alzado shrugs off.
Umaga misses with a body punch.
Alzado takes a shot to the head.
Alzado using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Umaga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Umaga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzado.
Umaga blocks an uppercut.
Umaga tries to work over Alzado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzado tries to land a knee to the head but Umaga blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyle Alzado dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Umaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alzado.
Alzado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alzado tries to clinch up.
Umaga scoring well with a low kick there.
Alzado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alzado closes the distance looking to clinch
and Umaga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alzado wants to clinch
and Umaga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alzado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Umaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzado is looking to clinch.
Umaga tests Alzado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lyle Alzado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzado ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
Alzado closes the distance but Umaga moves to the side
and Umaga counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Alzado wants to clinch up but Umaga keeps it at a distance.
Alzado tries to clinch there but Umaga circles away.
Alzado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umaga.
Alzado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alzado is looking to clinch.
Umaga misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Alzado has closed the distance and engaged Umaga in a clinch.
Alzado tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alzado tries a knee to the head but Umaga blocks it.
Umaga pushes Alzado back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Alzado is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Umaga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Umaga avoiding damage as Alzado throws knees to the body. #BC#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alzado is looking to clinch but Umaga is avoiding it.
Alzado takes one on the button.
Alzado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alzado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Umaga scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Umaga scores with a four punch combination!
Alzado has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Umaga.
Alzado tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Umaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iosefa Umaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Umaga is looking to slow Alzado down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Alzado rushes Umaga and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Alzado goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Umaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alzado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Umaga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Umaga misses with a double jab.
Alzado wants to clinch but Umaga slips to the side
and Umaga counters with a three punch combo that has Alzado backing up. Alzado nods at Umaga to acknowledge the strikes.
Umaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alzado tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Umaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Umaga. Beautiful body shot.
Alzado slips a straight right by Umaga.
Alzado tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Umaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Alzado tries to clinch up.
Iosefa Umaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Alzado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Umaga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Alzado avoids it.
Umaga throws a lazy right hand but Alzado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Umaga. Alzado shrugs it off though.
Umaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alzado on the side of the head.
Umaga scores with a nice head shot.
Alzado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Umaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Umaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Umaga.
Umaga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #KD#
Umaga looks low and kicks high, catching Alzado right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC#Alzado is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzado doesn't manage to clinch there - Umaga circles away.
Alzado is still on wobbly legs! Can Umaga finish him?
Alzado tries to clinch but Umaga is having none of it.
Umaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alzado is looking to clinch.
Umaga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Umaga misses with the combination.
Alzado seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Umaga looks to land a combination. Alzado sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alzado is looking to clinch but Umaga is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Umaga misses the target.
Umaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alzado has time to react.
Alzado closes the distance looking to clinch
and Umaga counters with a left to the body.
Umaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alzado can do to turn this around?
Alzado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Umaga misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Umaga tries to keep at a distance but Alzado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lyle Alzado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Umaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzado tries a knee to the head but Umaga blocks it.
Umaga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Umaga. #BC#
Umaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Umaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Umaga throws a series of punches but Alzado moves out of range.
Alzado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alzado dodges the punch combination from Umaga.
Alzado tries to clinch but Umaga moves out of range.
Alzado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Umaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Umaga connects with a leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Umaga here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Umaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzado is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alzado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Umaga gets through Alzado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alzado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Alzado.
Umaga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Umaga blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Umaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Alzado backwards.
Umaga lands a body punch.
Umaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alzado backwards.
Umaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzado controls his hands.
Umaga prevents a body shot from Alzado.
Umaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Umaga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alzado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Umaga breaks the clinch.
Umaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Umaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alzado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Umaga throws a head kick that misses.
Alzado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umaga.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Umaga.
Umaga throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Umaga lands a nice hook to Alzado's body. Alzado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Alzado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Umaga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Umaga with a hook.
A good leg kick by Umaga.
Alzado has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Umaga.
Umaga connects with a solid leg kick.
Alzado tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Umaga counters with a three punch combo that has Alzado backing up. Alzado nods at Umaga to acknowledge the strikes.
Umaga scores with a big combo that sends Alzado crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Alzado flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Umaga jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iosefa Umaga!
A less than humble Iosefa Umaga misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Proud FC 6- DYNAMITE
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Umaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Umaga seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Morgan connects with a nice looking jab.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Umaga misses with a body kick.
Morgan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Umaga throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Umaga looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Umaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umaga misses with a body kick.
Morgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Umaga is predictable there
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan throws the kick towards the body but Umaga avoids it.
Umaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morgan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Morgan misses
and Umaga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morgan thinking. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Umaga blocks the leg kick.
Umaga digs a good hook to Morgan's body.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Morgan closes the distance and clinches.
Umaga blocking some punches.
Umaga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Umaga trying to stall but Morgan improves his position.
Umaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land.
Umaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Umaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morgan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Umaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Morgan.
Morgan lands with a left to the head.
Umaga lands a shoulder strike.
Umaga leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Umaga is leaning against Morgan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Umaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan blocks the elbow strike.
Morgan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan can't find room to land a body shot as Umaga controls the action.
Morgan gets through Umaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Umaga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Morgan misses with the head strike.
Morgan misses with the head strike.
Morgan misses with a body punch.
Umaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Umaga blocks a body shot from Morgan.
Umaga blocks an uppercut.
Morgan tries to throw a body punch but Umaga avoids it by throwing Morgan back against the ropes. #T3#
Morgan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land.
Morgan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Umagas head.
Morgan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umaga prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Morgan lands a shot to the body.
Morgan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morgan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morgan tries to work over Umaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Morgan. #BC2#
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Umaga loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Umaga swats away the attempt to clinch by Morgan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Umaga misses its target.
A low kick from Umaga misses
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Morgan connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Umaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umaga.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Umaga checks a leg kick.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan thuds his right hand into Umaga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Umaga throws out a powerful jab.
Umaga misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Umaga takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan looks to throw a body kick
and Umaga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morgan lands a jab to Umaga's midsection.
Umaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morgan checks a leg kick.
Morgan throws a body punch but Umaga moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Morgan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Umaga blocks a jab.
Umaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morgan throws a front kick aimed at Umaga's knee but Umaga avoids it well.
Morgan jabs at Umaga's body.
Umaga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Umaga connects with a leg kick.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Umaga as he checks the leg kick.
Umaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Morgan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Umaga catches Morgan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morgan tried to score with a low kick but Umaga checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan throws a body kick that misses.
Umaga scores with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Umaga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Umaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Morgan counters with a low kick, right behind Umaga 's knee. #T1#
Umaga missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Umaga misses
and Umaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morgan is looking to slow Umaga down with leg kicks.
Umaga lands a really nice looking cross but Morgan seems unphased.
Morgan scores with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Morgan. Umaga shrugs it off though.
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
A leg kick checked by Umaga.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morgan.
Umaga misses with a left hand
and Morgan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Umaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Umaga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan throws a push kick but Umaga slaps the foot to one side.
Umaga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Morgan with the inside leg kick.
Morgan scores with a shot to the body.
Umaga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Umaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Umaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Umaga.
Umaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morgan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Umaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Umaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Umaga throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Umaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umaga misses with a left hand
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
Morgan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Umaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morgan slips a jab from Umaga.
Jab by Morgan.
Morgan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Umaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Umaga 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 Morgan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morgan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jack Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan checks a leg kick.
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umaga.
Morgan slips under a jab from Umaga.
Umaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morgan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morgan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Umaga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Umaga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Umaga misses with a combination
and Morgan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Morgan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Umaga if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umaga scores with a nice strike.
Morgan with a hook.
Morgan tries to land a front kick but Umaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan looks to clinch
and Umaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morgan dips to his left and cracks Umaga with an uppercut!
Morgan scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from Morgan tenderised Umaga's leg. Umaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Umaga throws an off balance right hand
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morgan throws a head kick but Umaga moves out of range.
Morgan looks for the body kick but Umaga saw that one coming.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Morgan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morgan thows a leg kick but Umaga checks it
and Umaga counters with a good low kick that Morgan was not able to check.
Morgan slips under a jab.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Umaga.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Umaga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Umaga misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Umaga.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Umaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Umaga moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Umaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Umaga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Umaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan scores with a body shot. #T1#
Morgan jabs Umaga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morgan lands an overhand right.
A shot to the body from Umaga misses
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
Umaga throws a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a nice uppercut.
Umaga misses with a straight left.
Morgan cracks a nice hook into Umaga's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Umaga.
Morgan swings for the body but Umaga moves out of range.
A big right from Umaga misses.
Umaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umaga lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Umaga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morgan misses the jab.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umaga swats away the attempt to clinch by Morgan.#T2#
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Morgan counters with a thumping low kick.
Umaga throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Umaga's head but Umaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
A solid body kick from Umaga.
Umaga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan lands a nice hook to Umaga's body. Umaga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks Umaga off balance momentarily.
Jack Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Morgan sizes up Umaga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Umaga misses with a body shot.
Umaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morgan throws out a leg kick but Umaga moves out of range and Morgan only half commits.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Umaga saw that one coming.
Umaga throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Morgan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Iosefa Umaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan swings for the body but Umaga moves out of range.
Umaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Morgan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Morgan lands.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Umaga misses the target.
Morgan slips a straight right by Umaga.
Morgan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umaga tries to score with a low kick but Morgan moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.#T4#
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Umaga ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Umaga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morgan.
Morgan connects with a nice looking jab.
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
A head kick by Umaga misses
and Morgan counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Morgan misses with a lunging right hand
and Umaga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morgan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Umaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umaga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morgan takes a swing at Umaga's ribcage but misses.
Umaga needs to keep his hands up - Morgan had a free shot at his head there.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick.
Umaga is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Umaga.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morgan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Morgan!
After the big win, Jack Morgan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: 8L 95 - Steiner (FINAL)
Date: Sep 14, 2021

#R1#
Nurse lands with a nice combination. Umaga backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Iosefa Umaga has been cut.
Nurse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Umaga has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Umaga moves out of range as Nurse strikes.
Nurse seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Umaga lands a right hook to the body.
Umaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nurse on the side of the head.
Nurse loads up on a big right hand but Umaga slips the punch.
Nurse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurse.
Nurse ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
Umaga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Umaga looks to land a left hand but Nurse moved out of range nicely.
Nurse throwing a counter right hand but Umaga manages to avoid it.
Nurse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umaga.
Umaga misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurse avoids the body shot from Umaga.
Umaga misses with a double jab
letting Nurse counter with a right hand.
Nurse ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
Nurse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Umaga slips a straight right by Nurse.
Umaga connects with a right hand. Nurse shakes it off.#T1#
Nurse checks a low kick from Umaga.
Umaga connects with a looping right hand.
Nurse throws a shot from downtown. Umaga moves away and avoids it.
Nurse lands a nice shot that snaps Umaga's head back.
Nurse looks to land a right hand but Umaga moved out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nurse.
Umaga looks to throw the jab but Nurse is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Umaga there.
Umaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurse.
Umaga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nurse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice straight punches there by Nurse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nurse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umaga tries a head kick but it misses. #KD#
Nurse scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Umaga beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Umaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umaga throws a hook to the side of Nurse's head but Nurse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Umaga is rocked!
Nurse ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Umaga out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darnell Nurse!

Event: 8L 88 - Beaver Picture
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Fairtex moves out of range as Umaga strikes.
Fairtex pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Despite the aggression on Umaga's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Fairtex instigates a clinch.
Fairtex working aggressively here.
Fairtex pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Fairtex is trying to maintain a safe position but Umaga gets an underhook and turns Fairtex into the ropes.
Fairtex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Umaga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Umaga blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Umaga is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes.
Fairtex is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Fairtex. #BC2#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fairtex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Umaga raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Umaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairtex wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Umaga takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Umaga misses.
Fairtex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Umaga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Umaga throws a looping overhand right but Fairtex ducks down to avoid it.
Fairtex is looking to score with low kicks.
Umaga lands with a shot to the body.
Fairtex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Umaga.
Fairtex throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umaga unleashes a big counter combination but Fairtex bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fairtex fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fairtex tries to work over Umaga's front leg with a kick but Umaga checks it.
Umaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Fairtex has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Fairtex looks to score with a jab to the body but Umaga is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Umaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2##CL#
Fairtex moves into range and clinches up with Umaga.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Umaga just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fairtex's brow.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Umaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Fairtex has double underhooks.
Fairtex trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umaga looking to stall.
Fairtex misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga pushes Fairtex back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Fairtex looking to stall.
Umaga managing to block the knees to the body from Fairtex. #BC2#
Umaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex feints and then cracks Umaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Umaga down.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Umaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Umaga scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Songkom Fairtex has been cut.
A low kick lands for Umaga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iosefa Umaga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Songkom Fairtex's cut.
That's time! Fairtex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fairtex tries to clinch but Umaga moves out of range.
Fairtex walks into a left hand.
Fairtex tries to clinch up.
Fairtex darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Umaga defending well as Fairtex loads up on a big left hand.
Fairtex wants to clinch up but Umaga keeps it at a distance.
Umaga scores with a jab to the head.
Iosefa Umaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fairtex lands a right hook to the body.
Umaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Fairtex finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Umaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Umaga does no damage.
Umaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fairtex connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fairtex tries to land a front kick but Umaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fairtex walks into a stiff left hand from Umaga.
Fairtex lands with an uppercut that bounces Umaga off the ropes and back into range.#T1#
Umaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex clobbers Umaga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fairtex misses with a straight left.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Umaga has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fairtex throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Umaga misses.
Fairtex throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Umaga's head.
A left and a right from Umaga both land. Nice combination.
Umaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fairtex scores with a leg kick.
Songkom Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umaga shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fairtex eats them both and turns towards Umaga to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairtex fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Umaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fairtex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Umaga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fairtex wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Umaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Fairtex bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Umaga throws a body punch but Fairtex moves out of range.
Fairtex moves out of range as Umaga strikes.
Fairtex avoids the body shot from Umaga.
Fairtex is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Umaga.
Fairtex slips under a jab.
Umaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Umaga misses with a low kick.
Fairtex swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairtex lands a leg kick that knocks Umaga off balance momentarily.
Umaga on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fairtex tries to land a front kick but Umaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umaga scores with a jab to the head.
Umaga misses with a two punch combination.
Fairtex throws a lazy body kick
and Umaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fairtex throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Songkom Fairtex will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Songkom Fairtex's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fairtex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umaga swings for the body but Fairtex moves out of range.
Fairtex connects with the punch.
Fairtex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fairtex wants to clinch.#CL#
Fairtex moves into range and clinches up with Umaga.
Umaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairtex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umaga's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Fairtex misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Umaga breaks the clinch.
Fairtex fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Fairtex takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Fairtex moves into the clinch successfully.
Umaga blocks the elbow strike.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Umaga tries to break free but Fairtex pushes him back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Umaga.
A bit of stalling here from Fairtex.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Iosefa Umaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umaga dodges an elbow strike from Fairtex.
Umaga lands a nice uppercut.
Fairtex tries a body shot but Umaga blocks it.
Umaga creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fairtex tries to stall but Umaga uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Umaga can't find room to land a body shot as Fairtex controls the action.
Fairtex pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T2#
Umaga pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Fairtex makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Umaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fairtex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umaga's elbow.
Fairtex working aggressively here.
Fairtex doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairtex lands a hook that snaps the head of Umaga backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umaga misses with a body punch.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Umaga avoids it.
Umaga blocks a body shot from Fairtex.
Umaga lands an uppercut.
Umaga is trying to push Fairtex away but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fairtex is leaning against Umaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Umaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umaga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fairtexs head.
Umaga creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Songkom Fairtex showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fairtex has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Songkom Fairtex!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Songkom Fairtex!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Songkom Fairtex!

Songkom Fairtex wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Songkom Fairtex thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: 8L 84 - Just Bleed
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Waldron blocks the low kick.
Umaga pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Waldron back to the ropes. Umaga follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Waldron misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Umaga. Those never looked like landing.
Umaga looks to land a right hand but Waldron moved out of range.
Umaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waldron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Waldron seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Waldron has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Waldron.
Umaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Umaga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A low kick lands for Waldron.
Waldron blocks a low kick nicely.
Umaga lands with a shot to the body.
Umaga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Waldron is out of range.
Umaga misses with a hook. Waldron ducked under it nicely.
Waldron throws a big shot that misses.
Umaga wants to slow Waldron down by chopping away at his legs.
Waldron moves out of range of the leg kick from Umaga.
Johnny Waldron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Waldron.
It seemed like Umaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Waldron scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waldron walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Umaga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Umaga connects with a body shot that sends Waldron's belly button to the back.
Umaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Waldron.
Waldron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umaga.
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Waldron.
Waldron lands a right hook to the body.
Umaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waldron was well out of range. Poor timing from Umaga.
Waldron throws a lazy uppercut
and Umaga counters with a straight right hand.
Waldron lands a jab to Umaga's midsection.#CL#
Waldron moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Umaga throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Umaga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Waldron lands an elbow inside that Umaga shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Waldron lands an elbow that stopped Umaga in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Umaga as Waldron tries to tie him up.
Waldron tries to stall but Umaga uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Umaga prevents a body shot from Waldron.
Umaga avoids a wild elbow strike from Waldron.
Waldron avoids a wild elbow strike from Umaga.
Umaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waldron backwards.
Waldron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Waldron lands an uppercut.
Umaga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Waldron looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Umaga tries to throw a body punch but Waldron avoids it by throwing Umaga back against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Waldron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Umaga's brow.
Umaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Waldron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Umaga's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Waldron.
Waldron is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Umaga blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Waldron will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Waldron. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waldron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umaga. #CL#
Waldron moves into range and clinches up with Umaga.
Umaga holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Waldron wants to stall.
Umaga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Waldron avoids it.
Umaga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Waldron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC2#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldron walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Waldron digs a good hook to Umaga's body.
Umaga lands with a good body shot.
Waldron scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Umaga looks to land a right hand but Waldron moved out of range.
Umaga avoids the body shot from Waldron.
Umaga appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Waldron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umaga.
Umaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Waldron.
Umaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Waldron.
Umaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Waldron moves into the clinch.
Umaga pushes Waldron back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Waldron has been cut.
Umaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waldron throws an elbow that misses.
Waldron tries to land a knee to the head but Umaga blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Umaga.
Umaga blocks a body shot from Waldron.
Waldron struggles to land a body shot inside as Umaga controls his hands.
Johnny Waldron has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Umaga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Umaga creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Waldron.
Umaga avoids the elbow strike from Waldron, against the ropes.
Umaga working aggressively here.
Waldron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waldron throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Umaga blocks it with crossed arms.
Umaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Waldron tries to stall but Umaga uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Umaga looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Umaga misses with a body punch.
Umaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waldron's elbow.
Waldron blocks an elbow strike from Umaga.
Waldron tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Umaga avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Umaga just misses with a elbow thrown towards Waldron's brow.
Umaga has a couple of punches blocked by Waldron.
Umaga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iosefa Umaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Waldron's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Umaga lands a nice hook to Waldron's body. Waldron takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Waldron tries to clinch up but Umaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Umaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waldron was well out of range. Poor timing from Umaga.
Waldron throwing a counter right hand but Umaga manages to avoid it.
Umaga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Umaga counters with a two punch combo.
Umaga throws the kick towards the body but Waldron avoids it.
Iosefa Umaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Waldron does no damage.
Waldron looks to land a body kick but Umaga moved away.
Umaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Umaga.
Umaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Waldron is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga digs a good hook to Waldron's body.
Umaga misses with the combination.
Waldron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waldron misses with a looping right.#T1#
Waldron is looking to clinch.
Umaga only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Umaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Waldron moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Umaga dips to his left and cracks Waldron with an uppercut!
Waldron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waldron avoids the head kick by Umaga. #CL#
Waldron moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Umaga.
Waldron pushes Umaga back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waldron wants to stall.
Umaga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Waldron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Umaga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Johnny Waldron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Umaga misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Umaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Umaga misses with a straight right.
Waldron throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Umaga.
Iosefa Umaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Umaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Umaga misses its intended target.
Umaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Waldron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Waldron swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Waldron throws a sloppy head kick
and Umaga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Umaga misses with a body shot.
Waldron takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Umaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Waldron doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iosefa Umaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Umaga has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Iosefa Umaga!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Iosefa Umaga!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Iosefa Umaga!

Iosefa Umaga wins by unanimous decision!
Iosefa Umaga bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: 8L 78 - Slevin
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Umaga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nugetio throws a leg kick
and Umaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umaga defending well as Nugetio loads up on a big left hand.
Umaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nugetio.
Nice defenses there by Nugetio.
Nugetio misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Nugetio.
A punch combination from Umaga misses.
Umaga misses the shot to the body.
Umaga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bop HQ in the buildup to the fight.
Nugetio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Umaga swings widly with a right hand
and Umaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nugetio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Umaga's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nugetio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Umaga. Umaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Nugetio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nugetio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been informed that Nugetio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nugetio moves out of range of the body kick from Umaga.
Nugetio feints and then cracks Umaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Umaga down.
Nugetio misses with a low kick. #T1#
Nugetio misses with a wild body shot.
Nugetio misses with a straight left.
Umaga swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Umaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Umaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nugetio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nugetio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nugetio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Nugetio looks to move away, Umaga throws a big counter combo but Nugetio just gets out of the way.
Nugetio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Umaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nugetio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Litticius Nugetio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umaga throws a body punch but Nugetio moves out of range.
Umaga misses with a wild body shot.
Nugetio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nugetio throws out a loose jab but Umaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Umaga misses
letting Nugetio counter with a right hand.
Nugetio scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Umaga throws a low kick, looking for Nugetio's leg but Nugetio calmly moves out of range.
Umaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Nugetio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Umaga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot by Nugetio.
Nugetio throws a big shot that misses.
Nugetio thuds a left hand into Umaga's body.
Nugetio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Umaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Umaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nugetio.
Nugetio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Umaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nugetio scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Nugetio misses its intended target.
It looked like Umaga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Umaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Umaga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nugetio. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nugetio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Umaga misses the body punch
and Nugetio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umaga scoring well with a low kick there.
Umaga throws the left hand but Nugetio avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Nugetio misses.
Nice defenses there by Umaga.
Umaga is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Iosefa Umaga will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Umaga misses with a kick to the body.
Nugetio lands with a straight right. Umaga didn't see that one coming.
Umaga misses with a body kick.
Nugetio slips under a jab from Umaga.
Umaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Nugetio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umaga looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Umaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nugetio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nugetio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Umaga throws a series of strikes that have Nugetio backpedaling.
Umaga moves forwards but Nugetio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Umaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Nugetio.
Umaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nugetio misses with a shot to the body
and Nugetio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nugetio throws a lazy right hand but Umaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Umaga cracks Nugetio with an open hand slap.
Umaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Nugetio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umaga throws out the jab.
Umaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nugetio.
Umaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy left from Umaga finds it's target.
Umaga avoids the body shot from Nugetio.
Umaga thows a leg kick but Nugetio checks it
and Nugetio counters with a nice uppercut.
Nugetio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Nugetio looks to move away, Umaga throws a big counter combo but Nugetio just gets out of the way.
Nugetio lands with an overhand left.
Umaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Nugetio counters with a series of strikes. Umaga will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nugetio moves out of range of the strikes.
Umaga lands with a nice body punch.
Umaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umaga wants to land a leg kick but Nugetio is out of range.
Nugetio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Umaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nugetio stalks Umaga and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Umaga's face. Umaga staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Umaga throws a looping overhand right but Nugetio ducks down to avoid it.
Nugetio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nugetio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Umaga. Nugetio shrugs it off though.
Umaga scores with a one two! Nugetio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nugetio throws the left hand but Umaga avoids the punch easily.
Umaga misses with a low kick.
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Umaga throws a head kick but Nugetio moves out of range.
Umaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nugetio looks to land a right hand but Umaga moved out of range.
Umaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nugetio lands the left hand.
Nugetio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Iosefa Umaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Umaga lands a right hook to the body.
Nugetio clobbers Umaga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Iosefa Umaga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Umaga misses the shot to the body.
Umaga misses with an uppercut.
Nugetio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Nugetio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Umaga walks into a left hand.
Umaga throws a big shot that misses.
Umaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nugetio moves away.
Nugetio takes a swing at Umaga's ribcage but misses.
Umaga misses the jab.
Umaga with a nice calf kick.
Umaga throws a combination that misses
enabling Nugetio to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Nugetio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nugetio jabs Umaga right on the nose. Umaga blinks but takes it well.
Umaga digs a good hook to Nugetio's body.
Nugetio throws a leg kick which misses Umaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Umaga tries to avoid it.
Nugetio throws a body punch but Umaga moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umaga throws a series of punches but Nugetio avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga throws a lazy right hand but Nugetio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Umaga staying out of range there.
Nugetio with a hook.
Umaga moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Good work by Umaga as he checks the leg kick.
Nugetio throws a big shot that misses.
Umaga misses with a left hand
and Nugetio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nugetio was well out of range. Poor timing from Umaga.
Nugetio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umaga moves away.
It looked like Umaga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nugetio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Umaga's head.
Nugetio swinging wildly here.
Umaga takes a swing at Nugetio's ribcage but misses.
Nugetio jabs Umaga to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Umaga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Umaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nugetio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Umaga counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nugetio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Umaga.
A big left from Nugetio misses.
Umaga swings for the body but Nugetio moves out of range.
Nugetio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umaga.
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nugetio.
Nugetio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Umaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nugetio throws out a loose jab but Umaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umaga looks to land a right hand but Nugetio moved out of range.
Umaga throws an off balance right hand
and Umaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umaga misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Umaga blocks the leg kick.
Umaga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nugetio to score with a decent uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Litticius Nugetio.
I think Umaga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Iosefa Umaga!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Iosefa Umaga!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight as a draw!

Iosefa Umaga wins by majority decision!
Iosefa Umaga bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: 8L 71 - BLM
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Umaga scoring well with a low kick there.
KillsInWater scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Umaga avoids the body shot from KillsInWater.
Umaga misses with a head kick.
KillsInWater tried to counter with a leg kick but Umaga avoided it.
Iosefa Umaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KillsInWater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Umaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits KillsInWaters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Umaga throws a right and a left that KillsInWater avoids nicely.
Umaga misses with a right hand
and KillsInWater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
KillsInWater checks the leg kick nicely there.
Umaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Umaga has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Iosefa Umaga has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga misses with an uppercut.
Umaga avoids the body shot from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but Umaga moves away
and Umaga counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. KillsInWater is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Umaga avoids the body shot from KillsInWater.
Umaga throws a solid leg kick but KillsInWater takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Umaga.
Umaga moves out of range as KillsInWater strikes.
Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from KillsInWater.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Umaga. KillsInWater does a little dance to reset his feet.
KillsInWater connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Umaga momentarily.
Umaga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
KillsInWater on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been told by KillsInWater's head coaches at Fetus MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Umaga throws a looping overhand right but KillsInWater ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from KillsInWater misses the target.
KillsInWater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umaga moves away.
A combination from Umaga does no damage.
KillsInWater has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Umaga.
Umaga lands with a shot to the body.
KillsInWater bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Umaga's head.
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from KillsInWater.
Umaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between KillsInWater's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umaga tries a head kick but it misses.
KillsInWater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
KillsInWater swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Umaga throws a series of punches but KillsInWater moves out of range.
KillsInWater appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Umaga. Those never looked like landing.
Umaga is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick by KillsInWater misses
and Umaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umaga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
KillsInWater motions for Umaga to come forward. KillsInWater throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - KillsInWater throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
KillsInWater wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
KillsInWater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umaga was well out of range. Poor timing from KillsInWater.
Good standup being displayed there by KillsInWater as he connects with a hook.
KillsInWater scores with a jab. Umaga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
KillsInWater wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
KillsInWater lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Umaga scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umaga throws a leg kick
enabling KillsInWater to counter with a crisp jab.
KillsInWater misses with an uppercut
and Umaga counters with a straight right hand.
KillsInWater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Umaga looks to land a right hand but KillsInWater moved out of range.
KillsInWater appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tor KillsInWater will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iosefa Umaga's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Umaga tries a head kick but it misses.
KillsInWater throwing a counter right hand but Umaga manages to avoid it.
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater connects with a leg kick.
Umaga misses with a head kick.
KillsInWater works Umaga's body with a nice hook.
Umaga misses with a body shot.
Umaga slips under a jab.
Umaga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Umaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for KillsInWater. That snapped Umaga's head back.
Umaga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater cracks Umaga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Umaga blocks the leg kick.
KillsInWater scores with a nice head shot.
Nice cross by KillsInWater.#ROC#Umaga is rocked!#T1#
KillsInWater misses with a series of wild punches.
Umaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Umaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
Umaga misses with a double jab.
Umaga misses with a hook
and KillsInWater counters with a stiff right hand.
Umaga misses with a hook.
KillsInWater looks to throw the jab but Umaga is out of range.
KillsInWater looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
KillsInWater moves into the clinch.
Umaga taking a breather.
Umaga is trying to maintain a safe position but KillsInWater gets an underhook and turns Umaga into the ropes.
Umaga pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Umaga blocks an uppercut.
KillsInWater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umaga can do to turn this around?
KillsInWater looks to throw an elbow but misses.
KillsInWater misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
KillsInWater pushes Umaga back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
KillsInWater lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Umaga backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Umaga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umaga takes an elbow to the temple.
Umaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as KillsInWater takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Umaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
KillsInWater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umaga's elbow. #BC2#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Umaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and KillsInWater has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
KillsInWater connects with a single shot there.
KillsInWater throws a right hand that misses
and Umaga counters with a straight right hand.
Tor KillsInWater is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Umaga throws a hook to the side of KillsInWater's head but KillsInWater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tor KillsInWater dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iosefa Umaga's cut.
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#
KillsInWater throws a jab when Umaga was well out of range.
Umaga throws a leg kick which misses KillsInWater's front leg but catches the back leg as KillsInWater tries to avoid it.
Umaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KillsInWater.
KillsInWater ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
It looked like KillsInWater was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as KillsInWater checks a leg kick.
KillsInWater is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Umaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Umaga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent KillsInWater stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
KillsInWater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from KillsInWater.
Umaga moves out of range of the strikes.
KillsInWater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umaga.
As Umaga looks to move away, KillsInWater throws a big counter combo but Umaga just gets out of the way.
Umaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umaga. KillsInWater does a little dance to reset his feet.
KillsInWater swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
KillsInWater misses the jab.
KillsInWater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umaga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but KillsInWater blocks it well.
Umaga throws a hook but KillsInWater blocks it.
KillsInWater appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
KillsInWater lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
KillsInWater stuns Umaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
KillsInWater lands a nice hook to Umaga's body. Umaga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
KillsInWater throws a shot from downtown. Umaga moves away and avoids it.
Tor KillsInWater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
KillsInWater misses with the combination. #CL#
KillsInWater clinches with his opponent.
Iosefa Umaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KillsInWater blocks an uppercut.
KillsInWater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
KillsInWater struggles to land a body shot inside as Umaga controls his hands.
Umaga lands an elbow just above KillsInWater 's eye.
Umaga lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from KillsInWater.
Umaga cracks KillsInWater with a nice body shot.
KillsInWater misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Umaga tries to break the clinch but KillsInWater is controlling the position.
KillsInWater prevents Umaga from breaking the clinch.
KillsInWater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
KillsInWater stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
KillsInWater doesn't manage to clinch there - Umaga circles away.
Umaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and KillsInWater counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
KillsInWater throws a nice inside leg kick.
Umaga throws a shot from downtown. KillsInWater moves away and avoids it.
Umaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Umaga throws a wild body kick that KillsInWater sees coming a mile off.
KillsInWater shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Umaga eats them both and turns towards KillsInWater to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
KillsInWater scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Umaga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
KillsInWater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tor KillsInWater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well KillsInWater has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Tor KillsInWater!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Tor KillsInWater!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Tor KillsInWater!

Tor KillsInWater wins by unanimous decision!

Event: EK 24 - KT World Series
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Umaga avoids the head kick by Upchurch.
Upchurch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Umaga on the side of the head.
Upchurch cracks Umaga with a right hand to the side of the head.
Umaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Upchurch 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 Umaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Umaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Upchurch moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromUmaga.
A slapping body kick lands there for Upchurch.
Umaga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Upchurch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Umaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Upchurch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Umaga moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Brian Upchurch has been cut.
Upchurch scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Upchurch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Umaga tries to keep at a distance but Upchurch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Upchurch missing with knees to the body.
Umaga stalling in the clinch.
Umaga misses with the head strike. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Umaga.
Upchurch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Umaga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Umaga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Upchurch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Umaga's defenses.
Umaga misses with some punches.
A short left from Upchurch.
Upchurch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umaga's elbow.
I was talking to Upchurch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Umaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Umaga.
Upchurch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Upchurch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Upchurch.
Umaga looks winded!
Upchurch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Upchurch with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Iosefa Umaga has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Upchurch.
Upchurch scores a nice knee to the body.
Umaga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Upchurch landing knees to the body.
Upchurch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Upchurch scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Upchurch - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Upchurch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umaga backwards.
Upchurch lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Upchurch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Upchurch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Upchurch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Upchurch.
Umaga managing to block the knees to the body from Upchurch.
Upchurch lands a shot to the body.
Upchurch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Upchurch lands a nice elbow.
Upchurch scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Upchurch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Upchurch.
Upchurch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Upchurch missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Upchurch lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Upchurch.
Umaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umaga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Umaga misses with an elbow strike.
Umaga working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Upchurch dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jab from Upchurch.
Brian Upchurch is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Umaga ducks into a a hook from Upchurch and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Upchurch throws a right hand that misses
enabling Umaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Upchurch closes the distance but Umaga moves to the side
and Umaga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Upchurch misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Upchurch drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Umaga onto his butt! Umaga pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC#Umaga is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Upchurch tries to bum rush Umaga with a series of wild strikes but Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Umaga drops his guard momentarily, allowing Upchurch to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Umaga! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Upchurch takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brian Upchurch!

Event: ETERNITY Part XX: All Hollows
Date: Oct 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crayewski swings widly with a right hand
and Umaga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crayewski connects with the punch.
Umaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crayewski lands a right hook to the body.
Crayewski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Umaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Grzegorz Crayewski has been cut.
Crayewski misses with a right hand
and Umaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crayewski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good shot there by Crayewski.
Umaga throws a lazy right hand but Crayewski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crayewski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umaga counters with a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by Crayewski - just one landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crayewski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Umaga - the referee stops the clock and Crayewski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Umaga. Crayewski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Crayewski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Crayewski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Crayewski misses with a hook
and Umaga counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Crayewski looks winded!#T1#
Nice body punch from Crayewski.
Crayewski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Umaga counters with a left to the body.
Umaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Crayewski.
Crayewski throws a body punch but Umaga moves out of range.
Crayewski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Crayewski misses the target.
Crayewski swings widly with a right hand
and Umaga counters with a nice kick to the body.
Umaga scoring well with a low kick there.
Umaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Crayewski is just out of range.
Crayewski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crayewski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Umaga darts in and clinches Crayewski up against the ropes.
Umaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crayewski's elbow.
Crayewski throws a punch but it's blocked by Umaga. #T2#
Umaga tries to throw a body punch but Crayewski avoids it by throwing Umaga back against the ropes.
Crayewski has a couple of punches blocked by Umaga.
Crayewski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crayewski throws a punch but it's blocked by Umaga.
Umaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Umaga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crayewski working aggressively here.
Crayewski tries to work over Umaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umaga misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Umaga.
A right handed body shot lands from Umaga.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Umaga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Umaga lands a shoulder strike.
Umaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crayewski prevents a body shot from Umaga.
Umaga lands a body punch.
Umaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umaga gets through Crayewski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Umaga digs a right hand into Crayewski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crayewski's gas tank.
Umaga scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Umaga.
Nice body punch from Umaga - that landed with a thud.
Umaga misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grzegorz Crayewski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Umaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Umaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Umaga throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Umaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Umaga lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Umaga.
Umaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umaga scores with a hook to the body.
Umaga presses Crayewski against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Umaga tenderised Crayewski's leg. Crayewski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grzegorz Crayewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga throws a wild body kick that Crayewski sees coming a mile off.
Crayewski moves away from the strike by Umaga.
Umaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crayewski is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Umaga. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Crayewski misses the target.
It looked like Umaga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crayewski.#KD#
Umaga cracks Crayewski with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Crayewski get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Crayewski looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#CUT#That has opened up Grzegorz Crayewski's cut even more.
A jab from Umaga misses.
A jab from Crayewski misses.
Umaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crayewski can do to turn this around?
Crayewski connects with a right hand. Umaga shakes it off.
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crayewski.
An attempted straight right counter from Umaga misses the target.
Crayewski throws a poor cross that misses
and Umaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#The cut above Grzegorz Crayewski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umaga connects with a solid leg kick.
Umaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crayewski throws out the jab.
Crayewski misses with a right hand
and before Crayewski has any time to reset, Umaga cracks him with a big right hand that drops him face first to the canvas! He's hurt! I don't think he's going to get back up from that one! He's trying but he's doing the chicken dance and has face planted into to ropes, causing the referee to bring this fight to an end! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Iosefa Umaga!
Iosefa Umaga 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: EK 14_Masters of Disaster
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandichoo misses with a wild body shot.
Umaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Umaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandichoo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Umaga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bandichoo works the jab nicely.
A lazy body kick from Bandichoo #CL#
and Umaga moves into the clinch.
Umaga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Umaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandichoo controls his hands.
Bandichoo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Umaga.
Umaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandichoo controls his hands.
Bandichoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bandichoo blocking some punches.
Umaga prevents a body shot from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Bandichoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bandichoo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandichoo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Umaga counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Bandichoo misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Umaga misses the target.
Umaga takes one to the chin there.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Umaga slips under a jab from Bandichoo.
Umaga defending well as Bandichoo loads up on a big left hand.
Umaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandichoo blocks a low kick nicely.
Bandichoo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umaga counters with a nice body kick.
Bandichoo throws a low kick but Umaga avoids it.
Umaga throws a wild body kick that Bandichoo sees coming a mile off.
Umaga takes one to the side of the head.
Umaga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bandichoo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bandichoo misses with a wild body shot.
Bandichoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bandichoo's hands.#CUT#It looks like Taz Bandichoo has been cut.
Umaga avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Umaga slips under a jab from Bandichoo.
Umaga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bandichoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umaga manages to avoid it.
Umaga misses with an uppercut. Bandichoo saw that one coming.#T2#
A big left from Bandichoo misses.
Bandichoo punishes Umaga's body with a nice straight punch.
Bandichoo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
Umaga takes one on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Umaga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bandichoo connects with a leg kick.
Bandichoo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bandichoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandichoo misses with a left hand
and Umaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umaga with the inside leg kick.
Bandichoo cracks Umaga with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Bandichoo misses.
Bandichoo throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Umaga. That snapped Bandichoo's head back.
Umaga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Bandichoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taz Bandichoo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Umaga is looking to score with low kicks.
Umaga scores with a jab to the head.
Bandichoo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Umaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandichoo looks to throw a body kick
and Umaga counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bandichoo.
Bandichoo looks to throw a body kick
and Umaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandichoo staying out of range there.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
Umaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umaga looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bandichoo misses with a hook to the body
enabling Umaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Umaga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Bandichoo misses.
Bandichoo works Umaga's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Bandichoo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umaga is looking to score with low kicks.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick from Bandichoo misses. #T1#
Bandichoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Umaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Bandichoo throws a front kick aimed at Umaga's knee but Umaga avoids it well.
Bandichoo misses with a body kick.
Bandichoo tests Umaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umaga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick
and Umaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bandichoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good leg kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo walks into a straight right hand from Umaga.
Bandichoo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bandichoo takes a swing at Umaga's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Umaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandichoo throws a jab when Umaga was well out of range.
Bandichoo looks to land a combination but Umaga avoids it well.
It looked like Umaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandichoo swings widly with a right hand
and Umaga counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Bandichoo thows a leg kick but Umaga checks it
and Umaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandichoo throws a looping overhand right but Umaga ducks down to avoid it.
Bandichoo lands a jab to Umaga's midsection.
Umaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bandichoo misses with a left hand
and Umaga counters with an outside leg kick.
Bandichoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bandichoo counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Bandichoo misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandichoo. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandichoo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umaga.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Umaga moves out of range.
Umaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bandichoo scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandichoo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bandichoo throws a right hand that misses
and Umaga makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bandichoo really felt that one!
Umaga thuds his shin into the meat of Bandichoo's side.
Umaga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bandichoo is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Umaga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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 Iosefa Umaga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taz Bandichoo's cut.
That's time! Umaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Bandichoo throws a leg kick
and Umaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandichoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bandichoo ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo swings for the body but Umaga moves out of range.
Bandichoo lands with a cross.
Bandichoo ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
Umaga avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umaga tried to counter with a leg kick but Bandichoo avoided it.
Umaga defending well as Bandichoo loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandichoo throws a shot from downtown. Umaga moves away and avoids it.
Bandichoo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bandichoo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Umaga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bandichoo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Umaga misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandichoo misses the target.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Umaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bandichoo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Umaga.
Umaga avoids the body shot from Bandichoo.
A jab lands there for Bandichoo.
Bandichoo connects with a body shot.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Bandichoo lands a jab.
Bandichoo misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Umaga misses the target.
Umaga digs a good body shot into Bandichoo's ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Umaga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bandichoo - the referee stops the clock and Umaga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bandichoo. Umaga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bandichoo scores with a sloppy right hand. Umaga should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga misses with a hook. Bandichoo ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Bandichoo throws a leg kick but Umaga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Bandichoo backs away, Umaga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bandichoo jabs Umaga right on the nose. Umaga blinks but takes it well.
Bandichoo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umaga counters with a nice leg kick.
Bandichoo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umaga feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bandichoo throws a jab when Umaga was well out of range.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick
enabling Umaga to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Umaga tenderised Bandichoo's leg. Bandichoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bandichoo throws a poor cross that misses
and Umaga counters with a nice body shot.
Bandichoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Umaga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandichoo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bandichoo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Umaga.
Bandichoo misses with a straight right.
Umaga throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umaga with a nice calf kick.
Umaga scores with a shot to the body.
Bandichoo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bandichoo misses with a right hand
and Umaga makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bandichoo really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Iosefa Umaga did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Taz Bandichoo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Umaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Umaga is looking to slow Bandichoo down with leg kicks.
Bandichoo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Umaga blocks the body kick.
Bandichoo misses with a combination
and Umaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandichoo avoids a kick to the body.
Bandichoo throws a low kick but Umaga moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Umaga misses its target.
Bandichoo misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Umaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandichoo lands a jab to the nose.
Umaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Bandichoo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandichoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Umaga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Bandichoo missing with a left hand there. Umaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandichoo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bandichoo stuns Umaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bandichoo looks to throw the jab but Umaga is out of range.
Umaga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bandichoo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bandichoo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Umaga checks a leg kick nicely.
And Umaga counters with a quick kick to the body but Bandichoo blocks it.
Bandichoo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Umaga can pounce on him.
Umaga lands a nice shot that snaps Bandichoo's head back.
Bandichoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umaga.
Bandichoo throws the kick towards the body but Umaga avoids it.
Umaga scores with a nice right hand.
Umaga lands a slapping body shot.
Umaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bandichoo. That did some damage!
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umaga slips a jab from Bandichoo.#T2#
Bandichoo throws a body punch but Umaga moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Bandichoo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umaga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandichoo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umaga.
Bandichoo throws a lazy uppercut
and Umaga counters with a nice body kick.
Umaga slips under a jab.
Bandichoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandichoo.
Umaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umaga digs a good hook to Bandichoo's body.
Umaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Umaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umaga scores with a hook to the body. Bandichoo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Umaga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bandichoo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Umaga throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Umaga.
Umaga throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Umaga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga had his way with Taz Bandichoo in that round.
The cut man is working on Taz Bandichoo's cut.
That's time! Umaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Umaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Umaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick
and Umaga counters with a solid body kick.
Bandichoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bandichoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bandichoo scores with a decent looking hook.
Bandichoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Umaga scores with a hook to the body. Bandichoo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bandichoo misses with a hook.
Umaga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Umaga throws a front kick aimed at Bandichoo's knee but Bandichoo avoids it well.
Bandichoo throws out a counter right but Umaga avoids it with no problem.
Bandichoo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandichoo slips under a jab.
Bandichoo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice defenses there by Umaga.
Umaga tried to counter with a leg kick but Bandichoo avoided it.
Nice body kick there by Umaga.
Nice jab there from Umaga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandichoo jabs Umaga to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Umaga with a nice calf kick.
Umaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Umaga misses the target.
Umaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandichoo.
Umaga is looking to counter punch.
Umaga misses with a body shot.
Umaga lands a head shot.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umaga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Bandichoo.
A bone on bone clash there as Umaga blocks the leg kick.
Umaga blocks the body kick.
Umaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bandichoo doesn't seem bothered though.
Umaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandichoo.
Umaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taz Bandichoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bandichoo misses the body punch
and Umaga counters with a nice body kick.
Bandichoo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Umaga.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandichoo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jab from Umaga.
Bandichoo throws a body punch but Umaga moves out of range.
Umaga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Umaga lands a nice shot that snaps Bandichoo's head back.
Bandichoo misses with a body punch
letting Umaga counter with a right hand.
Umaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Bandichoo - just one landing.
Umaga throws a leg kick which misses Bandichoo's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandichoo tries to avoid it.
Bandichoo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bandichoo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umaga is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Umaga.#ROC#Bandichoo is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Iosefa Umaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Umaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iosefa Umaga!
In his post fight interview, Iosefa Umaga started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EK 10_ OUROBOROS
Date: Aug 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Umaga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Durand blocks it well.
Umaga throws a push kick but Durand slaps the foot to one side.
Umaga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Durand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
Umaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand slips under a jab.
Durand on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Durand finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Umaga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umaga moves away.
Umaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Umaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Durand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umaga.
Umaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Umaga lands a jab to Durand's midsection.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
Umaga throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand throws a body punch but Umaga moves out of range.
Durand misses with a straight left.
Durand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Durand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durand misses with a jab to the body
and Umaga counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durand lands with a kick to the ribs.
Durand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durand lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Umaga. Beautiful body shot.
Durand throws a leg kick that misses.
Umaga throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durand scores with a push kick.
Durand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Umaga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Umaga looks for the body kick but Durand saw that one coming.
Durand lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Durand throws a leg kick but Umaga moved away.
Durand connects with a body shot that sends Umaga's belly button to the back.
Durand lands a nice looking body shot.
Durand with the inside leg kick.
Umaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand connects with a leg kick.
Durand is looking to slow Umaga down with leg kicks.
Umaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durand's hands.
Durand throws a looping overhand right but Umaga ducks down to avoid it.
Durand scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Durand.
Durand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Umaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Durand's head.
Umaga is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umaga jabs at Durand's body.
Umaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durand.
Nice body punch from Umaga.
Durand throws a push kick but Umaga slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Umaga! But no joy.
Umaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Umaga throws a wild body kick that Durand sees coming a mile off.
As Umaga backs away, Durand returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Durand feints and then cracks Umaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Umaga down.
Umaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Durand tries to clinch there but Umaga circles away.
Umaga misses the jab.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Umaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durand staying out of range there.
Umaga misses the shot to the body.
Durand doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Umaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga misses the shot to the body.
Durand throws a series of strikes that have Umaga backpedaling.
Durand takes a swing at Umaga's ribcage but misses.
Durand misses with a hook
and Umaga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Umaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durand's hands.
Umaga takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Umaga blocks the body kick.
Umaga motions for Durand to come forward. Umaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Durand tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Umaga misses with a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Durand.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durand misses with a looping right.
Durand just misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Umaga connects with the punch.#T2#
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Umaga throws a leg kick but Durand checks it.
Umaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!#CL#
Umaga gets tackled into the ropes by Durand. Durand maintains the clinch.
Durand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Umaga avoids the damage to the body.
Durand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Umaga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durand blocks a body shot from Umaga.
A nice right hand lands inside from Umaga. #BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand misses with a hook
and Umaga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick lands from Umaga.
Umaga cracks Durand with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Umaga!
Umaga with a nice calf kick.
Durand throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some bone on bone action there as Durand checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durand tries to clinch there but Umaga circles away.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
Durand half committed to a counter leg kick.
Durand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Umaga throws a big shot that misses.
Umaga throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
Umaga throws a leg kick but Durand checks it.
Durand walks into a left hand. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
Umaga has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durand.
Umaga tries to clinch but Durand is having none of it.
Umaga blocks a head kick by Durand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Umaga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Durand was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Durand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Umaga throws a leg kick but Durand checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Durand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Durand tenderised Umaga's leg. Umaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Umaga misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Durand looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durand jabs Umaga right on the nose. Umaga blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Durand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Umaga throws a nice head kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Umaga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Durand.
Umaga avoids the head kick by Durand.
Umaga misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Umaga.
Durand walks forward, straight into a front kick from Umaga.
Umaga throws a lazy body kick
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Durand tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Umaga is able to avoid easily.
Umaga with the inside leg kick.
Umaga throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Umaga throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand throws a low kick but Umaga moves out of range easily.
Umaga lands a leg kick that knocks Durand off balance momentarily.
Durand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Umaga momentarily.
Durand moves out of range of the body kick from Umaga.
Umaga lands with a good body shot.
Umaga misses with a low kick as Durand jumps back.
Umaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Umaga misses with a straight right.
Umaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand digs a good body shot into Umaga's ribs.
Umaga slips under a jab from Durand.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durand 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 Umaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Umaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Durand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durand.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Umaga with a nice cross.
Durand moves out of range as Umaga throws a body kick. #T3#
Umaga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Umaga throws a low kick but Durand moves out of range easily.
Umaga throws a leg kick that misses.
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Durand, right into the meat of the thigh.
Umaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durand can pounce on him. #CL2#
Durand gets tackled into the ropes by Umaga. Umaga maintains the clinch.
Umaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Umaga misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Umaga. #T4#
Umaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Umaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Umaga throws a head punch that misses.
Umaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand lands a body shot.
Umaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Umaga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Umaga pushes Durand back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing Umaga back against the ropes.
Umaga misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Durand.
Durand lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durand lands a shot to the body.
Umaga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durand lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Durand scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durand.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durand lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jacques Durand did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durand - that will leave a mark!
Umaga throws a leg kick that misses.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Umaga moves out of range easily.
Umaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Durand.
Umaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Durand listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand digs a good body shot into Umaga's ribs.
Umaga misses with a straight right.
Durand looks for the body kick but Umaga saw that one coming.
Durand throws a wild body kick that Umaga sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Durand closes the distance and clinches.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand is trying to break free.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umaga's hands.
Durand drops his hands momentarily and Umaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Durand throws a wild body kick that Umaga sees coming a mile off.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durand throws a leg kick but Umaga checks it.
Umaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Durand throws a hook but Umaga blocks it.
Durand with a jab.
Durand just misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umaga throws a wild body kick that Durand sees coming a mile off.
Durand misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand with the inside leg kick.
Durand slips under a jab from Umaga.
Durand throws a shot to the body.
Durand tests Umaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Umaga is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Umaga blocks the low kick.#CL#
Durand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Umaga, pushing him back against the ropes.
Durand misses with some punches.
Umaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umaga gets through Durand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Durand blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Umaga.
Umaga misses with some punches.
Umaga can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Umaga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand lands with a light punch inside.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Umaga.
Umaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durand lands with a shot to the body.
Umaga moves out of range of the body kick from Durand.
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durand shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Umaga lands a slapping body shot.
Durand throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Umaga avoids a kick to the body.
Umaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durand shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand had his way with Iosefa Umaga in that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand'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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Umaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durand looks for the body kick but Umaga saw that one coming.
Umaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Umaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Durand.
Umaga misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
Durand throws a head kick that Umaga semi-blocks.
Durand keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Umaga swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Umaga misses the target.
Durand misses with a leg kick
and Umaga counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick by Durand misses
and Umaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand lands a nice looking body shot.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Durand tries to keep at a distance but Umaga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durand lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Umaga blocks with his arms.
Durand takes an elbow to the forehead.
Durand lands with a right to the head. #T2##BC2#
Umaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durand scores with a spinning back kick!
Durand wants to clinch.
Umaga thinks about the counter body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Umaga momentarily.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umaga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Durand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Durand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Umaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Umaga swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Durand swings for the body but Umaga moves out of range.
Durand connects with a leg kick.
Iosefa Umaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umaga blocks the body kick.
Durand is looking to slow Umaga down with leg kicks.
Durand lands a head kick!
Umaga misses with the combination. #T4#
A jab lands there for Durand.
Umaga moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Durand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Umaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Umaga.
Durand half committed to a counter leg kick.
Umaga lunges at Durand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durand's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Umaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umaga punishes Durand's body with a nice straight punch.
Umaga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jacques Durand.
Well Durand has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
A very excited looking Jacques Durand made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EK 7_CONFLICT THEORY
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bandichoo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Umaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Umaga throws out a loose jab but Bandichoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandichoo misses with the combination.
Umaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandichoo with the inside leg kick.
Bandichoo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umaga.
Umaga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bandichoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Umaga moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bandichoo dips to his left and cracks Umaga with an uppercut!
Bandichoo misses with a left hand
and Umaga counters with a nice body shot.
Umaga dips to his left and cracks Bandichoo with an uppercut!#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Umaga.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
Umaga lands a jab.
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandichoo looks to score with a jab to the body but Umaga is just out of range.
It looked like Umaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bandichoo lands a head shot.
Bandichoo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Umaga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Umaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandichoo.
Umaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandichoo manages to avoid it.
Umaga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bandichoo takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bandichoo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bandichoo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Umaga slips a jab from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo lands a head kick. Umaga smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Bandichoo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandichoo. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandichoo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Umaga.
Umaga slips under a jab from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo misses with an uppercut. Umaga saw that one coming.
Bandichoo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Umaga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bandichoo tries a quick counter leg kick but Umaga is wise to it.
Bandichoo moves out of range as Umaga strikes.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Bandichoo looks for the body kick but Umaga saw that one coming.
Umaga delivers a nice body kick.
Bandichoo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Umaga counters with a low kick, right behind Bandichoo 's knee.
Umaga walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bandichoo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandichoo tries to land a front kick but Umaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umaga throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Taz Bandichoo has been cut.
Bandichoo moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Umaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Bandichoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taz Bandichoo'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.#R2#
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses
and Umaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandichoo misses with a body kick.
Umaga's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bandichoo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Umaga scrambles back to his feet.
Bandichoo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Umaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Umaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Umaga with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Umaga has managed to clinch.
Bandichoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umaga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Umaga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandichoo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Umaga has him pressed against the ropes.
Umaga pushes Bandichoo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bandichoo is trying to force a seperation but Umaga has the dominant position.
Bandichoo tries to work over Umaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Umaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Bandichoo.
A short uppercut from Bandichoo.
Umaga tries to throw a body punch but Bandichoo avoids it by throwing Umaga back against the ropes. #BC2#
Bandichoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Bandichoo misses with a hook to the body
and Umaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandichoo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
Bandichoo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Umaga moves out of range.
Bandichoo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bandichoo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umaga counters with an outside leg kick.
Umaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Umaga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Umaga avoids a kick to the body.
Umaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandichoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bandichoo works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga lands with an overhand left.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandichoo lands a lovely overhand right.
Bandichoo scores with a spinning back kick!
Bandichoo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bandichoo misses with a left hand
enabling Umaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick
and Umaga counters with a nice body shot.
Umaga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Umaga misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Umaga.
Bandichoo throws a jab when Umaga was well out of range.
Umaga avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Umaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bandichoo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bandichoo throws a hook but Umaga avoids it easily.
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Umaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Iosefa Umaga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taz Bandichoo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandichoo throws out a counter right but Umaga avoids it with no problem.
Umaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Umaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandichoo manages to avoid it.
Umaga takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick from Bandichoo lands but Umaga takes it in his stride.
Bandichoo scores with a head kick. Umaga tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bandichoo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Umaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Umaga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bandichoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandichoo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandichoo throws an off balance right hand
and Umaga makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bandichoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bandichoo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Umaga throws a head kick that misses.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick. #T1#
Bandichoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bandichoo misses with a wild combination.
Umaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Umaga.
Umaga avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Umaga is looking to counter punch.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Umaga misses the target.
Bandichoo misses with a low kick.
Umaga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bandichoo avoids it.
Umaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bandichoo misses with a lunging right hand
and Umaga makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bandichoo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Umaga counters with a straight right hand.
Umaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Umaga throws a wild body kick that Bandichoo sees coming a mile off.
A lazy left from Bandichoo finds it's target.
Nice jab there from Umaga.
Bandichoo scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandichoo throws the kick towards the body but Umaga avoids it.
Umaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bandichoo looks to land a body kick but Umaga moved away.
Umaga looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#KD#
Umaga connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Bandichoo onto his butt! Bandichoo bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Bandichoo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Umaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws the kick towards the body but Umaga avoids it.
Umaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Umaga.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umaga blocks the body kick.
Umaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Umaga throws a body punch but Bandichoo moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga takes that one, having scored the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Taz Bandichoo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a poor cross that misses
and Umaga counters with a straight right hand.
Bandichoo misses with a body kick.
Umaga will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bandichoo is looking to land body kicks.
Umaga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bandichoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandichoo misses with an uppercut.
Umaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandichoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umaga connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Bandichoo out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iosefa Umaga!
Iosefa Umaga 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: WKBC: Grandis Eventus
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
Tymonowicz lands a front kick to the face, that drops Umaga to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#CUT#It looks like Iosefa Umaga has been cut.
Tymonowicz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tymonowicz keeps the fight on the outside.
Umaga defending well as Tymonowicz loads up on a big left hand.
Umaga looks to land a body kick but Tymonowicz moved away.
Tymonowicz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Umaga.
Tymonowicz thows a leg kick but Umaga checks it
and Umaga counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Henryk Tymonowicz has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tymonowicz misses with a head kick.
We've been informed that Umaga has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tymonowicz misses with a head kick.
Umaga is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Tymonowicz throws a head kick but Umaga moves out of range.
Tymonowicz backing away here, and Umaga unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Umaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tymonowiczs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tymonowicz connects with an inside leg kick.
Umaga throws a body punch but Tymonowicz moves out of range.
Umaga misses with a straight right.
It looked like Tymonowicz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tymonowicz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Umaga.
Tymonowicz avoids the body shot from Umaga.
It looked like Tymonowicz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Umaga.
Tymonowicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Umaga.
Tymonowicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Umaga throws a sloppy body shot
and Tymonowicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umaga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tymonowicz.
Umaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Umaga 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 Tymonowicz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tymonowicz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tymonowicz is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Umaga clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tymonowicz throws a head punch that misses.
Tymonowicz blocking some punches.
Umaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Tymonowicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Tymonowicz backwards.
Tymonowicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Umaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tymonowicz misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tymonowicz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henryk Tymonowicz should take that round, based on the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tymonowicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Umaga loads up on a big right hand but Tymonowicz slips the punch.
Umaga just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTymonowicz.
Jab, jab by Tymonowicz - just one landing.
Umaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Umaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Tymonowicz misses.
Umaga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tymonowicz with a body shot.
Henryk Tymonowicz is winning the standup battle so far.
Umaga lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Umaga.
Umaga digs a good hook to Tymonowicz's body.
Tymonowicz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Tymonowicz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Umaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Tymonowicz's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umaga.
Tymonowicz throws a sloppy head kick and Umaga moves out of range easily.
Tymonowicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Umaga steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tymonowicz.
A telegraphed right hand from Umaga misses the target.
Umaga misses with a looping right.
Umaga slips under a jab.#T2#
Umaga blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Umaga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Umaga misses with a hook.
Umaga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tymonowicz thinks about countering with a head kick.
Umaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Umaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tymonowicz moves away from the strike by Umaga.
Iosefa Umaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tymonowicz throws a sloppy head kick and Umaga moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iosefa Umaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tymonowicz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tymonowicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umaga.
Tymonowicz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Umaga, as that shot connected.
Tymonowicz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Umaga to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Henryk Tymonowicz's cut is getting worse.
Umaga jabs Tymonowicz right on the nose. Tymonowicz blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Tymonowicz is rocked!
BAM! Umaga delivers a spinning backfist that drops Tymonowicz like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Iosefa Umaga!
Iosefa Umaga decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WKBC: Cornell VS Pesalelei 2
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellafontane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Umaga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Umaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bellafontane.#CUT2#It looks like Sam Bellafontane has been cut.
Bellafontane fails to land with a series of punches.
Bellafontane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bellafontane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bellafontane misses with a double jab
and Umaga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bellafontane is breathing heavily.
Umaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Umaga tries a quick counter leg kick but Bellafontane is wise to it.#CL2#
Umaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Umaga comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Umaga scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Umaga.
Umaga lands a left hand.
Bellafontane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Umaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bellafontane backwards.
Bellafontane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bellafontane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Umaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umaga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bellafontane wants to break free but Umaga has control.
Still in the clinch, Umaga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bellafontane tries to break the clinch but Umaga is controlling the position.
Bellafontane tries a body shot but Umaga blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Umaga.
Bellafontane throws a punch but it's blocked by Umaga.
Umaga scores with a hook to the body.
Umaga lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Umaga.
Umaga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Umaga lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Bellafontane is rocked!
Umaga cracks Bellafontane with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Bellafontane goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Bellafontane wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Iosefa Umaga!
A less than humble Iosefa Umaga misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WKBC: Kinneas VS Kueller
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Oki punishes Umaga's body with a nice straight punch.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oki misses with the body kick
and Umaga counters with an inside leg kick.
Oki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Umaga counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Umaga finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Umaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oki lands with a straight right. Umaga didn't see that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Umaga blocks the leg kick.
Oki lands a nice looking body shot.
Umaga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Umaga has closed the distance and engaged Oki in a clinch.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Umaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Oki.
Umaga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Umaga.
Umaga scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oki.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Umaga controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Umaga. #BC#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Oki misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Oki misses its intended target.
Umaga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Umaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oki.
Oki misses with a head kick.
Oki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Oki.
Oki misses with a body shot.
Oki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Umaga misses the target.
Umaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Umaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Oki
and Umaga counters with a good, hard body kick but Oki shrugs it off.
Oki throws a series of punches but Umaga moves out of range.
Oki throws a low kick but Umaga moves out of range easily.
Umaga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Umaga slips a straight right by Oki.
Umaga looks to land a right hand but Oki moved out of range.
Umaga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Trinity Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Oki.
Oki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oki looks to throw the jab but Umaga is out of range. #T2#
Umaga lands a nice shot that snaps Oki's head back.
Oki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Umaga throws a series of punches but Oki avoids them all with ease.
Oki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Umaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oki throws a combination. Umaga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Umaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick lands for Umaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oki. That did some damage!
Oki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Umaga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Oki blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hakeem Oki will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Oki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oki slips under a jab.
A big right from Oki misses.
A little feinted left hand from Umaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oki 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.
Oki tried to score with a low kick but Umaga checks it.
Umaga lands a head shot.
Oki fails to land with a series of punches.
Umaga takes a swing at Oki's ribcage but misses.
Hakeem Oki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oki throws a sloppy head kick
and Umaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oki throws a combination that misses
and Umaga counters with a good low kick that Oki was not able to check.
Oki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oki loads up on a big right hand but Umaga slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Umaga.
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Oki.
Oki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Oki checks a low kick from Umaga.
Oki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umaga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oki.
Oki looks to score with a jab to the body but Umaga is just out of range.
Oki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oki tries to bum rush Umaga with a series of wild strikes but Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oki tries to land a body kick#KD#
and Umaga counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Oki goes down! Umaga rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Oki is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!#ROC#
Oki is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Hakeem Oki has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oki misses with a straight right.
Oki throws a big shot that misses.
Oki throws a hook to the side of Umaga's head but Umaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oki throws a solid leg kick but Umaga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oki.
The crowd cheers as Umaga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oki doesn't seem phased though.
Umaga is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oki misses with a combination
and Umaga counters with a solid body kick.
Oki throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2##KD#
Umaga connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Oki onto his butt! Oki bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Oki is still on wobbly legs! Can Umaga finish him?
Umaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oki.
Oki misses with a straight left.
Umaga throwing a counter right hand but Oki manages to avoid it.
Oki seems to have recovered his senses.
Oki throws a leg kick which misses Umaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Umaga tries to avoid it.
Oki swings for the body but Umaga moves out of range.
Oki throws a looping overhand right but Umaga ducks down to avoid it.
Oki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Umaga on the side of the head. #KD#
Umaga scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Oki beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Oki throws the left hand but Umaga avoids the punch easily.
Oki throws a right hand that misses
and Umaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oki throws a front kick aimed at Umaga's knee but Umaga avoids it well.
Oki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umaga takes one to the side of the head.
Oki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Umaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oki tries to bum rush Umaga with a series of wild strikes but Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Umaga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oki scores with a punch to the head.
Umaga lands a body shot.
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oki misses with a low kick.
Umaga moves out of range of the leg kick from Oki.
Oki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Umaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oki throws a head kick that misses.
Umaga misses with a hook.
Oki feints a counter leg kick.
Umaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Umaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umaga manages to avoid it.
Oki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Umaga thuds a left hand into Oki's body.
Oki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A cross from Umaga lands.
Umaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Oki misses.
Oki throws a good cross that connects.
Oki throws a body kick that misses.
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oki misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Umaga misses the target.
Umaga thows a body kick. Oki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Umaga.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oki misses with a leg kick.
Oki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umaga.
Oki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umaga.
Umaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Umaga lunges at Oki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oki's hand.
Oki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umaga.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oki 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 Umaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Umaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Umaga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oki misses with a looping right.
Oki catches Umaga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Umaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oki.
Good leg kick by Oki.
A swing and a miss from Oki.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Oki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iosefa Umaga!
Iosefa Umaga bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2019

#R1#
Umaga is looking to score with low kicks.
MP shoots in looking for a takedown but Umaga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MP's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Umaga lands a nice looking body shot.
That kick from Umaga tenderised MP's leg. MP is trying to keep his angry face on.
MP misses with the combination.
Umaga lands with a nice body kick.
MP pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MP shoots in looking for a takedown but Umaga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MP's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Umaga cracks MP with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael MP has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MP has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Umaga.
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga misses with a body shot.
MP was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MP throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Umaga counters by clinching up.
Umaga misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Umaga throws a punch but it's blocked by MP.
A nice left hand lands by Umaga.
Umaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MP is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Umaga.
MP is breathing heavily.
Umaga misses with some punches.
Umaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of MP backwards.
Umaga lands with a short shot to the head.
Umaga gets through MP's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Umaga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Umaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Umaga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Umaga is leaning against MP and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Umaga is working MP over against the cage.
Umaga lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MP takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Umaga.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Umaga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Umaga lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops MP to his knees! Umaga keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iosefa Umaga!
After the fight, Iosefa Umaga 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.
Michael MP spoke after the fight, saying 'That was unexpected. Give me another 5 minutes and that dude is getting wrecked.'.

Event: DARE 94
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Muller with a jab.
Umaga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Muller lands with a nice combination. Umaga backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Iosefa Umaga has been cut.
Muller misses with a double jab
and Umaga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Muller. Beautiful body shot.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD2#
Muller lands a big uppercut and Umaga crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Umaga looks OK. Muller waves Umaga back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umaga.
Muller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD2#
Muller feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Umaga sprawling to the canvas! Umaga rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Muller finish him?!
Muller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Umaga misses with a body kick.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umaga.
Muller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Umaga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Umaga throws out a loose jab but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umaga misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
Muller throws a lazy uppercut
and Umaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A low kick from Muller is predictable there
and Umaga counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Umaga.
Muller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Muller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Umaga.
Muller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Umaga misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
Muller misses with a hook.
Muller misses with a straight right.
Umaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Muller lands with a straight right. Umaga didn't see that one coming.
Muller throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Umaga misses the target. #T2#
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!
Muller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Umaga misses.
Umaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller.
An attempted straight right counter from Umaga misses the target.
Umaga throws a solid leg kick but Muller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Umaga.
Umaga misses with an uppercut. Muller saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Umaga.
Umaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Umaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD2#
Muller drops Umaga with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Umaga looks back up at him and smiles so Muller waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Umaga is rocked!
Muller walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Umaga drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Muller swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Umaga's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Muller!

Event: DARE 86
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Umaga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu taking a breather.
Zulu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Umaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Zulu.
Umaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Umaga tries a body shot but Zulu blocks it.
Zulu working aggressively here.
Zulu misses with some punches.
Umaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zulu lands a shoulder strike.
Zulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umaga lands a damaging elbow.
Umaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zulu lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga misses with a body punch.
Zulu takes a shot to the head.
Zulu tries to throw a body punch but Umaga avoids it by throwing Zulu back against the cage.
Zulu prevents a body shot from Umaga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umaga. #T1#
Zulu blocks a body shot from Umaga.
Zulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zulu blocks a body shot from Umaga.
Umaga lands with a right to the head.
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Umaga.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Umaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zulu lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Zulu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Zulu.
Umaga creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zulu's defenses.
Nice body punch from Zulu - that landed with a thud.
Umaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zulu's elbow.
Umaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umaga throws a head punch that misses.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Umaga fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Umaga fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Zulu. #T2#
Umaga tries a body shot but Zulu blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zulu.
A left hand lands to the body for Zulu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zulu.
Umaga lands a right hand.
Umaga throws a head punch that misses.
Umaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zulu tries to work over Umaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Zulu.
Zulu tries to throw a body punch but Umaga avoids it by throwing Zulu back against the cage.
Umaga working aggressively here.
Zulu prevents a body shot from Umaga.
A head punch on the inside from Zulu fails to land.
Zulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umaga has a couple of punches blocked by Zulu.
Zulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu lands a hook that snaps the head of Umaga backwards.
Nice body punch from Zulu - that landed with a thud.
Umaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Umaga.
A short right from Zulu.
Zulu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Umaga backwards.
Zulu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zulu digs a right hand into Umaga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Umaga's gas tank.
Umaga looks winded!
Zulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Umaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zulu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zulu lands a shot to the body.
Zulu can't find room to land a body shot as Umaga controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zulu.
Zulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Zulu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Zulu lands a big right hand that sends Umaga crashing to the mat! Zulu stays standing though and waves Umaga back to his feet!#ROC#
Umaga is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zulu just misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu cracks Umaga with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kvame Zulu!
After winning the bout, Kvame Zulu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DARE 78
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Umaga wants to clinch.
Douglas wants to land a leg kick but Umaga is out of range.
Umaga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Douglas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Umaga's coach down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Umaga's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umaga.
Umaga scores with a jab. Douglas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Umaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas misses with a looping left.
Douglas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Umaga at a distance.
Douglas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Umaga.
Umaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Douglas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Douglas lands with an uppercut that bounces Umaga off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Iosefa Umaga has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas jabs at Umaga's body.
A left lands for Douglas.#T1#
Umaga lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Douglas. Beautiful body shot.
Douglas scores with a nice right hand.
Umaga misses with a body kick.
Douglas tries to land a front kick but Umaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umaga misses with a body punch
and Douglas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umaga thinking.
Douglas lands a slapping body shot.
Umaga looks winded!
Umaga misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Umaga.
Douglas swings for the body but Umaga moves out of range.
Douglas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Umaga.
Douglas missing with a left hand there. Umaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Douglas works Umaga's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Umaga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Douglas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Umaga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Douglas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Douglas misses with a hook.
Umaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Umaga doesn't seem bothered though.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Umaga is just out of range.
Douglas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Douglas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Umaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Douglas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Umaga avoids the head kick by Douglas.
Umaga misses with a right hand
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umaga closes the distance looking to clinch
and Douglas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Douglas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Douglas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Douglas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Douglas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Douglas keeps Umaga at a distance using the push kick.
Umaga misses with a wild body shot.
Umaga walks into a straight right hand from Douglas.
Umaga missing with a left hand there. Douglas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Douglas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Umaga misses with a low kick.
Umaga motions for Douglas to come forward. Umaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Umaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Douglas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Umaga glances at the clock... BAM! Douglas nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Umaga crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Umaga is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Douglas!
Samuel Douglas looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Those losses tell a lot about a fighter. I know who I am now. '.

Event: DARE 51
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Boston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Umaga.
Umaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boston's sensitive parts.
Umaga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boston if he has to take too many more of those.
Boston moves away from the strike by Umaga.
Umaga misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Boston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Umaga's guard.
Umaga pulls Boston in close to his closed guard and prevents Boston from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boston stopping the sweep attempt from Umaga.
Boston seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boston works over Umaga with some ground and pound from guard.
Umaga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boston controls the pace.
Boston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Umaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A low kick from Umaga misses #CL2#
and Boston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boston.
Umaga lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Umaga manages to break the clinch.
Umaga misses with an uppercut
enabling Boston to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umaga. Boston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umaga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Boston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Umaga misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Boston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Umaga misses with a hook. Boston ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Boston finds it's target.#T3#
Umaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Iosefa Umaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boston slips under a jab.
Boston tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A lazy body kick from Umaga
and Boston counters with a two punch combo.
Umaga tests Boston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umaga throws a hook but Boston blocks it.
Umaga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Umaga throws a shot from downtown. Boston moves away and avoids it.
Umaga tests Boston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umaga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Umaga throws a hook but Boston avoids it easily.#T4#
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Boston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umaga looks for the body kick but Boston saw that one coming.
Boston misses with a wild body shot.
Umaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Umaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Umaga thuds his right hand into Boston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Umaga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boston is out of range and Umaga settles back down.
Boston ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
Umaga throws a hook to the side of Boston's head but Boston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boston 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.
Boston throws a lazy right hand but Umaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Boston moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Umaga cracks Boston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Umaga punishes Boston's body with a nice straight punch.
Umaga lands a really nice looking cross but Boston seems unphased.
Umaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boston.
Boston steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Umaga.
Umaga throws the left hand but Boston avoids the punch easily.
Umaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Umaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Umaga throws the left hand but Boston avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Umaga swings for the body but Boston moves out of range.
Umaga throws a hook to the side of Boston's head but Boston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boston throws a counter combo.
Umaga misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Umaga is predictable there
and Boston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Umaga avoids the body shot from Boston.
A low kick from Umaga misses
and Boston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boston moves away from the strike by Umaga.
Boston wants to counter the offense by Umaga and move into the clinch position.
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Boston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Umaga as he connects with a hook.
Umaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Umaga moves out of range as Boston strikes.#T2#
Umaga swings for the body but Boston moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Umaga.
Umaga misses with the body kick
and Boston counters with a nice uppercut.
Umaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boston was well out of range. Poor timing from Umaga.
Umaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Boston off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umaga lands a body shot.
Iosefa Umaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Umaga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boston's calf.
Umaga tried to score with a low kick but Boston checks it.
Boston is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A leg kick checked by Boston.#T3#
A shot to the body from Umaga misses #TD2#
and Boston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Umaga won't be happy with that.
Boston with the ground and pound but Umaga regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boston lands a nice short elbow.
Boston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Umaga's head.
Boston trying to control from half guard but Umaga is working away.
Umaga tries to get to full guard but Boston has control of the leg.
Umaga trying to control but Boston postures up. #T4#
Umaga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Umaga trying to hold on to Boston's head to control him but Boston postures up.
Brent Boston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boston wants to take a breather but Umaga is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Umaga is looking to get back to full guard here but Boston has managed to pass to side control instead.
Umaga is trying to control Boston's posture but Boston avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Umaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Umaga swings widly with a right hand
and Boston counters with a nice body shot.
Umaga misses with a straight right.
Umaga misses the jab.
Umaga looks for the body kick but Boston saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Umaga.
Umaga keeps Boston at a distance using the push kick.
Boston slips under a jab from Umaga.
Boston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Umaga scores with a body shot. #T1#
Umaga throws a right hand that misses
and Boston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umaga misses with a body punch
and Boston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boston checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Boston tries to counter it with a takedown but Umaga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boston moves out of range of the strikes.
Boston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boston loads up on a big right hand but Umaga slips the punch.
Umaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Umaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boston.
Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boston.
Umaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boston can do to turn this around?
Boston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umaga throws out the jab. #T2#
Umaga throws an overhand right that lands on Boston's shoulder, as Boston tries to avoid the shot.
Boston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Umaga defends it well.
Umaga tried to score with a low kick but Boston checks it.
Umaga lands with a kick to the temple. Boston shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Umaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umaga thows a leg kick but Boston checks it
and Boston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Umaga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Umaga scores with a spinning back kick!
Boston moves out of range of the body kick.
Umaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umaga sizes up Boston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Boston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Umaga throws a looping overhand right but Boston ducks down to avoid it.
Boston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umaga misses with the body kick
and Umaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boston walks into a jab.
Boston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boston misses with a takedown attempt - Umaga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Umaga misses with a lunging right hand
letting Boston counter with a right hand.
Boston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Boston tries to counter it with a takedown but Umaga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Umaga throws a head kick that Boston semi-blocks. #T4#
A solid body kick from Umaga.
Boston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Umaga.
Boston with the counter takedown but Umaga avoids it easily.
Boston walks into a stiff left hand from Umaga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boston! But no joy.
Umaga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Umaga misses
and Boston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Umaga.
Boston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Boston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Umaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Boston moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boston.
Umaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boston prevents a body shot from Umaga.
Umaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umaga tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
Umaga throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Boston controls his hands.
Umaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boston prevents a body shot from Umaga.
Umaga lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Umaga looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Umaga lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Brent Boston has been cut.
Umaga throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Umaga just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boston's brow.
Umaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boston blocks an elbow strike.
Umaga lands a nice uppercut.
Umaga misses with a punch to the body.
Boston misses with a punch on the inside.
Umaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Boston controls his hands.
Umaga tries to work over Boston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umaga throws a head punch that misses.
Boston is leaning against Umaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Umaga tries to throw a body punch but Boston avoids it by throwing Umaga back against the cage.
Boston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umaga tries to work over Boston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boston blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Umaga.
Boston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iosefa Umaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Umaga throws an elbow but it misses.
Umaga tries to work over Boston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umaga misses with some punches.
Umaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Umaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Umaga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Umaga misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Umaga pushes off an throws an elbow but Boston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Umaga lands an elbow that stopped Boston in his tracks for a moment.
Boston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Umaga fails to land.
Umaga is trying to force a seperation but Boston has the dominant position.
Umaga tries to throw a body punch but Boston avoids it by throwing Umaga back against the cage.
Boston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Umaga is trying to break the clinch but Boston is controlling him.
Umaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Umaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umaga can't break the clinch. #T4#
Umaga misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Umaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Umaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Umaga with a body shot.
Umaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boston counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Boston - just one landing.
Umaga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boston catches Umaga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Umaga misses with a straight left.
Boston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Umaga.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boston blocks a low kick nicely.
Umaga motions for Boston to come forward. Umaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga had his way with Brent Boston in that round.
The cut man is working on Brent Boston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Boston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umaga.
Boston wants to counter with a clinch but Umaga pushes him away.
Boston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umaga.
Boston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umaga.
Umaga throws a body punch but Boston moves out of range.
Umaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Umaga throws a hook but Boston blocks it.
Umaga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston moves away from the strike by Umaga.
Umaga throws a hook but Boston blocks it.
The fighters circling - Umaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Umaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Umaga.
Umaga throws a body punch but Boston moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Boston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Iosefa Umaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umaga thuds his right hand into Boston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Umaga misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Boston counter with a right hand.
Umaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Umaga throws a body punch but Boston moves out of range.
Umaga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Umaga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Boston has managed to clinch. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Umaga throws an elbow but misses.
Boston dodges an elbow strike from Umaga.
Umaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Umaga tries to work over Boston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umaga blocks an uppercut.
Umaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Umaga just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boston's brow.
Umaga misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Umaga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boston is working for takedown but Umaga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Umaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umaga misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Umaga tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
Umaga scores with a hook to the body.
Boston is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Boston blocks an elbow strike.
Umaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umaga working hard to break the clinch.
Umaga misses with an elbow over the top.
Boston blocks an elbow strike from Umaga.
Umaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umaga lands a right hand.
Boston blocks a body shot from Umaga.
Boston is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Boston blocks a body shot from Umaga.
Boston wants a takedown.
Iosefa Umaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Boston.
Umaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boston blocks a body shot from Umaga. #BC#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boston misses with a right hand
letting Umaga counter with a right hand.
Umaga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Umaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Umaga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boston counters with a nice uppercut.
Brent Boston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iosefa Umaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Umaga, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iosefa Umaga!
Iosefa Umaga retains his heavyweight title!
Iosefa Umaga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DARE 47
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Umaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Umaga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Larry Shreve Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shreve Jr tries to bum rush Umaga with a series of wild strikes but Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, jab by Umaga - just one landing.
Shreve Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umaga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Umaga looks to land a right hand but Shreve Jr moved out of range.
Umaga defending well as Shreve Jr loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Shreve Jr has managed to clinch.
Shreve Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umaga's elbow.
Shreve Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umaga throws a head punch that misses.
Shreve Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Umaga.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Umaga.
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!
Shreve Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Umaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr working aggressively here. #T1#
Umaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Umaga.
Umaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Shreve Jr backwards.
Umaga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Umaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shreve Jr dodges an elbow strike from Umaga.
Shreve Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shreve Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shreve Jr fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Umaga.
Umaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Umaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shreve Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Umaga.
Umaga moves out of range as Shreve Jr strikes.
Shreve Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shreve Jr misses with an uppercut
and Shreve Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga misses with a hook to the body
and Shreve Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umaga throws a hook to the side of Shreve Jr's head but Shreve Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Shreve Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Umaga counters with a quick kick to the body but Shreve Jr blocks it.
Umaga misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Shreve Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Umaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Umaga lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Umaga.
Umaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shreve Jr prevents a body shot from Umaga.
Umaga lands a right hand.
Umaga misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Umaga.
Shreve Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shreve Jr misses with some punches.
Umaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr blocks an uppercut.
Shreve Jr prevents a body shot from Umaga.
Umaga blocks an uppercut.
Shreve Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Umaga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shreve Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A short uppercut from Shreve Jr.
Umaga can't find room to land a body shot as Shreve Jr controls the action.
Shreve Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Umaga up against the cage.
Shreve Jr lands with a left to the head.
Umaga misses with a punch to the body.
Shreve Jr blocking some punches.
Shreve Jr working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Shreve Jr fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umaga.
Umaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Umaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shreve Jr misses with the head strike.
Umaga lands a nice uppercut.
Shreve Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Umaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Umaga lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Umaga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shreve Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umaga's elbow.
Shreve Jr misses with a body punch.
Shreve Jr working aggressively here.
Shreve Jr lands with a left to the head.
Umaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Umaga scores with a hook to the body.
Umaga scores with a hook to the body.
Shreve Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umaga blocking some punches.
Umaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Umaga.
Shreve Jr looks winded!
Umaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Umaga lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Umaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Umaga throws a push kick but Shreve Jr slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Shreve Jr misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Iosefa Umaga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Umaga throws a front kick aimed at Shreve Jr's knee but Shreve Jr avoids it well.
Shreve Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Umaga throws a hook but Shreve Jr avoids it easily.
Shreve Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Umaga's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Umaga.
Iosefa Umaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Shreve Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shreve Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Shreve Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Umaga shakes him off and moves away.
Shreve Jr throws out a loose jab but Umaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shreve Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Umaga. #CL#
Umaga gets a clinch.
Umaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Shreve Jr backwards.
Umaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shreve Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Umaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shreve Jr backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umaga is leaning against Shreve Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shreve Jr misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Umaga. #T1#
Shreve Jr takes a shot to the head.
Umaga prevents a body shot from Shreve Jr.
Iosefa Umaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Umaga throws a jab when Shreve Jr was well out of range.
Shreve Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umaga.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shreve Jr checks a leg kick.
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shreve Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Umaga tries to land a front kick but Shreve Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umaga throws the kick towards the body but Shreve Jr avoids it.
Umaga swings widly with a right hand
and Shreve Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Shreve Jr punishes Umaga's body with a nice straight punch.
Umaga throws the kick towards the body but Shreve Jr avoids it.
Shreve Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Umaga here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Umaga throws a shot from downtown. Shreve Jr moves away and avoids it.
Shreve Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Umaga has closed the distance and engaged Shreve Jr in a clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shreve Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Umaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shreve Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Umaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Umaga lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Umaga.
Shreve Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Umaga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Umaga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shreve Jr can turn it around.
Umaga lands a shot to the body.
Umaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Shreve Jr.
A left hand lands to the body for Umaga.
Shreve Jr is breathing heavily.
Shreve Jr blocking some punches.
Shreve Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shreve Jr misses with the head strike.
Umaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shreve Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Shreve Jr misses with the head strike.
Umaga lands with a light punch inside.
Umaga lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Shreve Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Umaga takes a shot to the head.
Umaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Umaga tries a body shot but Shreve Jr blocks it.
Umaga misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Umaga.
Umaga scores with a shot to the side of Shreve Jr's head. #ROC#
Shreve Jr is rocked!
Umaga is leaning against Shreve Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shreve Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Umaga finish him?
Shreve Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Umaga controls the action.
Umaga lands with a light punch inside.
Umaga unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Shreve Jr! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Umaga is unloading with more strikes now! Shreve Jr drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iosefa Umaga!
Iosefa Umaga retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Iosefa Umaga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Larry Shreve Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF??? I told you guys Aaron Thai Guy nerfed my hiddens!'.

Event: DARE 39: BUTANE VS. UMAGA
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Butane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Butane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Umaga.
Butane looks to throw the jab but Umaga is out of range.
Umaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Umaga misses with a body kick.
Butane lands with a nice body kick.
Umaga looks to land a body kick but Butane moved away.
Nice shot by Butane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butane avoids a kick to the body.
Umaga misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Umaga misses the target.
Umaga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Butane if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Butane tries to score with a low kick but Umaga moves his leg out of the way.
Butane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Butane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umaga.
Butane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Umaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umaga takes a swing at Butane's ribcage but misses.
Umaga wants to slow Butane down by chopping away at his legs.
Butane is looking to counter with a body kick.
Umaga throws a shot from downtown. Butane moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Umaga. That snapped Butane's head back.
Butane checks the leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Umaga
letting Butane counter with a right hand.
Umaga wants to slow Butane down by chopping away at his legs.
Umaga takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Butane throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Umaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Butane does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Umaga throws a body kick that misses
and Butane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Umaga throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umaga.
Umaga misses with a looping right.
Umaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butane was well out of range. Poor timing from Umaga.
An inside leg kick from Umaga misses.
Butane checks a leg kick.
Butane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butane ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.#T3#
Butane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Umaga only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Umaga throws a shot from downtown. Butane moves away and avoids it.
Butane moves out of range as Umaga throws a body kick.
Butane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Umaga.
Butane lands an overhand right.
Umaga throws a low kick, looking for Butane's leg but Butane calmly moves out of range.
Butane takes one to the chin there.
Butane takes a swing at Umaga's ribcage but misses.
Butane checks a leg kick nicely.
Butane takes a swing at Umaga's ribcage but misses.
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butane.
Umaga misses with a left hand
and Butane counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Umaga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crunch! Umaga slams his shin into Butane's torso.
Butane looks to land a body kick but Umaga moved away.
Butane throws the left hand but Umaga avoids the punch easily.
Umaga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Umaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Umaga loads up on a big right hand but Butane slips the punch.
Umaga throws a leg kick but Butane moved away.
Umaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Butane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Umaga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iosefa Umaga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Umaga pushes Butane away with a front kick.
Butane walks into a jab.
Umaga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Butane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butane blocks a leg kick.
Butane is looking to counter punch.
Butane misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Butane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Umaga looks for the body kick but Butane saw that one coming.
Butane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Umaga throws a hook to the side of Butane's head but Butane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butane appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Umaga.
Umaga slips a jab from Butane.
Butane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umaga manages to avoid it.#T1#
A jab from Butane misses.
Umaga avoids a kick to the body.
Umaga throws a leg kick that misses.
Butane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Umaga.
Umaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Butane misses the target.
Umaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Umaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Butane counters with a left to the body.
Butane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Umaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Umaga lands with a cross.
Umaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Umaga scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butane tries a low kick but Umaga avoids it.
Butane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Butane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Butane misses with a straight left.
Butane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Umaga throws a sloppy head kick
and Butane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Butane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Umaga throws a good cross that connects.
Butane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Butane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Umaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Butane at a distance.
Umaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Umaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Umaga throws a hook but Butane avoids it easily.
Butane misses with a looping right.
Butane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Butane.
A quick step to the side and Butane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iosefa Umaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umaga.
Umaga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Iosefa Umaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butane connects with the punch.
Umaga is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Butane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Umaga scores with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Umaga there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butane manages to avoid it.
Butane is looking to counter punch.
Butane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Umaga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Umaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Umaga there.
Umaga misses with a kick to the body.
Butane misses with a looping right.
Butane missing with a left hand there. Umaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Butane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Umaga throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Butane counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
Good leg kick by Umaga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Butane throws a leg kick but Umaga moved away.
A clash of legs there as Butane blocks the low kick.
Umaga misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Butane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Umaga.
Butane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Umaga.
Nice defenses there by Umaga.
Umaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Umaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Butane in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butane moves out of range of the strikes.
Butane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Umaga misses with a kick to the body.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butane is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Butane misses with a looping right.
Umaga lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Umaga.
Butane just misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Butane with a body shot.
Umaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Umaga connects with the punch.
Butane scoring well with a low kick there.
Umaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Butane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Umaga looks to land a combination. Butane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sloppy strikes from Umaga. Those never looked like landing.
Butane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A low kick from Umaga misses
and Butane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Umaga's knee momentarily.#T2#
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!
Butane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Umaga.
Umaga misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Butane, right into the meat.
Butane misses with a leg kick.
Umaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Umaga misses.
Butane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Umaga misses with a body kick.
Umaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Umaga throws a push kick but Butane slaps the foot to one side.
Butane is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Butane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Umaga throws a poor cross that misses
letting Butane counter with a right hand.
Umaga lands a nice looking body kick.
Butane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umaga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Butane blocks it well.
Umaga misses with a straight right.
Umaga avoids a kick to the body.
Umaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Butane.
Umaga lands a jab to the nose.
Umaga misses with a body kick.
Umaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umaga misses with a left hand
and Butane counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Butane checks a low kick from Umaga.
Butane throws a quick counter kick to the body but Umaga avoids it.
Umaga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Butane is looking to counter punch.
Umaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umaga works Butane's body with a nice hook.
Butane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umaga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umaga misses with a hook. Butane ducked under it nicely.
Butane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umaga cracks Butane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Butane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Umaga looks to land a right hand but Butane moved out of range.
Butane feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Butane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Umaga.
Umaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butane throws a body punch but Umaga moves out of range.
Umaga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Umaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Umaga misses with an uppercut. Butane saw that one coming.
Umaga misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Butane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Butane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Butane digs a good hook to Umaga's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Umaga. That snapped Butane's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Umaga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Butane makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Umaga really felt that one!
Umaga misses with a hook
and Butane counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Umaga is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
A head kick misses from Umaga.
Butane appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Butane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga flicks out a counter leg kick but Butane steps away.
Butane slips a straight right by Umaga.
Butane moves out of range as Umaga strikes.
Umaga slips under a jab.
Butane slips under a jab from Umaga.
Butane throwing a counter right hand but Umaga manages to avoid it.
Butane tries a low kick but Umaga avoids it.
Butane slips under a jab from Umaga.
Umaga checks a leg kick nicely.
Butane slips under a jab from Umaga.
Butane misses the jab.#T2#
Umaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Umaga, right into the meat.
Butane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Umaga.
Butane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umaga.
Butane is looking to counter punch.
Umaga checks a low kick from Butane.
Butane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umaga manages to avoid it.
Butane misses with a low kick.
Butane scores with a push kick.
Butane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Umaga just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Butane throws a push kick but Umaga slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Butane.
Umaga stuns Butane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Butane throws a leg kick but Umaga moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Butane.
Butane throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butane. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butane moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Butane scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Butane misses.
Umaga scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Butane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Butane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Umaga can pounce on him.
Umaga scores with a nice body kick.
Butane 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umaga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Umaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Butane at a distance.
A solid body kick from Butane.
Butane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Umaga.
Butane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Umaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Iosefa Umaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Umaga misses with a leg kick
and Butane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hulk Butane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umaga connects with a body shot.
Butane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Umaga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Butane.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Umaga.
Umaga misses with a low kick.
Butane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Umaga.
Butane just misses with a punch to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Butane might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Umaga scoring well with a low kick there.
Umaga missing with a left hand there. Butane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Umaga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Butane quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Butane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Umaga lands with a cross.
Butane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Umaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Umaga scores with a jab.
Umaga misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Butane is predictable there
and Umaga counters with a straight right hand.
Umaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butane throws a body kick that misses.
Umaga throws a head kick but Butane moves out of range.
Butane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Umaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Butane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umaga throws a jab when Butane was well out of range.
Umaga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Butane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Umaga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Butane 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.
Umaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butane.
Butane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Umaga connects with a body shot.
Umaga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Butane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Butane tried to counter with a leg kick but Umaga avoided it.#T3#
Umaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Butane moves forwards but Umaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Butane is rocked!
A good leg kick by Umaga.
Oh Butane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Umaga throws out a powerful jab.
Umaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Butane quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Umaga scores with a nice head shot.
Butane looks up at the clock. Bad move! Umaga lands a right hand from hell, dropping Butane. Umaga pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iosefa Umaga!
Iosefa Umaga is the new heavyweight champion!
Iosefa Umaga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DARE 30
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Douglas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Umaga counters with a head kick.
Umaga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Douglas slips under a jab.
Douglas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good shot there by Umaga.
Umaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Umaga throws a leg kick which misses Douglas's front leg but catches the back leg as Douglas tries to avoid it.
Douglas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Douglas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Umaga is out of range.
Umaga is looking to counter punch.
Umaga throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Douglas counters with a nice uppercut.
Umaga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Umaga scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Douglas has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umaga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Douglas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Douglas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Umaga clinches.
Umaga blocks an uppercut.
Douglas tries to work over Umaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umaga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Douglas throws a punch but it's blocked by Umaga. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Douglas.
Nice body punch from Umaga.
Douglas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Douglas misses with some punches.
Douglas working hard to break the clinch.
Douglas looking to stall.
Douglas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umaga lands with a light punch inside.
Douglas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Douglas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Umaga.
Umaga misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Douglas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Umaga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Umaga lands a slapping body shot.
Umaga avoids the body shot from Douglas.
Umaga seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Umaga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Douglas counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Umaga misses
and Douglas counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Umaga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Umaga creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Douglas's defenses.
Umaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umaga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Douglas blocks a body shot from Umaga.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
Umaga tries to work over Douglas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Douglas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Umaga uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Douglas has an active guard here but Umaga has managed to pass into half guard.
Douglas wants to sweep but Umaga has passed to side control!
Douglas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Umaga is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Douglas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Douglas wants to control but Umaga is having none of it.
Douglas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Douglas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Umaga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Douglas is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umaga controlling from mount.
Douglas wants to control but Umaga is having none of it.
Douglas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Douglas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Douglas is trying to maintain the position but Umaga is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Douglas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Umaga tries to clinch but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Douglas throws a right hand that Umaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Umaga also avoids with ease.#CL#
Umaga moves into the clinch successfully.
Douglas throws a head punch that misses.
Douglas slows down the pace here.
Douglas misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Douglas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Umaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Umaga.
Umaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga working aggressively here.
Umaga lands with a left to the head.
Umaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Umaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Douglas can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Douglas as the two fighters clinch.
Douglas misses with some punches.
Umaga throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Douglas has a couple of punches blocked by Umaga.
Umaga scores with a hook to the body.
Douglas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Umaga cracks Douglas with a nice body shot.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umaga pushes Douglas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umaga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Douglas or not.
Douglas is breathing heavily.
Umaga digs a right hand into Douglas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Douglas's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Umaga.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Umaga.
Umaga scores with a shot to the side of Douglas's head.
Umaga scores with a hook to the body.
Umaga lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Umaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Umaga lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Umaga.
Umaga lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Umaga. #ROC#
Douglas is rocked!
Umaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Douglas is still on wobbly legs! Can Umaga finish him?
Umaga pushes Douglas against the cage. Umaga is working some dirty boxing. Umaga pushes off with a quick right hook! Douglas goes down! Douglas tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Umaga moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iosefa Umaga!
Iosefa Umaga thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Samuel Douglas spoke after the fight, saying 'Shout out to my Dad, Dustin Douglas. I'm sorry I let you down tonight, but I'll be back.'.

Event: DARE COMBATS CAVALIERS
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Bedlaminov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Umaga moves out of range of the leg kick from Bedlaminov.
Umaga throws a looping overhand right but Bedlaminov ducks down to avoid it.
Umaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Umaga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Umaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Umaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bedlaminov checks a leg kick.
Bedlaminov wants to counter the offense by Umaga and move into the clinch position.
Iosefa Umaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Umaga. That snapped Bedlaminov's head back.
Umaga moves away from the strike by Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov throws a lazy uppercut
and Umaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Yuri Bedlaminov has been cut.
Umaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bedlaminov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Umaga. That's going to slow Bedlaminov down.
Bedlaminov misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Umaga is looking to chop away at Bedlaminov's legs.
Umaga misses with a straight right.
Bedlaminov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Umaga with a body shot.
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!
Umaga missing with a left hand there. Bedlaminov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Bedlaminov misses with a body shot.
Umaga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Umaga misses with a leg kick.
Umaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Bedlaminov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Umaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bedlaminov in his tracks.
Bedlaminov lands a slapping body shot.
Bedlaminov throws a leg kick
and Umaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umaga is looking to slow Bedlaminov down with leg kicks.
Bedlaminov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umaga.
Nice uppercut lands for Umaga. That snapped Bedlaminov's head back.
Bedlaminov misses with a straight left.
Umaga throws a counter high kick but Bedlaminov was just alert enough to avoid it.
A big right from Umaga misses.
Bedlaminov misses with a lunging right hand
and Umaga counters with a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Umaga. Bedlaminov shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bedlaminov misses the body punch
and Umaga counters with a thumping low kick.
Bedlaminov throws out a loose jab but Umaga uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Umaga feints and then cracks Bedlaminov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bedlaminov down.
Umaga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bedlaminov misses with a wild body shot.
Bedlaminov lands with an overhand left.
Umaga moves away from the strike by Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Bedlaminov counters by moving into the clinch.
Umaga lands an uppercut.
Bedlaminov misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bedlaminov.
Umaga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Umaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Umaga is leaning against Bedlaminov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Umaga pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Umaga throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Umaga can't find room to land a body shot as Bedlaminov controls the action.
Bedlaminov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Umaga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Umaga digs a right hand into Bedlaminov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bedlaminov's gas tank.
Bedlaminov looks winded!
Umaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Umaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umaga prevents a body shot from Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov has a couple of punches blocked by Umaga.
Umaga blocking some punches. #BC#
Umaga manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Bedlaminov misses.
Umaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umaga throws the left hand but Bedlaminov avoids the punch easily.
Umaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bedlaminov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Umaga.
Umaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bedlaminov has time to react.
Umaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bedlaminov's sensitive parts. #T4#
Umaga throws a body kick that misses.
Umaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Umaga lands an overhand right.
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!
Umaga lands with a straight right. Bedlaminov didn't see that one coming.
Bedlaminov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Umaga can pounce on him.
Umaga swings for the body but Bedlaminov moves out of range.
Bedlaminov checks a low kick from Umaga.
Bedlaminov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bedlaminov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Umaga moves away from the strike by Bedlaminov.
Umaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Bedlaminov is just out of range.
Umaga takes a swing at Bedlaminov's ribcage but misses.
Bedlaminov tests Umaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bedlaminov throws a hook but Umaga avoids it easily.
Umaga is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bedlaminov digs a good hook to Umaga's body.
Bedlaminov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Umaga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bedlaminov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Bedlaminov'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.
#R2#
Umaga stuns Bedlaminov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bedlaminov thuds a left hand into Umaga's body.
Umaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Umaga throwing a counter right hand but Bedlaminov manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Umaga misses.
Bedlaminov throws a hook but Umaga avoids it easily.
Bedlaminov moves out of range of the strikes.
Bedlaminov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umaga throws a body punch but Bedlaminov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga throws a sloppy head kick and Bedlaminov moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Umaga misses
and Bedlaminov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bedlaminov checks a leg kick.
Umaga throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Bedlaminov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bedlaminov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Bedlaminov misses with a body punch.
Bedlaminov tries to work over Umaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umaga throws a head punch that misses.
Bedlaminov swings wildly with an uppercut but Umaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bedlaminov swings wildly with an uppercut but Umaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umaga blocking some punches.
Umaga lands with a right to the head.
Umaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bedlaminov can do to turn this around?
Umaga working aggressively here.
Bedlaminov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bedlaminov throws a head punch that misses.
Bedlaminov lands a left hand.
Umaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Umaga misses with an elbow strike.
Bedlaminov lands with a light punch inside.
Bedlaminov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bedlaminov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Bedlaminov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umaga misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umaga blocks an uppercut.
Bedlaminov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umaga backwards.
Bedlaminov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Umaga blocks an uppercut.
Bedlaminov misses with some punches.
Bedlaminov throws a head punch that misses.
Umaga pushes Bedlaminov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bedlaminov lands a hook that snaps the head of Umaga backwards.
Yuri Bedlaminov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bedlaminov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bedlaminov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umaga blocking some punches.
Umaga lands with a left to the head.
Bedlaminov blocks an elbow strike from Umaga.
Umaga lands with a left to the head.
Bedlaminov avoids the elbow strike from Umaga, against the cage.
Umaga tries to work over Bedlaminov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Bedlaminov fails to land. #T3#
Bedlaminov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Umaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Umaga lands with a right to the head.
Bedlaminov throws a head punch that misses.
Umaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bedlaminov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bedlaminov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bedlaminov throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Umaga.
Umaga lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Umaga on the inside.
Bedlaminov working aggressively here.
Bedlaminov lands a nice shot to the body.
Bedlaminov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Umaga lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Yuri Bedlaminov's cut even more.
Bedlaminov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Bedlaminov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Umaga lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
The cut above Yuri Bedlaminov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bedlaminov throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Umaga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bedlaminov scores with a shoulder strike.
Umaga looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Umaga.
A body shot lands from Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bedlaminov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bedlaminov avoids the elbow strike from Umaga, against the cage.
Umaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bedlaminov pushes Umaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Umaga fails to land.
Bedlaminov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bedlaminov throws a punch but it's blocked by Umaga.
Bedlaminov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bedlaminov presses Umaga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov misses with the head strike.
Bedlaminov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Umaga takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Bedlaminov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuri Bedlaminov's cut.
That's time! Umaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Umaga looks to land a combination but Bedlaminov avoids it well.
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga thinks about countering with a head kick.
Umaga jabs Bedlaminov right on the nose. Bedlaminov blinks but takes it well.
A leg kick checked by Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Umaga. Umaga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Umaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bedlaminov was well out of range. Poor timing from Umaga.
A jab from Bedlaminov does it's job there.
Umaga misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Umaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga works Bedlaminov's body with a nice hook.
Bedlaminov throws out a powerful jab.
Bedlaminov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Umaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bedlaminov's sensitive parts. #T1#
Umaga avoids the body shot from Bedlaminov.
Umaga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Umaga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Bedlaminov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bedlaminov.
Umaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bedlaminov.
Iosefa Umaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Bedlaminov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bedlaminov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Umaga lands with an overhand left.
Bedlaminov misses with a wild body shot.
Bedlaminov lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bedlaminov. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Umaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bedlaminov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Umaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Bedlaminov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Umaga scores with a kick to the body.
Bedlaminov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bedlaminov just misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bedlaminov. That did some damage!
Bedlaminov defending well as Umaga loads up on a big left hand.
Bedlaminov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bedlaminov ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
Bedlaminov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bedlaminov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Umaga. That did some damage!
Umaga misses with a looping right.
Bedlaminov misses with an uppercut. Umaga saw that one coming.
Umaga misses with a wild body shot.
Bedlaminov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Umaga throws a leg kick but Bedlaminov moved away.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Umaga, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Bedlaminov blocks the low kick.
Bedlaminov lands a right hook to the body.
Umaga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Umaga throws a hook but Bedlaminov avoids it easily.
Bedlaminov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bedlaminov connects with a body shot that sends Umaga's belly button to the back.
Bedlaminov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bedlaminov dips to his left and cracks Umaga with an uppercut!#ROC2#
Umaga is rocked!
Umaga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bedlaminov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Umaga throwing a counter right hand but Bedlaminov manages to avoid it.
Bedlaminov lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umaga throws a hook but Bedlaminov blocks it.
Bedlaminov connects with a body shot that sends Umaga's belly button to the back.#T4#
Bedlaminov throws a good cross that connects.
Umaga throws a leg kick
and Bedlaminov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Umaga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Bedlaminov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Umaga. Umaga tries to recover but Bedlaminov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Umaga lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Bedlaminov!
Yuri Bedlaminov made sure to mention his sponsor, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear in his post fight interview.

Event: DARE 17
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Kuznetcov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuznetcov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Umaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetcov throws out the jab.
Kuznetcov moves away from the strike by Umaga. #TD#
Kuznetcov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetcov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuznetcov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Umaga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Umaga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Kuznetcov looking to pass the guard.
Kuznetcov throwing strikes from guard but Umaga blocks nicely.
Kuznetcov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuznetcov advances to half guard.
Kuznetcov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kuznetcov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kuznetcov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Umaga's head.
Umaga tries to get to full guard but Kuznetcov has control of the leg.
Umaga trying to control but Kuznetcov postures up. #T2#
Kuznetcov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Umaga is doing well to control the position and prevent Kuznetcov from advancing to side control.
Umaga 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.
Umaga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Umaga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kuznetcov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kuznetcov with the ground and pound but Umaga uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kuznetcov throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Umaga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuznetcov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuznetcov is looking to work some ground and pound but Umaga has wrist control.
Kuznetcov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kuznetcov stopping the sweep attempt from Umaga.
Kuznetcov trying to control but Umaga is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuznetcov throws an elbow that misses. Umaga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kuznetcov's guard. Nice move by Umaga!#REVB#
Kuznetcov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Umaga looking to pass the guard.
Kuznetcov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kuznetcov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuznetcov pulls Umaga in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Kuznetcov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Umaga.
The fighters circling - Kuznetcov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umaga throws a nice head kick!
Kuznetcov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Umaga catches Kuznetcov right on the button with a cross.
Umaga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Umaga lands a nice shot that snaps Kuznetcov's head back.
A combination from Kuznetcov does no damage.
Umaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetcov tries to counter with a takedown but Umaga is quick to defend against it.
Umaga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Umaga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuznetcov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Umaga misses its intended target.
Umaga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuznetcov is able to avoid easily.
Umaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuznetcov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetcov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umaga.
Kuznetcov with a nice cross.
Andrey Kuznetcov is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kuznetcov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab from Umaga misses.
Umaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuznetcov.
Umaga lands a nice shot that snaps Kuznetcov's head back. #TD#
Kuznetcov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Umaga manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Umaga keeping moving, preventing Kuznetcov from controlling successfully.
Kuznetcov content to stall in guard here.
Umaga wants to sweep but no luck.
Andrey Kuznetcov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Kuznetcov trying to control the position from guard on top but Umaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetcov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Umaga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuznetcov 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.
Kuznetcov postures up in Umaga's guard and throws a big left but Umaga blocks it.
Kuznetcov throws an elbow that misses. Umaga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kuznetcov's guard. Nice move by Umaga!#REVB#
Kuznetcov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuznetcov is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetcov wants to sweep here but Umaga controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Umaga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuznetcov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Umaga is one step ahead there.
Kuznetcov keeping full guard, as Umaga tries to pass. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuznetcov controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Kuznetcov misses.
Umaga scores with a nice right hand.
Umaga throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetcov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetcov is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetcov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Umaga on the side of the head.
Umaga fakes the leg kick and cracks Kuznetcov in the body.
Umaga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznetcov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Umaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Umaga lands a nice shot that snaps Kuznetcov's head back.
Umaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuznetcov avoids the body shot from Umaga.
Umaga takes a swing at Kuznetcov's ribcage but misses.
Umaga slips a straight right by Kuznetcov.
Umaga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Umaga. No joy for Kuznetcov on that attempt.
Umaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetcov is just out of range.
Umaga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Umaga looks to land a body kick but Kuznetcov moved away.
Umaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuznetcov slips a jab from Umaga.
Kuznetcov tries to counter with a takedown but Umaga is quick to defend against it.
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Kuznetcov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Umaga was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuznetcov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Umaga pulls Kuznetcov in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov works over Umaga with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Kuznetcov wants to control from the top but Umaga keeps moving.
Kuznetcov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Umaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuznetcov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuznetcov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Umaga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuznetcov trying to control but Umaga is working from the bottom.
Kuznetcov preventing the sweep.
Umaga is looking to sweep but instead, Kuznetcov has passed into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuznetcov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kuznetcov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kuznetcov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Umaga defending well though.
Kuznetcov controlling the action here.
Umaga moves into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuznetcov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kuznetcov wants to control from the top but Umaga keeps moving. #T3#
Kuznetcov landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Umaga is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kuznetcov is pulling down on Umaga's head. It's preventing any offense from Umaga, at least for the moment.
Umaga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuznetcov keeping full guard, as Umaga tries to pass. #T4#
Kuznetcov wants to stand up but Umaga is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kuznetcov pulls Umaga in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Umaga throws a leg kick but Kuznetcov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umaga tries to move into range but Kuznetcov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Umaga throws out a leg kick but Kuznetcov moves out of range and Umaga only half commits.
Umaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Kuznetcov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kuznetcov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Umaga throws a jab when Kuznetcov was well out of range.
Kuznetcov staying out of range there.
Kuznetcov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Umaga manages to circle out of the way.
Umaga moves out of range as Kuznetcov strikes.
Umaga scores with a punch to the head.
Kuznetcov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Umaga.
Kuznetcov looks to land a right hand but Umaga moved out of range.
Umaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetcov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Umaga scores with the left hand. Kuznetcov knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuznetcov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetcov as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov throws out a loose jab but Umaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Umaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck for Kuznetcov with that takedown attempt.
Umaga needs to keep his hands up - Kuznetcov had a free shot at his head there.
Umaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuznetcov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Umaga can pounce on him.
Umaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Umaga with a nice cross.
Umaga scores with a head kick. Kuznetcov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kuznetcov throws an overhand right that lands on Umaga's shoulder, as Umaga tries to avoid the shot.
Umaga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuznetcov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetcov.
A big right from Kuznetcov misses.
Kuznetcov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuznetcov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Umaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetcov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuznetcov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umaga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kuznetcov throws a hook but Umaga avoids it easily.
Umaga throws a front kick aimed at Kuznetcov's knee but Kuznetcov avoids it well.
Kuznetcov is looking to counter the offense by Umaga and move into the clinch.
Umaga misses with a wild body shot.
Umaga is looking to land body kicks.
Umaga throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Kuznetcov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Umaga!
Umaga parries the strikes from Kuznetcov easily there. Kuznetcov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Umaga to escape. #T3#
Umaga isn't going anywhere.
Umaga is looking to reverse the position.
Kuznetcov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kuznetcov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kuznetcov working away.
Kuznetcov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Umaga is avoiding damage well.
Kuznetcov working the body and head with strikes.
Umaga can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuznetcov misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Umaga avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Umaga sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kuznetcov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Umaga to see if he's OK.
Umaga struggling a bit here.
Kuznetcov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kuznetcov scores with punches from side control.
Kuznetcov landing a few strikes. #ROC#
Umaga is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Andrey Kuznetcov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Kuznetcov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kuznetcov showed some decent athleticism there.
Umaga trying to control but Kuznetcov postures up.
Kuznetcov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kuznetcov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Umaga's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga is staying active underneath Kuznetcov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuznetcov controlling the pace.
Umaga wants to control but Kuznetcov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Kuznetcov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuznetcov is pressing down on Umaga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Umaga is holding on for now.
Kuznetcov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Kuznetcov.
Umaga tries to get to full guard but Kuznetcov has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Kuznetcov.
Umaga is trying to maintain the position but Kuznetcov is very close to passing his half guard.
Umaga gets back to full guard.
Iosefa Umaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kuznetcov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuznetcov wants to control from the top but Umaga keeps moving.
Kuznetcov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Umaga's head.
Kuznetcov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Umaga is controlling Kuznetcov's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Kuznetcov clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Umaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetcov.
A shot in the inside from Umaga. #BC2#
Umaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Umaga slips under a jab.
Iosefa Umaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuznetcov scores with a four punch combination!
Umaga throws a big shot that misses.
Umaga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Umaga wants it to stay on the feet.
Umaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuznetcov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Umaga. Umaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuznetcov swings for the body but Umaga moves out of range.
Kuznetcov throws a right hand that misses
and Umaga counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuznetcov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Umaga's head.#T4#
Umaga scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umaga takes one to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov 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.
Kuznetcov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umaga.
Umaga connects with a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kuznetcov fails to land the takedown.
Kuznetcov misses with a hook to the body
and Umaga counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetcov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Kuznetcov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Umaga.
A swing and a miss from Umaga.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iosefa Umaga.
I think Kuznetcov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Kuznetcov!
Andrey Kuznetcov retains his heavyweight title!
Andrey Kuznetcov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE 12
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Ragnarsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ragnarsson thumps Umaga with a low kick.
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Umaga ducks down to avoid it.
Umaga misses with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
Umaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Umaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umaga connects with a solid leg kick.
Ragnarsson missing with a left hand there. Umaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragnarsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson lands with a cross.
Umaga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ragnarsson lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Umaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson connects with a crisp jab.
Ragnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A jab from Umaga misses.
Umaga misses with a kick to the body.
Umaga throws a low kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson lunges at Umaga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Umaga's hand.
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Ragnarsson clinches.
Umaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umaga scores with a shoulder strike.
Umaga misses with an elbow over the top.
Umaga blocks an uppercut.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umaga's elbow.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Umaga controls the action.
Umaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umaga backwards.
Umaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umaga throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Umaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Umaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Umaga lunges at Ragnarsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragnarsson's hand.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Umaga.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umaga slips a jab from Ragnarsson.
A counter left hand to the body from Umaga misses its target.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Umaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ragnarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
Umaga tried to counter with a leg kick but Ragnarsson avoided it.
Ragnarsson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ragnarsson checks a low kick from Umaga.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umaga throws an off balance right hand
and Umaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umaga slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Umaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Umaga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Umaga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Ragnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Ragnarsson misses with a straight right.
Umaga misses with a straight right.
Ragnarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umaga.
Nice uppercut lands for Ragnarsson. That snapped Umaga's head back.
Umaga moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Umaga misses with a low kick.
Umaga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Umaga misses with a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Umaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left lands for Ragnarsson.
Umaga misses with a low kick.
Umaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Umaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Umaga checks it.
Umaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ragnarsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Umaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ragnarsson at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umaga throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it. #T4#
Umaga blocks a jab.
Umaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Umaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Umaga connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Umaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Umaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Umaga moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Umaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Umaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Ragnarsson.
Umaga cracks Ragnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Umaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Iosefa Umaga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Umaga's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Umaga.
Umaga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Umaga lands a nice looking body kick.
Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umaga manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson looks to throw the jab but Umaga is out of range.
Umaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.
Umaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ragnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Umaga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Umaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Umaga throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Umaga is just out of range.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Umaga slips the punch.
A low kick from Ragnarsson is predictable there
and Ragnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
That has opened up Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Umaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Umaga throws a big shot that misses.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Umaga.
Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Umaga makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ragnarsson really felt that one!
Umaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ragnarsson on the side of the head.
Umaga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ragnarsson's calf.
Ragnarsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. Umaga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
Umaga connects with a nice looking jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Umaga here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Umaga avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Umaga avoids it easily.
Umaga lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnarsson's head back.
Umaga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range and Umaga settles back down.
Ragnarsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Umaga counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Umaga slips the punch.
Ragnarsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Umaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Umaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Ragnarsson misses.
Ragnarsson throws out a leg kick but Umaga moves out of range and Ragnarsson only half commits.
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Umaga to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
The cut above Bjorn Ragnarsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A big right from Umaga misses.
Umaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Umaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ragnarsson at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Umaga.
Umaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Umaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ragnarsson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Umaga. That's going to slow Ragnarsson down. #T3#
Ragnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umaga makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ragnarsson really felt that one!
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the body
and Umaga counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ragnarsson's knee momentarily.
Ragnarsson is breathing heavily.
Ragnarsson throws a body punch but Umaga moves out of range.
Umaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnarsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Umaga.
A jab from Umaga misses.
Ragnarsson feints a counter leg kick.
Umaga looks to land a body kick but Ragnarsson moved away.
Ragnarsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Ragnarsson blocks the low kick.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Umaga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Iosefa Umaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Umaga works Ragnarsson's body with a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Umaga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Umaga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarsson just manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab.
Umaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
Ragnarsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot lands for Umaga.
Ragnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Umaga's belly button to the back.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Umaga slams his shin into Ragnarsson's torso.
Umaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Umaga lands with a good body shot.
Umaga misses with a body kick.
Umaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ragnarsson.
Umaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Umaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
A nice side step and Ragnarsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Umaga throws a big shot that misses.
Ragnarsson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Umaga.
A jab from Umaga misses.
Ragnarsson with a hook.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
Umaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around?
Good shot there by Umaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! 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#
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Umaga avoids the punch easily.
Umaga swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Umaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Umaga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ragnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Umaga throws the kick towards the body but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Umaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Umaga throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ragnarsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ragnarsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Umaga throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson moved away.
Good leg kick by Umaga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Umaga lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T1#
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Ragnarsson misses
and Umaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umaga pushes Ragnarsson away with a front kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping left.
Umaga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Umaga.
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Umaga.
Umaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Umaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ragnarsson lands a right hook to the body.
Umaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Umaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Umaga slips a jab from Ragnarsson.
Umaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Umaga staying out of range there.#T2#
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ragnarsson! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Umaga throws a shot from downtown. Ragnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Umaga tries a low kick but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Umaga misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsson saw that one coming.
Umaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Umaga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Ragnarsson forces Umaga back against the cage and clinches.
Ragnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnarsson pushes Umaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umaga.
Umaga working aggressively here.
Umaga prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Umaga. #T3#
Umaga lands a shoulder strike.
Umaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umaga.
Umaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Umaga digs a right hand underneath Ragnarsson's ribcage. Ragnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ragnarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Umaga lands with a short shot to the head.
Umaga is working Ragnarsson over against the cage.
Umaga lands on the inside with an uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iosefa Umaga!
A victorious Iosefa Umaga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bushido 72: One Last Dance
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umaga moves away.
Umaga throws out a counter right but Okah avoids it with no problem.
Umaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Okah misses.
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Okah walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Umaga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Umaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Umaga blocks a leg kick.
Umaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okah.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okah.
Okah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umaga.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah tries to work over Umaga's front leg with a kick but Umaga checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umaga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okah.
Okah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Okah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Umaga misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Okah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okah throws a hook but Umaga avoids it easily.#T1#
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Okah misses with a hook
and Umaga counters with an inside leg kick.
Okah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Umaga misses
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
Umaga wants to slow Okah down by chopping away at his legs.
Good work by Umaga as he checks the leg kick.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Umaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Umaga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Okah is predictable there
and Umaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Umaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
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!
Okah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Umaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Umaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Umaga counters with a good low kick that Okah was not able to check.
Umaga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah throws a wild body kick that Umaga sees coming a mile off.
Okah staying out of range there.
Umaga fakes the leg kick and cracks Okah in the body.
Umaga lands a body shot.
Umaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okah throws a leg kick but Umaga sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okah.
Umaga looks to land a right hand but Okah moved out of range.
Okah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Umaga's shoulder, as Umaga tries to avoid the shot.
Umaga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Umaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umaga defending well as Okah loads up on a big left hand.
Umaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okah throws a sloppy head kick
and Umaga counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Umaga misses the target.
Umaga throws a leg kick but Okah moved away.
Umaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Umaga misses with a hook.
Umaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Umaga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okah keeps Umaga at a distance using the push kick.
No joy there for Okah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Umaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah tries to land a leg kick but Umaga saw it coming and moves away.
Okah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Umaga is out of range and Okah settles back down.
Okah misses with a leg kick
and Umaga counters with a straight right hand.
Umaga checks a low kick from Okah.
Okah connects with a jab.
Okah scores with a jab.
Umaga throws a body kick that misses.
Okah is looking to counter punch.
Okah throws a push kick but Umaga slaps the foot to one side.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Umaga is just out of range.
Okah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okah misses with a leg kick.
Okah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Umaga will feel that in the morning.
Okah misses with a jab to the body
and Umaga counters with a straight right hand.
Okah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iosefa Umaga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Okah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umaga is looking to slow Okah down with leg kicks.
Umaga swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Umaga moves forwards but Okah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Umaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.
Umaga moves out of range of the body kick from Okah.
Umaga wants to slow Okah down by chopping away at his legs.
Good exchange - Okah coming out on top.
A slapping leg kick lands for Umaga.
Umaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Okah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okah takes one to the chin there.
Okah looks to throw the jab but Umaga is out of range.
Umaga throws out a counter right but Okah avoids it with no problem.
Okah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umaga manages to avoid it.
Umaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Okah looks for the body kick but Umaga saw that one coming.
A big left from Umaga misses.
Umaga lunges at Okah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okah's hand.
Okah lands a body shot.
Okah works Umaga's body with a nice hook.
Umaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.
Okah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Umaga is out of range and Okah settles back down.
Umaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Okah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umaga.
Okah tries to clinch there but Umaga circles away.
Okah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Umaga doesn't seem bothered though.
Okah scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Okah.
A jab from Okah misses.
Okah backing away here, and Umaga unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Umaga scores with a kick to the midsection.
Okah has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A swing and a miss from Umaga.#T2#
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Umaga is just out of range.
Umaga throws out a counter right but Okah avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Umaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okah misses with an uppercut
and Umaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Umaga flicks out a counter leg kick but Okah steps away.
Umaga cracks Okah with an open hand slap.
Okah throws a low kick but Umaga avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Umaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Umaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.
Umaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okah throws a body kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Okah blocks the leg kick.
Okah 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.#T3#
Umaga is looking to chop away at Okah's legs.
Umaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okah.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Umaga moves out of range as Okah throws a body kick.
Umaga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okah throws a push kick but Umaga slaps the foot to one side.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
and Umaga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okah takes a swing at Umaga's ribcage but misses.
Umaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okah. Okah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Umaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okah throws a shot from downtown. Umaga moves away and avoids it.
Okah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okah sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Umaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umaga throws out the jab. #T4#
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah misses the jab.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch lands to the side of Umaga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Umaga.
Umaga avoids a kick to the body.
Umaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okah 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.
Umaga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Umaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Okah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Umaga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Umaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okah steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Umaga. That one must have hurt.
Umaga moves out of range of the leg kick from Okah.
Okah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Umaga is out of range and Okah settles back down.
Umaga scores with a kick to the body.
Umaga misses with an uppercut
and Okah counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Okah is predictable there
and Umaga counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okah's knee momentarily.
Umaga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umaga throws out the jab.
Umaga throws a leg kick
and Okah counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Umaga. #T1#
Umaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Umaga misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Okah misses
and Umaga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Umaga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Umaga scores with a punch to the head.
Okah walks into a straight right hand from Umaga.
Umaga wants to slow Okah down by chopping away at his legs.
Okah throws the kick towards the body but Umaga avoids it.
Good shot there by Okah.
Umaga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Umaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Umaga is just out of range.
Umaga scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umaga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Okah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okah will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okah misses with a hook
letting Umaga counter with a right hand.
Umaga lands a jab.
Umaga misses with a straight left.
Okah lands a nice shot that snaps Umaga's head back.
Umaga throws a low kick but Okah moves out of range easily.
Umaga throws a wild body kick that Okah sees coming a mile off.
Okah misses with a double jab
and Umaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Okah moves out of range of the leg kick from Umaga.
Okah throws a jab but it's blocked by Umaga.
Umaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Umaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umaga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okah's head.
Umaga jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Umaga's shoulder, as Umaga tries to avoid the shot.
Umaga throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
Umaga throws the kick towards the body but Okah avoids it.
Umaga scores with a body shot.
Umaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okah closes the distance looking to clinch
and Umaga counters with a good, hard body kick but Okah shrugs it off.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umaga misses with a body kick.
Okah 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.
Okah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Umaga on the side of the head.
Umaga misses with a low kick.
Okah is looking to counter with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Umaga blocks the leg kick.
Umaga throws out a counter right but Okah avoids it with no problem.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Umaga! But no joy.#T4#
A big right from Okah misses.
Umaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Umaga.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Umaga, right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okah checks a leg kick.
Okah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Umaga. That did some damage!
Okah misses with a body shot.
Umaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umaga throws out a counter right but Okah avoids it with no problem.
Umaga throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okah lands with a hook. Umaga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Umaga misses with a body kick.
Okah misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Umaga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Umaga misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Okah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Umaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Okah throws a sloppy body shot
and Umaga counters with a leg kick.
Okah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Umaga counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okah's knee momentarily.
Umaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Umaga coming out on top.
Okah slips under a jab.
Okah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Umaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
Umaga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Okah will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Okah counters with a stiff right hand.
Umaga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Umaga throws a front kick aimed at Okah's knee but Okah avoids it well.
Umaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
Okah throws a jab when Umaga was well out of range.
Okah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Umaga misses with a low kick.
Okah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Umaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okah throws a low kick but Umaga moves out of range easily.
Umaga throws a leg kick but Okah checks it.
Okah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Umaga avoids the body shot from Okah.
Okah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okah blocks a jab.
Umaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Umaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okah avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Okah scores with a nice right hand.
Umaga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah connects with a right hand. Umaga shakes it off.
Umaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okah has time to react.
Okah scores with the left hand. Umaga knows he should have avoided that one.
Umaga tests Okah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okah.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Umaga is just out of range.
Okah tries a low kick but Umaga avoids it.
Umaga lands with an overhand left.
Okah throws a head kick but Umaga moves out of range.
Umaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okah cracks Umaga with a good jab.
Okah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umaga.#T3#
Okah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Umaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Umaga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okah - the referee stops the clock and Umaga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okah. Umaga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Okah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Umaga can pounce on him.
Okah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umaga.
Umaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.
Umaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Umaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Okah counters with a stiff right hand.
Okah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Umaga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Umaga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Umaga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Umaga avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Okah cracks Umaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Okah slips under a jab from Umaga.
Umaga swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
Umaga throws an overhand right that lands on Okah's shoulder, as Okah tries to avoid the shot.
Umaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Okah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good shot there by Okah.
Umaga misses with a straight right.
Umaga throws out a leg kick but Okah moves out of range and Umaga only half commits.
Okah is looking to counter with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okah.
Okah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Umaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
Umaga cracks a nice hook into Okah's ribs.
Umaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Okah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umaga.
A big left from Umaga misses.
Umaga blocks the body kick.
Okah misses with a wild combination.
Okah looks to land a body kick but Umaga moved away.
Umaga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Umaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okah takes a kick to the side of the head.
Okah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umaga.
Umaga throws a looping overhand right but Okah ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Umaga.
Okah bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Umaga clobbers Okah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okah throws a hook but Umaga blocks it.#T1#
Okah lands with an uppercut that bounces Umaga off the ropes and back into range.
Umaga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okah's head.
Okah throws a low kick but Umaga moves out of range easily.
Umaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Okah throws a leg kick but Umaga moved away.
Okah misses the shot to the body.
Umaga misses with an uppercut.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Umaga takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Umaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Okah checks a low kick from Umaga.
Okah throws a hook but Umaga blocks it.
Umaga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okah lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Okah throws a lazy right hand but Umaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Okah throws a body punch but Umaga moves out of range.
Umaga lands with a good body shot.
Umaga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okah.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umaga catches Okah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okah throws a jab but it's blocked by Umaga.
Umaga looks to land a body kick but Okah moved away.
Umaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okah under the eye.
Umaga throws a low kick but Okah avoids it.
Okah cracks Umaga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Umaga.
Umaga connects with a body shot that sends Okah's belly button to the back.
Ghazi Okah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Umaga misses the target. #T3#
Okah throws the kick towards the body but Umaga avoids it.
Okah looks to throw a body kick
and Umaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okah stuns Umaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Umaga takes one on the button.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Umaga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Umaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okah.
Umaga feints and then cracks Okah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okah down.
Umaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Umaga throws a push kick but Okah slaps the foot to one side.
Umaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick from Umaga misses.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Okah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Umaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Umaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okah's hands.
Okah throws a lazy uppercut
and Umaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okah. That did some damage!
Okah misses with a body kick.
Okah walks into a left hand.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Okah.
Umaga scores with a leg kick.
Umaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okah counters with a good low kick that Umaga was not able to check.
Umaga lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iosefa Umaga.
Well Umaga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Iosefa Umaga!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Iosefa Umaga!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Iosefa Umaga!

Iosefa Umaga wins by unanimous decision!
Iosefa Umaga is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Iosefa Umaga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bushido 68: Okah vs. Umaga
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Umaga slips a straight right by Okah.
Okah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Umaga throws the kick towards the body but Okah avoids it.
Umaga misses with an uppercut. Okah saw that one coming.
Umaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Umaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Umaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okah throws a poor cross that misses
and Umaga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Umaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Umaga throws the kick towards the body but Okah avoids it.
Okah throws a sloppy body shot
and Umaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Okah fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga is looking to score with low kicks.
Okah throws a jab when Umaga was well out of range.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umaga moves away.
Okah tried to score with a low kick but Umaga checks it.
Okah blocks a head kick by Umaga. #T1#
Okah misses with a hook to the body
and Umaga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Okah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Umaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okah moves out of range as Umaga throws a body kick.
Good work by Okah as he checks the leg kick.
Umaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Okah counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Okah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okah lands a nice hook to Umaga's body. Umaga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Umaga throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
Okah cracks Umaga with an open hand slap.
Umaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okah is looking to chop away at Umaga's legs.
Okah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Umaga counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Umaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okah finds it's way round the side to connect with Umaga's head. #CL#
Okah forces Umaga back against the ropes and clinches.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umaga blocks a body shot from Okah.
Umaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Okah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umaga's elbow.
Okah lands an uppercut.
Okah lands with a light punch inside.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umaga's elbow.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Umaga.
A hook to the body from Umaga.
Okah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umaga backwards.
Umaga has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Umaga misses with a body punch.
Umaga throws a head punch that misses.
Okah is trying to pull guard but Umaga turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Okah breaks the clinch.
Umaga digs a good body shot into Okah's ribs.
Umaga moves forwards but Okah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Umaga checks it well.
Umaga throws a wild body kick that Okah sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Umaga digs a good hook to Okah's body.
Okah clobbers Umaga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Umaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okah slips under a jab.
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
A slow jab from Okah misses its intended target.
Okah is looking to score with low kicks.
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good work by Okah as he checks the leg kick.
Okah misses the jab.
Okah checks a low kick from Umaga.
Okah scores with a kick to the body.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
Okah misses with a straight left.
Okah throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Crunch! Okah slams his shin into Umaga's torso.
Okah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah throws a hook to the side of Umaga's head but Umaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Okah misses.
Umaga misses with a body shot.
Umaga checks a low kick from Okah.
Nice body kick there by Umaga.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okah, right into the meat.
Umaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okah - that will leave a mark!
A swing and a miss from Umaga.
A solid leg kick lands there for Umaga.
Okah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Umaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Umaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Umaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Umaga missing with a left hand there. Okah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okah has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Umaga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Umaga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okah misses with a hook.
Umaga walks into a straight right hand from Okah.
Umaga misses with a looping right.
Umaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Umaga connects with a leg kick. Okah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Okah.
Umaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okah throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Umaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.#T1#
Umaga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okah to score with a decent uppercut.
Okah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okah misses with a straight left.
Okah loads up on a big right hand but Umaga slips the punch.
Okah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Okah counters with a quick kick to the body but Umaga blocks it.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Umaga scores with a shot to the body.
Umaga wants to slow Okah down by chopping away at his legs.
Umaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Okah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okah scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Umaga.
Okah defending well as Umaga loads up on a big left hand.
Umaga takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Umaga checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okah is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okah throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah throws the left hand but Umaga avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Okah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okah.
Umaga misses with a hook to the body
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Umaga scores with a leg kick.
Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Umaga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Okah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Umaga missing with a left hand there. Okah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umaga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Umaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Umaga.
Umaga throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Umaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
Okah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okah tries to clinch up but Umaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Okah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Umaga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okah misses with an uppercut
and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Umaga. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Okah.
Okah tries to land a body kick
and Umaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Umaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Umaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Okah thows a body kick. Umaga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Umaga motions for Okah to come forward. Umaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah throws the kick towards the body but Umaga avoids it.
Umaga slips under a jab from Okah.
Umaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
Okah quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Umaga moves away from the strike by Okah.
Okah misses with a wild body shot.
Okah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Okah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umaga throws out the jab.
Umaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Umaga is looking to score with low kicks.
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 Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
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.
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Okah misses the target.
Umaga looks to land a right hand but Okah moved out of range.
Okah connects with a single shot there.
Okah misses with a hook. Umaga ducked under it nicely.
Okah throws a leg kick
and Umaga counters with a three punch combo that has Okah backing up. Okah nods at Umaga to acknowledge the strikes.
Okah misses with a looping right.
Umaga only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Umaga throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Okah checks a low kick from Umaga.
Umaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Okah throws a wild body kick that Umaga sees coming a mile off.
Umaga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Umaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okah doesn't seem bothered though.
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.
Okah throws the left hand but Umaga avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Okah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Umaga if he has to take too many more of those.
Okah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Okah slips under a jab.
Okah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Umaga takes a step back to recover.
Okah loads up on a big right hand but Umaga slips the punch.
Umaga tries to score with a low kick but Okah moves his leg out of the way.
And Okah counters with a quick kick to the body but Umaga blocks it.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Umaga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Umaga's shoulder, as Umaga tries to avoid the shot.
Umaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Umaga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okah counters with a low kick, right behind Umaga 's knee.
Okah looks to throw the jab but Umaga is out of range.
Okah checks a low kick from Umaga.
Okah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Okah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Umaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Okah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Okah there.
Okah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Umaga misses.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah tried to counter with a leg kick but Umaga avoided it.
Umaga gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okah.
Umaga works the jab nicely.
Umaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Umaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okah loads up on a big right hand but Umaga slips the punch.
Umaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Umaga misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Okah thumps Umaga with a low kick.
Okah misses with a left hand
and Umaga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Umaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Umaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Umaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga slips under a jab from Okah.
Umaga throws a front kick aimed at Okah's knee but Okah avoids it well.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
Okah walks into a stiff left hand from Umaga.
Okah tries to score with a low kick but Umaga moves his leg out of the way.
Umaga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Okah loads up on a big right hand but Umaga slips the punch.
Umaga throws a wild body kick that Okah sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Okah.#T4#
Okah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Umaga on the side of the head.
Okah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Umaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umaga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Okah will feel that in the morning.
Okah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Umaga will feel that in the morning.
Okah misses the jab.
It seemed like Umaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okah looks to land a right hand but Umaga moved out of range.
Okah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Umaga counters with a good low kick that Okah was not able to check.
Umaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Umaga can pounce on him.
Okah takes a swing at Umaga's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Iosefa Umaga just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Umaga misses with a body kick.
Okah blocks a leg kick.
Umaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Umaga jabs at Okah's body.
A left lands for Okah.
Umaga lands with a nice body punch.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah throws the left hand but Umaga avoids the punch easily.
Umaga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okah.
Umaga takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okah throws a poor cross that misses
and Umaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Umaga misses with a shot to the body
and Okah counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Okah misses with a looping right.
Umaga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Okah moves out of range of the strikes.
Okah lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body kick there by Umaga.
An inside leg kick lands from Okah.
Umaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Umaga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okah.
Okah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Okah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Umaga's calf.
Umaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Umaga.
Okah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Umaga defending well as Okah loads up on a big left hand.
Umaga throws a looping overhand right but Okah ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Umaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umaga misses with a leg kick
and Okah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Okah.
Umaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Okah misses.
Umaga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umaga counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Okah slips a straight right by Umaga.
Umaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okah. That did some damage!
Okah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umaga.
Okah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umaga lands with a straight right. Okah didn't see that one coming.
Okah keeps Umaga at a distance using the push kick.
Umaga throws a sloppy head kick
and Okah counters with a good, hard body kick but Umaga shrugs it off.
Umaga is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T3#
Okah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okah swings for the body but Umaga moves out of range.
Umaga moves out of range of the body kick from Okah.
Umaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okah throws a leg kick but Umaga checks it.
Umaga feints a counter leg kick.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Umaga thuds a left hand into Okah's body.
Okah misses with a straight right.
Okah lands a nice shot to the body.
Umaga has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okah.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umaga throws a hook to the side of Okah's head but Okah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umaga misses with a leg kick
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
A low kick from Umaga misses
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Okah throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umaga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Okah throws a right hand that misses
and Umaga counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Umaga blocks a jab.
Umaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umaga throws an off balance right hand
and Okah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okah misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umaga. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umaga misses with an uppercut. Okah saw that one coming.
Okah scores with a shot to the body.
Okah blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Umaga misses
and Okah counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah had his way with Iosefa Umaga in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
#R5#
Okah scores with a nice strike.
Umaga lands a nice hook to Okah's body. Okah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Umaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Umaga moves away from the strike by Okah.
Okah sizes up Umaga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okah fakes the leg kick and cracks Umaga in the body.
Okah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Umaga counters with a one-two to the body.
Okah misses with a kick to the body.
Umaga lands a head shot.
Umaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okah at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah lands with a good body shot.
Okah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Umaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Okah.
A bone on bone clash there as Umaga blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Okah moves out of range as Umaga throws a body kick.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Umaga misses with a body punch
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okah scores with a shot to the body.
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Umaga digs a good hook to Okah's body.
Umaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okah. That did some damage!
Okah walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Okah misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okah.
Okah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umaga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okah 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 Umaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Umaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Umaga misses with a hook to the body
and Okah counters with a low kick, right behind Umaga 's knee. #T2#
Okah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Umaga is out of range and Okah settles back down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Umaga crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okah - the referee stops the clock and Umaga gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okah. Umaga manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Umaga connects with a leg kick. Okah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Umaga moves out of range as Okah throws a body kick.
Umaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Okah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umaga.
Some wild striking there from Okah.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okah throws a poor cross that misses
and Umaga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Umaga thumps Okah with a low kick.
Okah misses with a looping left.
Umaga throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Okah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Umaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Umaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Umaga avoids the body shot from Okah.
Umaga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Umaga takes one on the button.
Umaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Umaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Okah throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Umaga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Okah blocks a leg kick.
Umaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Umaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Okah throws a wild body kick that Umaga sees coming a mile off.
Okah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Okah as he checks the leg kick.
Umaga scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Umaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Okah slams his shin into Umaga's torso.
Umaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Umaga.
Okah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Umaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Umaga checks a low kick from Okah.
Umaga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Okah tried to score with a low kick but Umaga checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iosefa Umaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Iosefa Umaga!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Ghazi Okah!

The fight ends as a draw!
Ghazi Okah retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: DFC 65: Umaga Vs Clay
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Clay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umaga.#CL#
Umaga has managed to clinch.
Umaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umaga lands a nice uppercut.
Umaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clay.
Umaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clay wants a takedown.
Clay blocks a body shot from Umaga.
Clay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umaga gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Marcellus Clay has been cut.#BC#
Umaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Umaga connects with a leg kick. Clay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga throws a low kick but Clay avoids it.#CL#
Umaga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Umaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Umaga misses with a body punch.
Umaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Clay scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Clay ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clay no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Umaga from controlling successfully.
Umaga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clay seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Clay has his foot on Umaga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Umaga works his way back into a safe position though.
Clay trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Clay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Umaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard. #T2#
Clay seems keen to control Umaga's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Umaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Umaga.
Umaga misses with a straight left.
Umaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Umaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Umaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Clay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Umaga moves into the clinch successfully.
Umaga blocking some punches.
Umaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Umaga pushes off an throws an elbow but Clay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Clay ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clay no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clay is trying to keep Umaga in close.
Clay controlling the position.
Clay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Umaga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Umaga is working hard here to advance position.
Clay trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Clay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Umaga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Umaga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Umaga gets tackled into the cage by Clay. Clay maintains the clinch.
Umaga throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clay.
Umaga has a couple of punches blocked by Clay.
Umaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcellus Clay'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#
Umaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Umaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Umaga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Umaga punishes Clay's body with a nice straight punch.
Umaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Umaga moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A low kick from Umaga misses
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umaga throws a sloppy head kick and Clay moves out of range easily.
Clay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Umaga digs a good hook to Clay's body. #T1#
Clay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Umaga. Umaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Clay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Umaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Clay clinches.
Clay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Umaga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clay is breathing heavily.
Clay takes an elbow to the temple.
Umaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Umaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Umaga. #BC#
Umaga manages to break the clinch.
Umaga wants to clinch up but Clay keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Umaga darts in and clinches Clay up against the cage.
Umaga can't find room to land a body shot as Clay controls the action.
Clay has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Umaga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Clay can turn it around.
Umaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Clay controls his hands.
Clay tries a body shot but Umaga blocks it. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Umaga just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clay's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Clay fails to land.
Umaga comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Umaga on the inside.
Clay struggles to land a body shot inside as Umaga controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clay.
Umaga lands a nice elbow.
Umaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umaga digs a right hand into Clay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clay's gas tank.
Umaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clay can do to turn this around?
Umaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clay tries to throw a body punch but Umaga avoids it by throwing Clay back against the cage.
Umaga scores with a shot to the side of Clay's head. #BC#
Umaga breaks the clinch.
Umaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Umaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Umaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Umaga throws a solid leg kick but Clay takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Umaga.
Clay darts in trying to clinch
and Umaga counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Umaga.
Umaga throws a hook to the side of Clay's head but Clay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Clay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Umaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clay needs to keep his hands up - Umaga had a free shot at his head there.
Umaga scores with a jab. Clay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Umaga swings for the body but Clay moves out of range.
Iosefa Umaga is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Umaga.
Clay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clay slips a jab from Umaga.
Umaga thows a body kick. Clay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Clay tries to clinch but Umaga moves away
and Clay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Umaga.
Clay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Umaga misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Clay.
Clay wants to clinch
and Umaga counters with a leg kick.
Umaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcellus Clay's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Umaga throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Clay avoids the head kick by Umaga.
Umaga tests Clay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Umaga. Umaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Umaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umaga. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Clay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga throws a head kick that misses.
Clay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Umaga tries to clinch up but Clay circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Clay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Umaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
Clay tries to close the distance and clinch but Umaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Umaga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Umaga closes the distance and clinches.
Umaga misses with a body punch.
Clay misses with the head strike.
Clay misses with some punches.
Clay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Umaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umaga lands a nice elbow.
Umaga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Umaga or not.
Umaga lands a damaging elbow. #T2##BC#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clay tries to clinch up
and Umaga counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Umaga.
Umaga throws a leg kick which misses Clay's front leg but catches the back leg as Clay tries to avoid it.
A lazy left from Umaga finds it's target.
Umaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umaga.
A left lands for Umaga.
Umaga scores with a hook.#T3#
Umaga scores with a jab. Clay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Umaga sizes up Clay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umaga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Umaga lands a glancing blow to the side of Clay's head.#ROC#
Clay is rocked!
Clay takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jab from Umaga.
Clay is still on wobbly legs! Can Umaga finish him?
Umaga lands a right hook to the body.
Clay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clay seems to have recovered his senses.
Umaga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Whack! Umaga lands a heavy head kick that drops Clay. The ref tackles Umaga to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Clay was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Iosefa Umaga!
Iosefa Umaga retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Iosefa Umaga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Marcellus Clay spoke after the fight, saying 'Very confident'.

Event: DFC 58: Collision Course
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
That kick from Umaga tenderised Kagonbo's leg. Kagonbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kagonbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Umaga misses with a shot to the body
and Kagonbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Umaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kagonbo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Umaga lands a lovely overhand right.
Umaga misses with a leg kick
and Kagonbo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Umaga connects with a solid leg kick.
Umaga misses the body punch
and Kagonbo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Umaga throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kagonbo counters with a low kick, right behind Umaga 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kagonbo. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umaga slips under a jab from Kagonbo.
As Kagonbo backs away, Umaga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kagonbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Umaga closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kagonbo counters with a straight right hand.
Kagonbo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
Kagonbo throws out a counter right but Umaga avoids it with no problem.
Umaga loads up on a big right hand but Kagonbo slips the punch.
Kagonbo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kagonbo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Umaga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Umaga throws a sloppy head kick
and Kagonbo counters with a leg kick.
Umaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Umaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Umaga throws a body punch but Kagonbo moves out of range.
Kagonbo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kagonbo slips under a jab from Umaga.
Umaga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kagonbo's head backwards.
Umaga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kagonbo connects with a crisp jab.
Umaga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Umaga missing with a left hand there. Kagonbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Kagonbo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Umaga. That's going to slow Kagonbo down.
Kagonbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Umaga throws a sloppy body shot
and Kagonbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Umaga is looking to land body kicks.
Umaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Kagonbo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Kagonbo blocks the low kick.
Umaga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kagonbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Umaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Umaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kagonbo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Umaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kagonbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Umaga scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
Kagonbo misses with a hook. Umaga ducked under it nicely.
Umaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kagonbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umaga.
Umaga throws out a leg kick but Kagonbo moves out of range and Umaga only half commits.
Kagonbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kagonbo misses with an uppercut.
Umaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Umaga misses with a left hand
and Kagonbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kagonbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Umaga.
Umaga misses with the body kick
and Kagonbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga dominated that round.
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#
Some wild striking there from Umaga.
Kagonbo tries a quick counter leg kick but Umaga is wise to it.
Umaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kagonbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umaga 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.
Umaga scores with a nice head shot.
Umaga misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kagonbo counter with a right hand.
Umaga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kagonbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga tried to score with a low kick but Kagonbo checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Umaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Umaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kagonbo can do to turn this around?
A low kick from Umaga misses
enabling Kagonbo to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Umaga misses with an uppercut
and Kagonbo counters with an inside leg kick.
Umaga throws a leg kick
and Kagonbo counters with a left to the body.
Umaga throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kagonbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umaga misses with a low kick.
Kagonbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Kagonbo.#CL#
Umaga pushes Kagonbo up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Umaga throws an elbow but misses.
Umaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Kagonbo controls his hands.
Kagonbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Umaga misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kagonbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A short left from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Umaga tries a body shot but Kagonbo blocks it.
Umaga pushes off an throws an elbow but Kagonbo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Kagonbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Umaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kagonbo counters with a leg kick.
Kagonbo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umaga throws out a loose jab but Kagonbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kagonbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kagonbo circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Kagonbo counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Umaga is predictable there
letting Kagonbo counter with a right hand.
Kagonbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Umaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Kagonbo counters with a leg kick.
Kagonbo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Kagonbo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Umaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umaga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kagonbo flicks out a counter leg kick but Umaga steps away.
Iosefa Umaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Kagonbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umaga.
Kagonbo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Umaga scores with a hook.
Umaga throws a front kick that sends Kagonbo stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Umaga closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Umaga.
Umaga creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kagonbo's defenses. #BC#
Umaga manages to break the clinch.
Umaga throws a looping overhand right but Kagonbo ducks down to avoid it.
Kagonbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umaga.#T4##CL#
Umaga clinches with his opponent.
Kagonbo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Umaga working aggressively here.
Kagonbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umaga's elbow.
Kagonbo misses with the head strike.
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!
Umaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kagonbo's elbow.
Kagonbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umaga can't find room to land a body shot as Kagonbo controls the action.
Kagonbo cracks Umaga with a nice body shot.
Kagonbo dodges an elbow strike from Umaga.
Kagonbo misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umaga blocks an uppercut.
Kagonbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kagonbo blocking some punches.
Umaga pushes Kagonbo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Umaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kagonbo is trying to force a seperation but Umaga has the dominant position.
Umaga misses with a body punch.
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 Iosefa Umaga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Umaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Umaga misses with a body punch
and Kagonbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kagonbo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kagonbo lunges at Umaga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Umaga's hand.
Umaga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kagonbo checks it well.
It seemed like Kagonbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Umaga scores with a leg kick.
Umaga connects with a leg kick. Kagonbo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Umaga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kagonbo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga throws a hook to the side of Kagonbo's head but Kagonbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umaga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Umaga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Kagonbo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Umaga is out of range and Kagonbo settles back down.
Good exchange - Umaga coming out on top.
Kagonbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Umaga misses with a shot to the body
and Kagonbo counters with a low kick, right behind Umaga 's knee.
Umaga connects with a leg kick. Kagonbo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kagonbo.
Umaga throws an overhand right that lands on Kagonbo's shoulder, as Kagonbo tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Kagonbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Umaga jabs Kagonbo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Umaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Umaga misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kagonbo! But no joy.#T2#
Umaga throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kagonbo counters with an outside leg kick.
Kagonbo defending well as Umaga loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Umaga. That snapped Kagonbo's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kagonbo misses the shot to the body.
Umaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Kagonbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Umaga.
Kagonbo throws an off balance right hand
and Umaga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Umaga throws a looping overhand right but Kagonbo ducks down to avoid it.
Umaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Kagonbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Umaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Kagonbo.
Kagonbo lands with a good body shot.
Kagonbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Umaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Umaga cracks Kagonbo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Umaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Kagonbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Umaga throws a hook to the side of Kagonbo's head but Kagonbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umaga wants to land a leg kick but Kagonbo is out of range.
A nice side step and Kagonbo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kagonbo misses with an uppercut. Umaga saw that one coming.#T4#
Umaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kagonbo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kagonbo throws a body punch but Umaga moves out of range.
Umaga misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Umaga digs a good hook to Kagonbo's body.
Umaga throws a looping overhand right but Kagonbo ducks down to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Umaga, right into the meat.
Umaga throws a low kick but Kagonbo moves out of range easily.
Kagonbo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umaga gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kagonbo counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Umaga lands a head shot.
Kagonbo wants to land a leg kick but Umaga is out of range.
Kagonbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kagonbo counters with an inside leg kick.
Kagonbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umaga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kagonbo moves out of range as Umaga strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kagonbo throws a chopping leg kick but Umaga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Umaga looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Umaga, right into the meat.
Kagonbo checks a leg kick. #T1#
Kagonbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Kagonbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Umaga, right into the meat.
Umaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kagonbo.
Umaga misses with a wild body shot.
Umaga tries to land a front kick but Kagonbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Kagonbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Umaga moves into range and clinches up with Kagonbo.
Umaga scores with a shoulder strike.
Umaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Umaga lands with a left to the head.
Kagonbo tries a body shot but Umaga blocks it.
Kagonbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Umaga uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A hook to the body from Umaga.
Iosefa Umaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Umaga pushes Kagonbo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kagonbo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Umaga tries a body shot but Kagonbo blocks it.
Umaga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Umaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Kagonbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umaga lands an elbow that stopped Kagonbo in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Bismack Kagonbo has been cut.
Umaga creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kagonbo.
Umaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umaga pushes off an throws an elbow but Kagonbo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Umaga blocks an uppercut.
Umaga prevents a body shot from Kagonbo.
Umaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kagonbo backwards.
A short left from Umaga. #T3#
Kagonbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Umaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Umaga misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Umaga.
Kagonbo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umaga backwards.
Umaga pushes Kagonbo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kagonbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Umaga scores with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Umaga. Kagonbo shrugs it off though.
Umaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Umaga with a nice cross.
Umaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Umaga scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Kagonbo.
Kagonbo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Umaga misses its intended target.
Kagonbo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Umaga to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Kagonbo is rocked!
Iosefa Umaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umaga pounces like a tiger and cracks Kagonbo with a vicious hook! Kagonbo is down but not out! Umaga follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Iosefa Umaga!
Iosefa Umaga retains his heavyweight title!
Iosefa Umaga thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DFC 47: Johnson Vs Picker
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Slaughter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Umaga defends it nicely.
Umaga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Umaga slaps away a takedown attempt from Slaughter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Umaga.
Umaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slaughter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slaughter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor Slaughter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umaga scores with a jab to the body.
Umaga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Umaga finds it's way through Slaughter's defenses.
Slaughter 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slaughter.
Umaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Umaga lands with a good body shot.
Slaughter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Slaughter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Slaughter is breathing heavily.
Slaughter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Umaga. That one must have hurt.
The fighters circle, before Umaga throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Slaughter's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Umaga lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Iosefa Umaga!
Iosefa Umaga is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Iosefa Umaga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DFC 41: Fully Loaded
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Umaga misses the target.
Umaga lands a right hook to the body.
Kagonbo with a jab.
Umaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umaga slips under a jab from Kagonbo.
Umaga cracks a nice hook into Kagonbo's ribs.
Kagonbo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kagonbo scores with a nice strike.
Kagonbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Umaga counters with a leg kick.
Kagonbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umaga.
Kagonbo thumps Umaga with a low kick.
Umaga connects with a jab.
Bismack Kagonbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kagonbo tried to score with a low kick but Umaga checks it.
Umaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kagonbo on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umaga throws a leg kick that misses.
Umaga throws a jab when Kagonbo was well out of range.
Umaga throws a hook to the side of Kagonbo's head but Kagonbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kagonbo wants to land a leg kick but Umaga is out of range.
Umaga 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.
Kagonbo connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Umaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kagonbo motions for Umaga to come forward. Kagonbo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Umaga misses with a wild body shot.
Umaga goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Bismack Kagonbo has been cut.
Umaga misses with a hook.
Donk. Kagonbo catches Umaga right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Kagonbo drives through and clinches with Umaga against the cage.
Umaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kagonbo misses with a body punch.
Kagonbo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kagonbo blocks a body shot from Umaga.
Kagonbo tries to work over Umaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kagonbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Umaga.
Umaga blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Umaga breaks from the clinch.
Kagonbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Umaga.
Umaga throws out a loose jab but Kagonbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kagonbo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kagonbo motions for Umaga to come forward. Kagonbo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Umaga only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
A jab lands there for Kagonbo.
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!
Kagonbo throws the left hand but Umaga avoids the punch easily.
Umaga misses the jab.
Umaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kagonbo.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Umaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Umaga feints a counter leg kick.
Kagonbo motions for Umaga to come forward. Kagonbo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kagonbo ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
Kagonbo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kagonbo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Umaga under the eye.
Kagonbo misses with a series of wild punches.
Kagonbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Umaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Umaga thinks about the counter body kick.#CL#
Kagonbo takes the fight into the clinch.
Umaga misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Umaga pushes Kagonbo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kagonbo throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Umaga. #BC2#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kagonbo throws a low kick but Umaga avoids it.
Umaga throws out a counter right but Kagonbo avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umaga. Kagonbo does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Umaga gets a clinch. #BC2#
Umaga breaks the clinch.
Kagonbo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Umaga misses the target.
Kagonbo looks to land a right hand but Umaga moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Umaga.
A nice leg kick lands there from Umaga. #CL2#
Umaga rushes Kagonbo and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kagonbo closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kagonbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Umaga. #T4#
Kagonbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umaga's elbow.
Umaga misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Umaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Umaga misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Umaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kagonbo tried to counter with a leg kick but Umaga avoided it.
Kagonbo misses with a low kick.
Umaga looks to throw the jab but Kagonbo is out of range.
Umaga looks for the body kick but Kagonbo saw that one coming.
Umaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Umaga throws a leg kick but Kagonbo sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kagonbo misses the target.
Kagonbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kagonbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kagonbo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kagonbo throws a shot from downtown. Umaga moves away and avoids it.
Kagonbo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kagonbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kagonbo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kagonbo tries to clinch there but Umaga circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iosefa Umaga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bismack Kagonbo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Umaga tries a low kick but Kagonbo avoids it.
Umaga misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Umaga.
Umaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kagonbo tries to clinch there but Umaga circles away.
Umaga thinks about the counter body kick.
Umaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Umaga! But no joy.
Umaga throws a chopping leg kick but Kagonbo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Umaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kagonbo slips a jab from Umaga.
Kagonbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umaga moves away.
Kagonbo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Umaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kagonbo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Umaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Kagonbo's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kagonbo tried to score with a low kick but Umaga checks it.
Umaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kagonbo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Umaga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kagonbo checks it well.
Umaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kagonbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Umaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kagonbo.
Umaga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kagonbo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Umaga throws a good cross that connects.
Umaga looks to land a body kick but Kagonbo moved away.
A good leg kick by Umaga.
Umaga misses with a kick to the body.
Kagonbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umaga.
Umaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kagonbo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Umaga walks into a jab.
Kagonbo throws a hook but Umaga avoids it easily.
Kagonbo cracks Umaga with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Umaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Umaga scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Umaga pushes Kagonbo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kagonbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kagonbo tries to circle away but Umaga has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Umaga breaks the clinch.
Umaga is looking to slow Kagonbo down with leg kicks.
Kagonbo doesn't manage to clinch there - Umaga circles away.
Umaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kagonbo misses with a hook. Umaga ducked under it nicely.
Umaga throws a sloppy head kick and Kagonbo moves out of range easily.
Kagonbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Umaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kagonbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Umaga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Umaga throws a sloppy head kick and Kagonbo moves out of range easily.
Kagonbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umaga.
Umaga checks the leg kick nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Kagonbo.
Umaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kagonbo moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
Umaga throws a looping overhand right but Kagonbo ducks down to avoid it.
Kagonbo lands a glancing blow to the side of Umaga's head.
Kagonbo throws a poor cross that misses
and Umaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kagonbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Umaga.
Kagonbo is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Umaga misses. #CL2#
Umaga clinches with his opponent.
Kagonbo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Umaga can't find room to land a body shot as Kagonbo controls the action.
Kagonbo prevents a body shot from Umaga.
Umaga misses with the head strike. #BC#
Kagonbo breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Umaga.
Umaga jabs Kagonbo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kagonbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Umaga has Kagonbo up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga blocks a body shot from Kagonbo.
Iosefa Umaga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Kagonbo tries to break free but Umaga pushes him back against the cage.
Umaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umaga lands a nice uppercut.
Kagonbo prevents a body shot from Umaga.
Umaga tries to throw a body punch but Kagonbo avoids it by throwing Umaga back against the cage.
Umaga has Kagonbo pressed against the cage, preventing Kagonbo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Umaga misses with a body punch.
Umaga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kagonbo moves away from the strike by Umaga.
Umaga connects with a body shot.
Umaga throws a head kick that misses.
Umaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kagonbo misses with a hook
and Umaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Umaga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Umaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Umaga fails to land.
Umaga lands a right hand.
Umaga blocks a body shot from Kagonbo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bismack Kagonbo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Umaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kagonbo misses with a looping right.
Kagonbo avoids the head kick by Umaga.
Umaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Umaga jabs Kagonbo right on the nose. Kagonbo blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Umaga moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Kagonbo fails to land.
Kagonbo blocking some punches. #BC2#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kagonbo looks to throw the jab but Umaga is out of range.
Kagonbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Umaga is able to avoid easily.
Umaga only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Umaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga throws a leg kick but Kagonbo checks it.
Kagonbo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Umaga throws a body punch but Kagonbo moves out of range.
A big right from Kagonbo misses.
Umaga looks to throw the jab but Kagonbo is out of range.
Kagonbo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umaga checks the leg kick.
Umaga throws out a counter right but Kagonbo avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kagonbo misses with a looping left.
Kagonbo checks a leg kick nicely.
Kagonbo blocks a jab.#CL#
Kagonbo rushes Umaga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Umaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umaga lands a damaging elbow.
Umaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Kagonbo.
Kagonbo tries to throw a body punch but Umaga avoids it by throwing Kagonbo back against the cage.
Umaga lands an uppercut.#BC#
Kagonbo manages to break the clinch.
Kagonbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umaga throws out the jab.
Kagonbo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Umaga throws a shot from downtown. Kagonbo moves away and avoids it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kagonbo lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Kagonbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
Umaga clinches up with Kagonbo and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Umaga breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Umaga checks a leg kick.
Umaga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kagonbo blocks it well.
Decent striking displayed by Kagonbo there.
A jab from Kagonbo does it's job there.
Kagonbo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Umaga throws a looping overhand right but Kagonbo ducks down to avoid it.
Umaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Umaga scores with a leg kick.
Umaga misses with a head kick.
Umaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kagonbo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Umaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Umaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kagonbo throws out the jab.
Kagonbo throws a big shot that misses.
Kagonbo lands a leg kick that knocks Umaga off balance momentarily.
Umaga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Umaga throws a leg kick which misses Kagonbo's front leg but catches the back leg as Kagonbo tries to avoid it.
Umaga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bismack Kagonbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umaga misses with an uppercut
and Kagonbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umaga 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.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Umaga as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Umaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kagonbo backwards.
Umaga scores with a shot to the side of Kagonbo's head.
Kagonbo tries to work over Umaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kagonbo tries to throw a body punch but Umaga avoids it by throwing Kagonbo back against the cage. #BC2#
Umaga breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Umaga blocks the leg kick.
Umaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kagonbo avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Umaga 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 Kagonbo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kagonbo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kagonbo throws a leg kick but Umaga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Umaga throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
A slow jab from Umaga misses its intended target.
Umaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kagonbo.
Umaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Umaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Umaga.
Umaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kagonbo throws out the jab.
Iosefa Umaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Umaga misses with a body kick.
Umaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kagonbo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Umaga connects with a leg kick. Kagonbo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Umaga pushes Kagonbo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kagonbo wants to stall.
Kagonbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Umaga controls his hands.
Umaga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iosefa Umaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Umaga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iosefa Umaga!
After winning the bout, Iosefa Umaga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFC Fight Night 3/18
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Umaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Umaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Umaga lands a glancing blow to the side of Cutesic's head.#CUT#
It looks like Denis Cutesic has been cut.
Umaga lands a jab to Cutesic's midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Umaga.
Umaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Umaga digs a good body shot into Cutesic's ribs.
Cutesic looks winded!
A slapping body kick lands there for Umaga.
Umaga cracks Cutesic with a hook to the temple - Cutesic is on wobbly legs here! Umaga swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Cutesic falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Umaga wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Iosefa Umaga!
Iosefa Umaga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Denis Cutesic spoke after the fight, saying 'A man never giveup on what he believe. I will never giveup after this match.'.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 52
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Umaga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Umaga moves out of range as Springs strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Umaga! But no joy.
Springs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Springs lands a jab to the nose.
Umaga connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Springs has been cut.
Springs walks into a left hand.
Umaga lands a leg kick that knocks Springs off balance momentarily.
Umaga tries to clinch but Springs is having none of it.
Springs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Umaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Springs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springs moves out of range as Umaga strikes.
Umaga throws the kick towards the body but Springs avoids it.
Springs wants to land a leg kick but Umaga is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Umaga.
Umaga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Umaga throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Umaga throws a leg kick which misses Springs's front leg but catches the back leg as Springs tries to avoid it. #T1#
Umaga moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umaga misses with a straight left. #KD2#
Umaga lands a head kick that stumbles Springs and the fighters go to the mat.
Umaga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Umaga postures up. #T2#
Umaga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Springs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs trying to control the pace.
Umaga trying to control but Springs postures up.
Springs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Umaga! #T3#
Umaga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Umaga is squirming around, avoiding Springs's attempts to control the action.
Umaga working to try and regain half guard.
Umaga is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Springs wants to control the pace but Umaga is squirming around nicely.
Umaga working to try and regain half guard. #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.
Umaga wants to hold on but Springs pushes him away.
Umaga is trying desperately to improve position.
Umaga tries to lock up and control but Springs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Springs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Springs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Springs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Umaga is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Springs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Umaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Umaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Springs looks to land a left hand but Umaga moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Umaga.
Umaga with a jab.
Umaga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Springs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umaga.
Umaga scores with a leg kick.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Umaga avoids the body shot from Springs.
Umaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Springss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Umaga clinches up with Springs and pushes him back against the cage.
Springs blocks the elbow strike.
Springs has had enough of the clinch but Umaga keeps him there for the moment.
Umaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Springs backwards. #ROC2#
Springs is rocked!
Umaga dips a shoulder and cracks Springs with a mighty uppercut! Springs falls back against the cage and Umaga unloads with a barrage of strikes! Springs is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Umaga screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iosefa Umaga!
A relieved looking Iosefa Umaga 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: DFC Las Vegas 48
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
Bawls shoots in but Umaga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iosefa Umaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Bawls scores with a takedown into Umaga's guard.
Umaga has his hands on Bawls's head, controlling the position.
Bawls stopping the sweep attempt from Umaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bawls has gone for a leg lock! Umaga slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bawls's guard.#REVR#
Bawls is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Bawls is trying to control. Umaga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umaga is controlling Bawls's trapped leg to prevent Bawls from advancing to side control.
Bawls is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bawls controlling the pace.
Bawls is trying to control the action in half guard but Umaga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bawls is pressing down on Umaga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Umaga is holding on for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bawls passes the guard and advances to mount!
Umaga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Umaga is looking to improve his position but Bawls isn't that keen on the idea.
Bawls manages to capitalize on a mistake by Umaga to take his back!
Bawls missing with strikes.
Will Bawls go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bawls is riding his opponent, not letting Umaga buck him off.
Will Bawls go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T3##SUB2#
Umaga defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Will Bawls go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Bawls working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Umaga looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bawls.
I really don't envy Umaga right now. #SUB2#
Umaga showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Bawls seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Umaga's chin but Umaga turns very nicely into Bawls's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Umaga.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bawls wants to sweep here but Umaga controlling him for the moment.
Bawls is trying to hold Umaga in close to prevent damage but Umaga has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bawls tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Umaga has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bawls wants to hold on but Umaga pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Auld Bawls dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bawls just misses with a punch to the body.
Bawls uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Umaga has time to react.
Bawls throws a jab but it's blocked by Umaga. #TD2#
Umaga gets caught flat footed, as Bawls shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Umaga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bawls trying to control but Umaga is working from the bottom.
Bawls wants to pass the guard but Umaga is keeping the position.
Umaga keeping moving, preventing Bawls from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bawls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Umaga is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Umaga keeping moving, preventing Bawls from controlling successfully.
Bawls being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bawls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bawls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bawls lands a jab to Umaga's midsection.
A jab from Bawls finds it's way through Umaga's defenses.
Bawls shoots in looking for a takedown but Umaga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bawls's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Umaga throwing a counter right hand but Bawls manages to avoid it.
Bawls takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bawls misses with a lunging right hand
and Umaga counters with a nice leg kick.
Bawls closes this distance looking for a takedown but Umaga circles away.
Umaga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bawls is breathing heavily.
Umaga connects with the punch.#T2##KD#
Umaga throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Bawls tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Bawls is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bawls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bawls is still in real trouble! Can Umaga finish him?
Umaga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bawls seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Bawls is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Umaga defends well.
Umaga stands and throws Bawls's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee asks Umaga politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Umaga prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Bawls is looking to regain half guard here but Umaga keeps moving and retains side control.
Umaga controlling the position from side mount.
Bawls is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bawls is looking for a sweep.#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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bawls sneaks back into half guard.
Umaga slows the pace down in half guard.
Umaga is thwarting Bawls's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Umaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bawls has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bawls misses with a wild combination.
Umaga is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Umaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Umaga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
And Bawls tries to counter it with a takedown but Umaga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bawls tries to move into range but Umaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bawls slips under a jab from Umaga.
Bawls's coach down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bawls's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bawls misses the shot to the body.
Umaga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Umaga!
Umaga lands a jab-cross combination.
Umaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bawls can do to turn this around?
Umaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Umaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Umaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bawls momentarily.
Umaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD#
Umaga cracks Bawls with an uppercut from hell and Bawls crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Umaga's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Umaga is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Umaga stands and throws Bawls's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bawls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Umaga controls the position.
Bawls is looking to reverse the position.
Bawls is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Umaga off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Bawls looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Umaga is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bawls gets his way!
Bawls is controlling the position but Umaga somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Auld Bawls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Umaga is doing well to control the position and prevent Bawls from advancing to side control.
Bawls thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Umaga's head. #SUB2#
Bawls seems to be working for a kimura but Umaga defends the submission attempt.
Bawls thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Bawls is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Umaga sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Bawls missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bawls works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Umaga defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bawls. #SUB2#
Bawls moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Umaga has worked his arm free - good work by Umaga!
Umaga is looking to reverse the position.
Bawls working the ground and pound but Umaga is defending the strikes. #T4#
Umaga has one of Bawls's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
An elbow from Bawls crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Bawls looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bawls misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bawls throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Umaga works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB#
Bawls thows an elbow strike that misses. Umaga gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Bawls doesn't seem too bothered but Umaga quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Bawls is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Bawls really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Iosefa Umaga!
An out of breath Iosefa Umaga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Auld Bawls stepped up to the mic, saying 'What happened? '.

Event: DFC LV MAYHEM 22
Date: Dec 23, 2016

#R1#
Umaga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Jed Dye has been cut.
Nice body kick from Umaga.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Umaga lands with a right to the head.
Umaga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dye throws a punch but it's blocked by Umaga.
Umaga is working Dye over against the cage.
Dye looks winded!
Umaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dye backwards.
We've been informed that Dye has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dye pushes off an throws an elbow but Umaga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Umaga lands an elbow inside that Dye shrugs off.
Umaga digs a right hand underneath Dye's ribcage. Dye let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Umaga lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Jed Dye's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Umaga as the two fighters clinch.
Umaga creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dye's defenses.
Umaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dye backwards. #CUT#
The cut above Jed Dye's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Umaga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dye.
Umaga gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Umaga lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#
Jed Dye's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umaga lands an elbow just above Dye 's eye.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jed Dye's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iosefa Umaga!
Iosefa Umaga thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bushido 25: Date vs. Rottwel
Date: Oct 27, 2016

#R1#
Forbes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Umaga scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Umaga.
Horrible takedown attempt by Forbes or perhaps it was just good defense by Umaga, which made it look bad.
Umaga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Forbes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Forbes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Umaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Forbes off the cage and back into range.
Umaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Forbes under the eye.
Forbes shoots in for a takedown but Umaga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Umaga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iosefa Umaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Umaga.#CL#
Umaga moves into the clinch.
Forbes takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Grant Forbes has been cut.
Umaga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Forbes looks winded!
Umaga lands a body shot.
Umaga lands a body punch.
Umaga scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Forbes takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Umaga.
Umaga lands a body punch.
Umaga lands a body punch.
Umaga lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Umaga lands with a short shot to the head.
Umaga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Umaga.
Umaga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Umaga.
Nice body punch from Umaga - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Umaga.
Umaga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umaga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Forbes or not.
Umaga creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Forbes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Forbes drops to his knees and Umaga pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iosefa Umaga!
An out of breath Iosefa Umaga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Umaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDermott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Umaga defends it nicely.
Umaga is looking to clinch but McDermott is avoiding it.
Umaga doesn't manage to clinch there - McDermott circles away. #CL#
McDermott rushes Umaga and presses him up against the cage.
McDermott avoids the elbow strike from Umaga, against the cage.
McDermott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Umaga prevents it.
Umaga tries a body shot but McDermott blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McDermott pulls guard effortlessly.
McDermott is pulling down on Umaga's head. It's preventing any offense from Umaga, at least for the moment.
McDermott keeping moving, preventing Umaga from controlling successfully. #T1#
Umaga stopping the sweep attempt from McDermott.
McDermott has his hands on Umaga's head, controlling the position. #ES#
McDermott is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McDermott takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
McDermott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
McDermott lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McDermott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDermott lands a nice short elbow.#SU#
McDermott stands up out of the half guard.
McDermott circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Umaga gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
McDermott pushes down on Umaga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDermott is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDermott working the head and body with strikes. #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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDermott in particular looking to stall.
McDermott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Umaga knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDermott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDermott not doing much here. #SU#
McDermott stands up from half guard.
Iosefa Umaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah McDermott dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Umaga tries to clinch but McDermott moves out of range.
Umaga tries to clinch up.
Umaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iosefa Umaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDermott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Umaga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDermott somewhat.#CL#
McDermott gets a clinch.
McDermott blocks an elbow strike from Umaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott avoids a wild elbow strike from Umaga.
McDermott blocks an elbow strike.
McDermott wants to take the fight to the mat but Umaga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Umaga misses with an elbow strike.
McDermott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umaga can do to turn this around?
McDermott avoids the elbow strike from Umaga, against the cage. #T1#
McDermott takes an elbow to the forehead.
Umaga looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Umaga throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDermott avoids a wild elbow strike from Umaga.
Umaga misses with an elbow over the top.
Umaga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD#
McDermott lands a takedown into guard.
Umaga can't keep his opponent in guard - McDermott advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDermott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Umaga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDermott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
McDermott is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Umaga is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeremiah McDermott!

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