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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quetzal Montezuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ueda Umanouke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montezuma comes to the cage accompanied by The Mayan Predator. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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242 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Quetzal Montezuma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ueda Umanouke!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montezuma looks to throw the jab but Umanouke is out of range.
Umanouke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Umanouke blocks a head kick by Montezuma.
Montezuma 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.
Montezuma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Umanouke's sensitive parts.
Montezuma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Umanouke's calf.
Umanouke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Montezuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montezuma.
Montezuma lands a leg kick that knocks Umanouke off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke shoots in for a double leg but Montezuma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montezuma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Umanouke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Montezuma pinned against the cage. Montezuma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montezuma throws out a loose jab but Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umanouke misses with a takedown attempt - Montezuma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Quetzal Montezuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueda Umanouke.
Umanouke moves out of range as Montezuma throws a body kick.
Quetzal Montezuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umanouke avoids the body shot from Montezuma.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Umanouke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Montezuma throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Umanouke moves out of range of the body kick.
Umanouke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Montezuma defends it well.
Umanouke dives in and grabs Montezuma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Montezuma pushes down on Umanouke's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montezuma throws a low kick but Umanouke moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umanouke avoids a kick to the body.
Umanouke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Umanouke gets the takedown into side control.
Montezuma tries to bench press Umanouke off him but Umanouke keeps the position.
Umanouke throws a strike aimed at the side of Montezuma's head but Montezuma avoids it well.
Montezuma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Umanouke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Montezuma has one of Umanouke's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Montezuma avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Umanouke.
Montezuma is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke 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.
Montezuma defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Umanouke crashes against the mat.
Montezuma dodges the ground and pound from Umanouke.
Montezuma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Montezuma is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Umanouke scores with a couple of short elbows.
Umanouke working the head and body with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Umanouke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke throws a strike aimed at the side of Montezuma's head but Montezuma avoids it well.
Montezuma parries the strikes from Umanouke easily there. Umanouke is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Montezuma to escape.
Montezuma dodges the ground and pound from Umanouke.
The ground and pound from Umanouke seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Umanouke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Umanouke working the ground and pound but Montezuma is defending the strikes.
Montezuma struggling a bit here.
Umanouke lands an elbow.
Montezuma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umanouke thows a huge punch but Montezuma dodges it nicely.
Umanouke content to control rather than advance.
Montezuma manages to get to full guard.
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 Quetzal Montezuma will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Montezuma jabs Umanouke right on the nose. Umanouke blinks but takes it well.
Umanouke fails with the takedown.
Montezuma throws a looping overhand right but Umanouke ducks down to avoid it.
Montezuma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Montezuma throws a big shot that misses.
Umanouke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montezuma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Umanouke.
Montezuma wants to land a leg kick but Umanouke is out of range.
Umanouke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Montezuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umanouke.
Umanouke with the counter takedown but Montezuma avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montezuma misses the shot to the body.
Montezuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umanouke lands a nice looking body shot.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown but Montezuma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Montezuma does no damage.
Umanouke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Umanouke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montezuma tries to avoid it but Umanouke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montezuma to the ground. Montezuma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Montezuma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Umanouke.
Quetzal Montezuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueda Umanouke.
Montezuma throws the left hand but Umanouke avoids the punch easily.
Umanouke shoots in and gets a takedown into Montezuma's guard.
Umanouke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Umanouke passes Montezuma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Umanouke winds up and cracks Montezuma with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Montezuma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Umanouke passes to side control.
Umanouke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umanouke working the head and body with strikes.
Umanouke throws a strike aimed at the side of Montezuma's head but Montezuma avoids it well.
Umanouke tries to score with some ground and pound. Montezuma controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Montezuma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Montezuma taking a bit of punishment here - Umanouke scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montezuma can't do much from the bottom here.
Montezuma is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ueda Umanouke has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ground and pound from Umanouke seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Umanouke working the head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Umanouke are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Umanouke lands some shots froms side control.
Montezuma takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Umanouke works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Umanouke landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Umanouke throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Umanouke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Montezuma parries the strikes from Umanouke easily there. Umanouke is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Montezuma to escape.
Montezuma takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Umanouke.
Umanouke throws an elbow but Montezuma slips to the side and avoids it well.
Umanouke working the strikes but Montezuma uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Umanouke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Umanouke is just content to waste time from the top position. Montezuma takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Umanouke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Montezuma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ueda Umanouke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Montezuma throws the left hand but Umanouke avoids the punch easily.
Montezuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umanouke manages to avoid it.
Umanouke tries for a takedown but Montezuma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Montezuma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Umanouke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Montezuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umanouke manages to avoid it.
Montezuma lands with a good body shot.
Umanouke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Montezuma pushes Umanouke off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Quetzal Montezuma is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanouke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Montezuma lands a jab.
Umanouke slips under a jab from Montezuma.
Umanouke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Montezuma defends it well.
Montezuma lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Umanouke backs up against the cage.
Jab by Umanouke.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Umanouke is defended easily by Montezuma.
Quetzal Montezuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueda Umanouke.
Umanouke ducks under a wild hook from Montezuma.
Umanouke feints the counter takedown.
Quetzal Montezuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montezuma drops his hands momentarily and Umanouke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Umanouke blocks the body kick.
Montezuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Umanouke shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Umanouke showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umanouke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montezuma defending well though.
Umanouke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Umanouke with the ground and pound but Montezuma uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Umanouke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Umanouke throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Umanouke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Umanouke postures up and lands a big shot to Montezuma's brow.
Umanouke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Umanouke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Umanouke with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umanouke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Umanouke is looking to work some ground and pound but Montezuma has wrist control.
Umanouke preventing the sweep.
Umanouke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Umanouke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umanouke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Umanouke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Umanouke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montezuma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Umanouke chips away with some ground and pound.
Umanouke distracts Montezuma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Umanouke trying to control but Montezuma is working from the bottom.
Umanouke tries to free his leg and advance position but Montezuma is retaining full guard.
Umanouke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Umanouke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Montezuma is trying to keep Umanouke in close.
Umanouke lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ueda Umanouke just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Umanouke misses with a takedown attempt - Montezuma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Umanouke avoids the head kick by Montezuma.
And Umanouke tries to counter it with a takedown but Montezuma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Montezuma misses with a body shot.
Montezuma misses with a body kick.
Umanouke shoots in but no luck this time.
Montezuma cracks Umanouke with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montezuma tries to land a leg kick but Umanouke saw it coming and moves away.
Montezuma tries to land a body kick
and Umanouke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Umanouke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanouke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Umanouke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Montezuma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Umanouke.
Umanouke wants to free his trapped foot but Montezuma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Umanouke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Montezuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Umanouke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Umanouke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Umanouke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Umanouke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montezuma has his hands clasped together around Umanouke's back. He's all about the action.
Montezuma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Umanouke.
Montezuma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Umanouke trying to control the action but Montezuma is working from the bottom.
Umanouke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice strikes from Umanouke there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Umanouke working his ground and pound in the gym.
Umanouke is keen to just control but Montezuma is a slippery customer.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Montezuma is defending well.
Umanouke thows a huge punch but Montezuma dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke is trying to control the action in half guard but Montezuma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Montezuma is looking for a sweep. Umanouke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montezuma is not content to let Umanouke control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Umanouke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Montezuma looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanouke working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Umanouke misses with the ground and pound.
Montezuma wants to control but Umanouke postures up.
Montezuma takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Umanouke trying to control the position but Montezuma is working away.
Umanouke tries to score with some ground and pound. Montezuma controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Montezuma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Umanouke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umanouke working the ground and pound from side control.
Umanouke staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ueda Umanouke dominated that fourth 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.
Montezuma swings for the body but Umanouke moves out of range.
Umanouke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Montezuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Montezuma. No joy for Umanouke on that attempt.
Umanouke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Montezuma lands a high kick!
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Montezuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umanouke moves away.
Umanouke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Montezuma looks for the body kick but Umanouke saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montezuma throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Montezuma is predictable there
and Umanouke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Umanouke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Montezuma's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montezuma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Umanouke defends it easily.
Umanouke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Montezuma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Umanouke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Umanouke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Montezuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montezuma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umanouke.
Umanouke stands up over Montezuma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Quetzal Montezuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Umanouke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Umanouke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Umanouke throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Umanouke trying to control but Montezuma is working from the bottom.
Umanouke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Umanouke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Umanouke postures up and lands a big shot to Montezuma's brow.
Umanouke stands up over Montezuma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Montezuma keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke throwing strikes but missing.
Umanouke throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Montezuma scores with a head kick. Umanouke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Umanouke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck for Umanouke with that takedown attempt.
Ueda Umanouke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Umanouke shoots in and drives through. Montezuma sprawls well.
Montezuma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quetzal Montezuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueda Umanouke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Montezuma sprawls well. Montezuma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Umanouke gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Montezuma misses its intended target.
And Umanouke tries to counter it with a takedown but Montezuma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Montezuma throws a hook to the side of Umanouke's head but Umanouke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umanouke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Montezuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umanouke was well out of range. Poor timing from Montezuma.
Umanouke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montezuma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umanouke.
Montezuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umanouke.
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 Quetzal Montezuma.
I think Umanouke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke is the new heavyweight champion!
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