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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashley Harrington (ranked 1187 p4p, 138 weight class) and Ueda Umanouke (ranked 1273 p4p, 147 weight class). Umanouke has chosen Kenji Kawai's Making of a Cyborg as his entrance music. Ueda Umanouke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ashley Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ueda Umanouke!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umanouke circles away quickly and effectively.
Umanouke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Umanouke shoots in and bounces Harrington off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Umanouke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Umanouke throwing strikes from guard but Harrington blocks nicely.
Harrington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Umanouke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Umanouke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Umanouke throws a big elbow that misses.
Umanouke is looking to work some ground and pound but Harrington has wrist control.
That's one minute 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 throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harrington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harrington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Umanouke throws a big right hand that misses.
Umanouke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harrington has momentary wrist control but Umanouke slips an elbow through the middle.
Umanouke postures up in Harrington's guard and throws a big left but Harrington blocks it.
Umanouke postures up in Harrington's guard and throws a big left but Harrington blocks it.
Harrington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Umanouke landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umanouke.
Umanouke has gone for a leg lock! Harrington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Umanouke's guard.
Umanouke wants to sweep but no luck.
Umanouke working for a triangle but Harrington defends it easily.
Umanouke is looking for a triangle here but Harrington uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harrington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Umanouke gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Umanouke gets back to half guard.
Umanouke looking for subs from the bottom but Harrington mounts him!
Harrington prevents Umanouke from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington takes Umanouke's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Umanouke is in trouble.
Harrington controlling well, preventing Umanouke from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrington controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrington is trying to stick to Umanouke's back but Umanouke is turning into Harrington. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Harrington's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Umanouke.
Harrington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Umanouke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ueda Umanouke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umanouke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harrington at a distance.
Umanouke closes the distance and clinches.
Harrington working aggressively here.
Harrington is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Umanouke wants a takedown.
Umanouke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harrington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ashley Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueda Umanouke.
Umanouke wants a takedown.
Harrington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Umanouke has a couple of punches blocked by Harrington.
Harrington lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harrington.
Harrington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Umanouke is breathing heavily.
Harrington tries to work over Umanouke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harrington blocking some punches.
Umanouke blocks a body shot from Harrington.
Harrington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanouke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harrington misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke blocking some punches.
Umanouke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harrington to keep the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Umanouke.
Umanouke tries a body shot but Harrington blocks it.
Umanouke goes for a takedown attempt but Harrington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Umanouke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Umanouke looks to clinch
and Harrington counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke instigates a clinch.
Umanouke tries to work over Harrington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umanouke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harrington after a bit of a struggle.
Harrington scores with a shot to the side of Umanouke's head.
Harrington misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke tries to pull guard but Harrington won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Harrington.
Umanouke struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrington controls his hands.
Harrington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrington.
Ashley Harrington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Umanouke misses with some punches.
Umanouke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Umanouke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Umanouke tries to throw a body punch but Harrington avoids it by throwing Umanouke back against the cage.
Harrington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harrington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Umanouke has Harrington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harrington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harrington tries to throw a body punch but Umanouke avoids it by throwing Harrington back against the cage.
Umanouke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Harrington fails to land.
Harrington scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Umanouke on the inside.
Umanouke tries to throw a body punch but Harrington avoids it by throwing Umanouke back against the cage.
Umanouke is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Harrington can't fight it off and eventually Umanouke manages to take the fight to the floor. Harrington looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ueda Umanouke has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harrington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harrington pulls Umanouke in close to prevent any damage.
Umanouke throws an elbow that misses. Harrington uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Umanouke's guard. Nice move by Harrington!
Umanouke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harrington controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harrington escapes and throws Umanouke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Harrington remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Umanouke is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Harrington is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Harrington looking to control but Umanouke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Harrington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Umanouke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harrington lands a right hand.
Umanouke has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Harrington seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Umanouke can turn it around.
Umanouke throws a head punch that misses.
Umanouke wants the takedown. Harrington is fighting it off but Umanouke persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Harrington's guard against the cage.
Harrington wriggles free and stands up.
Harrington walks into a jab.
Harrington throws a lazy right hand but Umanouke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Harrington. That snapped Umanouke's head back.
Umanouke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harrington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umanouke.
Umanouke throws a hook to the side of Harrington's head but Harrington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harrington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Umanouke moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umanouke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington misses with some punches.
Umanouke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harrington to keep the fight standing.
Harrington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harrington lands a nice uppercut.
Umanouke misses with some punches.
Harrington blocking some punches.
Umanouke has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Harrington clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Harrington 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 Umanouke gets his way!
Harrington has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Umanouke.
Even with his hooks in, Umanouke manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Umanouke is looking for the choke from the back position but Harrington is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Harrington has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Umanouke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umanouke working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Umanouke avoiding Harrington 's attempts to control his hands.
Umanouke somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke working for a choke but Harrington is defending well.
Umanouke is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Harrington knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Harrington for a finish.
Harrington is in bad spot here.
Umanouke cracks Harrington with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Harrington from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Umanouke throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke is throwing strikes but Harrington counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Harrington regains half guard.
Harrington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Umanouke connects with a nice short shot to Harrington's temple.
Umanouke is looking for a kimura but Harrington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Umanouke to get the leverage.
Umanouke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harrington is just riding it out for now. Umanouke eventually gives up the hold.
Harrington gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ueda Umanouke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ueda Umanouke!
In his post fight interview, Ueda Umanouke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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RATING
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