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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timur Umarov (ranked 2071 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonthan Henry (ranked 2143 p4p, 0 weight class). Umarov comes to the cage accompanied by Klergy with Valerie Broussard - Start a War. Henry has chosen hit em up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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180 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timur Umarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonthan Henry !
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Umarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Umarov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henry tries to clinch
and Umarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Umarov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Umarov lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Umarov trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
Umarov preventing the sweep.
Henry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry is trying to keep Umarov in close.
Umarov connects with a couple of short punches.
Henry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Umarov is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Umarov preventing the sweep.
Henry pulls Umarov in to control the position.
Umarov stopping the sweep attempt from Henry .
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Umarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Umarov postures up.
Umarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Henry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Henry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Umarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Umarov is pulling down on Henry 's head. It's preventing any offense from Henry , at least for the moment.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Henry trying to control but Umarov is working from the bottom.
Henry landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umarov controlling the position.
Umarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henry content to stall in guard here.
Henry distracts Umarov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Umarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Umarov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Henry misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Henry .
Nice takedown defense from Henry . No joy for Umarov on that attempt.
Henry darts in and clinches Umarov up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands an elbow inside that Umarov shrugs off.
It looks like Timur Umarov has been cut.
Umarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Umarov moves out of range of the body kick.
Umarov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Henry tries to clinch but Umarov moves away
and Umarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry misses with a kick to the body
and Umarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Umarov works the jab nicely.
Jonthan Henry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henry tries to clinch there but Umarov circles away.
Umarov tries to keep at a distance but Henry has taken the fight into the clinch.
Umarov is trying to break the clinch but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umarov is trying to push Henry away but Henry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knees to the body from Henry .
Umarov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Umarov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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 Timur Umarov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Henry darts in trying to clinch
and Umarov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henry !
Henry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Henry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Umarov tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
Henry not doing much here.
Henry trying to pass the guard but Umarov defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Umarov has his hands clasped together around Henry 's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Henry is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Umarov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Henry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Henry has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Henry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Umarov is trying to stand back up but Henry is controlling him
Henry is keen to just control but Umarov is a slippery customer.
Henry throws a strike but Umarov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Henry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Umarov's guard.
Henry misses with a head shot. Umarov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Henry trying to control but Umarov is working from the bottom.
Umarov wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry drops back, looking for a kneebar! Umarov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Umarov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Umarov!
Umarov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Timur Umarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Henry tries to roll over but Umarov keeps him under control.
Henry is looking to control Umarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry avoid being mounted?
Henry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Umarov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Umarov's back!
Henry not allowing Umarov to control his hands.
Umarov rolls, trying to escape but Henry keeps control of the position.
Henry just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Umarov trying to control the hands but Henry won't let him.
Henry trying to control.
Henry is persistently looking for the submission but Umarov is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Umarov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Henry .
Umarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Umarov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Henry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Umarov tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Henry tries to pass to full mount but Umarov defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonthan Henry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov's cut.
That's time! Umarov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Henry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umarov blocks a head kick by Henry .
Henry doesn't manage to clinch there - Umarov circles away.
Henry throws a head kick that misses
and Umarov counters with a left to the body.
Umarov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Umarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Henry tries to clinch
and Umarov counters with a right hand to the body.
Henry wants to clinch
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry darts in and clinches Umarov up against the cage.
A short right from Henry on the inside.
Umarov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Henry regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry seems keen to control Umarov's posture.
Umarov wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umarov slips nicely into half guard.
Henry is looking for a sweep. Umarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Umarov is trying to control the action in half guard but Henry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Umarov wants to pass to mount but Henry is defending the position.
Henry gets full guard.
Henry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henry wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Umarov preventing the sweep.
Henry is pulling down on Umarov's head to control his posture.
Umarov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Henry trying to keep a closed guard but Umarov is proving a slippery customer.
Henry has control of Umarov's left arm, preventing Umarov from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Umarov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henry tries to avoid it but Umarov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henry to the ground. Henry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henry tries a head kick but it misses.
Henry doesn't manage to clinch there - Umarov circles away.
Henry instigates a clinch.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Umarov blocks with his arms.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Umarov avoids the damage to the body.
Umarov managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
Umarov lands a hook that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Umarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Umarov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henry has time to react.
Henry wants to clinch up but Umarov keeps it at a distance.
Umarov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Henry wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Umarov stopping the sweep attempt from Henry .
Umarov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Umarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Umarov keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Henry might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Umarov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Umarov has control of Henry 's left arm, preventing Henry from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Umarov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Umarov 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Timur Umarov!
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energy
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hype
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