Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ICS 29
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
Blazkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Umanouke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blazkov in his tracks.
Umanouke looks to land a left hand but Blazkov moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Umanouke finds it's way through Blazkov's defenses.
Umanouke looks to throw the jab but Blazkov is out of range.
Blazkov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blazkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Umanouke is just out of range.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blazkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
A big left from Umanouke misses.
Blazkov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Umanouke throws a hook but Blazkov blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Umanouke.
Blazkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke misses with a wild body shot.
Umanouke throws a lazy uppercut
and Blazkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke swings widly with a right hand
letting Blazkov counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blazkov wants to land a leg kick but Umanouke is out of range.
Umanouke misses with a left hand
and Blazkov counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##KD#
Blazkov cracks Umanouke with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Blazkov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Umanouke to stand back up!#ROC#
Umanouke is rocked!
Blazkov thuds his shin into the meat of Umanouke's side.
Umanouke looks winded!
Umanouke gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Blazkov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Umanouke is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Blazkov!
Ulysses Blazkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ueda Umanouke spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: ICS 18
Date: Mar 29, 2020

#R1#
Umanouke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Umanouke ducks under a wild hook from Drama.
Drama throws a series of punches but Umanouke avoids them all with ease.
Drama throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Umanouke counters with a single leg into guard. Drama didn't expect that.
Drama keeping moving, preventing Umanouke from controlling successfully.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drama is keeping the position for now.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Drama keeps moving.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Drama is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke trying to control but Drama is working from the bottom.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Umanouke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Drama is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Drama uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Drama cracks Umanouke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Umanouke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Umanouke.
A jab from Drama misses.
Drama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Umanouke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umanouke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umanouke.
Umanouke slips a jab and a cross from Drama.
Drama lands with a nice combination. Umanouke backs away looking to recover.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Umanouke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Umanouke throws a looping overhand right but Drama ducks down to avoid it.
Drama looks to land a right hand but Umanouke moved out of range.
Johnny Drama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drama scores with a nice right hand.
Umanouke scores with a jab.
Umanouke lands a body shot.
Drama wants to land a leg kick but Umanouke is out of range.
Umanouke lands with a hook. Drama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drama misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Umanouke moves into the clinch.#BC#
Drama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left and a right from Drama both land. Nice combination.
Drama slips a jab from Umanouke.
Umanouke misses with a wild body shot.
Drama cracks Umanouke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Umanouke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drama.
Umanouke throws a jab when Drama was well out of range.#T3#
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drama.
Drama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Umanouke fails with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Drama.
Drama throws a sloppy head kick and Umanouke moves out of range easily.
A combination from Drama does no damage.
Crunch! Drama slams his shin into Umanouke's torso.
Umanouke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Umanouke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drama.
Umanouke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drama throws a big counter combination but Umanouke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Umanouke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drama.
Umanouke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Umanouke ducks under a wild hook from Drama.
Drama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umanouke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drama.
Umanouke throws a body punch but Drama moves out of range.
Umanouke blocks a low kick nicely.
And Umanouke tries to counter it with a takedown but Drama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Umanouke throws a looping overhand right but Drama ducks down to avoid it.
Drama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umanouke.
Umanouke swings for the body but Drama moves out of range.
Jab from Umanouke.
Drama moves away from the strike by Umanouke.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown but Drama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ueda Umanouke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drama throws a right hand that Umanouke ducks under and follows up with a left that Umanouke also avoids with ease.
Umanouke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Umanouke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drama defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umanouke throws an overhand right that lands on Drama's shoulder, as Drama tries to avoid the shot.
Umanouke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Umanouke 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.
Umanouke connects with a nice looking jab.
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 Johnny Drama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice shot by Drama.
Umanouke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drama is fending him off so far but Umanouke persists. Nope, Drama circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Umanouke slips a jab from Drama.
Umanouke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drama back to the cage. Umanouke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Umanouke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drama doesn't seem bothered though.
Drama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Drama throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Umanouke's head.#TD2#
Umanouke gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umanouke tries to pass to full mount but Drama defends it.
Drama trying to hold on to Umanouke's head to control him but Umanouke postures up.
Umanouke passes to full mount! #T1#
Umanouke pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Umanouke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Umanouke trying to control but Drama is having none of it.
Drama is working to get back to half guard.
Umanouke wants to control the pace but Drama is squirming around nicely.
Umanouke controlling the position easily from mount. #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.
Umanouke throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umanouke misses with a head shot.
Umanouke looking to control but Drama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Umanouke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drama haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Umanouke is looking to work his way around to Drama's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Drama blocking the ground and pound.
Drama tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Umanouke cracks Drama with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Umanouke landing strikes from the mount and Drama is in trouble!
Umanouke sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Umanouke with the ground and pound from mount.
Umanouke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drama is looking to escape.
Umanouke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Umanouke looking to control but Drama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Umanouke thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4#
Umanouke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Umanouke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Umanouke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ueda Umanouke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Umanouke controlling his opponent.
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.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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#
Drama takes one on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Umanouke blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Umanouke misses.
Umanouke misses with a looping left.
Umanouke tries to bum rush Drama with a series of wild strikes but Drama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Umanouke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Umanouke swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Drama to counter with a crisp jab.
Umanouke connects with a jab.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Umanouke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drama.
Umanouke with the counter takedown but Drama avoids it easily.
A combination from Drama does no damage.
Umanouke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drama cracks a nice hook into Umanouke's ribs.
Umanouke blocks a jab.
Drama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Umanouke feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnny Drama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Umanouke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drama avoids it really well and circles away.
Drama moves out of range as Umanouke strikes.
Umanouke looks to land a right hand but Drama moved out of range.
Johnny Drama is winning the standup battle so far.
Drama takes one to the side of the head.
Drama throws a jab when Umanouke was well out of range.
Drama moves out of range as Umanouke strikes.
Drama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Umanouke needs to keep his hands up - Drama had a free shot at his head there.
Umanouke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drama.
Drama digs a good body shot into Umanouke's ribs.
Drama misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Umanouke counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Drama explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drama throws a body punch but Umanouke moves out of range. #T2#
Umanouke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drama scores with a spinning back kick!
Umanouke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Umanouke throws an off balance right hand
and Drama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drama takes one to the chin there.
Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drama.
Umanouke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Drama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drama throws a body punch but Umanouke moves out of range.
Drama tests Umanouke's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Drama pushes Umanouke off and gets back to his feet.
Umanouke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Umanouke misses with an uppercut. Drama saw that one coming.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Umanouke scores with a jab.
Drama throws a looping overhand right but Umanouke ducks down to avoid it.
Umanouke feints the counter takedown.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Umanouke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umanouke just misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke shoots for a double leg takedown but Drama sprawls well. He's pushed Umanouke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnny Drama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueda Umanouke.
Drama thows a body kick. Umanouke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drama.
Umanouke throws a body shot but no joy.
Drama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Drama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drama blocks a jab.#T4#
Umanouke takes a swing at Drama's ribcage but misses.
Umanouke lunges at Drama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drama's hand.
Umanouke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Umanouke there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Drama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umanouke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut. Drama saw that one coming.
Drama tests Umanouke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drama misses with a two punch combination.
Umanouke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Umanouke throws a jab when Drama was well out of range.
Umanouke misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Drama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drama 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Drama!
A relieved looking Johnny Drama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Ueda Umanouke had this to say: 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: ICS 13
Date: Mar 08, 2020

#R1#
Umanouke misses with a takedown
and Griffith counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Griffith gets caught flat footed, as Umanouke shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Griffith keeps moving.
Griffith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Umanouke is controlling him.
Griffith has his hands on Umanouke's head, controlling the position.
Griffith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Griffith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Umanouke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Griffith keeps moving.
Umanouke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Griffith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Umanouke pushes down on Griffith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Umanouke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Griffith is trying to control but can't.
Umanouke drops an elbow to the side of Griffith's head.
Griffith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Umanouke is thwarting Griffith's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umanouke is trying to control. Griffith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Griffith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Umanouke winds up and cracks Griffith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Griffith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Griffith wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Umanouke seems to be working for a kimura but Griffith defends the submission attempt.
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 looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Umanouke wants to take a breather but Griffith is having none of it.
Umanouke content to control rather than advance.
Griffith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WildBoar's Private Pig Pen. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Griffith wants to control but Umanouke is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Umanouke moves into full mount! Griffith won't be happy about that!
Griffith wants to control but Umanouke is having none of it.
Umanouke landing shots from mount.
Griffith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We've been hearing good reports from Umanouke'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.
Umanouke prevents Griffith from improving his position.
Umanouke 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.
Umanouke wants to pass to mount but Griffith is defending the position.
Griffith preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Umanouke in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Umanouke works his way into full mount!
Umanouke raining down hammerfists from mount.
Umanouke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Griffith is looking to escape.
Griffith wants to control but Umanouke is having none of it.
Griffith is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umanouke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Umanouke content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke 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#
Griffith throws a sloppy head kick and Umanouke moves out of range easily.
Umanouke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Griffith sprawls and moves away.
Griffith blocks a jab.
Umanouke slips a straight right by Griffith.
Umanouke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffith throws a big counter head kick but Umanouke avoids it with no problem.
Umanouke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Umanouke somewhat.
Griffith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umanouke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Umanouke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffith moves away.
Griffith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Griffith throws a head kick that misses.
Umanouke tries for a takedown but Griffith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith slips a jab from Umanouke.
Umanouke misses with a hook. Griffith ducked under it nicely.
Umanouke throws out a loose jab but Griffith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ueda Umanouke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffith misses the shot to the body.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffith. #T1#
Umanouke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umanouke. Griffith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umanouke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Griffith counters with a two punch combo.
Umanouke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Griffith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umanouke throws out the jab.
Umanouke tries to clinch up but Griffith circles away and keeps his distance.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut. Griffith saw that one coming.
Umanouke fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ueda Umanouke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Umanouke throws a lazy uppercut
and Griffith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Umanouke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffith.
Umanouke walks into a stiff left hand from Griffith.#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Griffith misses with a low kick as Umanouke jumps back.#T2#
Umanouke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Griffith moves into the clinch successfully.
Umanouke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griffith backwards.
Umanouke misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffith.
Griffith working aggressively here.
Umanouke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Umanouke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffith throws a head punch that misses.
Umanouke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griffith misses with the head strike.
Griffith prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffith. #T3#
Umanouke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Griffith to keep the fight standing.
Griffith misses with some punches. #BC2#
Griffith manages to break the clinch.
Umanouke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffith can do to turn this around?
Umanouke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Griffith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umanouke looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffith is just out of range.
Umanouke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffith.
Anthony Griffith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Griffith rushes Umanouke and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Umanouke as the two fighters clinch.
Umanouke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umanouke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Umanouke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Umanouke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griffith misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Griffith tries to work over Umanouke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffith lands a hook that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Griffith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Griffith.
Umanouke jumps guard but Griffith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Umanouke fails to pull guard.
Umanouke misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umanouke has a couple of punches blocked by Griffith.
Umanouke lands with a left to the head.
Umanouke tries to pull guard but Griffith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Umanouke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umanouke throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffith.
Griffith stalling in the clinch but Umanouke improves position.
Umanouke wants to take the fight to the mat but Griffith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Griffith prevents a body shot from Umanouke. #TD#
Umanouke pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Griffith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Umanouke tries to keep at a distance but Griffith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Umanouke struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffith controls his hands.
Griffith has a couple of punches blocked by Umanouke.
Griffith struggles to land a body shot inside as Umanouke controls his hands.
Umanouke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Griffith to keep the fight standing.
Griffith pushes Umanouke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Umanouke tries to work over Griffith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Griffith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Umanouke misses with a hook to the body
letting Griffith counter with a right hand.
Griffith throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left lands for Umanouke.
Griffith swings for the body but Umanouke moves out of range.
Umanouke closes the distance and clinches up with Griffith, looking for a takedown. Umanouke pushes Griffith against the cage but Griffith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Umanouke throws a looping overhand right but Griffith ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Umanouke throws a lazy right hand but Griffith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Griffith.
Griffith walks into a straight right hand from Umanouke.
Griffith misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Griffith moves into the clinch.
Umanouke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anthony Griffith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Umanouke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Umanouke.
Griffith tries to break free but Umanouke pushes him back against the cage.
Griffith blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Umanouke jumps into guard, dragging Griffith to the mat. #SUB#
Umanouke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Griffith escapes and throws Umanouke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffith gets to mount! Umanouke was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
Griffith controlling from mount.
Umanouke is looking to improve his position but Griffith isn't that keen on the idea.
Griffith controlling from the full mount.
Umanouke is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Umanouke regains half guard.
Umanouke is looking to improve his position.
Griffith working the head and body with strikes.
Umanouke is staying active underneath Griffith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Umanouke regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Griffith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Umanouke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Griffith has managed to get both his arms back between Umanouke's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Umanouke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Griffith sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Umanouke has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Griffith is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Umanouke.
Umanouke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Umanouke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Umanouke is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umanouke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Griffith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffith 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Griffith!
An out of breath Anthony Griffith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Ueda Umanouke had this to say: 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC 693
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Umanouke missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umanouke 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.
Savage lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Umanouke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Umanouke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Savage's guard.
Savage controls Umanouke momentarily but Umanouke frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savage is on top in guard. #REVB#
Savage trying to control but Umanouke is working from the bottom.
Savage postures up in Umanouke's guard and throws a big left but Umanouke blocks it. #SUB#
Umanouke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savage defends it easily.#SUB#
Umanouke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Umanouke looking for a guillotine here but Savage defends easily.
Savage pushing down on Umanouke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Umanouke is not content to let Savage control the position.
Umanouke tries to get to full guard but Savage has control of the leg.
Umanouke is not content to let Savage control the position.
Ground and pound from Savage.
Umanouke is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Umanouke keeps working.
Savage content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Umanouke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Savage wants to control from the top but Umanouke keeps moving. #SUB#
Umanouke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Savage is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Umanouke is looking for a triangle but Savage pushes his legs off easily.
Savage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Umanouke looking for subs off his back but Savage has passed one foot through into half guard.
Savage looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Umanouke is trying to get back to full guard.
Umanouke is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savage prevents Umanouke from improving his position.
Savage wants to take a breather but Umanouke is having none of it.
My spies in Yaj's MMA Academy inform me that Savage has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Savage prevents Umanouke from improving his position.
Umanouke is in trouble now - Savage has advanced to mount!
Umanouke can't escape the position.
Savage postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Umanouke looks a forlorn figure.
Savage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Savage wants to control the pace but Umanouke is squirming around nicely.
Savage working Umanouke over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Umanouke regains half guard.
Umanouke tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Savage has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Savage scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Umanouke?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vandall Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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#
Umanouke misses with a hook
and Savage counters with a nice uppercut.
Umanouke misses with a takedown attempt
and Savage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Umanouke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savage drops his hands momentarily and Umanouke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Umanouke looks to throw the jab but Savage is out of range. #TD2#
Savage shoots in and bounces Umanouke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Savage wants to control from the top but Umanouke keeps moving. #SUB#
Umanouke is looking for a triangle here but Savage uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Umanouke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Savage scoring with punches and elbows.
Savage scores with a couple of short elbows.
Savage working the body and head with strikes.
Savage is putting a hurting on Umanouke here, landing some big shots from side control.
Savage controlling the position from side mount.
Umanouke is not content to let Savage control the position.
Umanouke sneaks back into half guard.
Savage trying to control from half guard but Umanouke is working away.
Savage is pressing down on Umanouke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Umanouke is holding on for now. #T2##SUB#
Umanouke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Savage controlling the pace.
Umanouke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Umanouke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savage wants to control from the top but Umanouke keeps moving. #SUB#
Umanouke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savage wants to control from the top but Umanouke keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Umanouke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Umanouke has an active guard here but Savage has managed to pass into half guard.
Umanouke tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
Umanouke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Umanouke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
Savage forces his way into half guard.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Umanouke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Umanouke is working hard here to advance position.
Savage 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.
Savage working Umanouke over with strikes.
Savage looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savage passes to full mount!
Savage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Umanouke is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vandall Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
That's time! Umanouke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Umanouke with a hook.
Savage slips a straight right by Umanouke.
Umanouke dips to his left and cracks Savage with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Umanouke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Umanouke throws an off balance right hand
enabling Savage to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Umanouke.
Savage lands with a shot to the body.
Umanouke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Savage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Umanouke throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
Savage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umanouke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umanouke misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Savage drops Umanouke with a big left hand and mounts him. Umanouke is in big trouble!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savage tries to control but Umanouke wriggling away. #T1#
Savage controlling from mount.
Umanouke regains half guard.
Umanouke has a hand on Savage's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Savage takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Savage with a couple of short strikes.#CUT2#
Jeez, Ueda Umanouke's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vandall Savage!
Vandall Savage took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Ueda Umanouke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC 690.5
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Umanouke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martinyuk on the side of the head.
Umanouke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Umanouke drives through with a takedown into Martinyuk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Martinyuk is keeping the position.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Umanouke has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Umanouke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinyuk trying to keep a closed guard but Umanouke is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke trying to control but Martinyuk is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Umanouke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Umanouke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umanouke thinking.
Umanouke misses with a hook to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke misses with a two punch combination.
Martinyuk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martinyuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Umanouke.
Umanouke scores with a sloppy right hand. Martinyuk should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Umanouke moves into the clinch successfully.
Martinyuk tries a body shot but Umanouke blocks it.
Umanouke tries to throw a body punch but Martinyuk avoids it by throwing Umanouke back against the ropes. #TD2#
Umanouke pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Umanouke looking for subs off his back but Martinyuk has passed one foot through into half guard.
Martinyuk wants to pass to mount but Umanouke is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umanouke works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Umanouke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Umanouke working for a triangle but Martinyuk defends it easily.
Martinyuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Umanouke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Umanouke is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Umanouke is looking for a triangle but Martinyuk pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Martinyuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Umanouke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Martinyuk avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Umanouke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Umanouke working for a triangle but Martinyuk defends it easily.
Martinyuk controlling from the top position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Umanouke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martinyuk passes into half guard.
Martinyuk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Umanouke regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Umanouke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martinyuk controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Umanouke has his foot on Martinyuk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martinyuk works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Martinyuk.
Umanouke misses with a takedown attempt
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Umanouke throws the left hand but Martinyuk avoids the punch easily.
Martinyuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umanouke. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ueda Umanouke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umanouke missing with a left hand there. Martinyuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martinyuk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Umanouke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martinyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Martinyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Umanouke stuns Martinyuk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Martinyuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umanouke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martinyuk slips under a jab.
Martinyuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Umanouke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinyuk.
Umanouke misses with a hook.
Martinyuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Umanouke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martinyuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Umanouke swings widly with a right hand
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umanouke lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Umanouke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Martinyuk makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Umanouke misses.
Martinyuk moves out of range as Umanouke strikes.
Umanouke misses with a left hand
and Umanouke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martinyuk throws a head kick that misses.
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umanouke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Martinyuk. #T2#
Martinyuk throws a jab but it's blocked by Umanouke.
Martinyuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umanouke throws a jab when Martinyuk was well out of range.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Ueda Umanouke's cut even more.
Umanouke walks into a left hand.
Martinyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umanouke.
Umanouke takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
Martinyuk thinks about countering with a head kick.
It looks like Martinyuk has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Martinyuk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Umanouke takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
Umanouke misses with a hook
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Umanouke shoots for a takedown but Martinyuk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martinyuk is looking to counter with head kicks.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Umanouke.
Martinyuk ducks under a wild hook from Umanouke.
Martinyuk stuffs the takedown attempt from Umanouke. Umanouke gets slowly back to his feet.
Leonid Martinyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueda Umanouke.#T3#
Umanouke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinyuk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Umanouke is breathing heavily.
Umanouke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Umanouke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umanouke wants to clinch up but Martinyuk keeps it at a distance.
Martinyuk is looking to counter punch.
Umanouke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Umanouke misses with a looping right.
Martinyuk throwing a counter right hand but Umanouke manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk throws a sloppy head kick and Umanouke moves out of range easily.
Martinyuk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Martinyuk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Umanouke. Umanouke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
The cut above Ueda Umanouke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD2#
Umanouke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Umanouke tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinyuk is retaining full guard.
Umanouke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Martinyuk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Umanouke trying to control but Martinyuk is working from the bottom. #T4#
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Martinyuk is keeping the position.
Umanouke trying to control but Martinyuk is working from the bottom.
Martinyuk has Umanouke pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Umanouke lands a jab to Martinyuk's midsection.
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 Leonid Martinyuk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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#
Umanouke misses with a left hand
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Umanouke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umanouke throws a hook but Martinyuk blocks it.
Umanouke misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Umanouke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Martinyuk manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Umanouke missing with a left hand there. Martinyuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Umanouke misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Martinyuk there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umanouke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Umanouke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umanouke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Umanouke dives in and scores a takedown into Martinyuk's guard.#ES#
Martinyuk manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Martinyuk gets caught flat footed, as Umanouke shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Umanouke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martinyuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinyuk keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
Martinyuk controlling the position.
Martinyuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Umanouke trying to control but Martinyuk is working from the bottom.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Umanouke trying to control but Martinyuk is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Martinyuk wants to get back to his feet but Umanouke is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinyuk throws a big counter combination but Umanouke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Umanouke misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umanouke. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umanouke scores with a nice right hand.
Umanouke swings widly with a right hand
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Umanouke.
Umanouke lands the left hand.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
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!
Martinyuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Martinyuk slips under a jab.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umanouke throws a hook to the side of Martinyuk's head but Martinyuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinyuk.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martinyuk as he avoids it easily.
Martinyuk scores with a jab. Umanouke acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Martinyuk scores with a jab. Umanouke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Umanouke misses with a hook to the body
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leonid Martinyuk!
Leonid Martinyuk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Ueda Umanouke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC 688
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Umanouke lands with a good body shot.
Harada lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Harada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umanouke was well out of range. Poor timing from Harada.
Umanouke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Harada with a jab.
Umanouke throws the left hand but Harada avoids the punch easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Umanouke successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Umanouke is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Umanouke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Umanouke keeping moving, preventing Harada from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Umanouke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Harada looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Umanouke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harada is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Umanouke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harada 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.
Harada is looking to work some ground and pound but Umanouke has wrist control.#SUB2#
Umanouke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harada trying to control but Umanouke is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Umanouke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harada tries to free his leg and advance position but Umanouke is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Umanouke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harada defends well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harada throwing strikes from guard but Umanouke blocks nicely.
Harada looking to pass the guard.
Harada wants to control from the top but Umanouke keeps moving.
Harada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Umanouke is looking for a triangle here but Harada uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanouke manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Harada lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harada is looking to advance position but Umanouke won't allow it.
Umanouke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Umanouke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harada gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Umanouke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Umanouke working for a triangle but Harada defends it easily.
Harada is in close to Umanouke's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Harada wants to control from the top but Umanouke keeps moving.
Umanouke keeping full guard, as Harada tries to pass.
Harada sitting in guard here, content to control.
Harada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Umanouke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harada trying to control the position from guard on top but Umanouke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harada connects with a couple of short punches.
Our spies down at at ~T~ Troid - Gym inform us that Umanouke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Harada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Umanouke's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umanouke tries to get to full guard but Harada has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Umanouke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harada pulls his head out easily.
Harada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenuichio Harada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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#
Harada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umanouke.
Umanouke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Umanouke throws a hook but Harada blocks it.
Umanouke scores with a hook.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harada as he jumps to the side.
Harada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umanouke.#TD2#
Umanouke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harada quickly recovers to half guard.
Harada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harada keeping moving, preventing Umanouke from controlling successfully.
Harada wants to sweep here but Umanouke controlling him for the moment.
Umanouke looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Harada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Harada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Umanouke forces his way into half guard.
Umanouke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harada is trying to get back to full guard.
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Harada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umanouke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Harada is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Harada is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Umanouke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Umanouke moves into full mount! Harada won't be happy about that!
Harada manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Harada is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Harada looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Umanouke works his way into full mount!
Umanouke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harada is looking to escape. #T3#
Harada is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Umanouke cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Umanouke wants to take his opponent's back but Harada doesn't allow it.
Harada is working to get back to half guard.
Harada is squirming around, avoiding Umanouke's attempts to control the action.
Harada regains half guard.
Harada wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Harada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harada.
Harada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Umanouke is one step ahead there.
Umanouke passes Harada's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Umanouke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Umanouke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Umanouke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umanouke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harada can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Harada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Umanouke.
A punch lands to the side of Harada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Umanouke misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Harada.
Umanouke throws an overhand right that lands on Harada's shoulder, as Harada tries to avoid the shot.
Harada misses with a straight left.
Harada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Ueda Umanouke's cut even more.
Umanouke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harada has time to react.
Umanouke lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Umanouke moves into range and clinches up with Harada.
Harada blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harada.
Harada misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umanouke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harada just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umanouke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harada blocks a body shot from Umanouke.
Harada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harada lands a body punch.
Umanouke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Umanouke doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Harada tries to throw a body punch but Umanouke avoids it by throwing Harada back against the cage.
Harada misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harada.
Umanouke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Harada is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Umanouke can't fight it off and eventually Harada manages to take the fight to the floor. Umanouke looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harada is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Umanouke has an active guard here but Harada has managed to pass into half guard.
Ueda Umanouke has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harada lands a nice short elbow.
Harada is looking to take a break and control but Umanouke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umanouke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Harada trying to control but Umanouke is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Umanouke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harada lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT#
The cut above Ueda Umanouke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kenuichio Harada!
Kenuichio Harada looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Who's next!!! I want that money fight now!'.
In defeat, Ueda Umanouke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC 685
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Umanouke.
A jab lands there for Umanouke.
Umanouke cracks Butane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Butane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Butane stuffs the takedown attempt from Umanouke. Umanouke gets slowly back to his feet.
Butane looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Butane throws a jab when Umanouke was well out of range.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butane was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
Butane throws the kick towards the body but Umanouke avoids it.
Butane takes a swing at Umanouke's ribcage but misses.
Umanouke throws a jab when Butane was well out of range.
Umanouke doesn't manage to clinch there - Butane circles away.
Umanouke looks to throw the jab but Butane is out of range.
Butane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umanouke.#TD2#
Umanouke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butane won't allow Umanouke to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butane wants to control but Umanouke is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Umanouke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Umanouke has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Umanouke content to control rather than advance.
Umanouke is keen to just control but Butane is a slippery customer.
Umanouke is looking to advance position but Butane won't allow it.
Umanouke throwing shots but Butane is blocking nicely.
Butane wants to control but Umanouke is keeping busy.
Butane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Umanouke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Umanouke's back!#T2#
Butane is hanging on to Umanouke's back as he tries to escape.
Umanouke breaks Butane's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Umanouke is looking to pass into half guard but Butane pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Butane is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Umanouke working for a triangle but Butane defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Butane sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Umanouke has his foot on Butane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Butane works his way back into a safe position though.
Umanouke has a closed guard, preventing Butane from standing up. #SUB2#
Umanouke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Umanouke has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Butane is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Umanouke.#T3#
Umanouke tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Butane decides to stand back up.
Butane looks to score with a jab to the body but Umanouke is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Umanouke blocks the low kick.
Umanouke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umanouke throws an overhand right that lands on Butane's shoulder, as Butane tries to avoid the shot.
Butane thuds his right hand into Umanouke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Butane misses with a looping left.
Hulk Butane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umanouke misses with a body shot
and Butane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butane looks to score with a jab to the body but Umanouke is just out of range.
Umanouke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Butane counters with a stiff right hand.
Umanouke misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Butane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Umanouke throws a body punch but Butane moves out of range.
Umanouke misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Butane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Umanouke throws a low kick but Butane moves out of range easily.
Butane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Umanouke misses the jab.
Butane throws a leg kick which misses Umanouke's front leg but catches the back leg as Umanouke tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut
and Butane counters with a straight right hand.
Butane ducks under a wild hook from Umanouke.
Umanouke misses the shot to the body.
Butane misses with a low kick.
Butane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Butane lands with a straight right. Umanouke didn't see that one coming.
Jab by Butane.
Umanouke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Umanouke has his takedown stuffed
and Butane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Umanouke lands a nice hook to Butane's body. Butane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Butane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Umanouke throws a hook but Butane avoids it easily.
Butane scores with a sloppy right hand. Umanouke should have avoided that one.
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 Hulk Butane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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#
Butane misses with a looping left.
Umanouke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butane.
Butane throws a chopping leg kick but Umanouke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Umanouke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ueda Umanouke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umanouke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Butane here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Butane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Umanouke at a distance.
Butane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Umanouke's head backwards.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut.
Butane throws a wild body kick that Umanouke sees coming a mile off.
Butane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Umanouke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hulk Butane is winning the standup battle so far.
Umanouke missing with a left hand there. Butane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umanouke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Butane. Butane obviously looking to wear him down.
Umanouke misses with a wild combination.
Umanouke misses the jab.
Butane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umanouke can do to turn this around?
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 tried to score with a low kick but Butane checks it.
Butane scores with a spinning back kick!
Butane misses with a kick to the body.
Umanouke is breathing heavily.#T1#
Butane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Butane connects with a looping right hand.
Umanouke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Butane jabs at Umanouke's body.
Butane digs a good body shot into Umanouke's ribs.
Butane cracks the inside of Umanouke's front leg.
Good leg kick by Butane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Butane lands with an overhand left.
Butane throws a shot to the body.
Butane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Umanouke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umanouke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butane lands a jab to the nose.
No luck for Umanouke with that takedown attempt.
Butane shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Umanouke eats them both and turns towards Butane to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Butane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Butane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Butane connects with a nice looking jab.
Butane connects with a body shot.
Butane walks into a straight right hand from Umanouke.
Umanouke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butane.
A slow jab from Butane misses its intended target.
Umanouke throws a jab but it's blocked by Butane.
Umanouke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butane was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
Butane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Butane throws a shot from downtown. Umanouke moves away and avoids it.
Butane with a nice cross.
Umanouke fails with a takedown attempt.
Butane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A solid body kick from Butane.
Butane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Butane misses its target.
Umanouke lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Butane scores with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Ueda Umanouke's cut even more.
Umanouke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butane.
Umanouke throws a jab when Butane was well out of range.
As Umanouke looks to move away, Butane throws a big counter combo but Umanouke just gets out of the way.
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butane lands with a hook. Umanouke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Umanouke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Butane scores with a hook.
Umanouke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Umanouke misses with a jab to the body
and Butane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Butane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Umanouke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Umanouke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umanouke drops his hands momentarily and Butane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Umanouke shoots in for a double leg but Butane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hulk Butane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueda Umanouke.
Umanouke walks into a left hand.
Umanouke misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Butane counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Umanouke down! Butane is looking to finish but Umanouke is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#
Umanouke is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Ueda Umanouke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Butane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Umanouke's guard.
Umanouke is still in real trouble! Can Butane finish him?
Umanouke is looking for a sweep. Butane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Butane passes the guard and advances to mount!
Umanouke seems to have recovered his senses.
Umanouke is working to get back to half guard.
Butane trying to control but Umanouke is having none of it.
Umanouke is controlling an arm, preventing Butane from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Butane controlling from the full mount.
Butane looking to control but Umanouke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umanouke is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Butane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Umanouke looks to score with a jab to the body but Butane is just out of range.
Butane throws a quick counter kick to the body but Umanouke avoids it.
A jab lands there for Butane.
Umanouke swings for the body but Butane moves out of range.
Umanouke misses with a hook.
Umanouke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umanouke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butane.
Umanouke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Umanouke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butane throws a quick counter head kick but Umanouke was just out of range.
Umanouke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Umanouke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Butane. Butane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Butane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Umanouke loads up on a big right hand but Butane slips the punch.
Umanouke lands with a good body shot.
Umanouke fails with a takedown attempt.
Umanouke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A chopping leg kick lands by Butane.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut. Butane saw that one coming.#T1#
Umanouke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Umanouke 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.
Butane throws a body shot but no joy.
Umanouke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umanouke.
Butane looks to score with a jab to the body but Umanouke is just out of range.
Umanouke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Butane defends it well.
Umanouke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Umanouke tries to clinch up.
You can see that Umanouke has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Butane lands a nice looking body shot.
Umanouke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Butane lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot by Butane.
A left lands for Butane.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umanouke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butane.
Umanouke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Butane counters with a slapping leg kick.
A left lands for Butane.
Butane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Umanouke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Butane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Butane defending well as Umanouke loads up on a big left hand.
Butane throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Butane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Butane lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Butane lands a glancing blow to the side of Umanouke's head.
Butane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Umanouke throws a hook to the side of Butane's head but Butane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Butane's corner calls for a 1-2. Butane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Butane lands.
Jab by Butane.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hulk Butane!
Post fight, an emotional Hulk Butane said 'I was looking forward to knockin this sucka out with a combo.'.
Ueda Umanouke was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC Halloween
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
Umanouke fails with a takedown attempt.
Umanouke shoots in and drives through. Dupree sprawls well.
Umanouke connects with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Umanouke finds it's way through Dupree's defenses.
Dupree throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dupree missing with a left hand there. Umanouke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umanouke looks to score with a jab to the body but Dupree is just out of range.#KD2#
Dupree lands a big head kick that sends Umanouke tumbling to the mat! Dupree takes a step backwards and waves Umanouke back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Umanouke is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dupree looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Umanouke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oh Umanouke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Umanouke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dupree defends well and Umanouke ends up having to push Dupree into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Umanouke seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ueda Umanouke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umanouke slips a jab from Dupree.
Umanouke tries to counter with a takedown but Dupree is quick to defend against it.
Dupree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umanouke.
Dupree has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Umanouke throws a series of punches but Dupree avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and Dupree releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Umanouke 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.
Umanouke throws a hook but Dupree blocks it.
Umanouke looks to land a right hand but Dupree moved out of range.
Dupree misses with a low kick as Umanouke jumps back.
Umanouke misses with a body shot.
Dupree looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dupree lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Umanouke crumples to the floor! Dupree milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Christophe Dupree!
Christophe Dupree very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Ueda Umanouke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC 678.51
Date: Oct 07, 2019

#R1#
Mann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mann appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Umanouke scores with a jab to the body.
Mann scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke 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.
Umanouke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umanouke throws a sloppy body shot
and Mann finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Umanouke lands a slapping body shot.
Umanouke digs a good hook to Mann's body.
Mann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umanouke.
Mann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Umanouke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Umanouke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mann connects with a single shot there.
Ueda Umanouke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umanouke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Umanouke misses with a hook. Mann ducked under it nicely.
Mann slips under a jab from Umanouke.#T1#
Umanouke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mann manages to avoid it.
Umanouke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Umanouke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy.
Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mann looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mann ducks under a wild hook from Umanouke.
Mann connects with a leg kick. Umanouke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Umanouke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
Umanouke tries to advance to mount but Mann denies him.
Mann is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Umanouke tries to advance to mount but Mann denies him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Umanouke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
An elbow from Umanouke crashes against the mat.
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Mann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mann prevents Umanouke from improving position.
Umanouke postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Umanouke tries to advance position but instead Mann slips a leg back in to half guard.
Umanouke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Umanouke passes the guard and advances to mount!
Umanouke with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Umanouke.
Umanouke trying to control but Mann is having none of it.
Umanouke controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Umanouke looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Umanouke wants to control the pace but Mann is squirming around nicely.
Mann holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Umanouke tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mann tries to hold on but Umanouke postures up.
Umanouke landing strikes, looking to finish!
Umanouke throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mann because Umanouke loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that 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.
#R2#
Umanouke throws a good cross that connects.
Umanouke misses the jab.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
Ueda Umanouke is winning the standup battle so far.
Umanouke misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy.
Mann misses with an uppercut. Umanouke saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Umanouke misses the target.
Umanouke misses the shot to the body.
Umanouke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mann.
A countering left hand to the body from Mann misses.
Umanouke wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Mann now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Umanouke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann slips a straight right by Umanouke.
Umanouke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Umanouke missing with a left hand there. Mann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umanouke lands a right hook to the body.
Umanouke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umanouke.
Mann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mann scores with a hook to the body. Umanouke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Buse Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mann throws the left hand but Umanouke avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mann, as that shot connected.
Mann lands with a slapping head kick.
Umanouke lands a body shot.
Umanouke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
Umanouke looks to throw the jab but Mann is out of range.
Mann throws a series of punches but Umanouke moves out of range.
Mann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Umanouke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Umanouke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Umanouke.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mann flicks out a counter leg kick but Umanouke steps away.#T2#
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umanouke throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab.
Mann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Umanouke walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Umanouke misses with a looping left.
Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Umanouke gets a double leg takedown into Mann's guard.
Mann keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
Umanouke preventing the sweep.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Umanouke is working hard here to advance position.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Umanouke throwing strikes from guard but Mann blocks nicely.
Umanouke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around?
Mann looking for a sweep. Not yet Mann, not yet.
Umanouke trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Umanouke throws a hook to the side of Mann's head but Mann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umanouke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umanouke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4##TD#
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!
Mann stops Umanouke from passing to mount.
Umanouke looking to control but instead Mann has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Umanouke is looking to advance position but Mann won't allow it.
Umanouke throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mann to regain full guard.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Umanouke from controlling successfully.
Umanouke looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke 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!
#R3#
Mann lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Mann tries to sprawl but Umanouke drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann trying to control but Umanouke postures up.
Umanouke works his foot free and advances to mount.
Umanouke wants to control the pace but Mann is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke misses with a head shot.
Mann is trying to escape the mount.
Umanouke thowing shots but they're missing.
Mann 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.#T1#
Umanouke looking to control but Mann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Umanouke swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mann is now in Umanouke's guard. A big mistake from Umanouke there, giving up the dominant position!
Umanouke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.#SUB#
Umanouke has an active guard here but Mann has managed to pass into half guard.
Umanouke has a hand on Mann's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mann takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Buse Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Umanouke wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Umanouke tries to escape but Mann has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Umanouke turns into Mann and is now in his guard.
Umanouke passes into half guard.
Umanouke is looking to advance position but Mann won't allow it.
Umanouke trying to control the pace.
Umanouke wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Umanouke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Umanouke misses with a head shot. Mann uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Umanouke from controlling successfully.
Umanouke stopping the sweep attempt from Mann.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Umanouke is looking to pass into half guard but Mann pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mann is in guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Umanouke has his foot on Mann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mann works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mann is posturing up here but Umanouke has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mann tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mann has to tap! Slick submission there by Umanouke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 675
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1#
Umanouke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gray has time to react.
Gray tried to score with a low kick but Umanouke checks it.
Umanouke throws a combination that misses
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Umanouke misses with a series of wild punches.
Gray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umanouke lands with a nice body punch.
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray avoids the body shot from Umanouke.
Umanouke scores with a jab to the head.
Gray blocks a jab.
Umanouke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gray.
Gray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Umanouke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke misses with a left hand
and Gray counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umanouke cracks Gray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Gray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umanouke.
Gray throws a big counter head kick but Umanouke avoids it with no problem.
Umanouke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gray's waist but Gray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Umanouke off to one side.
Umanouke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gray.
Umanouke swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Umanouke misses with a jab to the body
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Umanouke shoots in and gets a takedown into Gray's guard.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Gray is keeping the position.
Umanouke is looking to work some ground and pound but Gray has wrist control.
Umanouke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Umanouke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gray is keeping the position for now.
Umanouke is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Gray wants to sweep but no luck.
Umanouke looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanouke advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umanouke trying to control from Gray's half guard. Gray has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Umanouke trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Umanouke passes Gray's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Umanouke wants to free his trapped foot but Gray is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Umanouke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gray tries to roll over but Umanouke keeps him under control.
Umanouke throwing shots but Gray is blocking nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Umanouke is looking to advance position but Gray won't allow it. #SUB#
Gray is defending against the submission attempts here by Umanouke.
Umanouke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Umanouke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gray looks like he's trying to stand up.
Umanouke tries to pass to full mount but Gray defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Umanouke misses with a body shot.
Umanouke checks the leg kick.
Umanouke lands with a straight right. Gray didn't see that one coming.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray moves out of range as Umanouke strikes.
Umanouke goes for a double leg but Gray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gray continues to drive forward.
Ueda Umanouke is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
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!
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Gray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Umanouke seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gray is not content to let Umanouke control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Umanouke has knee on belly momentarily but Gray bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB#
Gray is defending against the submission attempts here by Umanouke.
Gray wants to improve his position but Umanouke is controlling well.
Umanouke lands strikes from half guard.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but Gray defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Umanouke trying to control the pace.
Umanouke is pressing down on Gray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gray is holding on for now.
Gray tries to roll over but Umanouke keeps him under control.
Gray keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Umanouke passes to side control.
Umanouke trying to control the action but Gray is working from the bottom.
Umanouke 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.#T3##SUB#
Umanouke swings around for an armbar but Gray sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Umanouke's guard.
Gray wants to control from the top but Umanouke keeps moving. #SUB#
Umanouke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Umanouke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Umanouke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SUB#
Umanouke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gray stacks Umanouke on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gray!
Gray content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Umanouke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umanouke is trying to work for a sweep but Gray has mounted him!
Gray controlling from the full mount.
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 Ueda Umanouke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the body from Umanouke misses
and Gray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umanouke thinking.
Umanouke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gray can do to turn this around?
Gray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gray slips under a jab.#TD#
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!
Umanouke tries to move to mount but Gray blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Gray's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Umanouke laying and praying for a moment but Gray takes advantage and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke is stalling here. Gray is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Umanouke seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gray has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Umanouke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Umanouke wants to improve his position but Gray is controlling well.
Umanouke tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gray has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Umanouke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gray looking to control but Umanouke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Umanouke is desperately trying to improve his position but Gray has a good base and remains in mount.
Gabriel Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Umanouke regains half guard.
Gray prevents Umanouke from improving his position.
Gray works his way into full mount! #T3#
Umanouke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Umanouke trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Umanouke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gray is keeping the position for now.
Gray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gray pulls Umanouke in close to prevent any damage.
Umanouke controlling from the top position. #T4#
Umanouke slips nicely into half guard.
Umanouke trying to mount his opponent but Gray defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umanouke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

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 Ueda Umanouke.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Umanouke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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.

Event: CEC 671
Date: Aug 18, 2019

#R1#
Umanouke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wyatt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wyatt ducks under a wild hook from Umanouke.
Umanouke throws a sloppy head kick
and Wyatt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Umanouke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wyatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
No joy there for Wyatt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wyatt missing with a left hand there. Umanouke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wyatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Umanouke under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke throws a lazy head kick
letting Wyatt counter with a right hand.
Umanouke throws a hook but Wyatt blocks it.
Wyatt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke throws a hook but Wyatt avoids it easily.
Umanouke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wyatt throws a leg kick which misses Umanouke's front leg but catches the back leg as Umanouke tries to avoid it.
Wyatt scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Umanouke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wyatt did well to prevent Umanouke getting side control.#T1#
Umanouke throwing shots but Wyatt is blocking nicely.
Wyatt is refusing to be controlled, as Umanouke sits in half guard.
Umanouke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wyatt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wyatt is looking to escape.
Umanouke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Umanouke is working for an americana but Wyatt has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Umanouke was thinking about the submission.
Umanouke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wyatt's head.
Umanouke landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Umanouke is looking to work some ground and pound but Wyatt has wrist control.#ES#
Wyatt manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Umanouke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Umanouke has a couple of punches blocked by Wyatt.
Umanouke jumps guard but Wyatt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wyatt prevents a body shot from Umanouke. #BC#
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wyatt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wyatt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Umanouke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umanouke misses with a lunging right hand
and Wyatt counters with a straight right hand.
Umanouke drops his hands momentarily and Wyatt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Umanouke misses with a left hand
and Wyatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umanouke dips to his left and cracks Wyatt with an uppercut!
Umanouke throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Wyatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umanouke tries to clinch but Wyatt is having none of it.
Umanouke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umanouke throws a jab when Wyatt was well out of range.#CL2#
Umanouke clinches. #BC#
Wyatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Umanouke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wyatt throws a looping overhand right but Umanouke ducks down to avoid it.
Wyatt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Umanouke misses with a hook to the body
and Wyatt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
That has opened up Ueda Umanouke's cut even more.
Umanouke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wyatt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wyatt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wyatt scores with a jab to the head.
Umanouke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
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!
Wyatt throws a lazy right hand but Umanouke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Umanouke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wyatt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Umanouke throws a looping overhand right but Wyatt ducks down to avoid it.
Wyatt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Umanouke swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Wyatt counter with a right hand. #CUT#
The cut above Ueda Umanouke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Umanouke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wyatt manages to avoid it.
Umanouke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Umanouke throws a nice head kick!
Umanouke digs a good body shot into Wyatt's ribs.
Wyatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umanouke throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Wyatt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Wyatt.
Umanouke misses with a straight right.
Umanouke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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 Koba Wyatt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Umanouke throws a hook but Wyatt avoids it easily.
Wyatt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wyatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
Wyatt looks to throw the jab but Umanouke is out of range.
Umanouke is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wyatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
Umanouke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wyatt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Umanouke with a poor takedown
and Wyatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wyatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wyatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Umanouke walks into a left hand.
Ueda Umanouke 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.
Umanouke misses with a right hand
and Wyatt counters with a body kick that stops Umanouke in his tracks momentarily.
Umanouke throws a big shot that misses.
Umanouke misses the body punch
and Wyatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Koba Wyatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Umanouke throws a poor cross that misses
and Wyatt rattles Umanouke with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Umanouke tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Wyatt dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Umanouke stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Koba Wyatt!
Koba Wyatt got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Ueda Umanouke spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC 666
Date: Jul 14, 2019

#R1#
Umanouke throws a jab when Kuklinsky was well out of range.
Kuklinsky throws a hook but Umanouke blocks it.
Umanouke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuklinsky throws a hook but Umanouke blocks it.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuklinsky as he avoids it easily.
As Umanouke tries to get set, Kuklinsky tries to push him back and clinch up but Umanouke manages to avoid the attempt.
Kuklinsky 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.
Kuklinsky moves out of range of the leg kick from Umanouke.
Kuklinsky throwing a counter right hand but Umanouke manages to avoid it.
Kuklinsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umanouke moves away.
Umanouke 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.
Umanouke misses with a straight right.
Umanouke lands with a right hand.
Umanouke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuklinsky's waist but Kuklinsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Umanouke off to one side.
Umanouke swings for the body but Kuklinsky moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuklinsky's waist but Kuklinsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Umanouke off to one side.
Richard Kuklinsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueda Umanouke.
Umanouke swings for the body but Kuklinsky moves out of range.
Kuklinsky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Umanouke has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.#TD2#
Umanouke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuklinsky to the ground. Umanouke is now in Kuklinsky's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umanouke looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Kuklinsky is looking to stand up but Umanouke isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Kuklinsky scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Umanouke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuklinsky manages to avoid it.
Umanouke stuns Kuklinsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left lands for Umanouke.
Umanouke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuklinsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuklinsky leaves Umanouke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuklinsky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuklinsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Umanouke circles away.
Umanouke tries to clinch but Kuklinsky is having none of it.
Kuklinsky throwing a counter right hand but Umanouke manages to avoid it.
Kuklinsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Umanouke is just out of range.#T2#
Kuklinsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Umanouke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky throws a right and a left that Umanouke avoids nicely.
Umanouke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Umanouke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuklinsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 for a takedown but Kuklinsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuklinsky stuffs the takedown attempt from Umanouke. Umanouke gets slowly back to his feet.
Umanouke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Richard Kuklinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuklinsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Kuklinsky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Umanouke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuklinsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Umanouke somewhat.
Kuklinsky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Umanouke has time to react.
Umanouke shoots for a takedown but Kuklinsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Umanouke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umanouke throws a hook to the side of Kuklinsky's head but Kuklinsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umanouke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuklinsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Kuklinsky tries to sprawl but Umanouke drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kuklinsky makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
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#
Umanouke tries to keep at a distance but Kuklinsky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuklinsky cracks Umanouke with a nice body shot.
Umanouke looks winded!
Kuklinsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuklinsky scores with a shot to the side of Umanouke's head.
Umanouke can't find room to land a body shot as Kuklinsky controls the action.
Umanouke tries to pull guard but Kuklinsky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kuklinsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umanouke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuklinsky smiles and moves away. #CL#
Kuklinsky forces Umanouke back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Umanouke.
Kuklinsky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Umanouke.
A shot in the inside from Kuklinsky.
Umanouke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuklinsky walks away with a smile on his face. Umanouke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuklinsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Umanouke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Umanouke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Kuklinsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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.
#R2#
Kuklinsky tries to work over Umanouke's front leg with a kick but Umanouke checks it.
Umanouke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Umanouke misses its intended target.
Kuklinsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuklinsky loads up on a big right hand but Umanouke slips the punch.
Kuklinsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umanouke can do to turn this around?
Umanouke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umanouke darts in looking for a takedown but Kuklinsky gets double underhooks and turns Umanouke into the cage.
Kuklinsky seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kuklinsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuklinsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umanouke.
It looked like Kuklinsky was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Umanouke.
Kuklinsky dodges the punch combination from Umanouke.
Kuklinsky throws a quick counter kick to the body but Umanouke avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinsky lunges at Umanouke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Umanouke's hand.
A slow jab from Kuklinsky misses its intended target.
Umanouke moves in looking to clinch but Kuklinsky pushes him off.#T1##CL#
Kuklinsky takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuklinsky misses with a body punch.
Kuklinsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuklinsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
A short right from Kuklinsky.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kuklinsky here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#TD2#
Umanouke pulls Kuklinsky into guard.
Kuklinsky wants to get up but he can't break Umanouke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Kuklinsky gets to his feet. Umanouke looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kuklinsky lands with a straight right. Umanouke didn't see that one coming.
Kuklinsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Umanouke has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Kuklinsky counters with a crisp right hand that drops Umanouke! Kuklinsky lets Umanouke back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Umanouke is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Ueda Umanouke's cut even more.
Umanouke is breathing heavily.
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!
Kuklinsky knocks out Umanouke with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kuklinsky before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kuklinsky picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Kuklinsky!
As Richard Kuklinsky got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: You just got beat by a fucking girl!'.
Ueda Umanouke spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC 663
Date: Jun 23, 2019

#R1#
Harada cracks Umanouke with a good jab.
Umanouke throws out a leg kick but Harada moves out of range and Umanouke only half commits.
Umanouke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harada looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Harada shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Umanouke throws a lazy right hand but Harada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Umanouke scores with a takedown into Harada's guard.
Harada 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.
Harada 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.
Harada being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Harada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Umanouke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Umanouke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Umanouke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Umanouke chips away with some ground and pound.
Harada wants to control the position but Umanouke says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Umanouke drops an elbow to the side of Harada's head. #SUB#
Harada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Harada actively working from the bottom here.
Harada is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Umanouke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harada sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Harada wants to get back to full guard.
Harada wants to control but Umanouke is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Umanouke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Umanouke has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Umanouke looking to pass the guard.
Umanouke works over Harada with some ground and pound from guard.
Harada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Harada is keeping the position.#T3#
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Harada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke distracts Harada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Umanouke landing some decent shots from guard.
Umanouke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harada pulls Umanouke in close to his closed guard and prevents Umanouke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Umanouke chips away with some ground and pound.
Harada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Umanouke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Harada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Umanouke works over Harada with some ground and pound from guard.
Umanouke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harada's head.
Umanouke lands a couple of digs.
Harada has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Harada is looking for a triangle but Umanouke pushes his legs off easily.
Umanouke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harada keeping moving, preventing Umanouke from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Harada misses with a head kick.
Umanouke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harada throws out the jab.
Umanouke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Umanouke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harada is fending him off so far but Umanouke persists. Nope, Harada circles away and we're back to standing.
Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harada.#TD2#
Umanouke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Umanouke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harada is not content to let Umanouke control the position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke drops an elbow to the side of Harada's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harada manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Umanouke looking to pass the guard.
Umanouke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Harada controlling Umanouke's posture.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Harada keeps moving.
Umanouke postures up and lands a big shot to Harada's brow.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Harada keeps moving.
Umanouke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Umanouke stopping the sweep attempt from Harada.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harada is on top in guard. #REVR#
Harada trying to control the position from guard on top but Umanouke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Harada stopping the sweep attempt from Umanouke.
Harada wants to pass the guard but Umanouke is keeping the position.
Harada is looking to advance position but Umanouke has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Umanouke with a couple of short strikes.
Harada tries to hold on but Umanouke postures up.
Ueda Umanouke has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Umanouke landing shots from mount.
Harada is in a horrible position here. Umanouke smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC2#
Harada is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Umanouke! Harada is hurt baaadly! Umanouke is firing away with more strikes - Harada is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ueda Umanouke!
After the fight, Ueda Umanouke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEC 650
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1#
Umanouke fails with the takedown.
Umanouke avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Savage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umanouke throws out the jab.
Savage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
Umanouke attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Umanouke shoots in and bounces Savage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Umanouke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Umanouke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Umanouke drops an elbow to the side of Savage's head.
Umanouke is thwarting Savage's attempts to control the position.
Umanouke wants to advance to full mount but Savage doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Umanouke looking to pass the guard.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Umanouke slips nicely into half guard.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Savage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Umanouke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Umanouke's back!
Savage is landing with strikes. Umanouke can't take much more of this.
Savage trying to control momentarily.
Umanouke tries to escape the position.
Umanouke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savage lands a nice short elbow.
Umanouke is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T3#
Savage 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.
Savage lands strikes from half guard.
Umanouke is pressing down on Savage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savage working some strikes from top position.
Savage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savage with a nice head shot there.
Umanouke 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.
Savage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Umanouke's head.#T4#
Savage trying to control but Umanouke is working from the bottom.
Savage throwing strikes from guard but Umanouke blocks nicely.
Umanouke 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.
Umanouke can't keep his opponent in guard - Savage advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Umanouke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Umanouke is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vandall Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Umanouke shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Savage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Umanouke.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Umanouke tries to counter with a takedown but Savage is quick to defend against it.
Savage slips under a jab.
Umanouke throws a body shot but no joy.
Savage 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.
Umanouke walks into a straight right hand from Savage.#CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
Umanouke throws a leg kick
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Savage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Umanouke throws a lazy uppercut
and Umanouke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umanouke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Savage lands with a straight right. Umanouke didn't see that one coming.
Vandall Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umanouke looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Umanouke staying out of range there.#T1#
Umanouke blocks a jab.
Umanouke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Umanouke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Umanouke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savage avoids the head kick by Umanouke.
Savage lands a nice hook to Umanouke's body. Umanouke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Savage. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Savage misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Savage.
Umanouke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Savage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umanouke's hands.#CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vandall Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Umanouke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Savage's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke looking to sit in guard and control but Savage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Umanouke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage controlling from the top position.
Savage landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT2#
Jeez, Ueda Umanouke's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vandall Savage!
Vandall Savage opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
In defeat, Ueda Umanouke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC 645
Date: Mar 01, 2019

#R1#
Rain checks a low kick from Umanouke.
Rain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Umanouke stuns Rain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rain scores with the left hand. Umanouke knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Umanouke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rain is trying to defend but Umanouke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rain keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain trying to hold on to Umanouke's head to control him but Umanouke postures up.
Rain tries to roll over but Umanouke keeps him under control.#T1#
Umanouke trying to mount his opponent but Rain defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Umanouke'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.
Umanouke moves into full mount! Rain won't be happy about that!
Umanouke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Umanouke throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Umanouke trying to control but Rain is having none of it.
Umanouke throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rain because Umanouke loaded up on that one. #T2#
Rain is looking to get to half guard.
Umanouke looking to finish with strikes here!
Umanouke wants to control the pace but Rain is squirming around nicely.
Umanouke misses with a head shot.#SUB#
Umanouke swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rain is now in Umanouke's guard. A big mistake from Umanouke there, giving up the dominant position!
Umanouke wants to sweep here but Rain controlling him for the moment.
Rain wants to control from the top but Umanouke keeps moving. #T3#
Umanouke wants to improve his position but instead Rain has moved into half guard.
Umanouke gets full guard.#SUB#
Umanouke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rain preventing the sweep.
Umanouke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rain manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Rain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Umanouke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Umanouke is one step ahead there.
Rain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Umanouke looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umanouke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Umanouke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umanouke punishes Rain's body with a nice straight punch.
Rain 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.
Rain is looking to chop away at Umanouke's legs.
Rain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umanouke throws a body punch but Rain moves out of range.
Umanouke shoots in and drives through. Rain sprawls well.
Rain connects with a body shot that sends Umanouke's belly button to the back.
Rain lands a jab to Umanouke's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umanouke. Rain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Umanouke moves out of range as Rain throws a body kick.
Rain gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Umanouke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umanouke postures up.
Rain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Umanouke manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
Rain stopping the sweep attempt from Umanouke.
Umanouke wants to hit a switch here but Rain passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Umanouke there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Umanouke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Umanouke wants to improve his position but Rain is controlling well.
Umanouke works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Rain preventing the sweep.
Umanouke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rain puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rain in particular looking to stall.
Umanouke is looking to improve his position.
Umanouke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rain wants to control but Umanouke is keeping him busy.
Rain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Umanouke is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Umanouke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rain preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut. Rain saw that one coming.
Umanouke tries to clinch up.
Umanouke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Umanouke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rain scores with a one two! Umanouke had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Umanouke shoots in and bounces Rain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umanouke trying to control but Rain is working from the bottom.
Ueda Umanouke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rain managing to control the position.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Heavy Rain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rain, right into the meat.
Rain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Umanoukes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Umanouke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rain is able to avoid easily.
Umanouke lands with a cross.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Umanouke misses with a body kick.
A jab from Umanouke misses.
Rain is looking for the big counter here.
Rain lands a nice hook to Umanouke's body. Umanouke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Umanouke misses with a looping right.
Rain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umanouke was well out of range. Poor timing from Rain.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Umanouke's head but Umanouke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rain is fending him off so far but Umanouke persists. Nope, Rain circles away and we're back to standing.
Rain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Heavy Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Rain misses.
Umanouke cracks Rain with a good jab.
Umanouke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umanouke defending well as Rain loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Umanouke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rain avoids it really well and circles away.
Rain throws a body shot but no joy.
Umanouke misses with a looping left.
Rain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rain feints a jab promting Umanouke to slip. Rain then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Umanouke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rain throws a hook but Umanouke blocks it.
Rain lands a jab to the head.
Rain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Umanouke.#TD#
Umanouke throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rain tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Umanouke is in Rain's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Rain keeps moving.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rain is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Rain looking for a sweep. Not yet Rain, not yet.
Umanouke tries to free his leg and advance position but Rain is retaining full guard.
Rain 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#
Still in half guard, Rain seems content to control.
Umanouke wants to improve his position but Rain is controlling well. #T3#
Umanouke is working hard here to advance position.
Rain stalling.
Umanouke wants to improve his position but Rain is controlling well. #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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Umanouke is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rain blocks a jab.
Umanouke swinging wildly here.
Umanouke avoids the body shot from Rain.
Nice sprawl there from Rain as Umanouke shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ueda Umanouke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umanouke shoots for a takedown but Rain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Umanouke gets in close and instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heavy Rain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rain 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heavy Rain!
A less than humble Heavy Rain misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Ueda Umanouke was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC 639
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
Umanouke tries to move into range but Britton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Tel Britton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umanouke slips a straight right by Britton.
Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Britton.
Britton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Britton throws an off balance right hand
and Umanouke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Britton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Umanouke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Britton.
Britton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umanouke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Britton misses.
Britton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Britton gets tackled into the cage by Umanouke. Umanouke maintains the clinch.
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!#TD2#
Umanouke has hold of one of Britton's legs. Britton is fighting the takedown attempt but Umanouke gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Britton is keeping the position for now.
Umanouke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Britton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Britton throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Britton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Umanouke's head.
Britton throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Umanouke is on top in guard. #REVB#
Britton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Umanouke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Britton keeps moving.
Umanouke throws a big right hand that misses.
Britton keeping moving, preventing Umanouke from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Umanouke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Umanouke sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2##SUB2#
Umanouke has gone for a leg lock! Britton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Umanouke's guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Umanouke is on top in guard. #REVB#
Umanouke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanouke stands and throws Britton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Umanouke laying and praying for a moment but Britton takes advantage and regains half guard.
Umanouke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Umanouke working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Umanouke.
Umanouke throws a strike but Britton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Umanouke lands a couple of elbows.
Umanouke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Umanouke.
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Britton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umanouke tries to score with some ground and pound. Britton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Umanouke lands a decent elbow from side control.
Umanouke working the ground and pound from side control.
Umanouke creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#
Britton is rocked!
Britton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Umanouke working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Britton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Umanouke creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Britton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Britton seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umanouke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Britton keeps working. #SUB2#
Umanouke tries for a kimura but Britton is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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.
#R2#
Britton catches Umanouke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Umanouke darts in and clinches Britton up against the cage.#TD2#
Umanouke jumps into guard, dragging Britton to the mat.
Umanouke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Britton is one step ahead there.
Britton cracks Umanouke with a solid left hand.
Britton connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Umanouke is looking for a triangle but Britton pushes his legs off easily.
Umanouke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umanouke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Britton's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Umanouke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Umanouke looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Umanouke is looking to work some ground and pound but Britton has wrist control.
Umanouke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Umanouke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Britton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Umanouke trying to control the action but Britton is working from the bottom.
Umanouke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Umanouke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##SUB2#
Umanouke maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Britton could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Umanouke has cracked it and Britton is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Umanouke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ueda Umanouke!
A less than humble Ueda Umanouke misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Tel Britton stepped up to the mic, saying '...Next time.'.

Event: CEC 637
Date: Jan 11, 2019

#R1#
Umanouke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Umanouke is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Butane's half guard.
Umanouke is trying to control. Butane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Umanouke'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.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Butane is defending well.
Butane is trying to maintain the position but Umanouke is very close to passing his half guard.
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 Butane's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butane is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Umanouke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Umanouke wants to take a breather but Butane is having none of it. #T1#
Butane trying to control here.
Umanouke lands strikes from half guard.
Butane tries to roll over but Umanouke keeps him under control.
Umanouke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Umanouke wants to control but Butane is keeping him busy.
Well, if Umanouke 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.
Butane tries to get to full guard but Umanouke has control of the leg. #T2#
Umanouke throwing shots but Butane is blocking nicely.
Butane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Butane trying to control but Umanouke postures up.
Umanouke controlling the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Butane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Umanouke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Butane is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanouke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Butane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Butane wants to get back to full guard.
Butane gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Umanouke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Butane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Umanouke has managed to get both his arms back between Butane's legs - danger averted.
Butane 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#
Umanouke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Butane is looking to take a break and control but Umanouke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Umanouke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Umanouke keeping moving, preventing Butane from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Umanouke is on top in guard. #REVR#
Butane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Butane keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Butane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke tries to free his leg and advance position but Butane is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Butane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umanouke.
Hulk Butane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butane throws a body kick that misses.
Umanouke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Umanouke misses with a right hand
and Butane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Umanouke throws a jab when Butane was well out of range.#TD#
Umanouke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Butane quickly recovers to half guard.
Umanouke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ueda Umanouke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Butane is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Umanouke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Butane is just riding it out for now. Umanouke eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butane tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Umanouke has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T1#
Umanouke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Butane is looking to escape.
Butane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Umanouke lands a big elbow.
Umanouke tries to control but Butane wriggling away. #T2#
Umanouke prevents Butane from getting the reversal.
Umanouke lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Butane hang on?
Butane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Umanouke is trying to control here but Butane has managed to regain half guard.
Umanouke wants to take a breather but Butane is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Umanouke. #T3#
Umanouke drops an elbow to the side of Butane's head.
Butane wants to control but Umanouke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Umanouke passes the guard and advances to mount!
Butane is trying desperately to improve position.
Umanouke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Umanouke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butane can do to turn this around?
Umanouke connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB#
Umanouke looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Umanouke tries to control but Butane wriggling away. #T4#
Butane has given up his back here.
Umanouke punishes Butane with strikes from the back mount.
Umanouke landing with strikes.
Will Umanouke go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Umanouke looking for the choke but no joy.
Butane trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Umanouke has closed the distance and engaged Butane in a clinch.
Umanouke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Umanouke is leaning against Butane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Umanouke tries to pull guard but Butane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Butane gets through Umanouke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke misses with a body punch.
Umanouke blocking some punches. #TD#
Umanouke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Umanouke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Butane wants to control from the top but Umanouke keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Umanouke is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butane keeping moving, preventing Umanouke from controlling successfully.
Umanouke 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.
Butane can't keep his opponent in guard - Umanouke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Nice strikes from Umanouke there.
Butane is concentrating on defense, preventing Umanouke from advancing position.
Butane is refusing to be controlled, as Umanouke sits in half guard.
Umanouke lands strikes from half guard.
Umanouke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Butane taking some punishment here, with Umanouke in his half guard.
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 is keen to just control but Butane is a slippery customer.#T2#
Still in half guard, Umanouke seems content to control.
Butane is looking for a sweep. Umanouke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Umanouke lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Umanouke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Butane is just riding it out for now. Umanouke eventually gives up the hold.
Umanouke slows the pace down in half guard.
Umanouke trying to control the action but Butane is working from the bottom. #T3#
Butane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umanouke.
Butane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Butane is on top in guard. #REVB#
Butane trying to control the position from guard on top but Umanouke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Umanouke is on top in guard. #REVR#
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Umanouke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Umanouke with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Butane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Umanouke's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Umanouke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Butane defends well.
Butane pushing down on Umanouke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Umanouke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Umanouke wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Umanouke is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butane has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Umanouke has passed into side control.
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 is looking to reverse the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CEC 634
Date: Dec 21, 2018

#R1#
Umanouke moves out of range of the body kick.
Montezuma misses with a wild body shot.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A cross from Montezuma lands.
Nice shot by Umanouke.
Montezuma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umanouke throws out the jab.
Umanouke misses with a hook
and Montezuma counters with a body kick.
Umanouke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Montezuma lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Montezuma.
Montezuma misses with an uppercut.
Umanouke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Montezuma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Umanouke 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 are loving this. Great action here.
Montezuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umanouke was well out of range. Poor timing from Montezuma.
Ueda Umanouke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Umanouke gets a takedown into half guard.
Montezuma is trying to maintain the position but Umanouke is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Umanouke wants to free his trapped foot but Montezuma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Montezuma wants to improve his position but Umanouke is controlling well.
Umanouke trying to control the pace.
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Montezuma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umanouke working Montezuma over with strikes. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Montezuma gets back to full guard.
Umanouke won't allow Montezuma to sweep him here.
Umanouke postures up and lands a big shot to Montezuma's brow.
Montezuma looking to control.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Umanouke stopping the sweep attempt from Montezuma.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Montezuma keeps moving. #T3#
Montezuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Umanouke is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Montezuma keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
Umanouke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montezuma pulls Umanouke in close to his closed guard and prevents Umanouke from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Montezuma scores with the left hand. Umanouke knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Montezuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umanouke.
Quetzal Montezuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montezuma misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Umanouke misses its target.
Montezuma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umanouke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Umanouke slips under a jab.
Montezuma tries to land a body kick
and Umanouke counters with a straight right hand.
Montezuma misses with a low kick.
Umanouke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Montezuma sprawls and moves away.
Umanouke darts in looking for a takedown but Montezuma gets double underhooks and turns Umanouke into the cage.
Montezuma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Umanouke misses with a hook. Montezuma ducked under it nicely.
Montezuma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Umanouke misses with a wild body shot.
Montezuma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Montezuma digs a good body shot into Umanouke's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montezuma throws a leg kick #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Montezuma is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Umanouke presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Quetzal Montezuma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Umanouke. Beautiful body shot.
Montezuma drops his hands momentarily and Umanouke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Montezuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umanouke moves away.
Montezuma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Umanouke swings for the body but Montezuma moves out of range.
Umanouke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montezuma moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Montezuma misses the target.
Montezuma avoids the head kick by Umanouke.
Montezuma lands with an uppercut that bounces Umanouke off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montezuma throws a shot from downtown. Umanouke moves away and avoids it.
Quetzal Montezuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Montezuma connects with a leg kick. Umanouke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Umanouke swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Montezuma counter with a right hand.
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!
Montezuma looks to throw the jab but Umanouke is out of range. #T1#
Umanouke scores with a three punch combo!
Umanouke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umanouke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montezuma tries a low kick but Umanouke avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Montezuma.
Montezuma slips a jab from Umanouke.
Montezuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umanouke.
Umanouke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Umanouke throws the left hand but Montezuma avoids the punch easily.
Montezuma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Umanouke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Umanouke checks the leg kick.
Umanouke tries to counter with a takedown but Montezuma is quick to defend against it.
Umanouke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Umanouke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Umanouke scores with the left hand. Montezuma knows he should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Umanouke throws an off balance right hand
and Montezuma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montezuma. Umanouke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umanouke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Montezuma counters with a right hand to the body.
Umanouke misses the shot to the body.
Umanouke takes a swing at Montezuma's ribcage but misses.
Umanouke throws a lazy head kick
and Montezuma counters with a thumping low kick.
Umanouke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Montezuma. That's going to slow Umanouke down.
Umanouke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Umanouke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montezuma counters with a stiff right hand.
Montezuma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Montezuma. Beautiful body shot.
Montezuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umanouke scores with a sloppy right hand. Montezuma should have avoided that one.
Montezuma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Umanouke throws a sloppy body shot
and Montezuma counters with a low kick, right behind Umanouke 's knee.
Umanouke misses with a hook
and Montezuma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Umanouke clinches up against the cage.
Montezuma lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montezuma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Montezuma scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Montezuma on the inside.
Montezuma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Montezuma lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Montezuma as the two fighters clinch.
Montezuma lands a left hand.
Montezuma lands a shot to the body.
Montezuma lands a nice uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Montezuma. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A shot in the inside from Montezuma.
Montezuma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Montezuma gets through Umanouke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Montezuma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Montezuma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Montezuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montezuma.
Quetzal Montezuma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Montezuma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montezuma lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Montezuma. #BC2#
Montezuma breaks the clinch.
Montezuma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quetzal Montezuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Montezuma throws a right and a left that Umanouke avoids nicely.
Umanouke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Montezuma sprawls and moves away.
Umanouke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montezuma blocks the body kick.
Montezuma connects with a jab.
Umanouke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umanouke moves out of range as Montezuma strikes.
Montezuma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Umanouke misses with a lunging right hand
and Montezuma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montezuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Umanouke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montezuma throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montezuma throws a push kick but Umanouke slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy left from Umanouke finds it's target.#CL2#
Umanouke gets tackled into the cage by Montezuma. Montezuma maintains the clinch. #T1#
Umanouke tries a body shot but Montezuma blocks it.
Montezuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Umanouke misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umanouke.
Good body shot from Montezuma.
Montezuma pushes Umanouke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Montezuma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Montezuma lands a body punch.
Montezuma misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Montezuma.
Montezuma lands a hook that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
A short body shot lands from Montezuma as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Montezuma on the inside. #CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
Montezuma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Montezuma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Montezuma.
Montezuma tries a body shot but Umanouke blocks it.
Montezuma lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montezuma lands with a left to the head.
Montezuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards. #T2##BC2#
Montezuma manages to break the clinch.
and Montezuma counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Umanouke! He's just covering up as Montezuma starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quetzal Montezuma!
A relieved looking Quetzal Montezuma thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Ueda Umanouke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC 631
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1#
Umanouke tries to clinch up but Monteiro circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Monteiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Umanouke slips under a jab from Monteiro.
Monteiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monteiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Monteiro lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monteiro defends well and Umanouke ends up having to push Monteiro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Umanouke misses with a kick to the body. #TD#
Umanouke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Monteiro is trying to defend but Umanouke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Umanouke is pressing down on Monteiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Monteiro is holding on for now.
Monteiro wants to get back to his feet.
Umanouke is keen to just control but Monteiro is a slippery customer.#T1#
Umanouke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Monteiro wants to get back to his feet.
Umanouke working over Monteiro with some ground and pound. Monteiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Umanouke is pressing down on Monteiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Monteiro is holding on for now.
Monteiro scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Umanouke manages to mount him!
Umanouke won't let Monteiro get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Umanouke landing strikes from the mount.#CUT#
It looks like Tony Monteiro has been cut.
Monteiro is trying to stand.#T2#
Umanouke working the ground and pound effectively. #CUT#
That has opened up Tony Monteiro's cut even more.
Monteiro is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Umanouke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Monteiro can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Umanouke postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Monteiro is out cold - huge knockout for Umanouke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CEC 628
Date: Nov 16, 2018

#R1#
Umanouke throws a head kick but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus throws a body shot but no joy.
Umanouke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maximus throws out the jab.
Maximus swings for the body but Umanouke moves out of range.
Maximus looks to throw the jab but Umanouke is out of range.
Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umanouke moves away.
Umanouke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maximus slips a jab from Umanouke.
Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umanouke.
Maximus misses with a wild body shot.
Umanouke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Umanouke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Umanouke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Umanouke wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy. #T1#
Umanouke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but Maximus defending well.
Maximus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umanouke.
Maximus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umanouke.
Umanouke throws a strike but Maximus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Umanouke 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.#T2#
Umanouke throws a big right hand that misses.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DJ Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umanouke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
Maximus lands a head kick!
Maximus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Umanouke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maximus takes one to the chin there.
Maximus throws out a leg kick but Umanouke moves out of range and Maximus only half commits. #T3#
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maximus but Maximus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Umanouke slips a straight right by Maximus.
Umanouke misses with a straight left.
Umanouke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Maximus throws a poor cross that misses
and Maximus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Umanouke.
A slow jab from Umanouke misses its intended target.
Umanouke avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Umanouke throws a shot from downtown. Maximus moves away and avoids it.
Umanouke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maximus avoids the head kick by Umanouke.
Umanouke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Maximus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maximus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Umanouke takes a swing at Maximus's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Umanouke swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maximus! But no joy.
Maximus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umanouke walks into a jab.
Maximus staying out of range there.#CL2#
Maximus darts in and clinches Umanouke up against the cage.
Umanouke tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umanouke swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umanouke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maximus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umanouke's elbow.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Umanouke.
Umanouke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Umanouke scores with a shot to the side of Maximus's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Umanouke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Umanouke misses with a low kick.
Umanouke throws a push kick but Maximus slaps the foot to one side.
Maximus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umanouke.
Maximus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Umanouke has time to react.
Maximus throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus cracks Umanouke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Umanouke as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Umanouke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Maximus.
Umanouke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximus throws a punch but it's blocked by Umanouke.
Umanouke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Umanouke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Maximus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Umanouke. #T1#
Maximus lands a nice uppercut.
Maximus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Umanouke struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
DJ Maximus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Umanouke misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Umanouke fails to land.
Maximus lands an uppercut.
Maximus misses with a punch on the inside.
Umanouke misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umanouke.
Maximus lands with a short shot to the head.
Maximus lands a hook that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umanouke.
Umanouke struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
Maximus misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maximus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maximus throws a head punch that misses.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Umanouke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umanouke blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Umanouke blocking some punches.
Maximus throws a head punch that misses.
Umanouke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umanouke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maximus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maximus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Umanouke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximus's elbow.
A short right from Maximus.
Maximus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Umanouke blocks a body shot from Maximus.
Umanouke misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Umanouke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umanouke is trying to pull guard but Maximus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Umanouke misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Umanouke misses with some punches.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Umanouke.
Maximus tries a body shot but Umanouke blocks it.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Umanouke.
Maximus lands a hook that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards. #T3#
Umanouke has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maximus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Umanouke misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus can't find room to land a body shot as Umanouke controls the action.
Maximus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards. #CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
Maximus gets through Umanouke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
Maximus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umanouke's elbow.
Maximus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Maximus.
Umanouke takes a shot to the head.
Umanouke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Maximus lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Maximus fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Umanouke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Maximus fails to land.
Umanouke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Umanouke.
Maximus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Maximus fails to land.
Maximus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Maximus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Umanouke.
Umanouke blocks an uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maximus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A short right from Maximus on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umanouke.
Umanouke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umanouke throws a head punch that misses.
Maximus scores with a shot to the side of Umanouke's head.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Umanouke.
A short uppercut from Maximus.
Maximus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Maximus tries to work over Umanouke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umanouke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maximus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Umanouke swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Maximus on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Maximus throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Umanouke is working for a kimura but Maximus is defending it quite comfortably.
Umanouke with the ground and pound but Maximus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Maximus is looking to stand up but Umanouke isn't so interested in that idea.
Umanouke pushes down on Maximus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus is refusing to be controlled, as Umanouke sits in half guard. #T1#
Maximus wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Umanouke seems content to control.
Umanouke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but Maximus defending well. #SUB#
Umanouke seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt.
Umanouke is pressing down on Maximus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maximus is holding on for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Umanouke is keen to just control but Maximus is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maximus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Maximus closes the distance and pushes Umanouke back into the cage.
Umanouke misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus gets through Umanouke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Maximus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Umanouke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maximus misses with some punches.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximus lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maximus.
Umanouke swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Umanouke throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Umanouke gets control of Maximus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Umanouke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maximus connects with a couple of short punches.
Umanouke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maximus working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Umanouke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Umanouke 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maximus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maximus lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Umanouke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Umanouke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maximus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maximus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maximus! #REVB#
Umanouke takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Umanouke avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maximus.
Umanouke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Maximus.
Umanouke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maximus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Umanouke wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Umanouke's head. #SUB#
Umanouke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Umanouke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maximus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Umanouke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maximus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DJ Maximus.
I think Maximus 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus 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.
Ueda Umanouke was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC 625
Date: Nov 02, 2018

#R1#
Umanouke lands the left hand.
Umanouke lands a nice shot to the body.
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Umanouke misses the target. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umanouke throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Umanouke.
Umanouke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Umanouke 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.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Umanouke controls the action.
Umanouke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umanouke lands with a right to the head.
Umanouke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Umanouke digs a right hand underneath Man's ribcage. Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Umanouke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Umanouke wants the takedown. Man is fighting it off but Umanouke persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Man's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umanouke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Umanouke won't allow Man to sweep him here. #T1#
Man working a defensive guard here.
Umanouke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man keeping moving, preventing Umanouke from controlling successfully.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man keeping moving, preventing Umanouke from controlling successfully.
Man has momentary wrist control but Umanouke slips an elbow through the middle.
Man is controlling Umanouke's posture.
Umanouke throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Umanouke postures up and lands a big shot to Man's brow.
Umanouke stands up over Man, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Man keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
Umanouke trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Umanouke blocks the low kick.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.#TD#
Umanouke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Umanouke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Man is looking to improve his position.
Man is not content to let Umanouke control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man wants to improve his position but Umanouke is controlling well.
Man is refusing to be controlled, as Umanouke sits in half guard. #T4#
Man regains full guard. Nicely done.
Umanouke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Umanouke looking to pass the guard.
Umanouke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Umanouke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umanouke slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umanouke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Umanouke swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Umanouke avoids the body shot from Man.
Umanouke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Umanouke throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man misses with a straight left.
Umanouke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umanouke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Umanouke lands a glancing blow to the side of Man's head.
Man thuds his shin into the meat of Umanouke's side.
Umanouke throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Umanouke's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Snow Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Umanouke looking to score a takedown here. Man is defending well but Umanouke drives through and ends up in Man's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umanouke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Umanouke scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Man to see if he's OK.
Umanouke scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Man takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Umanouke wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Umanouke misses with the ground and pound.
Umanouke working the ground and pound.#T2#
The ground and pound from Umanouke seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Umanouke tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Man is looking to regain half guard here but Umanouke keeps moving and retains side control.
Umanouke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
Umanouke working the ground and pound but Man is defending the strikes.
Man is trying to improve his position.
Ueda Umanouke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Man is not content to let Umanouke control the position. #T3#
Umanouke 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.
Man is looking to reverse the position.
Umanouke trying to control the position but Man is working away.
Man 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.
Man struggling a bit here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Man sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Umanouke lands a nice short elbow.
Man wants to improve his position but Umanouke is controlling well.
Man 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.
Man is refusing to be controlled, as Umanouke sits in half guard.
Man keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umanouke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
Umanouke is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Umanouke throws a series of punches but Man avoids them all with ease.
Umanouke connects with a right hand. Man shakes it off.
Umanouke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Umanouke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Man throws a series of punches but Umanouke avoids them all with ease.
Umanouke is looking to wear down Man with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Umanouke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Man!
Man is not content to let Umanouke control the position.
Umanouke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Man is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Umanouke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
Man tries to bench press Umanouke off him but Umanouke keeps the position.
Man can't do much from the bottom here.
Umanouke advances to mount.
Umanouke is landing with some decent strikes but Man is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Umanouke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snow Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Umanouke wants to control the pace but Man is squirming around nicely.
Man is trying desperately to improve position.
Umanouke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Man looks a forlorn figure.
Umanouke has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Man's face.
Umanouke looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Umanouke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Man is rocked!
Umanouke looking to control but Man is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Man tries to hold on but Umanouke postures up.
Umanouke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?#T3#
Umanouke landing shots from mount.
Umanouke lands with some strikes.
Umanouke softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Man is out cold! Umanouke jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ueda Umanouke!
After the fight, Ueda Umanouke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEC 620
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
Umanouke works the jab nicely.
Kuklinsky lands a jab to Umanouke's midsection.
Kuklinsky just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Umanouke.
Umanouke scores with a jab to the head.
Kuklinsky slips under a jab from Umanouke.
Kuklinsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umanouke.
Kuklinsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuklinsky is looking to clinch but Umanouke is avoiding it.
Umanouke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Umanouke misses with a hook.
Kuklinsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umanouke misses with a straight right.
Kuklinsky throws a sloppy head kick and Umanouke moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuklinsky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Umanouke rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuklinsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuklinsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Umanouke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Kuklinsky. #T1#
Kuklinsky misses with a straight right.
A big right from Umanouke misses.
Kuklinsky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kuklinsky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Kuklinsky tries to clinch up but Umanouke circles away and keeps his distance.
Umanouke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Umanouke throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuklinsky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuklinsky misses with a body kick.
Umanouke throws a lazy right hand but Kuklinsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuklinsky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuklinsky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuklinsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Umanouke 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.
Kuklinsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuklinsky throws a series of punches but Umanouke moves out of range.
Richard Kuklinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuklinsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umanouke lands a right hook to the body.
Umanouke misses with a body shot.
Kuklinsky throws a counter combo.
Umanouke scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Umanouke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuklinsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umanouke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuklinsky.
Umanouke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuklinsky manages to avoid it.
Richard Kuklinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuklinsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umanouke manages to avoid it.
Umanouke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kuklinsky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuklinsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kuklinsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Umanouke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuklinsky misses with a body shot.
Kuklinsky moves to clinch but Umanouke breaks away #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Umanouke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Umanouke throwing strikes from guard but Kuklinsky blocks nicely. #T3#
Umanouke trying to control but Kuklinsky is working from the bottom.
Umanouke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Umanouke trying to control but Kuklinsky is working from the bottom.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Kuklinsky is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Umanouke trying to control but Kuklinsky is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Umanouke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuklinsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Umanouke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umanouke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a takedown into side control.
Kuklinsky bucks up and tries to throw Umanouke off but instead Umanouke has got his back!#SUB#
Umanouke looking for the choke but no joy.
Umanouke throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kuklinsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Umanouke. That did some damage!
Kuklinsky tries to clinch but Umanouke is having none of it.
Kuklinsky takes a swing at Umanouke's ribcage but misses.
Kuklinsky misses with the body kick#TD#
and Umanouke counters with a shoot takedown. Kuklinsky fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Kuklinsky keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke lands a couple of digs.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Umanouke trying to control but Kuklinsky is working from the bottom.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuklinsky is keeping the position for now.
Umanouke trying to control but Kuklinsky is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuklinsky misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a shoot takedown. Kuklinsky fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Kuklinsky uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kuklinsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Kuklinsky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Umanouke keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuklinsky connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuklinsky throws the left hand but Umanouke avoids the punch easily.
Umanouke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuklinsky on the side of the head.
Umanouke misses with a head kick.
Umanouke tests Kuklinsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ueda Umanouke is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuklinsky walks into a straight right hand from Umanouke.
Umanouke keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuklinsky looks to land a right hand but Umanouke moved out of range.#CL#
Umanouke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuklinsky, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kuklinsky.
Umanouke works on Kuklinsky's body with a couple of short punches.
Umanouke tries to work over Kuklinsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umanouke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuklinsky blocks an uppercut.
Kuklinsky lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Umanouke tries to throw a body punch but Kuklinsky avoids it by throwing Umanouke back against the cage.
A short right from Kuklinsky on the inside. #TD#
Umanouke jumps guard.
Umanouke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuklinsky manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Umanouke throws a big right hand that misses.
Umanouke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuklinsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuklinsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Umanouke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuklinsky is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Kuklinsky has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Umanouke is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Umanouke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuklinsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Kuklinsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuklinsky can't find room to land a body shot as Umanouke controls the action.
Kuklinsky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuklinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Kuklinsky tries to throw a body punch but Umanouke avoids it by throwing Kuklinsky back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kuklinsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richard Kuklinsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Umanouke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Umanouke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Umanouke slips a jab from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Umanouke scores with a jab.
Kuklinsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Umanouke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuklinsky scrambles back to his feet.
Umanouke throws a body punch but Kuklinsky moves out of range.
Kuklinsky missing with a left hand there. Umanouke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuklinsky misses with a straight left.
Umanouke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Umanouke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuklinsky lands with a good body shot.
Umanouke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Kuklinsky moves into the clinch successfully.
Umanouke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Umanouke pushes Kuklinsky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umanouke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuklinsky prevents a body shot from Umanouke. #T1#
Umanouke misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Umanouke as the two fighters clinch.
Umanouke tries a body shot but Kuklinsky blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kuklinsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Umanouke tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ueda Umanouke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuklinsky tries to work over Umanouke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuklinsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuklinsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuklinsky blocks a body shot from Umanouke.
Richard Kuklinsky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Umanouke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuklinsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Umanouke blocking some punches.
Kuklinsky prevents a body shot from Umanouke.
Kuklinsky lands with a right to the head.
Kuklinsky tries a body shot but Umanouke blocks it.
Kuklinsky lands a nice uppercut.
Kuklinsky tries a body shot but Umanouke blocks it.
Kuklinsky throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Kuklinsky tries to throw a body punch but Umanouke avoids it by throwing Kuklinsky back against the cage.
Kuklinsky misses with some punches.
Umanouke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuklinsky lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuklinsky blocks an uppercut.
Umanouke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuklinsky stops a takedown attempt from Umanouke.
Umanouke misses with a punch to the body.
Kuklinsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kuklinsky lands a body shot.
Kuklinsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuklinsky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kuklinsky - that landed with a thud.
Kuklinsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Kuklinsky misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Kuklinsky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Umanouke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A body shot lands from Kuklinsky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Umanouke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuklinsky can turn it around.
Kuklinsky lands a shot to the body.
Kuklinsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuklinsky works on Umanouke's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuklinsky lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kuklinsky. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kuklinsky.
Umanouke misses with a body punch.
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!
Kuklinsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuklinsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Kuklinsky lands with a light punch inside.
Umanouke takes a shot to the head.
Kuklinsky digs a right hand underneath Umanouke's ribcage. Umanouke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuklinsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuklinsky.
Nice body punch from Kuklinsky. #T4#
Kuklinsky lands with a left to the head. #KD2#
Kuklinsky drops Umanouke onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Umanouke is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Umanouke is rocked!
Kuklinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh Umanouke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuklinsky lands a nice uppercut.
Kuklinsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Umanouke.
Umanouke seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Umanouke fails to land.
Kuklinsky lands a nice uppercut.
Kuklinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuklinsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Umanoukes head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Umanouke to his knees! Kuklinsky keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Kuklinsky!
Richard Kuklinsky looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You just got beat by a fucking girl!'.
Ueda Umanouke spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC 615
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
Umanouke moves out of range of the strikes.
Umanouke misses with a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Umanouke blocks a jab.
Umanouke ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umanouke.#TD#
Umanouke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Umanouke in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen trying to control from the bottom.
Umanouke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Umanouke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pulkkinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Umanouke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Umanouke stalling away here and it's allowed Pulkkinen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Umanouke trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Umanouke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pulkkinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Umanouke off balance momentarily.
Umanouke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Umanouke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulkkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Umanouke scrambles back to his feet.
Pulkkinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Umanouke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Umanouke throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Umanouke avoids it easily.
Umanouke tries to clinch there but Pulkkinen circles away.
Umanouke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Umanouke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Umanouke misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Pulkkinen cracks Umanouke with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.#T3#
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Umanouke fails with a takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Umanouke.
Umanouke misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen throws a combination. Umanouke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Umanouke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Umanouke.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umanouke. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Umanouke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Umanouke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pulkkinen - the referee stops the clock and Umanouke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pulkkinen. Umanouke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Umanouke.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Umanouke avoids it with no problem.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Umanouke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Umanouke's front leg.
Umanouke misses with a head kick.
Umanouke tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Umanouke steps away.
Pulkkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick as Umanouke jumps back.
Umanouke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Umanouke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pulkkinen jabs at Umanouke's body.
Umanouke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umanouke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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#
Pulkkinen jabs at Umanouke's body.
Umanouke throws a good cross that connects.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pulkkinen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Pulkkinen misses
and Umanouke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Umanouke with a hook.
Umanouke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Umanouke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Umanouke tries to counter with a takedown but Pulkkinen is quick to defend against it.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Umanouke should have avoided that one.
Pulkkinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Umanouke misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umanouke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Umanouke takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulkkinen connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Umanouke was well out of range.
Umanouke throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umanouke misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Umanouke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umanouke checks a leg kick nicely.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Umanouke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Umanouke 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 Pulkkinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pulkkinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick aimed at Umanouke's knee but Umanouke avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Umanouke slaps the foot to one side.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umanouke.
Umanouke attempts a counter takedown but Pulkkinen avoids it well and moves away.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umanouke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Umanouke throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pena Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
Nice jab there from Pulkkinen.
Umanouke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Umanouke misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Umanouke just misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Umanouke.
Umanouke lands with a straight right. Pulkkinen didn't see that one coming.
Pulkkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Umanouke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulkkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Pulkkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Umanouke blocks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Umanouke's front leg but catches the back leg as Umanouke tries to avoid it.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Umanouke is out of range. #TD#
Umanouke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pulkkinen did well to prevent Umanouke getting side control.
Umanouke stalling away here and it's allowed Pulkkinen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulkkinen controlling Umanouke's posture.
Umanouke landing with the ground and pound.
Umanouke's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T4#
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving.
Umanouke works over Pulkkinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Pulkkinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Umanouke from controlling successfully.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
That's time! Umanouke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Umanouke cracks Pulkkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Umanouke counters with a shoot takedown. Pulkkinen fights it but they end up in guard.
Umanouke postures up.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulkkinen is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Umanouke from controlling successfully. #T1#
Pulkkinen controls Umanouke momentarily but Umanouke frees himself.
Umanouke 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Umanouke's head back.
Umanouke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Umanouke tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Umanouke looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Umanouke looks for a takedown but Pulkkinen sprawls well.#T2#
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Umanouke misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Umanouke misses the target. #TD#
Pulkkinen gets caught napping as Umanouke dives in and scores a takedown. Pulkkinen manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen controls Umanouke momentarily but Umanouke frees himself.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.#T3#
Pulkkinen trying to control the position.
Pulkkinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Umanouke chips away with some ground and pound.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Umanouke from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pulkkinen trying to keep a closed guard but Umanouke is proving a slippery customer.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Umanouke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range and Umanouke settles back down.
Pulkkinen dodges the punch combination from Umanouke.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen keeps Umanouke at a distance using the push kick.
Umanouke 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Umanouke avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Umanouke off the cage and back into range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Umanouke down.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Umanouke off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Pena Pulkkinen just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Umanouke throws a body shot but no joy.
Umanouke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umanouke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Umanouke's front leg.
A big left from Umanouke misses.
Umanouke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Pulkkinen gets caught flat footed, as Umanouke shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ueda Umanouke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen has his foot on Umanouke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Umanouke works his way back into a safe position though.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position.
Pulkkinen keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Umanouke'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Pulkkinen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Umanouke rolls with it to try and escape but Pulkkinen cranks on the arm and Umanouke is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Pena Pulkkinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ueda Umanouke was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC 608
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1#
Umanouke moves out of range of the strikes.
Umanouke misses with a straight right.
Umanouke backing away here, and Slice unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Slice misses with a body shot.
Umanouke throws an off balance right hand
and Slice counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke moves away from the strike by Slice.
Umanouke misses with a shot to the body
and Slice counters with a straight right hand.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
Umanouke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Umanouke 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.
Slice missing with a left hand there. Umanouke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Umanouke feints and as Slice raises his hands in defense, Umanouke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Slice manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a takedown into side control.
Slice is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Umanouke landing strikes.
Slice tries to escape but Umanouke is in control. #T1#
Umanouke trying to control the action but Slice is working from the bottom.
Slice wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Umanouke landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Slice is pushing Umanouke's head away, looking to escape. Umanouke manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanouke looks up at the clock and then as Slice takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Umanouke smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Umanouke 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.
Slice tries to escape but Umanouke is in control.
Umanouke wants to control but Slice is keeping him busy. #T2#
Slice is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Slice parries the strikes from Umanouke easily there. Umanouke is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Slice to escape. #SUB#
Umanouke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slice is pushing Umanouke's head away, looking to escape. Umanouke manages to hold on to the position though.
Umanouke cracks Slice with a big right hand but Slice just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ES2#
Slice sneaks out the side door and pushes Umanouke away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Slice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Umanouke avoids the body shot from Slice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice connects with the punch.
Ueda Umanouke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Umanouke's head backwards.
Umanouke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Umanouke 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umanouke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umanouke.
Umanouke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slice sprawls and moves away.
Slice slips under a jab.
Umanouke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Umanouke tests Slice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slice only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Umanouke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slice manages to avoid it.
Umanouke with a nice cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Umanouke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Umanouke loads up on a big right hand but Slice slips the punch.
Umanouke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Umanouke.#T4#
Umanouke throws the left hand but Slice avoids the punch easily.
Umanouke throws a lazy right hand but Slice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slice.
Umanouke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slice.
Umanouke connects with a looping right hand.
Slice will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick from Umanouke misses.
Umanouke scores with a hook to the body. Slice takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slice.
Umanouke throws a head kick that misses
and Slice counters with a stiff right hand.
Slice is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Umanouke had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Umanouke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Umanouke misses with a leg kick
enabling Slice to counter with a crisp jab.
Slice has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Umanouke blocks the leg kick.
Umanouke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice.
Slice throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a shoot takedown. Slice fights it but they end up in 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 Ueda Umanouke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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.
#R2#
Umanouke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slice counters with an inside leg kick.
Umanouke throws a shot from downtown. Slice moves away and avoids it.
Umanouke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away.
A jab from Umanouke misses.
Slice missing with a left hand there. Umanouke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umanouke misses with a looping left.
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umanouke manages to avoid it.
Slice is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Slice circles away from the clinch attempt
and Slice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umanouke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice misses with a looping left.
Umanouke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slice throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Umanouke ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Umanouke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Umanouke needs to keep his hands up - Slice had a free shot at his head there.
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umanouke misses with a body kick.
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Umanouke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kimbo Slice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Umanouke.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slice. That's going to slow Umanouke down.
Umanouke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab by Slice.
Umanouke tries a low kick but Slice avoids it.
Slice appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Umanouke moves into the clinch.
Umanouke 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!
Slice scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2##BC2#
Slice manages to break the clinch.
Umanouke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umanouke.
Umanouke is looking to clinch but Slice is avoiding it.
Umanouke misses the shot to the body.
Umanouke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slice lands a nice shot to the body.
Umanouke throws a jab but it's blocked by Slice.
Slice throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Slice swings for the body but Umanouke moves out of range.
Umanouke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slice cracks Umanouke with a good jab.
Slice 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. #TD#
Umanouke gets a takedown into half guard.
Slice is trying to stand up here but Umanouke is controlling him well. #T3#
Slice scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Umanouke manages to mount him!
Slice is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Slice bucks up and throws Umanouke to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Slice misses with an uppercut. Umanouke saw that one coming.
Umanouke moves away from the strike by Slice.
Umanouke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slice's jab looks to have found its range, popping Umanouke under the eye.#CUT2#
Jeez, Ueda Umanouke's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Slice throws a lazy right hand but Umanouke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Slice - just one landing.
Slice thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Slice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Umanouke finds it's way round the side to connect with Slice's head.
Slice lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Umanouke's shoulder, as Umanouke tries to avoid the shot.
Slice keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Ueda Umanouke spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC 605
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
Umanouke blocks a jab.
Maximus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umanouke circles away quickly and effectively.
Maximus looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Umanouke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Umanouke is looking to pass into half guard but Maximus pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Maximus is in guard.#REVB#
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Umanouke.
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Umanouke 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.
Umanouke seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
I've been told that Maximus has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Umanouke 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.#T1#
Maximus tries to stand but Umanouke is controlling from the bottom.
Umanouke wants to sweep but no luck.
Umanouke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Umanouke being controlled here, momentarily.
Umanouke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Maximus stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Umanouke throws up his legs and catches Maximus in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Maximus tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Umanouke! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke retains his heavyweight title!
Ueda Umanouke spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CEC 601
Date: Jul 13, 2018

#R1#
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Umanouke moved away.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Umanouke sees coming a mile off.
Pulkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umanouke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Umanouke moves out of range of the body kick.
Pulkkinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Pulkkinen.
Umanouke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umanouke moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
Umanouke throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pulkkinen cracks Umanouke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pulkkinen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Umanouke just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Pulkkinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Umanouke under the eye.
Umanouke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Umanouke is looking to clinch but Pulkkinen is avoiding it.
Pulkkinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Umanouke is out of range and Pulkkinen settles back down.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Umanouke moved away.
Umanouke misses with a right hand
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Umanouke saw that one coming.
Umanouke is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pulkkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Umanouke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Umanouke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pulkkinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Umanouke throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Umanouke drops back looking for a leg! Pulkkinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pulkkinen manages to kick Umanouke off! Umanouke jumps back into Pulkkinen's guard.
Umanouke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke 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.
Umanouke is stalling in the full guard.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.#T3#
Pulkkinen trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Umanouke misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Pulkkinen gets caught napping as Umanouke dives in and scores a takedown. Pulkkinen manages to retain guard.
Pulkkinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Umanouke advances to half guard.
Umanouke throwing shots but Pulkkinen is blocking nicely.
Umanouke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pulkkinen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Pulkkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pulkkinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Umanouke is working for a kimura but Pulkkinen is defending it quite comfortably.
Umanouke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Umanouke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Umanouke throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Umanouke is defended easily by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen takes one to the side of the head.
Umanouke throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Umanouke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Umanouke misses with a hook to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen defending well as Umanouke loads up on a big left hand.
Umanouke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Umanouke should have avoided that one.
Umanouke looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pena Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umanouke misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Umanouke moves out of range.
Umanouke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Umanouke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Umanouke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Umanouke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pulkkinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Umanouke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umanouke lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Umanouke fails to land.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Umanouke.
A right hook to the body lands for Pulkkinen. #T2#
Umanouke fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Pulkkinen jumps guard.
Umanouke is looking to work some ground and pound but Pulkkinen has wrist control.
Umanouke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulkkinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Umanouke is working hard here to advance position.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Pulkkinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umanouke.
Umanouke landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulkkinen trying to keep a closed guard but Umanouke is proving a slippery customer.
Pulkkinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position.
Umanouke is pushing down on Pulkkinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pulkkinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Umanouke has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Umanouke wants to take a breather but Pulkkinen is having none of it.
Umanouke is looking to pass Pulkkinen's guard but actually Pulkkinen recovers to full guard.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.
Umanouke passes Pulkkinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Umanouke is stalling here. Pulkkinen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Umanouke seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pulkkinen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Umanouke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Umanouke gets back to full guard.
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 Ueda Umanouke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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.
#R3#
Umanouke looks to throw a body kick
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Umanouke misses the target.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick, looking for Umanouke's leg but Umanouke calmly moves out of range.
Umanouke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Umanouke.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umanouke.
Umanouke misses with a straight left.
Umanouke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Umanouke shoots in looking for a takedown. Pulkkinen tries to sprawl out of it but Umanouke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pulkkinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Umanouke misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen. #T1#
A low kick from Pulkkinen misses #TD#
so Umanouke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Umanouke trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Pulkkinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Umanouke defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umanouke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Umanouke is pushing down on Pulkkinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pulkkinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Umanouke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pulkkinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Umanouke is working away from the top position though.
Umanouke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Umanouke winds up and cracks Pulkkinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke is looking to pass Pulkkinen's guard but actually Pulkkinen recovers to full guard.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Umanouke advances position into side control!
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Pulkkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Umanouke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pulkkinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Umanouke postures up.
Umanouke looking to control but instead Pulkkinen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Umanouke is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Umanouke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Umanouke is pressing down on Pulkkinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pulkkinen is holding on for now. #SUB#
Umanouke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pulkkinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Umanouke.
Umanouke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pulkkinen defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umanouke trying to control the action but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Umanouke misses with an uppercut.
Umanouke misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen lands with a straight right. Umanouke didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Umanouke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umanouke lunges at Pulkkinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pulkkinen's hand.
Umanouke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Umanouke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Umanouke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen leaves Umanouke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Umanouke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Umanouke misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Pulkkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Umanouke in his tracks.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to Umanouke's midsection.
Umanouke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Umanouke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Umanouke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Umanouke throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
Umanouke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umanouke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulkkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Pulkkinen digs a good hook to Umanouke's body.
Umanouke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Umanouke should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
Pulkkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2##TD#
Pulkkinen tries to sprawl but Umanouke drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Umanouke throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pulkkinen to regain full guard.
Pulkkinen has control of Umanouke's left arm, preventing Umanouke from doing any damage.
Umanouke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Pulkkinen 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.#T3#
Umanouke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pulkkinen prevents Umanouke from improving position.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Umanouke postures up.
Umanouke wants to control but Pulkkinen is keeping him busy.
Umanouke working the body and head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Umanouke.#T4##SUB#
Umanouke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pulkkinen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Umanouke's guard! Nice work there by Pulkkinen!
Umanouke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ueda Umanouke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Umanouke wants to improve his position but instead Pulkkinen has moved into half guard.
Umanouke is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pulkkinen jumps into side control!
Pulkkinen wants to control but Umanouke is keeping him busy.
Umanouke is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
A left lands for Pulkkinen.
Umanouke swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umanouke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Umanouke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Umanouke coming out on top.
Umanouke tries to land a front kick but Pulkkinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown but Pulkkinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Umanouke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umanouke throws out the jab.
Umanouke throws out a powerful jab.
Good exchange - Pulkkinen coming out on top.
Umanouke is looking to clinch but Pulkkinen is avoiding it.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses. #T1#
Pulkkinen digs a good hook to Umanouke's body.
Umanouke looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umanouke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pulkkinen at a distance.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Umanouke.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a single leg into guard. Pulkkinen didn't expect that.
Umanouke throws a big elbow that misses.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Pulkkinen looking for a guillotine here but Umanouke defends easily.
Pulkkinen keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pulkkinen controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Umanouke. That did some damage!
Umanouke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Umanouke throws a big elbow that misses.
Umanouke advances position into side control!
Umanouke tries to move to full mount but Pulkkinen actually manages to regain half guard.
Umanouke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Umanouke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Umanouke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Umanouke is stalling here. Pulkkinen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Umanouke seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pulkkinen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Umanouke prevents Pulkkinen from improving position.
Umanouke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pulkkinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Umanouke'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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Umanouke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Umanouke 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 fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ueda Umanouke.
I think Umanouke 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke retains his heavyweight title!
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.

Event: CEC 596
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
Monk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umanouke.
Umanouke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umanouke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Umanouke misses with a hook
and Monk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umanouke thinking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Umanouke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monk throws a hook to the side of Umanouke's head but Umanouke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monk just misses with a punch to the body.
Monk misses with a wild body shot.
Monk lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke lands a nice shot that snaps Monk's head back.
Umanouke sizes up Monk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Umanouke thuds his right hand into Monk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umanouke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Monk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ueda Umanouke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Monk cracks Umanouke with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monk throws out the jab.
Umanouke attempts a counter takedown but Monk avoids it well and moves away.
Umanouke throws an overhand right that lands on Monk's shoulder, as Monk tries to avoid the shot.
Monk throws an overhand right that lands on Umanouke's shoulder, as Umanouke tries to avoid the shot.
Monk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Umanouke.
Umanouke just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Monk misses.
Monk walks into a left hand.
Umanouke throws the left hand but Monk avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Monk gets caught napping as Umanouke dives in and scores a takedown. Monk manages to retain guard.
Umanouke looking to sit in guard and control but Monk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Umanouke keeping moving, preventing Monk from controlling successfully.
Umanouke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umanouke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Monk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke looking to sit in guard and control but Monk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Monk preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Umanouke is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've been hearing good reports from Umanouke'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.#T3#
Monk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Umanouke controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umanouke.
Umanouke trying to control but Monk is working from the bottom.
Umanouke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Monk keeps moving.
Monk trying to keep a closed guard but Umanouke is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monk seems keen to control Umanouke's posture.
Umanouke trying to control but Monk is working from the bottom.
Monk has Umanouke pulled in close to control his posture.
Monk is trying to keep Umanouke in close.
Umanouke connects with a couple of short punches.
Monk 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#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that 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.
#R2#
Umanouke throws a leg kick
and Monk counters with an inside leg kick.
Umanouke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Monk tries to sprawl but Umanouke drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Monk makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Umanouke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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 working away.#SUB#
Umanouke is trying to get an arm triangle but Monk is defending well.
Umanouke is working Monk over with some ground and pound from side control.
Monk regains half guard there - taking advantage of Umanouke's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T1#
Umanouke wants to pass to mount but Monk is defending the position.
Umanouke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Umanouke thows a huge punch but Monk dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Umanouke there. #SUB#
Umanouke is looking for a kimura here.
Umanouke stalling away here and it's allowed Monk to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monk keeping moving, preventing Umanouke from controlling successfully.
Umanouke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Umanouke is looking to work some ground and pound but Monk has wrist control.
Monk keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Monk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Umanouke passes Monk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Umanouke wants to pass to mount but Monk is defending the position.
Monk trying to control from the bottom.
Umanouke is trying to control. Monk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Umanouke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monk's guard.
Monk wants to stand up but Umanouke is controlling him. #T4#
Umanouke postures up and lands a big shot to Monk's brow.
Umanouke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Umanouke trying to control but Monk is working from the bottom.
Monk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Umanouke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Umanouke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monk looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monk wants to stand up but Umanouke is controlling him.
Umanouke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke 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.
#R3#
Monk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umanouke.
Monk digs a good body shot into Umanouke's ribs.
Umanouke scores with a jab to the body.
Umanouke lands the left hand.
Umanouke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monk counters with a one-two to the body.
Umanouke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monk.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monk as he jumps to the side.
Monk 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.
Umanouke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umanouke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Umanouke with a body shot.
Monk throws a head kick but Umanouke moves out of range. #T1#
Umanouke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monk at a distance.
Monk lands a nice looking body shot.
Monk moves away from the strike by Umanouke.
Umanouke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umanouke tries to clinch
and Monk counters with a stiff right hand.
Umanouke lands the left hand.
Monk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Monk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umanouke manages to avoid it.
Umanouke looks to score with a jab to the body but Monk is just out of range.
Monk fails to land with a series of punches.
Monk misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Umanouke throws an off balance right hand
enabling Monk to counter with a crisp jab.
Umanouke throws a hook but Monk avoids it easily.
Silas Monk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umanouke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Umanouke throws a hook to the side of Monk's head but Monk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umanouke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Umanouke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monk throws a fast counter high kick but Umanouke manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ueda Umanouke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umanouke throws a lazy right hand but Monk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Umanouke throws a jab when Monk was well out of range.#T3#
Monk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Umanouke misses with a wild body shot.
Monk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monk scores with a nice body kick.
Monk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umanouke.
Good standup being displayed there by Umanouke as he connects with a hook.
Umanouke throws an off balance right hand
and Umanouke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monk slips under a jab.
Umanouke thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monk! But no joy.
Monk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Monk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Monk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Umanouke tries to clinch but Monk moves away
and Monk counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Umanouke misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monk is looking to chop away at Umanouke's legs.
Umanouke throws the left hand but Monk avoids the punch easily.
Umanouke misses with a takedown attempt - Monk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Umanouke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Umanouke.
Monk lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silas Monk really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Umanouke misses with a body shot. #CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
Monk walks into a jab.
Umanouke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umanouke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monk counters with a nice uppercut.
Monk slips under a jab from Umanouke.
Umanouke throws a lazy uppercut
and Monk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umanouke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut
and Monk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Monk.
Monk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Umanouke cracks Monk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Umanouke looks to land a right hand but Monk moved out of range.#T1#
Monk cracks Umanouke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Umanouke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monk's hands.
Monk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Umanouke closes the distance and clinches.
Monk blocks a body shot from Umanouke. #BC2#
Monk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Umanouke throws a jab when Monk was well out of range.
Monk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umanouke darts in trying to clinch
and Monk counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Monk as he checks the leg kick.
Umanouke moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMonk.#T2#
Monk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut
and Monk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Umanouke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umanouke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Umanouke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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 misses with a shot to the body
and Monk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Monk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Umanouke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monk misses with a double jab #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a takedown into side control.
Ueda Umanouke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monk tries to escape but Umanouke is in control. #T3#
Monk tries to buck Umanouke off but Umanouke is having none of it.
Monk prevents Umanouke from improving position.
Umanouke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monk keeps working.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Monk. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Umanouke cracks Monk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Monk is looking to regain half guard here but Umanouke keeps moving and retains side control.
Monk 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.
Monk seems a little lost for a moment, as Umanouke dominates the positioning.
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Monk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Umanouke working the head and body with strikes.
Umanouke wants to control for a moment but Monk uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Umanouke is trying to control the action in half guard but Monk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Umanouke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Umanouke lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Silas Monk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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##TD#
Monk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Monk keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
Monk keeping moving, preventing Umanouke from controlling successfully.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monk is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monk wants to sweep but no luck.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silas Monk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Umanouke looks to score with a jab to the body but Monk is just out of range.
Umanouke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monk! But no joy.
Umanouke throws a leg kick but Monk moved away.
Umanouke throws a hook to the side of Monk's head but Monk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Monk slips a straight right by Umanouke.
Monk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch combination from Monk misses.
Monk cracks a nice hook into Umanouke's ribs.
Umanouke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Monk looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Umanouke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Monk!
Umanouke tries to advance to mount but Monk denies him.
Umanouke 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.
Monk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Umanouke wants to work for an arm triangle but Monk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umanouke prevents Monk from improving his position.
Umanouke is keen to just control but Monk is a slippery customer.#T3#
Umanouke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Umanouke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monk sees it coming and defends easily.
Umanouke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Umanouke trying to control the action but Monk is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Umanouke thows a leg kick but Monk checks it
and Monk counters with a low kick, right behind Umanouke 's knee.
Umanouke wants to clinch but Monk slips to the side
and Monk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Monk leaves Umanouke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Umanouke backs off Monk throws a huge counter combo but Umanouke manages to avoid it all.
Monk misses with a low kick.
Umanouke tries to counter with a takedown but Monk is quick to defend against it.
Umanouke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Umanouke tests Monk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Umanouke misses its intended target.
Umanouke lands with an uppercut that bounces Monk off the cage and back into range.
Monk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Umanouke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ueda Umanouke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Umanouke 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Ueda Umanouke rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CEC 591
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Umanouke looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umanouke moves away.
Umanouke cracks Pulkkinen with a good jab.
Pulkkinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulkkinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Umanouke loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Umanouke throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen feints a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen clobbers Umanouke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Umanouke is just out of range.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Umanouke.
Umanouke looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Umanouke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Umanouke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pulkkinen circles away.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umanouke.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Umanouke down with leg kicks.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Umanouke sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Umanouke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pulkkinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Umanouke misses.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Umanouke attempts a counter takedown but Pulkkinen avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Umanouke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pulkkinen's guard.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Umanouke defends it easily.
Pulkkinen is adopting a defensive guard.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Umanouke trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Umanouke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pulkkinen working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Umanouke passes Pulkkinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pulkkinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Umanouke works his way into side control.
Pulkkinen is trying to control Umanouke's posture but Umanouke avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanouke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Umanouke controlling the position from side mount.
Pulkkinen is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Umanouke working away.
Pulkkinen holding on.
Umanouke creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Umanouke trying to control the action but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Umanouke'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.
Umanouke has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Umanouke wants to control the pace but Pulkkinen is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Umanouke goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pulkkinen is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umanouke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Umanouke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Umanouke sees coming a mile off.
Umanouke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Umanouke throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Umanouke rushes Pulkkinen and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Pulkkinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Umanouke looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Umanouke.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Umanouke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pulkkinen swivels and escapes.
Umanouke is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pulkkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Umanouke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Pulkkinen walks into a straight right hand from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Pulkkinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice right hand.
Umanouke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Umanouke is just out of range.
Umanouke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Umanouke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umanouke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Umanouke.
Umanouke misses with a wild body shot.
Umanouke swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Umanouke slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
A jab from Umanouke misses.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#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!
Umanouke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pena Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umanouke misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Umanouke's sensitive parts.
Umanouke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umanouke slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen walks into a jab.
Pulkkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick by Umanouke misses
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umanouke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Umanouke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulkkinen defending well as Umanouke loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen lands with a straight right. Umanouke didn't see that one coming.
Umanouke misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Umanouke fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ueda Umanouke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umanouke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umanouke walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Umanouke wants to clinch.
Umanouke misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a body kick that stops Umanouke in his tracks momentarily.
Donk. Pulkkinen catches Umanouke right on the button with a cross.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pulkkinen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Umanouke just misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a solid leg kick but Umanouke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Umanouke misses with a straight right. #T4#
Umanouke checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Umanouke misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulkkinen works Umanouke's body with a nice hook.
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 misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Umanouke slaps the foot to one side.
Umanouke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Umanouke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pulkkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Umanouke feinted with a counter takedown.
Umanouke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Umanouke avoids it.
Umanouke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick aimed at Umanouke's knee but Umanouke avoids it well.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Umanouke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pulkkinen did well to prevent Umanouke getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Umanouke walks into a stiff left hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Umanouke slips the punch.
Umanouke missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Umanouke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Umanouke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umanouke moves away.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Umanouke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umanouke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Umanouke misses.
Umanouke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Umanouke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Umanouke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Umanouke steps away.
Pulkkinen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Umanouke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Umanouke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Umanouke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Umanouke throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Umanouke throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umanouke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Umanouke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Umanouke's sensitive parts.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Umanouke's head but Umanouke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umanouke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Umanouke slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Umanouke moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick as Umanouke jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Umanouke misses the target.
Umanouke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Umanouke's head.#T2#
Umanouke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umanouke was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umanouke tries to clinch up
and Pulkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pulkkinen cracks Umanouke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Umanouke misses with a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Umanouke cracks Pulkkinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Umanouke's head back. #T3#
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Umanouke's shoulder, as Umanouke tries to avoid the shot.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut.
Umanouke misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen motions for Umanouke to come forward. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umanouke.
Umanouke misses with a straight right.
Umanouke throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Umanouke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Umanouke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Umanouke with an uppercut!#CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.#T4#
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Umanouke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen trying to keep a closed guard but Umanouke is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen has his foot on Umanouke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Umanouke works his way back into a safe position though.
Umanouke stands and throws Pulkkinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pulkkinen is not content to let Umanouke control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Umanouke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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.
#R4#
Pulkkinen wants to slow Umanouke down by chopping away at his legs.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Umanouke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Umanouke throws a solid leg kick but Pulkkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Umanouke.
Umanouke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Umanouke off the cage and back into range.
Pulkkinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Umanouke.
A big right from Umanouke misses. #TD#
Umanouke drives through with a takedown into guard.
Umanouke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pulkkinen's guard.
Ueda Umanouke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke works his way into side control.
Pulkkinen is looking for a sweep.
Umanouke working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Umanouke moves into full mount!
Umanouke scoring with strikes but Pulkkinen is staying in there.
Pulkkinen tries to reverse the position but Umanouke maintains control.
Umanouke punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pulkkinen wants to hold on but Umanouke pushes him away.
Pulkkinen is trying desperately to improve position.
Umanouke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pulkkinen looks a forlorn figure.
Umanouke 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.
Umanouke lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
The referee warns Pulkkinen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pulkkinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Umanouke has a good base and remains in mount.
Umanouke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pulkkinen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen is bucking up trying to escape but Umanouke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#
Pulkkinen is rocked!
Umanouke looking to finish Pulkkinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pulkkinen!
Pulkkinen is still in real trouble! Can Umanouke finish him?
Umanouke lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Pulkkinen! Umanouke sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Pulkkinen and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke retains his heavyweight title!
Ueda Umanouke 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: CEC 586
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1#
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Umanouke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Umanouke tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt misses with the combination.
Umanouke throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Umanouke only half commits.
Hunt clobbers Umanouke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Umanouke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a low kick but Umanouke avoids it.
Umanouke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Umanouke.
Umanouke 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.
Umanouke wants to clinch but Hunt slips to the side
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umanouke jabs at Hunt's body.#T1##TD#
Umanouke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hunt to the mat! Hunt manages to get full guard.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Umanouke slips nicely into half guard.
Umanouke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Umanouke uses his free foot to push down on Hunt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hunt.
Umanouke lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hunt hang on?#CUT#
It looks like Matt Hunt has been cut.
Hunt wants to control but Umanouke is having none of it.
Hunt is in a horrible position here. Umanouke smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#
Hunt is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Matt Hunt's cut even more.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke retains his heavyweight title!
Ueda Umanouke 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: CEC 582
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Monk throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Umanouke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Monk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Umanouke looking to pass the guard.
Umanouke with a nice head shot there.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monk is keeping the position for now.
Monk has control of Umanouke's left arm, preventing Umanouke from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umanouke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Umanouke won't allow Monk to sweep him here. #T1#
Umanouke postures up.
Monk 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.
Umanouke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Monk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Umanouke on the ground.
Umanouke passes Monk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Monk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Monk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Umanouke is looking to work some ground and pound but Monk has wrist control.
Umanouke tries to free his leg and advance position but Monk is retaining full guard.
Monk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umanouke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monk has momentary wrist control but Umanouke slips an elbow through the middle.
Umanouke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Umanouke passes into half guard.
Umanouke passes to full mount!
Monk blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umanouke misses with a head shot.
Umanouke landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umanouke looking to finish with strikes here!
Umanouke avoids the attempt from Monk to control.#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Umanouke cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Umanouke landing shots from mount.
Umanouke punching from mount but Monk doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Umanouke misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Umanouke lands a big shot there that rocks Monk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Monk tries to lock up and control but Umanouke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Umanouke looking to finish with strikes here!
Monk can't escape the position. #T4#
BOOM! Umanouke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Monk is trying to escape the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umanouke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Umanouke postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Monk in real trouble here! The ref calls for Monk to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke is the new heavyweight champion!
Ueda Umanouke spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CEC 579
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Garcon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Umanouke's head backwards.
Garcon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Umanouke is out of range and Garcon settles back down.
Umanouke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Umanouke manages to circle out of the way.
Garcon 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.
Umanouke misses the shot to the body.
Garcon misses with a body kick.
Umanouke with the counter takedown but Garcon avoids it easily.
Umanouke throws a hook but Garcon blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcon.
Umanouke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Garcon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umanouke shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Umanouke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garcon avoids the body shot from Umanouke.
Garcon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Garcon.
Ueda Umanouke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umanouke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jean Paul Garcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueda Umanouke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcon. Umanouke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umanouke with the counter takedown but Garcon avoids it easily.
Garcon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umanouke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Umanouke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Umanouke takes one to the side of the head.
Good work by Garcon as he checks the leg kick.
Garcon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Umanouke clinches with his opponent.
Garcon blocking some punches. #TD2#
Umanouke tightens his grip and picks Garcon up, before dumping him to the ground. Garcon manages to land in guard.
Garcon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Umanouke passes into half guard.
Garcon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Garcon is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Garcon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Umanouke is working away from the top position though.
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.
Garcon wants to control the action here but instead Umanouke manages to pass to full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Umanouke unloading with bombs!
Umanouke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Garcon looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Garcon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Umanouke punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Umanouke dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Garcon is rocked!
Umanouke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Umanouke postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Garcon badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Umanouke around the waist but Umanouke pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Umanouke is the winner by TKO! Umanouke jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 575
Date: Mar 14, 2018

#R1#
Nice body punch from Umanouke.
A punch combination from Umanouke misses.
Rubin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rubin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umanouke.
Umanouke scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Umanouke throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rubin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Umanouke is in Rubin's guard.
Umanouke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rubin's guard.
Umanouke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rubin is looking to improve his position.
Umanouke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rubin!
Rubin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Umanouke in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T1#
Umanouke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Umanouke has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Umanouke jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rubin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Umanouke has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rubin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rubin tries to hold on but Umanouke postures up.
Umanouke dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanouke lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Rubin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Umanouke thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Umanouke prevents Rubin from getting the reversal.
Rubin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rubin regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubin manages to get to full guard.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rubin is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Rubin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rubin is keeping the position for now.
Umanouke stopping the sweep attempt from Rubin.
Umanouke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Umanouke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rubin struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rubin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Umanouke gets full guard.
Umanouke wants to sweep here but Rubin controlling him for the moment.
Umanouke is still trying to improve position.
Umanouke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rubin looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubin, not yet.
Umanouke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rubin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rubin has control of Umanouke's left arm, preventing Umanouke from doing any damage.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Umanouke. Beautiful body shot.
Umanouke misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Umanouke. That snapped Rubin's head back.
Umanouke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rubin. Rubin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Umanouke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umanouke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rubin momentarily.
Umanouke throws a hook to the side of Rubin's head but Rubin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rubin avoids the head kick by Umanouke.
Umanouke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Rubin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Umanouke doesn't seem phased though.
Rubin throws a hook to the side of Umanouke's head but Umanouke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umanouke. Rubin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umanouke swings for the body but Rubin moves out of range.
A punch combination from Rubin misses.
Umanouke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rubin defends it well.
Rubin throws a looping overhand right but Umanouke ducks down to avoid it.
And Umanouke tries to counter it with a takedown but Rubin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Umanouke misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Rubin.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Umanouke as Rubin tries to tie him up.
Rubin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Umanouke lands a shot to the body.
Umanouke lands with a light punch inside.
Rubin misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubin controls his hands. #TD2#
Umanouke pulls guard.
Umanouke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rubin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Umanouke pushing down on Rubin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Umanouke wants to pass to mount but Rubin is defending the position.
Ueda Umanouke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rubin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Umanouke wants to pass to mount but Rubin is defending the position.
Rubin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rubin is trying to control but Umanouke manages to pass to mount!
Rubin tries to hold on but Umanouke postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umanouke has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rubin's face.
Umanouke cracks Rubin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rubin tries to hold on but Umanouke postures up.
Rubin is bucking up trying to escape but Umanouke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Umanouke lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rubin hang on?
Umanouke lands a couple of good shots and Rubin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I really don't envy Rubin right now.
Umanouke lands punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Rubin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Umanouke's arms.
Umanouke scores with strikes from the back.
Rubin covering up well under a series of strikes from Umanouke.
Rubin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Umanouke's guard. Nice work there by Rubin. #T4#
Rubin throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umanouke looking for a sweep. Not yet Umanouke, not yet. #SUB2#
Umanouke is looking for a triangle but Rubin pushes his legs off easily.
Umanouke looking for a sweep. Not yet Umanouke, not yet.
Rubin is working Umanouke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
That's time! Rubin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Umanouke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubin.
Umanouke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Umanouke shoots in looking for a takedown but Rubin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Umanouke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rubin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umanouke.
Umanouke throws a jab when Rubin was well out of range.
Rubin is looking to counter punch.
Umanouke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Umanouke misses the shot to the body.
Umanouke lands the left hand.
Rubin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rubin misses the jab.
Umanouke just misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke connects with a right hand. Rubin shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke looks to land a right hand but Rubin moved out of range.
Umanouke misses with a body shot.
Rubin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umanouke.
Umanouke throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Rubin counters with a shoot takedown into half 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 tries to get to full guard but Rubin has control of the leg. #T1#
Rubin working Umanouke over with strikes.
Umanouke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rubin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rubin prevents Umanouke from improving his position.
Umanouke is pressing down on Rubin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rubin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rubin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Umanouke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rubin works over Umanouke with some ground and pound from guard.
Timur Rubin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Umanouke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin 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.
Rubin is working Umanouke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rubin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Umanouke has his foot on Rubin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rubin works his way back into a safe position though.
Umanouke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rubin has passed into side control.
Rubin is working Umanouke over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Umanouke is looking to regain half guard here but Rubin keeps moving and retains side control.
Rubin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Umanouke's legs.
Umanouke tries to improve position but can't.
Rubin landing strikes.
Umanouke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rubin's best efforts.
Umanouke tries to roll over but Rubin keeps him under control.
Umanouke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rubin is working Umanouke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Rubin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Umanouke 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#
Umanouke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rubin won't allow Umanouke to pass to mount.
Umanouke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rubin!
Rubin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

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 Timur Rubin.
Well Umanouke 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CEC 571
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1#
Pelle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Umanouke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Umanouke wants to pass to mount but Pelle is defending the position.
Pelle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Umanouke.
Umanouke wants to free his trapped foot but Pelle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've been hearing good reports from Umanouke'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.
Pelle is positioning himself well to prevent Umanouke advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke works his way into side control.
Pelle can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Pelle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Umanouke in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pelle tries to buck Umanouke off but Umanouke is having none of it.
Pelle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Umanouke.
Pelle is working to avoid the ground and pound but Umanouke connects with a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Umanouke are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pelle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Umanouke.
You can see the frustration on Pelle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Pelle tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Umanouke presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Umanouke avoids the attempt from Pelle to control.
Umanouke punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pelle controls the position.
Pelle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Umanouke working Pelle over with strikes here. #ROC#
Pelle is rocked!
Pelle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big strike lands for Umanouke! That's really hurt Pelle and he's turned his back - Umanouke keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Umanouke jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.

Event: AD517
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but dAnconia was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
Umanouke scores with the left hand. dAnconia knows he should have avoided that one.
Umanouke lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Umanouke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Umanouke misses with a right hand
and dAnconia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
A jab from Umanouke misses. #TD#
Umanouke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. dAnconia is trying to defend but Umanouke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Umanouke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Umanouke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks dAnconia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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.
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!
dAnconia is looking for a sweep. Umanouke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Umanouke wants to pass to mount but dAnconia is defending the position.
dAnconia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Umanouke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Umanouke's back!
Umanouke covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Umanouke turns into dAnconia and is now in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umanouke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been hearing good reports from Umanouke'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.
Umanouke working some strikes from top position.
dAnconia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. dAnconia is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dAnconia looking for a sweep. Not yet dAnconia, not yet.
Umanouke 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.
dAnconia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Umanouke works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
dAnconia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Umanouke is working for a submission of some sort.
Umanouke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Umanouke throwing shots but dAnconia is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Umanouke is looking to advance position but dAnconia won't allow it.
Umanouke is looking to pass dAnconia's guard but actually dAnconia recovers to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. dAnconia is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Umanouke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Umanouke passes to full mount! That's big trouble for dAnconia!
Umanouke thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Umanouke lands a couple of good shots and dAnconia has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Umanouke lands a shot to the body.
I really don't envy dAnconia right now.
Umanouke connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for dAnconia to escape the position. #SUB#
Umanouke is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. dAnconia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften dAnconia for a finish.
dAnconia is taking damage to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanouke connects with a big shot to the side of dAnconia's head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Umanouke is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. dAnconia defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
dAnconia rolls, trying to escape but Umanouke keeps control of the position.
Umanouke is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Umanouke gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Umanouke gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Umanouke apologises and we restart here on the feet.
dAnconia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umanouke.
Umanouke fails with the takedown
and dAnconia counters with an inside leg kick. #TD#
Umanouke shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Umanouke showed some decent athleticism there.
dAnconia manages to get to full guard.
Umanouke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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.
#R2#
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umanouke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ueda Umanouke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umanouke just misses with a punch to the body.
dAnconia flicks out a counter leg kick but Umanouke steps away.
Umanouke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has dAnconia pinned against the cage. dAnconia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
dAnconia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umanouke.
dAnconia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
dAnconia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Umanouke moves to clinch but dAnconia breaks away
and dAnconia counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Umanouke misses.
dAnconia lands a front kick.
Umanouke misses with a straight right.
Umanouke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before dAnconia has time to react.#T1#
dAnconia misses with a wild body shot.
Francisco dAnconia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
dAnconia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from dAnconia - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
dAnconia lands with a right hand.
Umanouke misses with a straight right.
dAnconia throws a sloppy head kick and Umanouke moves out of range easily.
Umanouke swings for the body but dAnconia moves out of range.
Umanouke misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and dAnconia counters with a head kick that drops Umanouke to the mat! Umanouke scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Umanouke shoots in and drives through. dAnconia sprawls well.
dAnconia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and dAnconia wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ueda Umanouke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umanouke misses with a lunging right hand
and dAnconia counters with a low kick, right behind Umanouke 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umanouke fails with the takedown
and dAnconia counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
dAnconia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Umanouke on the side of the head.
dAnconia swings for the body but Umanouke moves out of range.
Umanouke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but dAnconia manages to avoid it.
dAnconia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umanouke.
dAnconia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from dAnconia misses.
dAnconia slips under a jab from Umanouke.
Francisco dAnconia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umanouke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and dAnconia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
dAnconia slips a jab from Umanouke.
dAnconia throws a head kick but Umanouke moves out of range.
Umanouke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that dAnconia can do to turn this around?
Umanouke swings away with a body shot that misses
and dAnconia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Umanouke is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut
and dAnconia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
dAnconia throws a body kick that misses.
Umanouke fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
A lazy left from Umanouke finds it's target.
dAnconia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
dAnconia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and dAnconia wants it to stay on the feet.
Umanouke misses the jab.
Umanouke works over dAnconia's head and body with a nice combination.
dAnconia fakes the leg kick and cracks Umanouke in the body.
Umanouke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by dAnconia.
Umanouke throws a predictable looking body shot
and dAnconia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
dAnconia tries a head kick but it misses.
Umanouke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
dAnconia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umanouke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by dAnconia. dAnconia obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umanouke throws a right hand that misses
and dAnconia counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Umanouke throws a hook but dAnconia avoids it easily.
No luck for Umanouke with that takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by dAnconia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Umanouke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
dAnconia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by dAnconia.
A countering left hand to the body from dAnconia misses.
Umanouke misses with a left hand
and dAnconia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Ueda Umanouke's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice body punch from dAnconia.
Umanouke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco dAnconia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Good leg kick by dAnconia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Umanouke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umanouke with a lazy takedown attempt
and dAnconia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umanouke thinking.
dAnconia digs a good hook to Umanouke's body.
Umanouke misses with a two punch combination.
dAnconia scores with a kick to the midsection.
dAnconia thows a left - swing and a miss!
dAnconia throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but dAnconia moves away.
dAnconia throws a fast counter high kick but Umanouke manages to duck under it in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Umanouke shoots and misses
and dAnconia counters with a stiff right hand.
Umanouke blocks a jab.
dAnconia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from dAnconia. Umanouke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umanouke throws a poor cross that misses
enabling dAnconia to counter with a crisp jab.
Umanouke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A countering left hand to the body from dAnconia misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ueda Umanouke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umanouke throws a big shot that misses.
Umanouke thows a left - swing and a miss!
dAnconia steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Umanouke misses with a left hand
and dAnconia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
dAnconia tries to work over Umanouke's front leg with a kick but Umanouke checks it.
dAnconia is looking to land body kicks.
Umanouke misses the shot to the body.
dAnconia swings for the body but Umanouke moves out of range.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
dAnconia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
dAnconia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Francisco dAnconia!
Francisco dAnconia 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.
The defeated Ueda Umanouke had this to say: 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: AD512
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Umanouke loads up on a big right hand but Tyson slips the punch.
Umanouke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Umanouke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tyson's head backwards.#TD#
Umanouke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tyson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Umanouke stopping the sweep attempt from Tyson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umanouke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Umanouke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Tyson is keeping the position.
Umanouke is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson has wrist control.#T1#
Umanouke won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Umanouke 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.
Umanouke throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
Umanouke looking to pass the guard.
Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umanouke.
Umanouke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Umanouke shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
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.
Umanouke misses with a wild body shot.
Umanouke scores with a shot to the body.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Umanouke.
Tyson throws a body kick that misses.
Umanouke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Umanouke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tyson has time to react.
Umanouke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Umanouke somewhat.
Umanouke throws a body shot but no joy.
Umanouke walks into a left hand.
Umanouke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Tyson thuds his shin into the meat of Umanouke's side.#TD#
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Umanouke is breathing heavily.
Tyson seems keen to control Umanouke's posture.#T3#
Tyson is continuing to stall.
Umanouke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyson has his hands on Umanouke's head, controlling the position.
Umanouke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyson is pulling down on Umanouke's head. It's preventing any offense from Umanouke, at least for the moment.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Umanouke from controlling successfully. #REF3#
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 scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umanouke.
Umanouke moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Umanouke is just out of range.
Umanouke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A countering left hand to the body from Tyson misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ueda Umanouke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Umanouke gets a double leg takedown into Tyson's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Umanouke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Umanouke looking to pass the guard.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Umanouke lands an overhand right.
Tyson throws a hook but Umanouke blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Umanouke.
Tyson defending well as Umanouke loads up on a big left hand.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umanouke manages to avoid it.
Umanouke is looking to wear down Tyson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tyson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ueda Umanouke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Umanouke is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Umanouke.
Tyson scores with a spinning back kick!
Tyson tries to work over Umanouke's front leg with a kick but Umanouke checks it.
Umanouke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tyson's head backwards.
Umanouke throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyson. #T1#
Tyson avoids the body shot from Umanouke.
Ueda Umanouke is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Umanouke.
Umanouke misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Tyson counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson lands a nice looking body shot.
Umanouke punishes Tyson's body with a nice straight punch.
Umanouke looks to throw the jab but Tyson is out of range.
Umanouke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyson throws out a loose jab but Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Umanouke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umanouke. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umanouke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Umanouke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umanouke throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range. #T2#
Tyson lands an overhand right.
Umanouke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Tyson lands an overhand right.
Umanouke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Umanouke attempts a counter takedown but Tyson avoids it well and moves away.
Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Umanouke shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyson tries to sprawl out of it but Umanouke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ueda Umanouke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyson.#CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
Umanouke scores with the left hand. Tyson knows he should have avoided that one. #T3##TD#
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Umanouke in the domination position with Tyson hanging on.
Tyson is trying to control Umanouke's posture but Umanouke avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umanouke throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Umanouke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Umanouke postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Umanouke looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tyson is avoiding damage well.
Umanouke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
An elbow from Umanouke crashes against the mat.
Tyson tries to buck Umanouke off but Umanouke is having none of it.
Umanouke throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Umanouke looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tyson is avoiding damage well.
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.
Umanouke working the ground and pound but Tyson is defending the strikes.
Umanouke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
Umanouke creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tyson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Umanouke cracks Tyson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Umanouke drives through with a takedown into guard.
Umanouke is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson has wrist control.
Umanouke throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke looking to pass the guard.
Umanouke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke won't allow Tyson to get back to his feet.
Umanouke throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Umanouke trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umanouke moves away.
Umanouke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Umanouke throws a sloppy body shot
and Tyson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umanouke thinking.
Umanouke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tyson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Umanouke on the side of the head.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyson but Tyson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Umanouke's corner calls for a 1-2. Umanouke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Umanouke with a hook.#T2#
Umanouke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tyson defends well and Umanouke ends up having to push Tyson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tyson lands with an uppercut that bounces Umanouke off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umanouke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No luck for Umanouke with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ueda Umanouke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umanouke manages to avoid it.
Tyson staying out of range there.
Crunch! Tyson slams his shin into Umanouke's torso.
Umanouke throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
Umanouke slips under a jab.
Umanouke works the jab nicely.
Umanouke swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umanouke.
A shot to the body from Umanouke misses
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umanouke. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umanouke swings widly with a right hand
letting Tyson counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tyson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyson wants it to stay on the feet.
Umanouke swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Umanouke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson throws a body punch but Umanouke moves out of range.
Umanouke misses with a body shot
and Tyson counters with a right hand to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Umanouke or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson, which made it look bad. #T4#
Tyson scores with a nice body kick.
Tyson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umanouke connects with a single shot there.
Tyson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyson slips under a jab from Umanouke.
Tyson stuffs the takedown attempt from Umanouke. Umanouke gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyson! But no joy.
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Umanouke 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ueda Umanouke!
A very excited looking Ueda Umanouke rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: AD508
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
Umanouke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Umanouke scores with a shot to the body.
Gomu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Umanouke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomu.
Gomu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Umanouke throws a hook but Gomu avoids it easily.
Gomu scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomu misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Umanouke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Umanouke with the ground and pound but Gomu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Umanouke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke postures up in Gomu's guard and throws a big left but Gomu blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umanouke trying to control but Gomu is working from the bottom.
Umanouke controlling from the top position. #T1#
Gomu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Gomu keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umanouke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umanouke connects with a couple of short punches.
Umanouke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Umanouke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Gomu keeps moving.
Umanouke is fighting to break Gomu's control of his arms but Gomu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Umanouke controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Umanouke throws a strike but Gomu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gomu stopping the sweep attempt from Umanouke.#SUB2#
Umanouke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Umanouke looking for a guillotine here but Gomu defends easily. #SUB2#
Umanouke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Umanouke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomu is aware though and is defending well.
Gomu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Umanouke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gomu uses it to pass to side control.
Umanouke is trying to escape the position but Gomu is controlling the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Umanouke tries to buck Gomu off but Gomu is having none of it.
Umanouke is still trying to improve position.
Umanouke is trying to escape the position but Gomu is controlling the position. #SU#
Gomu stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Umanouke connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Gomu Gomu has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Umanouke with a poor takedown
and Gomu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomu blocks a jab.#TD2#
Umanouke gets a double leg takedown into Gomu's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ueda Umanouke will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Umanouke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomu. #CL#
Gomu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Umanouke has a couple of punches blocked by Gomu.
Umanouke throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomu.
Umanouke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomu.
Umanouke lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Gomu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomu scores with a sloppy right hand. Umanouke should have avoided that one.
Gomu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Umanouke gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umanouke working the ground and pound from side control.
Umanouke working away.
Umanouke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gomu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#CUT2#
Gomu Gomu's cut is getting worse.
Umanouke trying to control the action but Gomu is working from the bottom. #T1#
Umanouke working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #CUT2#
Gomu Gomu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Umanouke scores with a couple of short elbows.
Umanouke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Umanouke trying to control the action but Gomu is working from the bottom.
Umanouke cracks Gomu with a big right hand but Gomu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB2#
Umanouke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Umanouke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Umanouke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gomu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Gomu seems a little lost for a moment, as Umanouke dominates the positioning.
Sloppy strikes there by Umanouke.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Umanouke has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Umanouke wants to control but Gomu is keeping him busy.
Umanouke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Umanouke wants to control for a moment but Gomu uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Umanouke 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. #T3#
Gomu tries to roll over but Umanouke keeps him under control.
Gomu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umanouke.
Umanouke works his way into side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Umanouke scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gomu to see if he's OK.#CUT2#
Jeez, Gomu Gomu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke 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: AD503
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1##CL#
Umanouke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Umanouke jumps guard and drags Dall to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Umanouke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dall avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Umanouke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dall is aware though and is defending well.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Umanouke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Umanouke working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dall has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Umanouke is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall.
Umanouke is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1##SUB#
Umanouke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dall pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura but Umanouke is defending well. #SUB#
Umanouke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Umanouke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura but Umanouke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage.
Dall is taking a breather. Umanouke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Umanouke is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Umanouke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dall pulls his head out easily.
Umanouke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dall.
Dall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Umanouke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Dall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dall wants to control but Umanouke is keeping him busy.
Umanouke is trying to get back to full guard.
Dall working Umanouke over with strikes. #SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura but Umanouke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage.
Umanouke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dall.
Dall slips a nice elbow through Umanouke's hands, connecting with Umanouke's forehead.#SUB2#
Dall 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Umanouke actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Umanouke is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Umanouke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall working over Umanouke with some ground and pound. Umanouke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Umanouke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dall pulls his head out easily.
Dall is trying to control the action in half guard but Umanouke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umanouke tries to roll over but Dall keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Umanouke has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terryn Dall dominated 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.
#R2#
Umanouke catches Dall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Umanouke.
Dall throws a counter combo.
Umanouke with a poor takedown
and Dall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Umanouke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dall avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ueda Umanouke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall swats away the attempt to clinch by Umanouke.
Umanouke takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall throws a counter combo.
Umanouke lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Umanouke tries to clinch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Umanouke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dall feints a counter leg kick.
Dall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Umanouke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Umanouke looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Dall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umanouke shoots for a takedown but Dall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Umanouke tries to close the distance and clinch but Dall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Umanouke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall with the counter takedown but Umanouke avoids it easily.
Umanouke throws a sloppy body shot
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Umanouke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
Umanouke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Umanouke missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Umanouke defends it well.
Umanouke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke has his takedown stuffed
and Dall counters with a low kick, right behind Umanouke 's knee.
Ueda Umanouke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umanouke shoots in looking for a takedown but Dall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Umanouke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Umanouke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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 darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umanouke's hands.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall feints a counter leg kick.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umanouke.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Umanouke.
Dall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umanouke loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Umanouke misses with a jab to the body
and Dall counters with a nice leg kick.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Dall throws out a counter right but Umanouke avoids it with no problem.
Dall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Dall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Umanouke!#SUB2#
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Umanouke manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Dall is looking to advance position but Umanouke won't allow it.
Umanouke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Umanouke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dall avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Umanouke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Umanouke working for a triangle but Dall defends it easily.
Umanouke keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Terryn Dall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Umanouke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Umanouke throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Umanouke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dall sprawls well initially but Umanouke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Umanouke winds up and cracks Dall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dall gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Umanouke scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke scoring with some ground and pound.
Dall keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
Umanouke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Dall controls Umanouke momentarily but Umanouke frees himself. #SUB2#
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Umanouke is aware though and is defending well.
Dall working a defensive guard here.
Umanouke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dall's head.
Umanouke working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dall is on top in guard. #REVB#
Umanouke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dall.
Dall pushing down on Umanouke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Umanouke is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Umanouke tries to roll over but Dall keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Umanouke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Umanouke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dall. #SUB2#
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Umanouke is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Dall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Umanouke tries to roll over but Dall keeps him under control.#SUB#
Umanouke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Umanouke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dall pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dall working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dall is nestled in close to Umanouke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Terryn Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dall throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Umanouke to regain full guard.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Umanouke is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Umanouke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Umanouke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dall has managed to get both his arms back between Umanouke's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dall sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ueda Umanouke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dall 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terryn Dall!
After the fight, Terryn Dall 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.
In defeat, Ueda Umanouke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back avenge my honor.'.

Event: AD498: Cro Cop
Date: Nov 05, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Sammich misses.
Sammich moves away from the strike by Umanouke.
Sammich moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Umanouke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Umanouke with a nice cross.
Sammich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sammich throws a sloppy body shot
and Umanouke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umanouke misses with a hook. Sammich ducked under it nicely.
Sammich ducks right into an uppercut from Umanouke.
Sammich moves out of range as Umanouke strikes.
Sammich throwing a counter right hand but Umanouke manages to avoid it.
Umanouke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sammich just misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke lands a glancing blow to the side of Sammich's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Umanouke has closed the distance and engaged Sammich in a clinch.
Sammich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sammich can't find room to land a body shot as Umanouke controls the action. #T1#
Sammich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Umanouke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sammich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sammich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Umanouke has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sammich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sammich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umanouke's elbow.
Umanouke lands a hook that snaps the head of Sammich backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sammich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Umanouke's brow. #TD2#
Umanouke gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Sammich pushes Umanouke off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umanouke misses with a lunging right hand
and Sammich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sammich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umanouke.
Sammich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Umanouke looks winded!
Umanouke connects with a body shot.
Sammich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umanouke.
Umanouke takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sammich.
Sammich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umanouke throws a right hand that misses
and Sammich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Sammich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Umanouke tries to close the distance and clinch but Sammich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sammich throws a body punch but Umanouke moves out of range.
Sammich scores with a leg kick.
Umanouke slips a jab from Sammich.
Umanouke lands a jab to Sammich's midsection.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sammich was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
Sammich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Umanouke misses with a hook
and Sammich counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ueda Umanouke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umanouke tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sammich counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Sammich scores with a jab to the head.
Umanouke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sammich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Umanouke momentarily.
Umanouke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sammich finds it's way round the side to connect with Umanouke's head.
Umanouke slips under a jab from Sammich.
Umanouke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sammich's head.
Umanouke throws out a loose jab but Sammich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sammy Sammich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sammich slips under a jab from Umanouke.
Umanouke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sammich at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Umanouke.
Umanouke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sammich manages to avoid it.
Sammich lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umanouke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sammich tries to avoid it but Umanouke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sammich to the ground. Sammich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sammy Sammich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueda Umanouke.
Sammich circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Umanouke misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Sammich counters with a beautiful punch that sends Umanouke to the canvas! #CUT#
That has opened up Ueda Umanouke's cut even more.
Sammich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Umanouke looking for a guillotine here but Sammich defends easily. #SUB2#
Umanouke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sammich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Umanouke looking for a guillotine here but Sammich defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sammich trying to control but Umanouke is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Sammich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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.
#R2#
Umanouke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sammich moves away from the strike by Umanouke.
Umanouke misses with a looping left.
Sammich lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sammich works Umanouke's body with a nice hook.
Umanouke slips under a jab from Sammich.
Umanouke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Umanouke thuds a left hand into Sammich's body.
Umanouke misses the shot to the body.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut. Sammich saw that one coming.
Sammich throws a counter high kick but Umanouke was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sammich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umanouke.
Umanouke moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sammich.
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Umanouke there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sammich.
Umanouke is breathing heavily.
Umanouke avoids the body shot from Sammich. #T1#
Sammich throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sammich misses the target.
Umanouke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Umanouke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sammich.
Sammich throws a body shot but no joy.
And Umanouke tries to counter it with a takedown but Sammich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Umanouke tries to clinch but Sammich is having none of it.
As Umanouke backs away, Sammich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sammich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umanouke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Umanouke.
Umanouke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sammich swivels and escapes.
Sammich lands a glancing blow to the side of Umanouke's head.
Umanouke tries to move into range but Sammich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Sammich misses.
Sammich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umanouke can do to turn this around?
Sammich jabs at Umanouke's body.#T2#
Sammich lands a really nice looking cross but Umanouke seems unphased. #CUT#
The cut above Ueda Umanouke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!#KD#
Sammich catches Umanouke napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Umanouke to the canvas! #ROC#
Umanouke is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sammich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Umanouke keeping moving, preventing Sammich from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Umanouke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sammich trying to control the position from guard on top but Umanouke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sammich controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Sammich's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Umanouke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sammich passes into half guard.
Umanouke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Sammich seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Umanouke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Umanouke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sammich pulls his head out easily.
Sammich has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sammich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Umanouke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sammy Sammich is winning the standup battle so far.
Umanouke defending well as Sammich loads up on a big left hand.
Umanouke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Sammich.
Sammich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sammich lands a nice looking body shot.
Sammich looks to land a left hand but Umanouke moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Sammich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Umanouke dives in for a single leg takedown but Sammich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sammich misses the shot to the body.
Sammich avoids the body shot from Umanouke.
A counter left hand to the body from Sammich misses its target.
Umanouke lands with a nice body punch.
Umanouke avoids a kick to the body.
Umanouke scores with a jab to the body.
Umanouke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sammich moves away.
Sammich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Umanouke.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Umanouke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sammich - the referee stops the clock and Umanouke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sammich. Umanouke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke takes a swing at Sammich's ribcage but misses.
Umanouke misses with a hook.
Sammich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Umanouke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Umanouke misses with a takedown attempt
and Sammich counters with a nice uppercut.
Umanouke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sammich scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Sammich with a jab.
Sammich lands a right hook to the body.
Sammich misses with a hook.
Umanouke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sammich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Umanouke dodges the punch combination from Sammich.
Umanouke throws a body punch but Sammich moves out of range.
Umanouke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sammich avoids it really well and circles away.
Sammy Sammich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueda Umanouke.
A shot to the liver by Umanouke. Beautiful body shot.
Sammy Sammich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sammich stuns Umanouke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
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!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Umanouke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sammich has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Umanouke but great work by Sammich.
Umanouke regains half guard.
Sammich slows the pace down in half guard.
Sammich is trying to control. Umanouke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Umanouke is looking for a sweep. Sammich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Umanouke looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Sammich not doing much here.
Umanouke wants to improve his position but Sammich is controlling well. #SUB2#
Umanouke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Umanouke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Sammich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Umanouke wants to improve his position but Sammich is controlling well.
Sammich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Umanouke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Umanouke wants to improve his position but Sammich is controlling well. #SUB2#
Sammich moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Umanouke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Sammich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sammich 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Sammich!
Sammy Sammich spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Ueda Umanouke had this to say: 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back avenge my honor.'.

Event: AD493: Devilish horse
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Umanouke misses the shot to the body.
Umanouke just misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke dives in for a single leg takedown but Pakula sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Umanouke.
Umanouke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pakula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Umanouke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pakula is trying to control Umanouke's posture but Umanouke avoids it.
Umanouke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pakula stops Umanouke from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke is chipping away with strikes.
Pakula tries to improve position but can't.
Umanouke is putting a hurting on Pakula here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Umanouke scores with punches from side control.
Umanouke 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.
Check out the look on Umanouke's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Umanouke working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Umanouke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pakula knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pakula tries to improve position but can't.
Umanouke lands a nice forearm strike.
Pakula taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pakula gets back to half guard.
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 Pakula's temple. #T2##SUB#
Umanouke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pakula has managed to free his arm - good work.
Umanouke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Umanouke has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pakula defend it? Umanouke steps over the head and cranks it - Pakula is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Umanouke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke 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: AD490: FightLand Montreal
Date: Oct 08, 2017

#R1#
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.#TD2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
Harrington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umanouke. #SUB2#
Umanouke has gone for a leg lock! Harrington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Umanouke's guard.#REVR#
Umanouke wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Umanouke working for a triangle but Harrington defends it easily. #SUB2#
Umanouke is looking for a triangle here but Harrington uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
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.#SUB2#
Umanouke looking for subs from the bottom but Harrington mounts him!
Harrington prevents Umanouke from getting the reversal.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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. #CL2#
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.#T1#
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. #CUT#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.#CL2#
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. #T2#
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. #TD2#
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.#T3#
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!#REVR##SUB2#
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. #T4##SUB2#
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!
#R3##CL2#
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. #TD2#
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.#ES#
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.#CL2#
Umanouke moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umanouke. #T1#
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. #TD2#
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!#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Umanouke is looking for the choke from the back position but Harrington is controlling his hands well. #T2##SUB2#
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!#SUB2#
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. #T3##SUB2#
Umanouke working for a choke but Harrington is defending well. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.

Event: AD486: In the shadow
Date: Sep 24, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Umanouke gets the takedown into side control.
Umanouke in side control, throwing shots but Eerkilaa defends.
Umanouke working away.
Eerkilaa is trying to get back to half guard.
Umanouke working the ground and pound but Eerkilaa is defending the strikes.
Umanouke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Umanouke misses with the ground and pound.
Umanouke working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Umanouke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eerkilaa has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eerkilaa parries the strikes from Umanouke easily there. Umanouke is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Eerkilaa to escape. #T1#
Eerkilaa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Umanouke jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Eerkilaa manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Umanouke in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Eerkilaa is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: AD480: Young Eagles
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Urquhart lands with a nice body punch.
Urquhart 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. #CUT#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Umanouke has Urquhart up against the cage in a clinch.
Urquhart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Umanouke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Urquhart to work.
Umanouke is trying to drag Urquhart to the mat but Urquhart just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Urquhart prevents a body shot from Umanouke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Urquhart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut.
Umanouke scores with a jab to the body.
Umanouke just misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Umanouke takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Umanouke lands a jab to the head.
Umanouke looks for a takedown but Urquhart sprawls well.
Umanouke swings for the body but Urquhart moves out of range.
Umanouke throws an off balance right hand
enabling Urquhart to counter with a crisp jab.
Feargus Urquhart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Umanouke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Urquhart did well to prevent Umanouke getting side control.
Umanouke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Urquhart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Urquhart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Umanouke prevents Urquhart from improving his position.
Umanouke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Umanouke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Urquhart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Umanouke. #T2##SUB2#
Umanouke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Urquhart is just riding it out for now. Umanouke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Umanouke is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umanouke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Urquhart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Umanouke.
Umanouke is nestled in close to Urquhart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Umanouke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Umanouke wants to work for an arm triangle but Urquhart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but Urquhart defending well.
Urquhart trying to hold on to Umanouke's head to control him but Umanouke postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urquhart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umanouke.
Urquhart regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Umanouke. #T4#
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Umanouke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Umanouke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
Urquhart scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Umanouke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Urquhart tries to avoid it but Umanouke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Urquhart to the ground. Urquhart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Feargus Urquhart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueda Umanouke.
Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urquhart.
Umanouke with the counter takedown but Urquhart avoids it easily.
Umanouke fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Umanouke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SUB2#
Umanouke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Urquhart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The strikes coming from Umanouke are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
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 Feargus Urquhart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Urquhart. No joy for Umanouke on that attempt. #CL2#
Urquhart gets tackled into the cage by Umanouke. Umanouke maintains the clinch.
Umanouke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urquhart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umanouke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Umanouke tries to work over Urquhart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umanouke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Umanouke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Feargus Urquhart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueda Umanouke.
Urquhart blocks an uppercut.
Umanouke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Urquhart pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Umanouke tries for a takedown but Urquhart manages to get underhooks.
Umanouke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urquhart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umanouke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Urquhart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Urquhart throws a hook to the side of Umanouke's head but Umanouke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Urquhart.#CUT#
That has opened up Ueda Umanouke's cut even more.
Urquhart fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Umanouke on the side of the head.#KD#
Urquhart cracks Umanouke with a big right hand and Umanouke goes down!#ROC#
Umanouke is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urquhart is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Umanouke is still in real trouble! Can Urquhart finish him?#T1#
Urquhart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Urquhart continues to stall.
Umanouke seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Umanouke is looking for a triangle here but Urquhart uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Umanouke is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
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.
Umanouke is still trying to improve position.
Urquhart takes a little break here. Umanouke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Umanouke tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Urquhart takes a little break here. Umanouke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU#
Urquhart decides to stand up, so the ref orders Umanouke to his feet.
Urquhart clobbers Umanouke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
The cut above Ueda Umanouke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Umanouke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Urquhart throws an overhand right that lands on Umanouke's shoulder, as Umanouke tries to avoid the shot.
Umanouke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Urquhart works the jab nicely.#CUT#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Feargus Urquhart!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Feargus Urquhart waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.
Ueda Umanouke spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back avenge my honor.'.

Event: AD476: Push YOUrself
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Gorrila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Gorrila clinches with his opponent.
Umanouke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gorrila to keep the fight standing.
Umanouke struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorrila controls his hands.
Gorrila lands a nice shot to the body.
Gorrila prevents a takedown attempt there.
Umanouke tries to work over Gorrila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umanouke has Gorrila pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gorrila manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ueda Umanouke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Gorrila.
Gorrila lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Umanouke or not.
Gorrila is stalling here.
Umanouke can't find room to land a body shot as Gorrila controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorrila throws a punch but it's blocked by Umanouke.
Umanouke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gorrila prevents a body shot from Umanouke.
Umanouke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gorrila lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Gorrila blocks an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Umanouke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Gorrila has picked Umanouke up - he's going for a ride! Gorrila dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Gorrila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Umanouke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gorrila pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Umanouke actively working from the bottom here.
Umanouke is looking for a sweep. Gorrila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gorrila tries to pass to full mount but Umanouke defends it. #SUB#
Umanouke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gorrila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2##SUB#
Umanouke actively working from the bottom here.
Umanouke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Umanouke working for a triangle but Gorrila defends it easily.
Gorrila trying to control but Umanouke is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Umanouke has his foot on Gorrila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gorrila works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Umanouke is looking for a triangle here but Gorrila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gorrila gets to mount! Umanouke was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Umanouke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Umanouke is working hard here to advance position.
Umanouke is trying to reverse the position but instead Gorrila has taken his back - oops!#T4#
Gorrila is hanging on to Umanouke's back as he tries to escape.
Umanouke turns into Gorrila and is now in his guard.
Gorrila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Umanouke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Umanouke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gorrila's head.
Umanouke cracks Gorrila with a solid left hand.
Gorrila working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanouke connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorrila keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
Umanouke landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fat Gorrila dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Umanouke rushes Gorrila and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Umanouke gets control of Gorrila's arms and successfully pulls guard. Umanouke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Umanouke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gorrila wants to control from the top but Umanouke keeps moving. #SUB#
Umanouke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gorrila passes into half guard.
Umanouke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Umanouke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Umanouke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Umanouke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gorrila defends it easily.#SUB#
Umanouke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gorrila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gorrila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gorrila looking to sit in guard and control but Umanouke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Umanouke lands a couple of digs.
Umanouke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Umanouke lands a couple of elbows.
Umanouke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ueda Umanouke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Umanouke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Umanouke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Umanouke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gorrila's head.
Umanouke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Umanouke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Umanouke looks up at the clock and then as Gorrila takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Umanouke smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gorrila is trying to control Umanouke's posture but Umanouke avoids it.
Gorrila tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Umanouke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gorrila takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Umanouke working the ground and pound.
Umanouke cracks Gorrila with a big right hand but Gorrila just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gorrila wants to control but Umanouke postures up.
Umanouke cracks Gorrila with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Umanouke 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.
Gorrila takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4##SUB#
Umanouke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gorrila takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Umanouke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gorrila some visible discomfort.
Umanouke is chipping away with strikes.
Gorrila takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gorrila wants to control but Umanouke postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gorrila is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Umanouke's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Umanouke! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Gorrila has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ueda Umanouke!
After the fight, Ueda Umanouke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: AD472: Another way
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Snead stuffs the takedown attempt from Umanouke. Umanouke gets slowly back to his feet.
Umanouke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Umanouke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umanouke moves away.
Snead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Umanouke.
Snead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Snead on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Sam Snead has been cut.#CL2#
Umanouke clinches with his opponent.
Umanouke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sam Snead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueda Umanouke.
Umanouke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snead is breathing heavily.
Umanouke lands a hook that snaps the head of Snead backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snead throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Umanouke avoiding damage as Snead throws knees to the body.
Umanouke managing to block the knees to the body from Snead.
Snead 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.
Snead missing with knees to the body.
Snead looking to throw knees to the head but Umanouke is blocking nicely. #TD2#
Umanouke lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Snead avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Umanouke.
Umanouke throwing shots but Snead is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Umanouke is trying to work for a kimura but Snead is defending well.
Umanouke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snead has hold of Umanouke's hands but Umanouke slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Umanouke throwing shots but Snead is blocking nicely. #T2#
Snead blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umanouke.
Umanouke winds up and cracks Snead with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke lands strikes from half guard.
Snead regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Umanouke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snead wants to sweep but no luck.
Umanouke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Umanouke is in close to Snead's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Umanouke postures up in Snead's guard and throws a big left but Snead blocks it.
Umanouke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Umanouke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Umanouke chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Umanouke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Umanouke postures up and lands a big shot to Snead's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Umanouke's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Snead is posturing up here but Umanouke has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Snead tries to roll out but it's too tight and Snead has to tap! Slick submission there by Umanouke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AD466: My precious
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slevin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Umanouke has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Umanouke blocks a jab.#TD2#
Umanouke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Slevin quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Umanouke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slevin sees it coming and defends easily.
Slevin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Umanouke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Umanouke working over Slevin with some ground and pound. Slevin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Slevin wants to improve his position but Umanouke is controlling well.
Umanouke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin has hold of Umanouke's hands but Umanouke slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Umanouke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slevin defending well though. #SUB2#
Umanouke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slevin has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Umanouke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slevin defending well though.
Slevin tries to roll over but Umanouke keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Umanouke.
Umanouke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Umanouke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Umanouke drops an elbow to the side of Slevin's head.
Umanouke lands strikes from half guard.
Umanouke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slevin is trying to maintain the position but Umanouke is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Slevin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Slevin is looking for a sweep. Umanouke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slevin won't allow Umanouke to pass to mount.
Umanouke lands strikes from half guard.
Slevin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Umanouke passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umanouke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slevin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Umanouke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slevin can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T3#
Umanouke looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Umanouke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Umanouke misses with a head shot.
A nice elbow there by Umanouke.
Umanouke throwing strikes here but Slevin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Umanouke connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Umanouke with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umanouke scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Slevin?
BOOM! Umanouke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Umanouke is landing with some decent strikes but Slevin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Umanouke with shots to the head and body - Slevin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Slevin is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Umanouke is landing with some decent strikes but Slevin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Slevin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Umanouke thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Umanouke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slevin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Umanouke.
Umanouke working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Umanouke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Slevin taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umanouke working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Slevin swings for the body but Umanouke moves out of range. #CL2#
Umanouke moves into the clinch.
Slevin stops a takedown attempt from Umanouke.
Umanouke tries to work over Slevin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umanouke blocks an elbow strike.
Umanouke lands a body shot.
Umanouke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umanouke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slevin backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Slevin fails to land.
Umanouke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slevin struggles to land a body shot inside as Umanouke controls his hands.
Umanouke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Umanouke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Umanouke blocks an elbow strike from Slevin.
Slevin misses with some punches.
Umanouke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slevin blocks a body shot from Umanouke.
A short right from Umanouke on the inside.
Umanouke scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Umanouke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slevin or not.
A short right from Umanouke on the inside.
Umanouke lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Umanouke.
A left hand lands to the body for Umanouke.
Umanouke scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Umanouke.
Slevin takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Umanouke. #ROC2#
Slevin is rocked!
Umanouke creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Slevin's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Slevin drops to his knees and Umanouke pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke 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: BREAKTHROUGH
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Basayev staying out of range there.
Basayev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Umanouke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aleksey Basayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umanouke checks a low kick from Basayev.
Umanouke tries to counter by clinching up but Basayev breaks away and moves out of range.
Umanouke misses with a jab to the body
and Basayev counters with a body kick.
Basayev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Basayev, right into the meat.
Basayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Umanouke misses its target.
Umanouke blocks the body kick.
Umanouke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Basayev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke dives in and grabs Basayev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Basayev pushes down on Umanouke's head and hops out.
Umanouke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basayev.
Umanouke tries to counter by clinching up but Basayev breaks away and moves out of range.
Basayev scores with a nice body kick.
Basayev throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Umanouke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Umanouke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Umanouke moves out of range as Basayev throws a body kick.
Umanouke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Umanouke is breathing heavily.
Basayev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Umanouke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.#CL2#
Basayev darts in and clinches Umanouke up against the cage.
Umanouke fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ueda Umanouke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umanouke tries to work over Basayev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Basayev misses with some punches.
Basayev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Basayev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Umanouke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Basayev lands a hook that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Basayev is pressed up against the cage. Umanouke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Basayev down to the mat. Basayev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Basayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Umanouke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Basayev.
Umanouke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Basayev throws a leg kick but Umanouke checks it.
Umanouke slips a straight right by Basayev.
Basayev throws an overhand right that lands on Umanouke's shoulder, as Umanouke tries to avoid the shot.
Umanouke throws a hook but Basayev avoids it easily.#CL#
Umanouke pushes Basayev up against the cage in a clinch.
Basayev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Basayev gets through Umanouke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Basayev scores with a shoulder strike.
Basayev misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Basayev fails to land.
Umanouke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Basayev backwards.
Umanouke tries a body shot but Basayev blocks it.
Umanouke pushes Basayev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Basayev blocks a body shot from Umanouke.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Basayev.
A right hand to the body from Basayev.
Umanouke throws a head punch that misses.
Umanouke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Basayev's elbow. #BC2#
Basayev breaks from the clinch.
Basayev thuds his shin into the meat of Umanouke's side.
Umanouke moves out of range of the body kick from Basayev. #CL2#
Basayev gets a clinch.
Basayev struggles to land a body shot inside as Umanouke controls his hands. #T4#
A bit of stalling here from Umanouke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Basayev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Basayev's coach down at Fight Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Basayev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Umanouke misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Basayev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Basayev prevents a body shot from Umanouke.
Basayev struggles to land a body shot inside as Umanouke controls his hands.
Basayev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Basayev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umanouke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Basayev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Umanouke wants a takedown.
Basayev working aggressively here.
Umanouke working aggressively here.
Basayev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Basayev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umanouke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Basayev can't find room to land a body shot as Umanouke controls the action.
Umanouke is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksey Basayev dominated that 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.
#R2##CL2#
Basayev closes the distance and clinches.
Basayev misses with a body punch.
Umanouke tries a body shot but Basayev blocks it.
Basayev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umanouke misses with a punch to the body.
Basayev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Basayev pushes Umanouke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Basayev misses with some punches.
Basayev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Basayev prevents a body shot from Umanouke.
Basayev is trying to maintain a safe position but Umanouke gets an underhook and turns Basayev into the cage.
Basayev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aleksey Basayev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Basayev tries a body shot but Umanouke blocks it.
Basayev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basayev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Basayev lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Basayev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Basayev stalling the fight. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Basayev.
Basayev can't find room to land a body shot as Umanouke controls the action.
Umanouke misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Basayev manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Umanouke tries to keep at a distance but Basayev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Umanouke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Basayev after a bit of a struggle.
Umanouke trying to control the position but instead, Basayev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Umanouke into the cage.
Basayev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Basayev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Umanouke throws a head punch that misses.
Basayev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Basayev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Basayev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Basayev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Basayev lands a hook that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards. #T2#
A short left from Basayev.
Basayev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Basayev misses with a body punch.
Umanouke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umanouke can't find room to land a body shot as Basayev controls the action.
Basayev struggles to land a body shot inside as Umanouke controls his hands.
Basayev gets through Umanouke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Basayev lands with a right to the head.
Basayev lands with a short shot to the head.
Umanouke wants a takedown. #KD2#
Basayev drops Umanouke onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Umanouke is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Umanouke is rocked!
Basayev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Umanouke.
Oh Umanouke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Basayev drops Umanouke onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Umanouke is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.#BC2#
Basayev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Basayev throws a low kick but Umanouke avoids it.
Basayev throws a monster overhand right that drops Umanouke! Basayev follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksey Basayev!
A victorious Aleksey Basayev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS 2
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Slice misses the jab.
Slice throws the kick towards the body but Umanouke avoids it.#TD#
Umanouke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Slice!
Slice is trying to get back to his feet.
Umanouke scores with a couple of short elbows.
Umanouke works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Slice is working to avoid the ground and pound but Umanouke connects with a decent elbow.
Umanouke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slice keeps working.
Umanouke scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Slice to see if he's OK.
Umanouke creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Slice sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Slice defending against the ground and pound.
Slice wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Slice taking a bit of punishment here - Umanouke scoring with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
Umanouke tries to score with some ground and pound. Slice controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Umanouke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Umanouke are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Umanouke lands a decent elbow from side control.
Umanouke scoring with punches from side control.
Umanouke lands a few punches from side control.
Umanouke trying to control the action but Slice is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Slice sneaks out the side door and pushes Umanouke away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Slice lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Slice misses with a right hand
and Umanouke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slice thinking.
Slice jabs Umanouke right on the nose. Umanouke blinks but takes it well.
Umanouke slips under a jab.
Umanouke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice cracks the inside of Umanouke's front leg. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Slice. #TD#
Slice gets caught napping as Umanouke dives in and scores a takedown. Slice manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Slice pushes Umanouke off and gets back to his feet.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Umanouke's shoulder, as Umanouke tries to avoid the shot.
Slice connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umanouke's hands.
Slice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Umanouke.
Slice throws a hook but Umanouke avoids it easily.
Umanouke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Umanouke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slice to the mat! Slice manages to get full guard.
Slice wants to stand but Umanouke is controlling the position.
Umanouke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slice is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Umanouke has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Umanouke works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Slice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Umanouke misses with the ground and pound.
Umanouke 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.
Umanouke prevents Slice from escaping the position.
Umanouke sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Slice is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Umanouke postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Umanouke grinds an elbow into Slice's temple.
Slice is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Umanouke in side control lands a decent elbow.
Umanouke throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Umanouke seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Slice is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Umanouke is controlling him well.#ES2#
Slice throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Slice has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Umanouke jabs at Slice's body.
Slice is looking to score with low kicks.
Umanouke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kimbo Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Slice lunges at Umanouke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Umanouke's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umanouke is looking to counter punch.
Slice tries a low kick but Umanouke avoids it.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Umanouke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Umanouke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Umanouke connects with a body shot.
Umanouke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umanouke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Decent striking displayed by Umanouke there.
An inside leg kick from Slice misses.
Umanouke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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 Ueda Umanouke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
That's time! Umanouke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Slice cracks a nice hook into Umanouke's ribs.
Slice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umanouke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Umanouke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Umanouke throws a shot to the body.
Slice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Umanouke at a distance.
Slice tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Umanouke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slice thinking.
Umanouke moves out of range of the strikes.
Slice throws a hook but Umanouke blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Slice moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
Slice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards. #BC2#
Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slice. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slice.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umanouke.
Slice scores with a crisp jab that stopped Umanouke in his tracks.
Umanouke shoots in but Slice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Umanouke connects with the punch.
Slice throws an off balance right hand
and Umanouke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Slice is predictable there #TD#
and Umanouke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slice's guard.
Slice wants to stand but Umanouke is controlling the position.
Ueda Umanouke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Umanouke stands up over Slice, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Slice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Umanouke scoring with some ground and pound.
Umanouke with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Umanouke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Umanouke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Umanouke throwing strikes but missing.
Slice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Umanouke is controlling him.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Umanouke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Umanouke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Slice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Umanouke is controlling him.
Slice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Umanouke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Umanouke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Umanouke stops Slice from standing up.
Umanouke lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ES2#
Slice pushes Umanouke off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Umanouke's shoulder, as Umanouke tries to avoid the shot.
Umanouke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slice finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Umanouke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Umanouke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Umanouke misses the shot to the body.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
Slice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Umanouke.
Slice looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Umanouke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umanouke attempts a counter takedown but Slice avoids it well and moves away.
Umanouke moves forwards but Slice connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kimbo Slice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Umanouke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umanouke misses with an uppercut. Slice saw that one coming.
Umanouke drops his hands momentarily and Slice takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Umanouke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Umanouke misses with an uppercut.
Slice throws out a counter right but Umanouke avoids it with no problem.
Umanouke scores with a body shot.
Umanouke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Umanouke. That did some damage!
Umanouke's corner calls for a 1-2. Umanouke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Umanouke is looking to wear down Slice with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slice throws a shot from downtown. Umanouke moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Umanouke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke lands a glancing blow to the side of Slice's head.
Good work by Umanouke as he checks the leg kick.
Slice swings for the body but Umanouke moves out of range.
Umanouke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Slice loads up on a big right hand but Umanouke slips the punch.#T1#
Umanouke needs to keep his hands up - Slice had a free shot at his head there.
Slice lands a glancing blow to the side of Umanouke's head.
A big right from Slice misses.
A low kick from Slice is predictable there #TD#
so Umanouke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Umanouke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Umanouke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Umanouke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slice wants to stand but Umanouke is controlling the position.
Umanouke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES2#
Slice manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Umanouke moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Umanouke.
Slice throws a leg kick #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Slice is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Slice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Umanouke lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Slice.
Slice misses with some punches.
Umanouke takes a shot to the head.
Slice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Slice lands a left hand. #CUT2#
Jeez, Ueda Umanouke's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#BC2#
Slice manages to break the clinch.
Slice misses with a body shot.
Umanouke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slice works the jab nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: NO ESCAPE
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
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. #T1#
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. #TD2#
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!#ES#
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.#T2#
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.#TD2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#TD2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R3#
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.#TD2#
Umanouke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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! #TD2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R4#
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#TD2#
and Umanouke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Umanouke not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
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.#T4#
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.
#R5#
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! #CUT#
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 #TD2#
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.#T1##SUB#
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!#T2#
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. #T3#
Umanouke throwing strikes but missing.
Umanouke throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
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.#T4#
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!

Event: Red White and Bruised
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Strong misses with a takedown attempt - Umanouke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umanouke was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
Strong lands a nice looking body shot.
Umanouke slips under a jab from Strong.
Umanouke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Umanouke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strong connects with a right hand. Umanouke shakes it off.
Strong avoids the body shot from Umanouke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong moves out of range of the strikes.
Umanouke shoots for a takedown but Strong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Umanouke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strong throws out the jab.
Strong connects with a jab.#T1#
Strong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umanouke.
Umanouke attempts a counter takedown but Strong avoids it well and moves away.
Umanouke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
Strong lands a jab.
Strong swings for the body but Umanouke moves out of range.
Umanouke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Strong lands a nice shot to the body.
Strong works the jab nicely.
Strong looks to land a combination. Umanouke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Strong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Umanouke scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Umanouke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Strong!
Umanouke is chipping away with strikes. #T2#
Umanouke working the ground and pound.
Umanouke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Umanouke working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Strong can't do much from the bottom here.
Umanouke works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Strong is looking for a sweep.
Umanouke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strong keeps working.
Umanouke cracks Strong with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've been hearing that Umanouke has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Strong is looking for a sweep.
Umanouke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Strong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umanouke scores with punches from side control.
Umanouke lands some shots froms side control.
Umanouke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Umanouke scores with punches from side control.
Strong defending against the ground and pound.
Umanouke lands a nice forearm strike.
Strong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Umanouke wants to control but Strong is keeping him busy.
Strong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Strong can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umanouke in side control lands a decent elbow.
Umanouke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Strong some visible discomfort.
Strong is trying to improve his position.
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Strong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umanouke in side control, throwing shots but Strong defends.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umanouke working the body and head with strikes.
Umanouke is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Umanouke is defended easily by Strong.
Strong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Umanouke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strong thinking.
Umanouke lands the left hand.
Strong misses with a hook. Umanouke ducked under it nicely.
Mark Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Umanouke as he jumps to the side.
Umanouke throwing a counter right hand but Strong manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
so Umanouke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Umanouke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strong's head.
Umanouke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ueda Umanouke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Umanouke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Umanouke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
Umanouke looking to sit in guard and control but Strong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Umanouke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strong can do to turn this around?
Strong trying to control but Umanouke is working from the bottom.
Strong won't allow Umanouke to sweep him here.
Strong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Umanouke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Umanouke wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Strong trying to control but Umanouke is working from the bottom.
Strong preventing the sweep.
Strong trying to control but Umanouke is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Umanouke is on top in guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Strong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Umanouke is one step ahead there.
Strong keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
Umanouke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Umanouke throwing strikes from guard but Strong blocks nicely.
Umanouke lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Strong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Umanouke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Umanouke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Umanouke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Strong looking for a sweep. Not yet Strong, not yet.
Strong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Umanouke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umanouke is stalling here. Strong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Umanouke seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Strong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Umanouke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Strong misses with a looping left.
Strong misses with a looping right.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong dives in for a single leg takedown but Umanouke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Umanouke walks into a jab.
Strong misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a takedown into side control.
Strong is not content to let Umanouke control the position.
Umanouke lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke in side control lands a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Umanouke are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Umanouke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strong keeps working. #T1#
Strong 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.
Umanouke looks up at the clock and then as Strong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Umanouke smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Umanouke landing a few strikes.
Strong tries to improve position but can't.
Umanouke landing a few strikes.
Strong is trying to control Umanouke's posture but Umanouke avoids it. #T2#
Strong taking punishment in the form of punches. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Strong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strong sneaks back into half guard.
Umanouke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Umanouke lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Strong manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Umanouke working Strong over with strikes.
Umanouke lands with a punch from half guard.
Umanouke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Strong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Umanouke is working away from the top position though.
Mark Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umanouke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strong's head.
Strong tries to roll over but Umanouke keeps him under control.
Umanouke trying to control from half guard but Strong is working away.
Ueda Umanouke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Umanouke works his way into side control.
Strong is being controlled here.
Strong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Umanouke's best efforts.
Strong is looking for a sweep. Umanouke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Umanouke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umanouke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Umanouke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ueda Umanouke!

Event: UPG 33
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Gower misses.
Umanouke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gower defends it well.
Gower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umanouke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gower tries to clinch but Umanouke moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Umanouke misses.
Gower looks to land a right hand but Umanouke moved out of range.
Gower misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Gower rushes Umanouke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gower. #BC2#
Umanouke breaks the clinch.
Gower thows a left - swing and a miss!
Umanouke throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gower moves away.
Gower tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Umanouke manages to circle out of the way.
Umanouke throws a body shot but no joy.
Gower wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Umanouke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gower avoids the body shot from Umanouke.
Gower connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Gower lands an overhand right.
Umanouke throws a body shot but no joy.
Umanouke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Umanouke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Gower.#TD2#
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Gower manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Umanouke keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gower displaying some good clinch control by pressing Umanouke up against the cage.
Umanouke wants a takedown. #T2##BC2#
Umanouke manages to break the clinch.
Gower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gower bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Umanouke's head.
Umanouke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gower.#TD2#
Umanouke throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gower tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Umanouke is in Gower's guard.
Gower wants to stand and escape but Umanouke is having none of it.
Umanouke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gower's head.
Gower preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Umanouke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Gower is keeping the position.
Gower preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Umanouke trying to control but Gower is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umanouke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umanouke prevents Gower from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Umanouke looking to sit in guard and control but Gower gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Gower gets to his feet. Umanouke looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gower lands with a straight right. Umanouke didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
That has opened up Ueda Umanouke's cut even more.
Umanouke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Umanouke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gower rather than just go for the knockout.
Umanouke slips under a jab.
Umanouke throws a jab but it's blocked by Gower.
Umanouke throws a hook but Gower avoids it easily.#TD2#
Umanouke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gower is trying to buck Umanouke off.
Umanouke postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
Gower is trying to get back to his feet.#ES#
Gower throws Umanouke to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gower's corner calls for a 1-2. Gower obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gower.
Gower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sandy Gower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umanouke misses with a wild body shot.
Gower cracks Umanouke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Umanouke connects with a body shot.
Umanouke looks to land a left hand but Gower moved out of range nicely.
Umanouke throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gower to counter with a crisp jab.
Gower misses with an uppercut
and Umanouke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Umanouke moves away from the strike by Gower.
Gower bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandy Gower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
That's time! Gower's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Umanouke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gower.
Gower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Umanouke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gower scores with a nice strike.
Gower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umanouke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Umanouke tries to get set, Gower tries to push him back and clinch up but Umanouke manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower cracks Umanouke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gower misses the body punch
and Umanouke counters with a nice uppercut.
Umanouke misses the shot to the body.
Gower ducks under a wild hook from Umanouke.#T1#
Gower lands a nice shot to the body.
Gower looks to throw the jab but Umanouke is out of range.
Umanouke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umanouke can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Gower.
Gower misses with an uppercut. Umanouke saw that one coming.
Gower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umanouke was well out of range. Poor timing from Gower.
Gower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gower misses with a body shot.
Umanouke with the counter takedown but Gower avoids it easily.
Gower throws a lazy right hand but Umanouke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Umanouke slips a jab from Gower.
Umanouke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gower with a body shot.
Gower just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Umanouke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sandy Gower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Umanouke misses.
Gower walks into a straight right hand from Umanouke.#T2#
Gower throws a shot from downtown. Umanouke moves away and avoids it.
Umanouke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Umanouke loads up on a big right hand but Gower slips the punch.
Gower lands a slapping body shot.
Gower throws a shot from downtown. Umanouke moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Umanouke! But no joy.
Gower misses with a looping left.
Umanouke throws a jab but it's blocked by Gower.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gower scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
The cut above Ueda Umanouke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gower misses with a looping right.
Gower throws a body shot but no joy.
Sandy Gower is winning the standup battle so far.
Gower thows a left - swing and a miss!
Umanouke moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Umanouke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gower connects with a right hand. Umanouke shakes it off.#T3#
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gower.
Gower attempts a counter takedown but Umanouke avoids it well and moves away.
Gower doesn't manage to clinch there - Umanouke circles away.
Gower misses with a looping right.
Umanouke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gower throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Umanouke.
Gower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umanouke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gower defends it well.
Umanouke throws a body shot but no joy.
Gower misses with a straight right.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gower. #CL#
Gower clinches. #BC2#
Umanouke breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Gower misses the target. #T4#
Gower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umanouke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Gower clinches up with Umanouke and pushes him back against the cage.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
Umanouke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gower lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umanouke tries to score a body lock takedown but Gower shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Umanouke blocks an uppercut.
Gower tries to throw a body punch but Umanouke avoids it by throwing Gower back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gower.
Umanouke trying to control the position but instead, Gower has worked for underhooks and has pushed Umanouke into the cage.
Gower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umanouke's elbow.
Umanouke wants to take the fight to the mat but Gower manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gower lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandy Gower dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Gower lunges at Umanouke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Umanouke's hand.
Umanouke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Umanouke ducks under a wild hook from Gower.
Umanouke scores with a jab. Gower acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gower scores with a decent looking hook.
Gower missing with a left hand there. Umanouke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Gower misses its intended target.
Umanouke throws out a counter right but Gower avoids it with no problem.
Umanouke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Gower clinches up with Umanouke and pushes him back against the cage.
Gower lands with a short shot to the head.
Umanouke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gower lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Umanouke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gower's elbow.
Umanouke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gower pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
Umanouke looking to slow down the pace here.
Gower lands a hook that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Umanouke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower lands an uppercut.
Gower digs a right hand underneath Umanouke's ribcage. Umanouke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Umanouke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gower lands a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sandy Gower!
Sandy Gower retains his super heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Sandy Gower said 'That son of a bitch hits hard huh? Well I hit harder yeeeehaaaaww. Did you know i had a penis!'.

Event: UPG 29
Date: Apr 24, 2016

#R1#
Umanouke shoots and misses
and Aaron counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Umanouke is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Aaron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aaron swings for the body but Umanouke moves out of range.
Umanouke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aaron.
Horrible takedown attempt by Umanouke or perhaps it was just good defense by Aaron, which made it look bad.
Umanouke lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaron misses with a leg kick.
Umanouke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aaron throws a head kick but Umanouke moves out of range.
Aaron lands a right hook to the body.
Aaron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Umanouke looks to throw the jab but Aaron is out of range.
Umanouke throws a poor cross that misses
and Aaron counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Aaron walks into a stiff left hand from Umanouke.
Aaron throws a sloppy head kick
and Umanouke counters with a nice body shot.
Aaron feints and then cracks Umanouke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Umanouke down. #CL2#
Umanouke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Umanouke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aaron's efforts to push away.
Umanouke keeps control of Aaron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Umanouke can't find room to land a body shot as Aaron controls the action.
Umanouke keeps control of Aaron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Umanouke lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Umanouke turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Umanouke manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aaron struggling a bit here.#T2#
Umanouke lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Aaron's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Umanouke seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aaron tries to buck Umanouke off but Umanouke is having none of it.
Aaron wants to control but Umanouke postures up.
Aaron prevents Umanouke from moving into mount.
Umanouke working the ground and pound from side control.
Aaron takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Umanouke in side control lands a decent elbow.
Umanouke is putting a hurting on Aaron here, landing some big shots from side control.
Umanouke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Umanouke tries to advance to mount but Aaron denies him. #T3#
Umanouke works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Umanouke working the ground and pound.
Umanouke landing a few strikes.
Aaron takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Umanouke cracks Aaron with a big elbow.
Aaron is not content to let Umanouke control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanouke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Aaron is rocked!
Aaron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aaron tries to get out of the position.
Aaron dodges the ground and pound from Umanouke.
Aaron wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Aaron can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Umanouke advances nicely into full mount.
Umanouke scoring with strikes but Aaron is staying in there.
Umanouke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Umanouke in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umanouke pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Umanouke scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Aaron is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aaron wants to control but Umanouke is having none of it.
Aaron seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Umanouke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Umanouke with a couple of short strikes.
Umanouke softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Aaron is out cold! Umanouke jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ueda Umanouke!

Event: UPG 26
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1##TD#
Umanouke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rahim to the mat! Rahim manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umanouke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Umanouke working some strikes from top position.
Umanouke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rahim trying to keep a closed guard but Umanouke is proving a slippery customer.
Umanouke chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanouke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Umanouke working some strikes from top position.
Umanouke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rahim keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
Umanouke 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Umanouke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Umanouke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rahim is keeping the position for now.
Umanouke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Umanouke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Umanouke advances position into side control!
Rahim takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Umanouke lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#
Rahim is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ali Rahim has been cut.
Umanouke working away.
Rahim is still in real trouble! Can Umanouke finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Umanouke lands an elbow. #T1#
A big shot lands for Umanouke! That's hurt Rahim! Will he recover? Umanouke fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ueda Umanouke!

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