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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Kai tries to clinch up.
Kai tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Umarov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kai's guard.
Kai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Umarov controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kai looking for a guillotine here but Umarov defends easily.
#T1#
Kai is trying to control the position but Umarov postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kai wants to clinch.
Kai tries to clinch but Umarov moves out of range.
Kai doesn't manage to clinch there - Umarov circles away.
Kai is looking to clinch but Umarov is avoiding it.
Kai looks to clinch
and Umarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kai tries to clinch up
enabling Umarov to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Umarov scores with a nice strike.
Kai moves in looking to clinch but Umarov pushes him off.
Kai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Umarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kai wants to clinch#TD2#
and Umarov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Kai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kai trying to control from the bottom.
Umarov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Umarov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Umarov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Umarov advances to half guard.
Kai trying to control from the bottom.
Umarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kai trying to control from the bottom.
Umarov working Kai over with strikes.
Umarov trying to control the pace.
Kai wants to improve his position but Umarov is controlling well.
Umarov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Kai trying to control from the bottom.
Umarov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Umarov stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Umarov lands a nice short elbow.
Umarov drops an elbow to the side of Kai's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kai is looking for a sweep. Umarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kai wants to control but Umarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umarov wants to pass to mount but Kai is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Umarov lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kai tries to clinch but Umarov is having none of it.
Kai moves to clinch but Umarov breaks away
and Umarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kai.
Kai wants to clinch up but Umarov keeps it at a distance.
Umarov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kai tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Umarov counters with a single leg into guard. Kai didn't expect that.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Umarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kai looking for subs off his back but Umarov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kai wants to sweep but Umarov has passed to side control!#T1#
Umarov controlling from side mount.
Kai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Umarov off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Kai goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Umarov escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Umarov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Kai trying to control from the bottom.
Umarov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kai is trying to control but can't.
Umarov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Umarov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kai has a hand on Umarov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Umarov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Umarov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Kai working to try and regain half guard.
Umarov working Kai over with strikes here.
Kai 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.
Umarov wants to free his trapped foot but Kai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Umarov winds up and cracks Kai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Umarov is taking a breather. Kai 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.
Kai wants to control but Umarov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Kai tries to get to full guard but Umarov has control of the leg.
Kai has hold of Umarov's hands but Umarov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Umarov is thwarting Kai's attempts to control the position.
Timur Umarov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kai looking for submissions off his back.
Kai is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umarov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kai wants to control but Umarov is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kai moves in looking to clinch but Umarov pushes him off.
Umarov keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Umarov shoots in and gets a takedown into Kai's guard.
Kai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Umarov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kai tries to get to full guard but Umarov has control of the leg.
Kai wants to control but Umarov is keeping busy.
Umarov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kai trying to hold on to Umarov's head to control him but Umarov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai wants to get back to full guard but Umarov has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Umarov taking a breather here.
Kai struggling a bit here.
Kai is trying to work for a sweep but Umarov has mounted him!
Kai can't escape the position.
Kai tries to hold on but Umarov postures up.
Umarov landing strikes from the mount and Kai is in trouble!
Kai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Umarov landing strikes from the mount.
Umarov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kai tries to reverse the position but Umarov maintains control.
Umarov landing punches.
Umarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Umarov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kai's face.
#ROC2#
Kai is rocked!
Umarov lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Kai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Umarov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Umarov!
Our winner, Timur Umarov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Timur Umarov (ranked 1763 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Murrdock (ranked 1524 p4p, 0 weight class). Umarov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Klergy with Valerie Broussard - Start a War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Timur Umarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sid Murrdock!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Murrdock forces Umarov back against the cage and clinches.
Umarov gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Umarov (2) vs (0) Murrdock
Murrdock is pressing down on Umarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Umarov wants to pass the guard but Murrdock is keeping the position.
Murrdock managing to control the position.
Umarov trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
Murrdock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Murrdock trying to control the position.
Murrdock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murrdock told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murrdock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Umarov controls the pace.
Umarov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Murrdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murrdock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umarov trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
Murrdock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Umarov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murrdock looking for a sweep. Not yet Murrdock, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murrdock keeping moving, preventing Umarov from controlling successfully.
Murrdock has his hands on Umarov's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock is continuing to stall.
Umarov stopping the sweep attempt from Murrdock.
Umarov looking to pass the guard.
Murrdock trying to control the position here.
Umarov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murrdock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Umarov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Umarov (2) vs (2) Murrdock
Murrdock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Umarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murrdock looking to pass the guard.
Umarov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murrdock 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murrdock postures up.
Murrdock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Umarov working a defensive guard here.
Murrdock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Umarov is keeping the position.
Umarov controls Murrdock momentarily but Murrdock frees himself.
Umarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Umarov is adopting a defensive guard.
Umarov 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.
Umarov is controlling Murrdock's posture.
Murrdock postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Murrdock postures up.
Umarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Umarov, not yet.
Umarov is trying to control the position but Murrdock postures up.
Umarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Umarov keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Umarov wants to sweep but no luck.
Murrdock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Umarov trying to control the position.
Murrdock wants to control from the top but Umarov keeps moving.
Murrdock stands and throws Umarov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Umarov (2) vs (5) Murrdock
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Umarov is not content to let Murrdock control the position.
Umarov is looking to reverse the position.
Murrdock just content to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Umarov is looking to regain half guard here but Murrdock keeps moving and retains side control.
Murrdock controlling the position.
Umarov is not content to let Murrdock control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The adventures of Murrdock the control monster continue. Boring.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock is looking to take a break and control but Umarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Umarov tries to improve position but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Umarov can't do much from the bottom here.
Umarov tries to buck Murrdock off but Murrdock is having none of it.
Murrdock controls the position.
Murrdock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murrdock trying to control the action but Umarov is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murrdock wins on points by 5 to 2.
Sid Murrdock 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Timur Umarov (ranked 1753 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Boag (ranked 1549 p4p, 188 weight class). Umarov comes to the cage accompanied by Klergy with Valerie Broussard - Start a War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Timur Umarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chris Boag!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Boag has closed the distance and engaged Umarov in a clinch.
Boag has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Umarov uses from the top position.
Boag has Umarov pulled in close to control his posture.
Boag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Umarov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Umarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Boag is retaining full guard.
Umarov trying to control but Boag is working from the bottom.
Boag is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Umarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Umarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Umarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Umarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boag is pulling down on Umarov's head to control his posture.
Boag keeping moving, preventing Umarov from controlling successfully.
Umarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Umarov postures up.
Umarov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umarov is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boag keeping moving, preventing Umarov from controlling successfully.
Boag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Umarov is aware though and is defending well.
Umarov looking to sit in guard and control but Boag gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Umarov (0) vs (2) Boag
Boag engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Umarov seems keen to control Boag's posture.
Umarov is trying to keep Boag in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umarov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Umarov (2) vs (2) Boag
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boag trying to control the position here.
Umarov wants to control from the top but Boag keeps moving.
Boag managing to control the position.
Umarov wants to pass the guard but Boag is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boag working for a triangle but Umarov defends it easily.
Boag pulls Umarov in close to his closed guard and prevents Umarov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boag keeping moving, preventing Umarov from controlling successfully.
Boag is looking for a triangle but Umarov pushes his legs off easily.
Boag controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boag keeping moving, preventing Umarov from controlling successfully.
Umarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boag is keeping the position for now.
Umarov content to stall in guard here.
Boag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Umarov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boag is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boag holds on and takes a little breather.
Umarov wants to control from the top but Boag keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boag has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Umarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boag controlling Umarov's posture.
Boag keeping full guard, as Umarov tries to pass.
Umarov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boag's guard.
Umarov is looking to take a break and control but Boag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boag is trying to control but Umarov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Umarov (5) vs (2) Boag
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boag tries to hold on but Umarov pushes him away.
Umarov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Umarov avoids the attempt from Boag to control.
Umarov controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boag tries to lock up and control but Umarov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Umarov controlling his opponent.
Umarov avoids the attempt from Boag to control.
Boag is squirming around, avoiding Umarov's attempts to control the action.
Boag wants to hold on but Umarov pushes him away.
Boag is squirming around, avoiding Umarov's attempts to control the action.
Boag is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Boag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Umarov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boag is now in Umarov's guard. A big mistake from Umarov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Umarov (5) vs (4) Boag
Boag content to stall in guard here.
Umarov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umarov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Umarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boag controlling from the top position.
Boag wants to control from the top but Umarov keeps moving.
Umarov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boag manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Umarov (7) vs (4) Boag
Boag trying to control the position here.
Boag is trying to keep Umarov in close.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Umarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Boag is retaining full guard.
Boag has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Umarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Umarov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Umarov'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.
Boag is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boag looking for subs off his back but Umarov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boag trying to control but Umarov postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boag is controlling Umarov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boag wants to control but Umarov is keeping busy.
Umarov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boag is looking to control Umarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boag avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Umarov takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Our winner, Timur Umarov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Henry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Umarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Umarov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henry tries to clinch
and Umarov counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Umarov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Umarov lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Umarov trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
Umarov preventing the sweep.
Henry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry is trying to keep Umarov in close.
Umarov connects with a couple of short punches.
Henry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Umarov is one step ahead there. #T1#
Henry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Umarov preventing the sweep.
Henry pulls Umarov in to control the position.
Umarov stopping the sweep attempt from Henry .
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Umarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Umarov postures up.
Umarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Henry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Henry looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Henry 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Umarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Umarov is pulling down on Henry 's head. It's preventing any offense from Henry , at least for the moment.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Henry trying to control but Umarov is working from the bottom.
Henry landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Umarov controlling the position.
Umarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henry content to stall in guard here.
Henry distracts Umarov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Umarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Umarov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Henry misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Henry .
Nice takedown defense from Henry . No joy for Umarov on that attempt. #CL2#
Henry darts in and clinches Umarov up against the cage.#T4#
Henry lands an elbow inside that Umarov shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Timur Umarov has been cut.#BC#
Umarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Umarov moves out of range of the body kick.
Umarov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Henry tries to clinch but Umarov moves away
and Umarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry misses with a kick to the body
and Umarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Umarov works the jab nicely.
Jonthan Henry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henry tries to clinch there but Umarov circles away.
#CL2#
Umarov tries to keep at a distance but Henry has taken the fight into the clinch.
Umarov is trying to break the clinch but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umarov is trying to push Henry away but Henry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knees to the body from Henry .
Umarov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Umarov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Timur Umarov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Henry darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Umarov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henry !
Henry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Henry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Umarov tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
Henry not doing much here.
Henry trying to pass the guard but Umarov defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Henry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Umarov has his hands clasped together around Henry 's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Well, if Henry is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Umarov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Henry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Henry has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Henry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#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.
Umarov is trying to stand back up but Henry is controlling him
Henry is keen to just control but Umarov is a slippery customer.
Henry throws a strike but Umarov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Henry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Umarov's guard.
Henry misses with a head shot. Umarov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Henry trying to control but Umarov is working from the bottom.
Umarov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Henry drops back, looking for a kneebar! Umarov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Umarov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Umarov! #REVR#
Umarov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Timur Umarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Henry manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Henry tries to roll over but Umarov keeps him under control.
Henry is looking to control Umarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry avoid being mounted?
Henry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Umarov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Umarov's back!
Henry not allowing Umarov to control his hands.
Umarov rolls, trying to escape but Henry keeps control of the position.
Henry just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Umarov trying to control the hands but Henry won't let him.
Henry trying to control.#SUB2#
Henry is persistently looking for the submission but Umarov is defending it well.
#T4#
Umarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Umarov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Henry .
Umarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Umarov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Henry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Umarov tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Henry tries to pass to full mount but Umarov defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonthan Henry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov's cut.
That's time! Umarov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Henry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umarov blocks a head kick by Henry .
Henry doesn't manage to clinch there - Umarov circles away.
Henry throws a head kick that misses
and Umarov counters with a left to the body.
Umarov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Umarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Henry tries to clinch
and Umarov counters with a right hand to the body.
Henry wants to clinch
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Henry darts in and clinches Umarov up against the cage.
A short right from Henry on the inside. #TD#
Umarov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Henry regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry seems keen to control Umarov's posture.
Umarov wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving. #T1#
Umarov slips nicely into half guard.
Henry is looking for a sweep. Umarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Umarov is trying to control the action in half guard but Henry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Umarov wants to pass to mount but Henry is defending the position.
Henry gets full guard.
Henry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henry wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Umarov preventing the sweep.
Henry is pulling down on Umarov's head to control his posture.
Umarov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Henry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Henry trying to keep a closed guard but Umarov is proving a slippery customer.
Henry has control of Umarov's left arm, preventing Umarov from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Umarov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henry tries to avoid it but Umarov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henry to the ground. Henry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henry tries a head kick but it misses.
Henry doesn't manage to clinch there - Umarov circles away.
#CL2#
Henry instigates a clinch.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Umarov blocks with his arms.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Umarov avoids the damage to the body.
Umarov managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
Umarov lands a hook that snaps the head of Henry backwards. #T3#
Henry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Umarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Umarov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henry has time to react.
Henry wants to clinch up but Umarov keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Umarov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Henry wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Umarov stopping the sweep attempt from Henry .
Umarov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Henry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Umarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Umarov keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Henry might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Umarov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Umarov has control of Henry 's left arm, preventing Henry from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Umarov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Umarov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Timur Umarov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Henry thuds his right hand into Umarov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Henry throws a head kick but Umarov moves out of range.
Umarov scores with a jab to the body.
Henry with a poor takedown
and Umarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henry takes one to the chin there.
Henry lands a nice looking kick to the body. Umarov takes a step back to recover.
Henry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Umarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jonthan Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Timur Umarov has been cut.
Umarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Henry .
Umarov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Henry rushes Umarov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Henry - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henry .
Henry lands an elbow inside that Umarov shrugs off.
Henry scores a nice knee to the body.
Henry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonthan Henry . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Henry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Umarov's face.
Henry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Umarov after a bit of a struggle.
Henry prevents the takedown attempt.
Henry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Umarov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henry shoots in but no luck this time.
Umarov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Henry is breathing heavily.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt
and Umarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Umarov counters with a straight right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Umarov 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.
Henry closes the distance looking to clinch
and Henry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umarov lands a body shot.
Henry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Henry shoots in but Umarov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt.#T2##TD2#
Umarov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Henry quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Umarov lands a nice short elbow.
Umarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Umarov is working away from the top position though.
Henry keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Umarov is thwarting Henry 's attempts to control the position.
Umarov is looking to advance position but Henry won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Umarov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Umarov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Henry is looking for a sweep. Umarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Umarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Umarov wants to control but Henry is keeping him busy.
Henry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henry .
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry , not yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henry trying to control the position here.
Umarov wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
Umarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henry wants to improve his position but instead Umarov has moved into half guard.
Henry trying to control from the bottom.
Umarov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Henry trying to hold on to Umarov's head to control him but Umarov postures up.
Henry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Umarov.
Henry trying to control from the bottom.
Henry is looking for a sweep. Umarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Umarov controlling the action here.
Henry is staying active underneath Umarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Henry shoots in for a takedown but Umarov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Umarov feints the counter takedown.
Henry swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Henry enables Umarov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Henry manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry , not yet.
Umarov controlling from the top position.
Umarov preventing the sweep.
Umarov trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
Umarov won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
Umarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umarov throwing strikes but missing.
Henry pulls Umarov in close to prevent any damage.
Henry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Umarov wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
Henry has his hands on Umarov's head, controlling the position.
Umarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Umarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Umarov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Umarov stopping the sweep attempt from Henry .
Umarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Umarov wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Henry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Umarov throws out a powerful jab.
Henry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Umarov swivels and escapes.
Henry misses with a shot to the body
and Umarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Umarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henry darts in trying to clinch
and Umarov counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Umarov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Umarov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Umarov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Umarov taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Henry 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henry is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Henry is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Henry wants to control but Umarov postures up.
Henry manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Umarov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Henry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Umarov controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Umarov lands a nice short elbow.
Henry controlling the position well.
Umarov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Henry trying to control from the bottom.
Umarov is looking to take a break and control but Henry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umarov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Henry is trying to maintain the position but Umarov is very close to passing his half guard.
Umarov slows the pace down in half guard.
Umarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry is staying active underneath Umarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Umarov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Umarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Henry misses with a takedown attempt - Umarov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henry misses with a kick to the body
and Henry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Henry misses.
Umarov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Henry is predictable there #TD2#
and Umarov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Umarov content to stall in guard here.
Umarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Timur Umarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henry 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henry wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Henry is looking to sweep but instead, Umarov has passed into half guard.
Umarov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Umarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Umarov lands strikes from half guard.
Umarov not doing much here.
Umarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umarov.
Henry tries to get to full guard but Umarov has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Umarov.
Henry is not content to let Umarov control the position.
Umarov controlling the action here. #T2#
Henry controlling the position well.
Umarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henry is staying active underneath Umarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henry trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Henry tries to lock up and control but Umarov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henry sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Nice strikes from Umarov there.
Henry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henry is refusing to be controlled, as Umarov sits in half guard.
Henry wants to control but Umarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Umarov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Umarov 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.
Umarov working the head and body with strikes.
Umarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Umarov lands strikes from half guard.
Umarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Henry is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Umarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Henry tries to roll over but Umarov keeps him under control.
Umarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henry is looking to improve his position.
Umarov tries to pass to full mount but Henry defends it.
Timur Umarov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Umarov controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry moves into full guard.
Jonthan Henry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umarov scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Umarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Umarov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Umarov!
After winning the bout, Timur Umarov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Strangeee tries to clinch
and Umarov counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Umarov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Umarov throwing strikes but missing.
Strangeee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Umarov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Umarov stops Strangeee from standing up.
Umarov won't allow Strangeee to sweep him here.
Strangeee is trying to keep Umarov in close.
Umarov postures up in Strangeee's guard and throws a big left but Strangeee blocks it.
Umarov trying to control but Strangeee is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangeee working a defensive guard but Umarov passes into half guard.
Umarov controlling the pace.
Umarov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strangeee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB#
Umarov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Umarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strangeee defends it well.
Umarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strangeee keeps working.
Umarov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Umarov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Umarov is trying to control the action in half guard but Strangeee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Umarov stops Strangeee from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strangeee can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Umarov is trying to work for a kimura but Strangeee is defending well.
Umarov throwing shots but Strangeee is blocking nicely. #T2#
Strangeee trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umarov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Strangeee trying desperately to get to his feet.
Umarov avoids the attempt from Strangeee to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Umarov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Umarov cracks Strangeee with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Umarov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Strangeee wants to hold on but Umarov pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umarov lands a couple of good shots and Strangeee has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Umarov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Strangeee's head.#ROC#
Strangeee is rocked!
Strangeee trying to control but not successfully.
Umarov is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Strangeee is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Umarov!
Our winner, Timur Umarov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GC 262
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Barrientos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Umarov quickly recovers to half guard.
Barrientos lands strikes from half guard.
Barrientos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barrientos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barrientos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Umarov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barrientos throwing shots but Umarov is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Barrientos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Umarov is just riding it out for now. Barrientos eventually gives up the hold.
Barrientos prevents Umarov from standing back up.
Barrientos is keen to just control but Umarov is a slippery customer.#T1#
Barrientos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Umarov defending well though.
Umarov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barrientos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Barrientos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barrientos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barrientos trying to control from half guard but Umarov is working away.
Barrientos throwing shots but Umarov is blocking nicely.
Barrientos working the head and body with strikes.
Barrientos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Umarov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Barrientos throwing shots but Umarov is blocking nicely.
Barrientos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barrientos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Umarov wants to control but Barrientos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES#
Umarov pushes Barrientos off and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from Barrientos misses.
Barrientos scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Barrientos gets a clinch. #BC2#
Barrientos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rafe Barrientos 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.
Umarov ducks under a wild hook from Barrientos.
Barrientos fails with a takedown attempt.
Barrientos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Umarov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barrientos thinking. #T3#
Umarov throws a jab when Barrientos was well out of range.
Barrientos shoots in looking for a takedown but Umarov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barrientos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barrientos looks for a takedown but Umarov sprawls well.
Timur Umarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafe Barrientos.
Umarov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barrientos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Umarov sprawls well. Umarov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barrientos gets slowly back to his feet.
Barrientos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umarov.
Umarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrientos.
Umarov blocks the body kick.
Umarov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barrientos defends it nicely.#T4#
Barrientos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Umarov defends well and Barrientos ends up having to push Umarov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Umarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Umarov.
Barrientos scores with a hook.
Barrientos slips a straight right by Umarov.
Barrientos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umarov moves away.
Barrientos tries to clinch there but Umarov circles away.
#TD#
Umarov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barrientos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrientos is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrientos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barrientos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Barrientos is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafe Barrientos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barrientos tries to clinch but Umarov is having none of it.
Umarov slaps away a takedown attempt from Barrientos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Umarov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barrientos is looking to clinch but Umarov is avoiding it.
Barrientos scores with a nice strike.
Barrientos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Umarov as he jumps to the side.
Umarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Barrientos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Umarov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Barrientos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrientos shoots in but no luck this time.
Timur Umarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafe Barrientos.
Umarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrientos manages to avoid it.
Umarov shoots in looking for a takedown but Barrientos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Umarov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barrientos takes a swing at Umarov's ribcage but misses.
Umarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barrientos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Umarov digs a good body shot into Barrientos's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Barrientos. That snapped Umarov's head back.
#CL2#
Barrientos forces Umarov back against the cage and clinches.
Umarov managing to block the knees to the body from Barrientos.
Umarov has Barrientos pressed against the cage, preventing Barrientos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barrientos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Umarov tries to score a body lock takedown but Barrientos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Barrientos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barrientos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from Barrientos.
Barrientos shoots in and drives through. Umarov sprawls well.
Umarov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barrientos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Umarov.#T2#
Barrientos misses with a looping right.
Barrientos lands a right hook to the body.
Barrientos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rafe Barrientos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barrientos scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrientos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Umarov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barrientos somewhat.
A cross from Barrientos lands.
Umarov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Umarov dodges the punch combination from Barrientos.
Barrientos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barrientos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Umarov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barrientos somewhat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barrientos.
Barrientos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Umarov defends well and Barrientos ends up having to push Umarov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Umarov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barrientos fails with the takedown
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Barrientos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Umarov sprawls well. Umarov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barrientos gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Barrientos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Umarov tries to avoid it but Barrientos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Umarov to the ground. Umarov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Umarov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Umarov keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Umarov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umarov needs to keep his hands up - Barrientos had a free shot at his head there.
Umarov shoots in looking for a takedown. Barrientos tries to sprawl out of it but Umarov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barrientos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barrientos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barrientos moves in looking to clinch but Umarov pushes him off.
Umarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Umarov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barrientos to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Barrientos moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Barrientos breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrientos lands a lovely overhand right.
Barrientos scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafe Barrientos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Umarov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barrientos scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Barrientos rushes Umarov and presses him up against the cage.
Barrientos trying to control the position but instead, Umarov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barrientos into the cage.
Barrientos prevents the takedown attempt.
Umarov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barrientos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barrientos throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Umarov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barrientos!
Barrientos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Umarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barrientos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barrientos is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Umarov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barrientos regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB2#
Barrientos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barrientos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barrientos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barrientos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Umarov is looking to stand up but Barrientos isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrientos wants to control from the top but Umarov keeps moving.
Barrientos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Umarov's head.
Barrientos trying to control but Umarov is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Barrientos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Umarov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barrientos, into his guard. #REVR#
Umarov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barrientos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barrientos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barrientos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Umarov wants to control but Barrientos is keeping him busy.
Barrientos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barrientos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Umarov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Umarov's back!
Barrientos scores with punches to the body.
Barrientos punches the canvas rather than the man.
Barrientos lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Barrientos misses with punches from the back.
Barrientos somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Umarov just trying to survive but Barrientos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Barrientos has managed to slip his arm under Umarov's chin. This could be all over... yep, Umarov is tapping out! Submission win for Barrientos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafe Barrientos!
Rafe Barrientos made sure to mention his sponsor, Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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GC 258
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Marques gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umarov.
Marques's corner calls for a 1-2. Marques obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marques shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Umarov eats them both and turns towards Marques to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Umarov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Umarov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Umarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Umarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marques is keeping the position for now. #T1##ES2#
Marques has his feet on Umarov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Umarov drives through with a takedown into Marques's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marques keeping full guard, as Umarov tries to pass.
Umarov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Umarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Marques is retaining full guard. #T2#
Marques is trying to control the position but Umarov postures up.
Marques being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marques throws a body punch but Umarov moves out of range. #TD#
Umarov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marques manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Umarov prevents Marques from getting back to his feet.
Umarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marques swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marques is pulling down on Umarov's head. It's preventing any offense from Umarov, at least for the moment.
Umarov is working Marques over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Umarov passes Marques's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Umarov is taking a breather. Marques 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.
Marques is trying is best to control the position here.
Marques is trying to stand up here but Umarov is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umarov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marques to score with a decent uppercut.
Marques closes the distance and clinches up with Umarov, looking for a takedown. Marques pushes Umarov against the cage but Umarov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marques delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Timur Umarov will probably get the nod.
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#
Marques misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Umarov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marques won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Marques sneaks out the side door and pushes Umarov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Marques darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marques with a nice cross.
Marques misses with the combination.
Umarov throwing a counter right hand but Marques manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Marques finds it's way through Umarov's defenses.
Umarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marques.
A swing and a miss from Umarov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marques! But no joy.
Marques falls off balance throwing a combination
and Umarov counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Marques throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Umarov shoots in and gets a takedown into Marques's guard.#ES2#
Marques pushes Umarov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Marques has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Umarov gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marques is trying to buck Umarov off.
Marques prevents Umarov from moving into mount. #T2#
Umarov working away.
Umarov tries to move to mount but Marques blocks the move with his legs.
Marques seems a little lost for a moment, as Umarov dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Marques's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Umarov just content to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marques jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Marques scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marques tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Marques.
Marques throws a body punch but Umarov moves out of range.
Marques takes a swing at Umarov's ribcage but misses.
Umarov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A lazy body kick from Marques #TD#
and Umarov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Umarov.
We've been hearing that Umarov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Marques manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Marques goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Umarov.
Marques wants to break free but Umarov has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Umarov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Marques is trying to break the clinch but Umarov is controlling him.#BC#
Umarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marques swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marques throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Umarov throws a jab when Marques was well out of range.#TD#
Marques gets caught flat footed, as Umarov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marques is looking to stand back up but Umarov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Marques. #REVB#
Marques is trying to stand up here but Umarov is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Marques showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Umarov finds it's way through Marques's defenses.
Marques misses with a hook. Umarov ducked under it nicely.
Umarov shoots in for a takedown but Marques shows good takedown defense.
Marques misses with a looping left.
Marques cracks Umarov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marques throws a lazy uppercut
and Umarov counters with a straight right hand.
Marques misses with a right hand
and Umarov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marques has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Umarov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marques is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
No luck for Umarov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Umarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umarov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Umarov goes for a double leg but Marques avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marques continues to drive forward.
Marques misses with a takedown attempt - Umarov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marques pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marques throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Umarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Umarov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Marques throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marques works the jab nicely.
Umarov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Umarov scores with a takedown into Marques's guard.
Marques keeping moving, preventing Umarov from controlling successfully.
Marques is trying to keep Umarov in close.
Umarov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Umarov stops Marques from standing up.
Marques is pulling down on Umarov's head to control his posture.
Marques is trying to control the position but Umarov postures up.
Marques might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Umarov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Umarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marques pinned against the cage. Marques gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marques fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umarov manages to avoid it.
Umarov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Umarov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marques takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marques displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Umarov.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Marques.
I think Marques 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Marques!
Our winner, Billy Marques, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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GPG: 48
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Markovic shoots and misses
and Umarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Markovic throws a body punch but Umarov moves out of range.
Markovic misses with an uppercut
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Tim Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Markovic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Umarov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Umarov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Markovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Markovic throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Markovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Markovic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Markovic stops Umarov from standing up.
Markovic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Markovic wants to control from the top but Umarov keeps moving.
Markovic wants to pass the guard but Umarov is keeping the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Umarov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Umarov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Umarov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Markovic tries to get to full guard but Umarov has control of the leg.
Markovic is trying to control but can't.
Markovic is trying to control but Umarov manages to pass to mount!
#T3#
Umarov avoids the attempt from Markovic to control.
Markovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Markovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Umarov controlling the position easily from mount.
Markovic is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Umarov avoids the attempt from Markovic to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Umarov content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Umarov lands a really nice looking cross but Markovic seems unphased.
Umarov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markovic misses with a hook
#TD#
and Umarov counters with a single leg into guard. Markovic didn't expect that.
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Markovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Markovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Markovic is looking for a triangle here but Umarov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Markovic regains half guard.#T1#
Umarov trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Markovic actively working from the bottom here.
Umarov is controlling the pace.
Timur Umarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markovic tries to roll over but Umarov keeps him under control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Umarov controlling the pace.
Umarov wants to control but Markovic is keeping him busy.
Markovic is concentrating on defense, preventing Umarov from advancing position.
Markovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Umarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Markovic throws a hook but Umarov blocks it.#T3#
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Umarov moved out of range.
Umarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markovic can pounce on him.
Markovic lands a front kick.
Markovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markovic darts in looking for a takedown but Umarov gets double underhooks and turns Markovic into the cage.
Markovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Umarov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Umarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markovic pinned against the cage. Markovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Umarov counters with a nice body shot.
Markovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Umarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Umarov scores with a body shot.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic swings for the body but Umarov moves out of range.
Markovic 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!
Umarov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Markovic misses with a body shot
and Markovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Umarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markovic.
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Umarov is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Umarov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Markovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Umarov is in Markovic's guard.
Umarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Markovic managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Markovic lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Umarov.
Markovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Markovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Umarov rather than just go for the knockout.
Umarov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Umarov dives in and grabs Markovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Markovic pushes down on Umarov's head and hops out.
Markovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Umarov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Markovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markovic lands a two punch combo.
Markovic throws an off balance right hand
and Umarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Markovic scores with a punch to the head.
Markovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Umarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markovic, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Umarov moves out of range.
Markovic lands with a shot to the body.
Umarov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Markovic scores with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markovic, right into the meat.
Umarov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Umarov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Markovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Markovic shoots in and gets a takedown into Umarov's guard.
Umarov keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
Markovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markovic wants to control from the top but Umarov keeps moving.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Markovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Markovic controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Umarov keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Markovic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Umarov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Umarov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Umarov! #REVR#
Markovic tries to bench press Umarov off him but Umarov keeps the position. #T4#
Markovic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Markovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markovic is pressing down on Umarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Umarov passes into half guard.
Timur Umarov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markovic is staying active underneath Umarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Umarov prevents Markovic from improving his position.
Markovic gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Markovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Umarov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Umarov!
During a confident post fight interview, Timur Umarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman (ranked 4821 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Umarov (ranked 1261 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulman's entrance music is War is my Love . A fine choice. Umarov has chosen 2Pac - When We Ride On Our Enemies as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Timur Umarov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Umarov defends well and Paulman ends up having to push Umarov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paulman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paulman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Umarov pinned against the cage. Umarov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Paulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Umarov but Umarov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Umarov wants to counter the offense by Paulman and move into the clinch position.
Paulman misses with a takedown attempt - Umarov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Umarov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paulman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paulman (0) vs (2) Umarov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman pulls Umarov in close to prevent any damage.
Paulman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Umarov trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Umarov tries to pass.
Paulman wants to sweep but no luck.
Umarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Paulman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Umarov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (2) Umarov
Paulman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Umarov wants to sweep here but Paulman controlling him for the moment.
Umarov trying to control the position here.
Paulman stays in close to Umarov's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Umarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman passes into half guard.
Umarov controlling the position well.
Paulman moves into full mount! Umarov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (5) vs (2) Umarov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling from mount.
Paulman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Umarov 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Umarov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Paulman content to control rather than advance.
Paulman tries to pass to full mount but Umarov defends it.
Umarov is looking to control Paulman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Umarov avoid being mounted?
Paulman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Umarov! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (8) vs (2) Umarov
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Umarov tries to hold on but Paulman postures up.
Paulman controlling from mount.
Paulman'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.
Paulman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Umarov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Umarov is looking to escape.
Umarov is desperately trying to improve his position but Paulman has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Paulman.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Umarov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Paulman.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Umarov wants to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman controlling from mount.
Paulman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Umarov for as long as he can get away with.
Umarov tries to lock up and control but Paulman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman continues to hold on tight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Paulman is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Paulman wants to control but Umarov has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Paulman is pressing down on Umarov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Umarov is holding on for now.
Umarov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Umarov is holding on to half guard well.
Paulman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Umarov is trying to maintain the position but Paulman is very close to passing his half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Paulman seems content to control.
Umarov wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Russell Paulman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TGC 63: San Diego vs Baby
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Gallagher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gallagher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gallagher throws a big shot that misses.
Umarov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Gallagher misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Umarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Umarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gallagher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umarov. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallagher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gallagher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umarov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Umarov there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher misses with a right hand
and Gallagher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gallagher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gallagher throws a lazy right hand but Umarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Umarov throwing a counter right hand but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Gallagher misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Umarov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Gallagher lands a jab to Umarov's midsection.
Gallagher throws a looping overhand right but Umarov ducks down to avoid it.
Umarov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gallagher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Umarov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gallagher stalks Umarov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Umarov's face. Umarov staggers backwards, shaken.
Umarov slips a straight right by Gallagher.
Gallagher with a nice cross.
Umarov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Gallagher.
Gallagher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gallagher scores with a hook.#T2#
Umarov throws a looping overhand right but Gallagher ducks down to avoid it.
Umarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a poor cross that misses
and Umarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gallagher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umarov manages to avoid it.
Umarov is looking to counter punch.
Gallagher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Umarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gallagher throws a poor cross that misses
and Umarov counters with a right hand to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Gallagher scores with a four punch combination!
Umarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gallagher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gallagher scores with a jab to the head.
Umarov ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws the left hand but Umarov avoids the punch easily.
Umarov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gallagher, right into the meat.
Gallagher throws a lazy uppercut
and Umarov counters with a nice body shot.
Gallagher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gallagher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Umarov's head backwards.
Gallagher throws a hook to the side of Umarov's head but Umarov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umarov slips under a jab from Gallagher.
Nice shot lands for Gallagher.
Umarov slips under a jab.
It looked like Umarov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gallagher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gallagher throws the left hand but Umarov avoids the punch easily.
Umarov ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut. Umarov saw that one coming.#T4#
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Umarov.
Gallagher scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher misses with a hook. Umarov ducked under it nicely.
Gallagher swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Umarov counter with a right hand.
Gallagher thuds his right hand into Umarov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gallagher is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Umarov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Umarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
Umarov connects with a nice looking jab.
Umarov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gallagher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.
Gallagher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Umarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
Gallagher swings for the body but Umarov moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Gallagher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gallagher.
Gallagher slips a jab from Umarov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gallagher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Gallagher misses.
Gallagher might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gallagher looks to land a right hand but Umarov moved out of range.
Umarov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gallagher punishes Umarov's body with a nice straight punch.
Umarov loads up on a big right hand but Gallagher slips the punch.
Gallagher feints a counter leg kick.
Gallagher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gallagher is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gallagher dips to his left and cracks Umarov with an uppercut!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Umarov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Umarov throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher throws out a loose jab but Umarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Umarov misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher throws a body punch but Umarov moves out of range.
Gallagher dips to his left and cracks Umarov with an uppercut!
Gallagher cracks Umarov with a good jab.
Gallagher swings for the body but Umarov moves out of range.
Umarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallagher.
Umarov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Gallagher misses with a right hand
and Umarov counters with a two punch combo.
Gallagher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallagher.
Umarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gallagher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gallagher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gallagher throws a hook but Umarov avoids it easily.
Gallagher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umarov.
Umarov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gallagher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umarov.
Gallagher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Umarov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gallagher misses with a looping left.
Umarov throwing a counter right hand but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Gallagher drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Umarov lands with a shot to the body.
Frank Gallagher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gallagher with a jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umarov with a nice cross.
Umarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Gallagher as he connects with a hook.
Gallagher lands with an overhand left.
Umarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gallagher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umarov manages to avoid it.
As Gallagher looks to move away, Umarov throws a big counter combo but Gallagher just gets out of the way.
Gallagher stuns Umarov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Umarov walks into a jab.
Gallagher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Umarov misses.
Umarov moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Gallagher loads up on a big right hand but Umarov slips the punch.
Umarov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gallagher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gallagher throws a right hand that misses
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Gallagher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umarov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gallagher scores with a hook.
Gallagher lands with a right hand.
Gallagher misses with a looping left.
Gallagher loads up on a big right hand but Umarov slips the punch.
Gallagher misses with a hook
and Umarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gallagher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umarov.
Umarov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gallagher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gallagher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Gallagher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gallagher is looking to chop away at Umarov's legs.
Umarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gallagher lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umarov blocks a jab.
Gallagher dips to his left and cracks Umarov with an uppercut!
Umarov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gallagher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Umarov misses.
Umarov takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Umarov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gallagher lands with a good body shot.
Gallagher throws a nice inside leg kick.
Umarov throws a series of punches but Gallagher avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Gallagher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gallagher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gallagher lands a really nice looking cross but Umarov seems unphased.
A shot to the body from Gallagher misses
and Gallagher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Gallagher misses.
Gallagher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Umarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gallagher blocks a jab.
Gallagher fails to land with a series of punches.
Umarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Umarov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gallagher throws a poor cross that misses
and Umarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Umarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
It looked like Umarov 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.
Gallagher throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Umarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Umarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Umarov.
Umarov moves out of range of the strikes.
As Gallagher looks to move away, Umarov throws a big counter combo but Gallagher just gets out of the way.#T1#
Good shot there by Gallagher.
Gallagher connects with a looping right hand.
Gallagher scores with a sloppy right hand. Umarov should have avoided that one.
Umarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a hook but Umarov blocks it.
Umarov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gallagher scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Gallagher misses.
Umarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Gallagher.
Umarov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left lands for Gallagher.#T2#
Gallagher swings widly with a right hand
and Umarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher lands with a nice body punch.
Gallagher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Umarov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gallagher connects with a body shot that sends Umarov's belly button to the back.
Gallagher slips a jab from Umarov.
Umarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gallagher.
Umarov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a good cross that connects.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut
and Umarov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Umarov ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Umarov is looking to counter punch.
Gallagher lands a nice looking body shot.
Gallagher staying out of range there.#T3#
Umarov looks to land a right hand but Gallagher moved out of range.
Gallagher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Umarov misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Gallagher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Gallagher misses its intended target.
Gallagher misses with a right hand
and Umarov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gallagher throws a good cross that connects.
Gallagher throws a hook but Umarov avoids it easily.
Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Umarov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gallagher misses the jab.
A jab from Gallagher does it's job there.
Frank Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umarov moves out of range as Gallagher strikes.
A quick step to the side and Umarov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Gallagher misses with a few strikes there.
Gallagher throws a leg kick that misses.
Gallagher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallagher throws out a loose jab but Umarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umarov slips under a jab from Gallagher.
Nice shot lands for Gallagher.
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!
Umarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gallagher moves away.
Timur Umarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gallagher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Umarov slips under a jab from Gallagher.
Umarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gallagher counters with a straight right hand.
Frank Gallagher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gallagher misses with a hook
and Umarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Gallagher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gallagher 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Gallagher!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Gallagher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 21
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Petersen throws a lazy uppercut
and Umarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umarov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petersen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Umarov moves forwards but Petersen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Umarov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umarov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petersen slips under a jab.
Petersen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Umarov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Umarov ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Petersen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Umarov jabs at Petersen's body.
Petersen throws a hook but Umarov blocks it.
Don Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umarov takes one to the side of the head.
Umarov looks to land a left hand but Petersen moved out of range nicely.
Umarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Petersen misses.
Petersen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petersen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petersen throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Petersen misses with a low kick.
Petersen throws a series of punches but Umarov moves out of range.
Umarov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petersen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petersen throws a shot to the body.
Petersen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Umarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petersen counters with a nice uppercut.
Petersen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Umarov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Petersen dodges the punch combination from Umarov.
Petersen flicks out a counter leg kick but Umarov steps away.
Timur Umarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umarov moves out of range as Petersen strikes.
Umarov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Petersen tries a head kick but it misses.
Petersen swings widly with a right hand
and Umarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
Petersen wants to clinch up but Umarov keeps it at a distance.
Umarov is looking to counter punch.
Petersen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umarov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petersen tests Umarov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umarov with a jab.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umarov moves away.#T4#
Umarov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Umarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petersen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Umarov throws a big shot that misses.
Umarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Umarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umarov.
Umarov throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen with the counter takedown but Umarov avoids it easily.
Petersen throws a poor cross that misses
and Umarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen misses with a hook
and Petersen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Petersen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.
Umarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petersen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petersen jabs Umarov right on the nose. Umarov blinks but takes it well.
Don Petersen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petersen throws an overhand right that lands on Umarov's shoulder, as Umarov tries to avoid the shot.
Umarov thuds his right hand into Petersen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
Umarov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Petersen. That snapped Umarov's head back.
Umarov throws a hook to the side of Petersen's head but Petersen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umarov ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.#T1#
Petersen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umarov's hands.
A jab from Petersen does it's job there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petersen or perhaps it was just good defense by Umarov, which made it look bad.
Petersen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petersen scores with the left hand. Umarov knows he should have avoided that one.
Petersen misses with a jab to the body
enabling Umarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petersen lands with an overhand left.
Umarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersen.
#T2#
Umarov stuffs the takedown attempt from Petersen. Petersen gets slowly back to his feet.
Umarov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petersen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Umarov scrambles back to his feet.
Umarov with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen lands a slapping body shot.
Umarov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Umarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersen was well out of range. Poor timing from Umarov.
Petersen scores with a hook.#T3#
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Umarov moves out of range of the strikes.
Umarov throwing a counter right hand but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Umarov misses with a wild body shot.
Petersen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petersen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petersen scores with a punch to the head.
Umarov ducks right into an uppercut from Petersen.
Umarov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Petersen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umarov's hands.
Umarov misses the jab.
Petersen scores with a jab. Umarov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Umarov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petersen finds it's way round the side to connect with Umarov's head.
Umarov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Umarov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Umarov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Petersen scores with a body shot.
Petersen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petersen looks to land a body kick but Umarov moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Umarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Umarov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petersen jabs Umarov right on the nose. Umarov blinks but takes it well.
Umarov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petersen doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Petersen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but Umarov slips the punch.
Petersen missing with a left hand there. Umarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umarov throws out the jab.
Petersen blocks a jab.
A jab from Petersen finds it's way through Umarov's defenses.
Umarov misses with an uppercut. Petersen saw that one coming.
Umarov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov swinging wildly here.
Petersen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Umarov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petersen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umarov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petersen cracks Umarov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Umarov fails to land with a series of punches.
Petersen throws out a powerful jab.
Umarov tries to move into range but Petersen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petersen scores with a punch to the head.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Umarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Umarov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petersen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umarov missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Umarov misses.
Petersen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Umarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petersen looks to throw the jab but Umarov is out of range.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petersen.
#T3#
Umarov misses with a hook.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petersen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petersen scores with a shot to the body.
Umarov throws a hook but Petersen blocks it.
Umarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umarov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petersen looks to land a right hand but Umarov moved out of range.
Umarov misses the jab.#T4#
Petersen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Umarov misses with a straight left.
A big right from Petersen misses.
It looked like Umarov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Don Petersen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Umarov connects with a right hand. Petersen shakes it off.
Petersen throws a combination. Umarov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen works the jab nicely.
Timur Umarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petersen throws a hook but Umarov avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Umarov misses the target.
Umarov blocks a leg kick.
Umarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Petersen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Umarov!
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Petersen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petersen 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Petersen!
Don Petersen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
TGC 57: Hepple vs Umarov
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Hepple loads up on a big right hand but Umarov slips the punch.
Umarov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hepple defends well and Umarov ends up having to push Hepple into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hepple appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Umarov walks into a jab.
A jab lands there for Hepple.#CUT#
It looks like Timur Umarov has been cut.
Hepple connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hepple fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Umarov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ronnie Hepple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hepple has closed the distance and engaged Umarov in a clinch.
Umarov is trying to pull guard but Hepple turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hepple lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Umarov backwards.
Umarov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ronnie Hepple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.
Hepple lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hepple gets through Umarov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Hepple. #ROC#
Umarov is rocked!#KD#
Hepple drops Umarov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Umarov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Umarov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hepple finish him?#T1#
Umarov blocking some punches.
Hepple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hepple lands with a light punch inside.
Umarov tries to pull guard but Hepple forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Umarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hepple scores with a shot to the side of Umarov's head.
Hepple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Hepple.
Umarov looks winded!
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Umarov.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Hepple gets through Umarov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hepple working aggressively here.
A short right from Hepple on the inside.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Umarov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Umarov seems to have recovered his senses.
Hepple lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Umarov backwards.
Umarov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #KD#
Hepple drops Umarov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Umarov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hepple creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Umarov with a big uppercut! Umarov tries to clinch up but Hepple pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Umarov to the mat! Umarov covers up and Hepple unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ronnie Hepple!
Ronnie Hepple retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Ronnie Hepple 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.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 16
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Kleinschmidt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umarov's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Timur Umarov has been cut.
Kleinschmidt walks into a left hand.
Kleinschmidt misses with a body punch
and Umarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Umarov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Umarov throws a jab when Kleinschmidt was well out of range.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch but Umarov moves away
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Umarov.
Kleinschmidt avoids the body shot from Umarov.
Kleinschmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov moves away from the strike by Kleinschmidt.
Rudolf Kleinschmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kleinschmidt connects with a body shot that sends Umarov's belly button to the back.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Umarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Umarov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kleinschmidt with a nice cross.
Umarov walks into a jab.
Umarov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kleinschmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umarov manages to avoid it.
Umarov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kleinschmidt misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Kleinschmidt.
Umarov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Kleinschmidt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Umarov is fending him off so far but Kleinschmidt persists. Nope, Umarov circles away and we're back to standing.
Umarov cracks a nice hook into Kleinschmidt's ribs.
Kleinschmidt with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umarov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Umarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umarov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Umarov lands a jab to the nose.
Umarov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kleinschmidt counters with a nice uppercut.
Umarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kleinschmidt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Kleinschmidt scores with a body shot.
Kleinschmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umarov manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kleinschmidt. Umarov does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Umarov! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Kleinschmidt.
Umarov defending well as Kleinschmidt loads up on a big left hand.
Umarov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kleinschmidt throws out a loose jab but Umarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umarov misses with a straight right.
Kleinschmidt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umarov.
#T4#
Umarov connects with a crisp jab.
Umarov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kleinschmidt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Umarov on the side of the head.#CL#
Kleinschmidt rushes Umarov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Umarov won't allow it.
Umarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kleinschmidt controls his hands.
#TD#
Kleinschmidt pulls guard successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Kleinschmidt has an active guard here but Umarov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kleinschmidt is looking to improve his position.
Kleinschmidt is looking to control Umarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kleinschmidt avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolf Kleinschmidt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kleinschmidt clinches up against the cage.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Umarov just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Kleinschmidt jumps guard and drags Umarov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Umarov 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.
Umarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kleinschmidt is retaining full guard.
Kleinschmidt looking to control.
#SUB#
Kleinschmidt has his foot on Umarov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Umarov works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Kleinschmidt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Umarov uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Kleinschmidt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Umarov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kleinschmidt is looking to regain half guard here but Umarov keeps moving and retains side control.
Umarov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kleinschmidt!
Umarov controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Kleinschmidt is looking to get to half guard.
Umarov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Umarov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kleinschmidt looks a forlorn figure.
Kleinschmidt is looking to improve his position but Umarov isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Umarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kleinschmidt is desperately trying to improve his position but Umarov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kleinschmidt is working hard here to advance position.
Umarov working Kleinschmidt over with strikes here.
Kleinschmidt is trying to escape the mount.
Kleinschmidt is squirming around, avoiding Umarov's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Umarov controlling from the full mount.
Umarov prevents Kleinschmidt from getting the reversal.
Umarov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kleinschmidt can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umarov looking to control but Kleinschmidt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kleinschmidt scores with a jab. Umarov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Kleinschmidt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kleinschmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Umarov smiles and moves away.
Umarov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleinschmidt throws a right hand that misses
letting Umarov counter with a right hand.
Kleinschmidt misses with a shot to the body
and Umarov counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Umarov avoids the body shot from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt tries for a takedown but Umarov circles away easily
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Umarov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Umarov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kleinschmidt blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umarov.
Umarov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kleinschmidt doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Umarov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch but Umarov is having none of it.
Umarov looks to land a left hand but Kleinschmidt moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kleinschmidt misses the target.
Kleinschmidt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Umarov.
Kleinschmidt defending well as Umarov loads up on a big left hand.
Umarov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Umarov misses with a jab to the body
and Umarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kleinschmidt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Umarov thuds a left hand into Kleinschmidt's body.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch up.
Umarov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kleinschmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Umarov misses the jab.
Umarov throws a hook to the side of Kleinschmidt's head but Kleinschmidt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kleinschmidt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Umarov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Kleinschmidt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kleinschmidt moves away from the strike by Umarov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kleinschmidt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Kleinschmidt has Umarov up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umarov taking a breather.
Umarov misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timur Umarov.
I think Umarov 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Timur Umarov!
A relieved looking Timur Umarov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TGC 50
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Umarov misses with a hook.
DeVito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeVito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umarov.#CL2#
Umarov gets tackled into the cage by DeVito. DeVito maintains the clinch.
DeVito throws a punch but it's blocked by Umarov.
DeVito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umarov backwards.
DeVito tries to work over Umarov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umarov takes a shot to the head.
DeVito lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DeVito changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Umarov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
DeVito gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVito misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeVito can't get the takedown.
Umarov prevents a body shot from DeVito. #T1#
Umarov blocks a body shot from DeVito.
DeVito tries to work over Umarov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeVito throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
DeVito wants the takedown. Umarov is fighting it off but DeVito persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Umarov's guard against the cage.#ES#
Umarov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
DeVito walks into a stiff left hand from Umarov.
Umarov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeVito stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Umarov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DeVito on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umarov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Umarov throws the left hand but DeVito avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Umarov's head coaches at Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tommy DeVito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umarov swats away the attempt to clinch by DeVito.
DeVito moves to clinch but Umarov breaks away
and Umarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
DeVito blocks a jab.
DeVito wants to clinch but Umarov slips to the side
and Umarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Umarov gets tackled into the cage by DeVito. DeVito maintains the clinch. #BC#
Umarov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeVito ducks under a wild hook from Umarov.
And DeVito tries to counter it with a takedown but Umarov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeVito wants to clinch up but Umarov keeps it at a distance.
DeVito fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
DeVito closes the distance and clinches.
DeVito goes for a takedown in the clinch but Umarov prevents it.
Timur Umarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy DeVito.
DeVito lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by DeVito.
DeVito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umarov blocks an uppercut.
DeVito swings wildly with an uppercut but Umarov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC#
Umarov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
DeVito gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeVito.
DeVito misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeVito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Umarov backwards.
Umarov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umarov lands with a short shot to the head.
Umarov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeVito working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Umarov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Umarov keeps the fight on the outside.
DeVito tries to clinch but Umarov is having none of it.
DeVito tries to clinch but Umarov is having none of it.
DeVito closes the distance looking to clinch
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand. #T4##CL2#
DeVito gets a clinch. #BC#
Umarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Umarov connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeVito fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umarov. DeVito does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
DeVito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeVito drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeVito has Umarov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Umarov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
DeVito is looking to take this one to the mat.
DeVito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeVito misses with some punches.
#BC#
Umarov manages to break the clinch.
DeVito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Umarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy DeVito will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
DeVito tries to clinch up but Umarov circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Umarov misses the target.
DeVito tries to clinch up
and DeVito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeVito tries to close the distance and clinch but Umarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Umarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
DeVito moves into range and clinches up with Umarov.
DeVito blocking some punches.
DeVito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Umarov breaks the clinch.
DeVito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov throws a hook but DeVito avoids it easily.
DeVito closes the distance but Umarov moves to the side
and Umarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umarov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
DeVito wants to clinch but Umarov slips to the side
and Umarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Umarov misses with a straight left. #T1#
DeVito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Umarov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
DeVito forces Umarov back against the cage and clinches.
Umarov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Umarov manages to break the clinch.
DeVito is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
DeVito clinches with his opponent.
DeVito is trying to drag Umarov to the mat but Umarov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
DeVito throws a head punch that misses.
DeVito blocks an uppercut.
DeVito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeVito.
DeVito is trying to drag Umarov to the mat but Umarov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Umarov blocks an uppercut.
#T2##BC#
Umarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeVito doesn't manage to clinch there - Umarov circles away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from DeVito.
Umarov blocks a body shot from DeVito.
DeVito pushes Umarov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umarov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Umarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
DeVito has Umarov up against the cage in a clinch.
Umarov lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeVito backwards.
DeVito throws a head punch that misses.
DeVito is working for takedown but Umarov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Timur Umarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy DeVito.
DeVito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeVito wants to take the fight to the mat but Umarov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DeVito scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Umarov leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Umarov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeVito tries to clinch up but Umarov circles away and keeps his distance.
Umarov throws a jab when DeVito was well out of range.
DeVito takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
DeVito drives through and clinches with Umarov against the cage.
#BC#
Umarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Umarov throws a big shot that misses.
Umarov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
DeVito instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeVito.
Tommy DeVito seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
DeVito goes for a takedown in the clinch but Umarov prevents it.
#T4#
DeVito misses with the head strike.
Umarov throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVito. #BC#
Umarov breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
DeVito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeVito misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for DeVito.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Umarov breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Umarov - just one landing.
DeVito tries to clinch up but Umarov circles away and keeps his distance.
Umarov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
DeVito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Umarov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeVito tries to move into range but Umarov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeVito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Umarov circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Umarov misses with a hook.
Umarov throws out a loose jab but DeVito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umarov slips under a jab.
DeVito tries to clinch but Umarov moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Umarov misses the target.
Umarov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Umarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeVito moves out of range as Umarov strikes.#CL2#
DeVito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umarov. #BC#
Umarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeVito tries to clinch but Umarov is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Umarov misses the target.
DeVito moves to clinch but Umarov breaks away
and Umarov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Nice cross by Umarov.
DeVito tries to clinch
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
DeVito tries to close the distance and clinch but Umarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeVito tries to close the distance and clinch but Umarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timur Umarov is winning the standup battle so far.
DeVito is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Umarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Umarov keeps the fight on the outside.
DeVito closes the distance looking to clinch
and Umarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
DeVito moves into range and clinches up with Umarov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeVito. #BC#
Umarov breaks the clinch.
Umarov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Umarov scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeVito in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Umarov.
DeVito tries to close the distance and clinch but Umarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeVito tries to clinch up but Umarov circles away and keeps his distance.
Umarov takes a swing at DeVito's ribcage but misses.
DeVito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umarov throws out the jab.
A left lands for Umarov.
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!
Umarov lands a head shot.
Umarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeVito wants to clinch up but Umarov keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Umarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeVito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Umarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Umarov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
DeVito tries to clinch up but Umarov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
DeVito moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Umarov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeVito tries to clinch but Umarov is having none of it.
DeVito tries to clinch up.#CL2#
DeVito gets a clinch.
DeVito misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from DeVito as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Umarov breaks from the clinch.
Umarov throws a hook but DeVito avoids it easily.
Umarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeVito connects with a single shot there.
DeVito is looking to clinch.
Umarov throwing a counter right hand but DeVito manages to avoid it.#T4#
Umarov lands with a shot to the body.
Umarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeVito.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeVito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Umarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeVito tries to close the distance and clinch but Umarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeVito tries to clinch up but Umarov circles away and keeps his distance.
Umarov throws a big shot that misses.
DeVito with the counter takedown but Umarov avoids it easily.
DeVito slips a straight right by Umarov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
DeVito moves into range and clinches up with Umarov.#BC#
Umarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Umarov keeps the fight on the outside.
DeVito is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Umarov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Umarov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Umarov!
Timur Umarov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 9
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Umarov throws a hook but Franco blocks it.
Franco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umarov.
Umarov misses with a straight right.
Umarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franco.
Franco attempts a counter takedown but Umarov avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Umarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Umarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov cracks a nice hook into Franco's ribs.
Umarov throws a lazy right hand but Franco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Franco feinted with a counter takedown.
Franco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Timur Umarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Umarov throws a hook to the side of Franco's head but Franco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umarov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Franco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umarov.
Franco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Umarov as Franco shoots in.
A nice side step and Umarov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Umarov misses its intended target.
Franco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Umarov sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Umarov misses the target.
Umarov misses with an uppercut.
Umarov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Franco ducks under a wild hook from Umarov.
Franco is looking to counter the offense by Umarov and move into the clinch.
Franco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umarov.
As Umarov looks to move away, Franco throws a big counter combo but Umarov just gets out of the way.#T2#
Franco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umarov jabs Franco right on the nose. Franco blinks but takes it well.
Umarov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franco is defended easily by Umarov.
Umarov throws a looping overhand right but Franco ducks down to avoid it.
Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Umarov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Umarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuran Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A jab from Umarov finds it's way through Franco's defenses.
Franco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Umarov lands with a right hand.
Franco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Umarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Umarov lands with an uppercut that bounces Franco off the cage and back into range.
Umarov misses with a straight right.
Umarov misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Franco counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umarov tries to bench press Franco off him but Franco keeps the position.
Franco is looking to take a break and control but Umarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umarov is looking to reverse the position.
Franco throws an elbow but Umarov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Franco lands some shots froms side control.
Franco throws a strike aimed at the side of Umarov's head but Umarov avoids it well.
Franco throws an elbow but Umarov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Franco tries to move to mount but Umarov blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Franco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Umarov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Franco is looking to take a break and control but Umarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Franco throws a strike aimed at the side of Umarov's head but Umarov avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Umarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Franco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umarov.
Franco misses with a takedown
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Timur Umarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umarov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Francos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Franco.
Franco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov takes a swing at Franco's ribcage but misses.
Franco slips a straight right by Umarov.
Franco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Umarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Umarov scores with a nice right hand.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab from Umarov.
Umarov lands an overhand right.
Umarov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Umarov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Umarov as he connects with a hook.
Franco darts in looking for a takedown but Umarov gets double underhooks and turns Franco into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuran Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco moves out of range of the strikes.
Franco attempts a counter takedown but Umarov avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Umarov lands an overhand right.
Umarov throws a shot from downtown. Franco moves away and avoids it.
Umarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Umarov lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umarov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Umarov throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Franco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Franco thows a huge punch but Umarov dodges it nicely.
Franco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Umarov's head.
Franco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Franco is nestled in close to Umarov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Franco throwing shots but Umarov is blocking nicely.
Franco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Umarov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Franco 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.
Franco stands and throws Umarov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Umarov dodges the ground and pound from Franco.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Umarov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Umarov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Umarov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Franco.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco working the ground and pound.
Franco is putting a hurting on Umarov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Franco fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Franco misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umarov prevents Franco from moving into mount.
The ground and pound from Franco seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Franco.
Umarov 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.
Yuran Franco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franco tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Umarov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Franco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umarov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Franco moves away from the strike by Umarov.
Franco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umarov.
A telegraphed right hand from Umarov misses the target.
Franco feinted with a counter takedown.
Umarov scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco shoots in and drives through. Umarov sprawls well.
Umarov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franco appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Umarov throws a jab when Franco was well out of range.
Franco tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Umarov manages to circle out of the way.
Franco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Umarov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Franco scrambles back to his feet.
Franco takes one to the side of the head.
Umarov lands with a straight right. Franco didn't see that one coming.
Franco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Umarov.#TD#
Franco looking to score a takedown here. Umarov is defending well but Franco drives through and ends up in Umarov's guard.
Umarov working a defensive guard here.
Franco postures up in Umarov's guard and throws a big left but Umarov blocks it. #T2#
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
Franco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Umarov seems keen to control Franco's posture.
Franco lands a couple of elbows.
Franco postures up in Umarov's guard and throws a big left but Umarov blocks it.
Franco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Umarov is adopting a defensive guard.
Franco trying to control but Umarov is working from the bottom.
Franco advances to half guard. #T3#
Umarov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franco.
Umarov is trying is best to control the position here.
Let's hope that Umarov 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.
Franco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Umarov is trying to control but can't.
Franco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Umarov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franco.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franco lands a nice short elbow.
Umarov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Umarov is looking for a sweep. Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Umarov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Franco lands a couple of digs.
Umarov pulls Franco in close to prevent any damage.
Yuran Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Franco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Franco throws an elbow that misses. Umarov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franco's guard. Nice move by Umarov!#REVB#
Umarov wants to pass the guard but Franco is keeping the position.#SUB#
Franco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Umarov defends well.
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timur Umarov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Umarov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Franco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Umarov is aware though and is defending well.
Umarov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Franco looking for a guillotine here but Umarov defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timur Umarov.
I've got Umarov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Umarov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Timur Umarov thanked BuriedAlive// Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
TGC Crucible 6
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Livity slaps away a takedown attempt from Umarov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Livity tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umarov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Umarov rushes Livity and presses him up against the cage.
Umarov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Livity is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Livity.
Livity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livity taking a breather.
Livity stops a takedown attempt from Umarov.
Jackson Livity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.
Umarov has Livity pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Livity manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Livity dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Umarov goes for a takedown attempt but Livity pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good shot there by Livity.#T1##TD2#
Umarov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Livity manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Livity is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Livity wants to stand and escape but Umarov is having none of it.
Livity trying to keep a closed guard but Umarov is proving a slippery customer.
Livity keeping moving, preventing Umarov from controlling successfully.
Livity looking to hit a scissor sweep but Umarov is one step ahead there. #T2#
Umarov 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.
Livity avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Umarov content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Livity misses with a few strikes there.
Umarov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Livity's waist but Livity gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Umarov off to one side.
Umarov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Livity scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Umarov doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Umarov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Livity scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Livity throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Umarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Umarov.
Livity is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Livity, as that shot connected.
Umarov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Livity moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Umarov is trying to drag Livity to the mat but Livity just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Livity lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Umarov.
Livity gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Umarov.
Livity trying to control the position but instead, Umarov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Livity into the cage.
Livity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Umarov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Livity clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Livity trying to get back to his feet but Umarov is in full control for now.
Umarov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Livity dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Livity. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Livity.
Livity throws a one two combo.
Jab from Livity.
Umarov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Umarov.
It looked like Livity wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Umarov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Livity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livity looking to slow down the pace here.
Livity misses with a hook from the clinch.
Livity lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Livity lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Livity misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Livity stops a takedown attempt from Umarov.
#TD2#
Umarov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Livity clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Livity looking very determined here, making life difficult for Umarov.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Umarov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Umarov misses with punches from the back.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Umarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Livity trying to control the hands but Umarov breaks the grip.
Umarov scores with punches from the back.
#SUB2#
Umarov looking for the choke but no joy. #ES#
Livity manages to escape to his feet. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umarov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Livity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Livity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umarov.
Livity is looking to counter the offense by Umarov and move into the clinch.
Umarov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Umarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson Livity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.
Livity scores with a jab to the jaw.
Livity catches Umarov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Umarov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Livity counters with a nice uppercut.
Livity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Umarov misses with a few strikes there.
Livity seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Umarov clinches up against the cage.
Livity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Livity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umarov can do to turn this around?
Livity stalling in the clinch but Umarov improves position. #TD2#
Umarov lands a takedown into guard.
Livity is trying to keep Umarov in close.
Livity pulls Umarov in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Livity wants to sweep here but Umarov controlling him for the moment.
Livity utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Livity is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Livity controlling the action here.
Umarov is looking for a sweep. Livity is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Livity dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Umarov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Umarov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Livity lands a lovely overhand right.
Livity shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Umarov eats them both and turns towards Livity to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Umarov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Umarov showed some decent athleticism there.
Livity wants to control but Umarov is keeping busy.
Umarov thows a huge punch but Livity dodges it nicely.
Umarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Livity keeps working. #T1#
Livity trying to hold on to Umarov's head to control him but Umarov postures up.
Livity manages to get to full guard.
Livity looking to hit a scissor sweep but Umarov is one step ahead there.
Umarov scoring with some ground and pound.
Livity controlling Umarov's posture. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Livity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Livity looking to hit a scissor sweep but Umarov is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Livity misses with the combination.
Livity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Umarov moves forwards but Livity connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson Livity is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Umarov closes the distance and clinches up with Livity, looking for a takedown. Umarov pushes Livity against the cage but Livity circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson Livity is winning the standup battle so far.
Livity lands with an uppercut that bounces Umarov off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Umarov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Livity moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Livity pulls Umarov in close to prevent any damage.
Umarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Umarov trying to control but Livity is working from the bottom. #T4#
Livity wants to sweep but no luck.
Livity seems keen to control Umarov's posture.
Umarov preventing the sweep.
Umarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Livity has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Livity lands a nice looking body shot.
Timur Umarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umarov takes one to the side of the head.
Umarov with a poor takedown
and Livity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Livity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Livity, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Livity!
After winning the bout, Jackson Livity thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 5
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
McCoy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Umarov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCoy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McCoy is looking for a sweep. Umarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCoy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Umarov jumps into side control!
McCoy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McCoy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McCoy is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy is positioning himself well to prevent Umarov advancing to mount.
Umarov winds up and cracks McCoy with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1##ES#
McCoy has one foot on Umarov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
McCoy looks to throw the jab but Umarov is out of range.
Umarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCoy.
Umarov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCoy swings for the body but Umarov moves out of range.
Umarov misses with a takedown attempt
and McCoy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umarov thinking.
McCoy digs a good hook to Umarov's body.
McCoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Umarov.
McCoy falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Umarov counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Umarov tries for a kimura but McCoy is defending well. #T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Umarov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Umarov working away.
McCoy manages to get back to half guard.
McCoy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Umarov drops an elbow to the side of McCoy's head.
McCoy wants to improve his position but Umarov is controlling well.
#T3#
Umarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCoy tries to roll over but Umarov keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umarov.
McCoy has hold of Umarov's hands but Umarov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Umarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCoy's head.
Umarov throwing shots but McCoy is blocking nicely.
McCoy is trying to maintain the position but Umarov is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCoy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Umarov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Umarov is thwarting McCoy's attempts to control the position.
Umarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCoy trying to control from the bottom.
McCoy is not content to let Umarov control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCoy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Umarov defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from McCoy. No joy for Umarov on that attempt.
McCoy is looking to counter punch.
McCoy throws a right and a left that Umarov avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timur Umarov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McCoy throws a right hand that Umarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Umarov also avoids with ease.
McCoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umarov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Umarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCoy sprawls well. McCoy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Umarov gets slowly back to his feet.
McCoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Umarov. Umarov gets slowly back to his feet.
McCoy tries to counter with a takedown but Umarov is quick to defend against it.
McCoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy leaves Umarov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Willie McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.
Sloppy strikes from McCoy. Those never looked like landing.
McCoy shoots for a takedown but Umarov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
McCoy lands a glancing blow to the side of Umarov's head.
McCoy closes the distance but Umarov moves to the side #TD2#
and Umarov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCoy wants to get back to full guard.
McCoy is trying is best to control the position here.
Umarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Timur Umarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from Umarov there.
Still in half guard, Umarov seems content to control.#SUB2#
Umarov is trying to work for a kimura but McCoy is defending well.
McCoy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. McCoy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCoy trying to control the position here.
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
McCoy controlling Umarov's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Umarov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
McCoy has picked Umarov up - he's going for a ride! McCoy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Umarov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McCoy is on him like a limpet, forcing Umarov back against the cage.
McCoy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Umarov lands a nice uppercut.
McCoy goes for a takedown attempt but Umarov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umarov blocks a jab.
Umarov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCoy defends it well.
Willie McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Umarov fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
McCoy misses with a hook.
Umarov feints the counter takedown.
Umarov cracks McCoy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umarov.
Umarov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCoy avoids it really well and circles away.
McCoy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Umarov counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy sneaks back into half guard.
McCoy is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timur Umarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Umarov slips a jab and a cross from McCoy.
Umarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCoy.
McCoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCoy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Umarov momentarily.
Umarov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Willie McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Umarov with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy takes a swing at Umarov's ribcage but misses.
As McCoy backs off Umarov throws a huge counter combo but McCoy manages to avoid it all.
Umarov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Umarov. #TD#
McCoy shoots in and gets a takedown into Umarov's guard.#T1#
McCoy throws a big elbow that misses.
Umarov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Umarov controls McCoy momentarily but McCoy frees himself.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Umarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCoy passes Umarov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCoy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCoy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Umarov!
McCoy controlling from mount.
Umarov wants to get back to his feet.
McCoy throwing strikes here but Umarov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McCoy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Umarov's face.
#T3#
Umarov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McCoy throws a wild left hand from mount and Umarov manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
McCoy trying to mount his opponent but Umarov defends it.
Umarov is refusing to be controlled, as McCoy sits in half guard.
Umarov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Umarov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCoy is working away from the top position though.
McCoy stalling away here and it's allowed Umarov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Umarov controlling McCoy's posture.
McCoy 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.
Timur Umarov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umarov working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willie McCoy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Umarov 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Timur Umarov!
Timur Umarov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC 29: Human vs De Pacas
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Umarov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Umarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kleinschmidt.
Umarov misses with a double jab.
Kleinschmidt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Umarov misses the shot to the body.
Umarov sets himself, and Kleinschmidt steps forward looking for the clinch! Umarov avoids it this time.
Kleinschmidt wants to clinch
and Umarov counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Umarov finds it's way through Kleinschmidt's defenses.
Kleinschmidt throws an overhand right that lands on Umarov's shoulder, as Umarov tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Kleinschmidt.#T1#
Kleinschmidt misses with a hook.
Umarov slips a jab from Kleinschmidt.
A counter left hand to the body from Umarov misses its target.#CL2#
Kleinschmidt has closed the distance and engaged Umarov in a clinch.
Kleinschmidt is struggling to control the position.
Umarov working hard to break the clinch.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Umarov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Umarov is trying to push Kleinschmidt away but Kleinschmidt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Umarov just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Kleinschmidt manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Kleinschmidt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Umarov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Umarov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kleinschmidt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Umarov has managed to get both his arms back between Kleinschmidt's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kleinschmidt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Umarov is posturing up here but Kleinschmidt has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Umarov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Umarov has to tap! Slick submission there by Kleinschmidt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
Rudolf Kleinschmidt is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rudolf Kleinschmidt made sure he mentioned 424 Co., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
TGC 25: Shakhbulatov vs Human
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Kane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Umarov defends it nicely.
Kane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Umarov. That snapped Kane's head back.
Umarov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kane in his tracks.
Kane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Timur Umarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Kane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane misses with a takedown
enabling Umarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Umarov defends well and Kane ends up having to push Umarov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Umarov is fending him off so far but Kane persists. Nope, Umarov circles away and we're back to standing.
Umarov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kane's head backwards.#T1#
Umarov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Umarov slaps away a takedown attempt from Kane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Umarov counters with a straight right hand.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Umarov as he jumps to the side.
Umarov throwing a counter right hand but Kane manages to avoid it.
Henry Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
Kane tries for a takedown but Umarov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Umarov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
Kane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Kane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umarov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Umarov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kane shoots for a takedown but Umarov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Umarov throwing a counter right hand but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Umarov sprawls well. Umarov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kane gets slowly back to his feet.
Umarov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Umarov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Umarov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Umarov throwing a counter right hand but Kane manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kane misses with a takedown attempt
and Umarov counters with a right hand to the body.
Umarov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Umarov takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Kane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Umarov is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Umarov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane fails to land the takedown.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Umarov as he jumps to the side.
Timur Umarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umarov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Umarov wants it to stay on the feet.
Umarov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Umarov.
Kane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Umarov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kane fails with the takedown.
Umarov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Umarov's head coaches at Eagle Wolf Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Umarov cracks Kane with a good jab.
A big left from Umarov misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kane is defended easily by Umarov.
It looked like Umarov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Umarov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Kane gets a double leg takedown into Umarov's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Umarov pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage.
Kane 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.
Timur Umarov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Umarov leaves Kane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Kane feints and as Umarov raises his hands in defense, Kane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Umarov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Umarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kane landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane cracks Umarov with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB#
Kane stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Umarov throws up his legs and catches Kane in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Kane tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Umarov! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Timur Umarov!
Timur Umarov retains his welterweight title!
Timur Umarov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC 22: "Eagle" vs Chestner 2
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Umarov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Halifax misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Halifax lands a body shot.
Halifax tries for a takedown but Umarov circles away easily#TD#
and Umarov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Umarov passes Halifax's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Umarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halifax defends it well.
Halifax is doing well to control the position and prevent Umarov from advancing to side control.
Umarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Halifax tries to roll over but Umarov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Umarov is working for a submission of some sort.
Halifax has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Arvins Bootcamp. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halifax is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Umarov lands a nice short elbow.
Halifax is staying active underneath Umarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halifax manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Umarov postures up in Halifax's guard and throws a big left but Halifax blocks it.
Umarov wants to control from the top but Halifax keeps moving.
Umarov 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.
Umarov stopping the sweep attempt from Halifax.
Halifax wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Halifax looking to hit a scissor sweep but Umarov is one step ahead there.
Umarov connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Umarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Umarov lands a couple of digs.
Umarov working some strikes from top position.
Halifax 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.
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Halifax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umarov lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Umarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halifax pulls Umarov in close to his closed guard and prevents Umarov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Umarov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Halifax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Halifax can do anything to dispel that myth.
Halifax manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Umarov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Halifax chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Umarov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Umarov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halifax gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halifax postures up in Umarov's guard and throws a big left but Umarov blocks it.
Halifax landing some decent shots from guard.
Halifax works over Umarov with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Umarov has his foot on Halifax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halifax works his way back into a safe position though.
Halifax really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Umarov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Umarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Umarov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halifax pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Umarov is keeping the position for now.
Umarov keeping moving, preventing Halifax from controlling successfully.
Umarov is trying to keep Halifax in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halifax trying to control but Umarov is working from the bottom.
Halifax content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Halifax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umarov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halifax has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Umarov counters with a shoot takedown. Halifax fights it but they end up in guard.
Umarov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Umarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Halifax is retaining full guard.
Halifax pulls Umarov in to control the position.
Halifax keeping moving, preventing Umarov from controlling successfully.
Halifax controls Umarov momentarily but Umarov frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Umarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Halifax has wrist control.
Halifax controls Umarov momentarily but Umarov frees himself.
Umarov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halifax can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Halifax throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Umarov escapes and throws Halifax's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Umarov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Halifax's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halifax might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Umarov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halifax tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Umarov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Umarov lands an elbow. #T2#
Umarov is chipping away with strikes.
Halifax tries to buck Umarov off but Umarov is having none of it.
Timur Umarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halifax prevents Umarov from improving position.
Umarov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Halifax down.
Halifax struggling a bit here.
Halifax tries to improve position but can't.
Halifax manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Halifax content to control rather than advance.
Umarov wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Halifax not doing much here.
#SUB#
Umarov actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Halifax is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Halifax winds up and cracks Umarov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Umarov is trying to control but can't.
Umarov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Eagle Wolf Combat Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Umarov wants to improve his position but Halifax is controlling well.
Umarov trying to control here.
Halifax trying to control from half guard but Umarov is working away.
Umarov gets full guard.#SUB#
Umarov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halifax is aware though and is defending well.
Halifax won't allow Umarov to sweep him here.
Halifax stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Umarov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Halifax trying to control but Umarov is working from the bottom.
Halifax missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Umarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halifax forces his way into half guard.
Umarov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Halifax scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halifax is looking to take a break and control but Umarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umarov is pressing down on Halifax's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Umarov throws a body shot but no joy.
And Halifax tries to counter it with a takedown but Umarov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Halifax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halifax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Umarov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Umarov postures up.
Umarov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Umarov is pushing down on Halifax's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halifax is fighting to maintain full guard but Umarov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Umarov lands strikes from half guard.
Halifax gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Umarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halifax controls Umarov momentarily but Umarov frees himself.
Umarov working some strikes from top position.
Halifax keeping full guard, as Umarov tries to pass.
Halifax striking from the bottom here. #T1#
Halifax pulls Umarov in to control the position.
Umarov postures up in Halifax's guard and throws a big left but Halifax blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halifax is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Halifax trying to control but Umarov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Umarov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halifax is aware though and is defending well.
Umarov wants to sweep here but Halifax controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Umarov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Halifax throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Umarov's body to avoid the submission. Umarov has instead reached around Halifax's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Umarov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Timur Umarov!
Timur Umarov retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
TGC 18: Birthday Bashing
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Umarov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Umarov avoids it well and moves away.
Umarov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Umarov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Colby Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.
Umarov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Umarov closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov tries to pull guard but Barnes holds him up against the cage and eventually Umarov drops back down to his feet.
Umarov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnes walks away with a smile on his face. Umarov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Umarov backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Timur Umarov has been cut.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Umarov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Umarov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1-2. Barnes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barnes leaves Umarov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Umarov.#CL#
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Barnes.
Umarov tries to pull guard but Barnes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Umarov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes presses Umarov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Umarov's head.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
Umarov is trying to pull guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.#BC2#
Umarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes cracks Umarov with an open hand slap.
Barnes has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Umarov.
Umarov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes tries to clinch up but Umarov circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Umarov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes scores with a hook.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Umarov didn't see that one coming.
Umarov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Barnes pushes Umarov up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Umarov stalling in the clinch but Barnes improves position.
A short uppercut from Barnes.
Umarov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Umarov avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage. #T4#
Barnes lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Umarov.
Umarov wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umarov backwards.
Umarov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Umarov wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
Umarov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Nice cross by Barnes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov'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#
Barnes cracks Umarov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Umarov darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Umarov into the cage.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Umarov.
Barnes throws a right hand that Umarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Umarov also avoids with ease.
Timur Umarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Umarov off the cage and back into range.
Barnes throws a right hand that Umarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Umarov also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands an overhand right.#CL#
Barnes rushes Umarov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Umarov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Colby Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.#CL#
Barnes has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Umarov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umarov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barnes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Umarov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Umarov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Umarov misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Umarov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barnes sprawls well initially but Umarov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Umarov prevents Barnes from improving his position.#T2#
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Umarov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Umarov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Umarov prevents Barnes from improving his position.#SUB2#
Umarov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Umarov seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes is pressing down on Umarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Barnes is controlling Umarov's posture.
Umarov stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes working a defensive guard but Umarov passes into half guard.
Umarov prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Umarov is looking for a kimura here.
Umarov lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Umarov drops an elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes is pressing down on Umarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umarov can do to turn this around?
Umarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Umarov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Umarov tries to pass.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Umarov postures up.
Barnes 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.
Barnes pulls Umarov in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov's cut.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Umarov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Umarov persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Umarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Colby Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes stuns Umarov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Colby Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.
Barnes works Umarov's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Umarov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Umarov's head back.
Umarov closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Umarov pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Umarov misses with a straight left.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Umarov avoids it well and moves away.
Umarov drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Barnes gets caught napping as Umarov dives in and scores a takedown. Barnes manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Umarov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Umarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes pulls Umarov in close to his closed guard and prevents Umarov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Umarov stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.#T2#
Barnes managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Umarov postures up.
Umarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes has his hands on Umarov's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Barnes throws a right hand that Umarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Umarov also avoids with ease.
Umarov with the counter takedown but Barnes avoids it easily.
Colby Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Umarov.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Umarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Barnes pushes Umarov up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Umarov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Umarov shoots in and gets a takedown into Barnes's guard.#SUB2#
Umarov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Umarov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Umarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes is controlling Umarov's posture.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Umarov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umarov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Umarov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Umarov keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Umarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Umarov keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Barnes clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Umarov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Umarov.
Barnes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Umarov is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Umarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Barnes is looking to control Umarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Umarov stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.#T1#
Umarov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes working a defensive guard but Umarov manages to pass into side control anyway.
What's Barnes going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Umarov keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Umarov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Barnes is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timur Umarov!
Timur Umarov is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
TGC 16: Lang vs Knocksville
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Shelf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Umarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shelf.
Shelf lands a jab to Umarov's midsection.
Shelf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Umarov.
Shelf throws a body punch but Umarov moves out of range.
Shelf lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umarov. Shelf does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Shelf lands.
Shelf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shelf loads up on a big right hand but Umarov slips the punch.
Shelf thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Umarov swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Umarov dives in and scores a takedown into Shelf's guard.
Umarov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Shelf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Shelf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Umarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shelf's head.#SUB2#
Shelf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Umarov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Umarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Umarov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Umarov lands a couple of elbows.
Umarov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Umarov landing some decent shots from guard.
Umarov landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umarov forces his way into half guard.
Umarov trying to control the action but Shelf is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shelf has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Umarov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Umarov!
Umarov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shelf to see if he's OK.
Shelf is trying to escape the position but Umarov is controlling the position. #SUB#
Umarov is working to tighten his grip on Shelf's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Shelf has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Umarov is really squeezing tight and eventually Shelf passes out! Umarov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Timur Umarov!
A victorious Timur Umarov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TGC 12: Tatum vs Umarov 2
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Tatum falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Umarov counters with a shoot takedown. Tatum fights it but they end up in guard.
Tatum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatum is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Tatum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Umarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Umarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Umarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Umarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tatum's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Umarov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Umarov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tatum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Umarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Umarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Umarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tatum wants to sweep here but Umarov controlling him for the moment.
Tatum is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Umarov postures up in Tatum's guard and throws a big left but Tatum blocks it.
Tatum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Umarov controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tatum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tatum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Umarov wants to clinch but Tatum slips to the side
and Tatum counters with a left and a right that stings Umarov.
Tatum is looking to clinch.
And Umarov tries to counter it with a takedown but Tatum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tatum throws a right hand that Umarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Umarov also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Umarov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Umarov is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umarov. #T3#
Tatum is trying to stand.
Umarov is thwarting Tatum's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Umarov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Umarov is looking to advance position but Tatum won't allow it.
Umarov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tatum taking shots to the head.
Tatum tries to hold on but Umarov postures up.#T4#
Umarov landing shots from mount.
Umarov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB2#
Umarov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tatum can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Umarov landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Umarov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tatum is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tatum and Umarov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umarov is trying to ground and pound but Tatum uses the momentary lack of control by Umarov to regain half guard.
Tatum is not content to let Umarov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tatum throws a leg kick but Umarov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Umarov feints the counter takedown.
Umarov shoots and misses
and Umarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umarov shoots for a takedown but Tatum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tatum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tatum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tatum is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tatum misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Umarov counters with a shoot takedown. Tatum fights it but they end up in guard.
Tatum is looking to stand back up but Umarov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tatum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR##SUB2#
Umarov seems to be looking for submissions.
Timur Umarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Umarov drops an elbow to the side of Tatum's head. #T1#
Tatum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Umarov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Umarov's back!
A lull in the action here.
Umarov trying to control the action but Tatum just sinks the hooks in.
Tatum tries to keep control of the position but Umarov is staying busy.
Umarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umarov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tatum.
I really don't envy Umarov right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tatum controlling the positon.
Umarov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tatum.
#T2#
Umarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tatum wants to control but Umarov is keeping busy.
Umarov tries to roll but Tatum sticks to his back.
Umarov is still trying to improve position.
Umarov trying to control the hands but Tatum won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Umarov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Umarov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3#
Umarov is really stuck here.
Umarov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tatum raining down hammerfists from mount.
Umarov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Umarov throwing strikes but missing.
Umarov wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
Umarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Umarov distracts Tatum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4##SUB2#
Umarov has gone for a leg lock! Tatum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Umarov's guard.#REVR#
Tatum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tatum landing with the ground and pound.
Tatum content to stall in guard here.
Tatum is working Umarov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Umarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tatum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tatum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tatum postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Tatum dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Umarov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tatum counters with a series of strikes. Umarov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tatum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Umarov.
Tatum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tatum tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Umarov counters with a shoot takedown. Tatum fights it but they end up in guard.
Umarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Umarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Umarov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tatum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Umarov distracts Tatum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tatum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Umarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Tatum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tatum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Umarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tatum wants to sweep here but Umarov controlling him for the moment.
Tatum is trying to control the position but Umarov postures up.
Umarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Umarov postures up in Tatum's guard and throws a big left but Tatum blocks it.
Umarov stops Tatum from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Umarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tatum's head.
Umarov is looking to pass into half guard but Tatum pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tatum is in guard.#REVR#
Umarov wants to control the position but Tatum says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Umarov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tatum. #SUB2#
Umarov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tatum content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Umarov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tatum wants to pass the guard but Umarov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Umarov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tatum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2#
Umarov has his foot on Tatum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tatum works his way back into a safe position though.
Tatum wants to control from the top but Umarov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Umarov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Umarov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tatum defends it easily.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Umarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umarov looking to control but Tatum passes into half guard.
#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.
Tatum passes to side control. #SU#
Tatum stands up and beckons Umarov to his feet.
Tatum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terry Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatum throws out a leg kick but Umarov moves out of range and Tatum only half commits.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umarov shoots in for a takedown but Tatum shows good takedown defense.
Terry Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.
Tatum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Umarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Tatum sprawls well. He's pushed Umarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Terry Tatum did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Tatum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tatum wants it to stay on the feet.
Tatum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tatum throws an overhand right that lands on Umarov's shoulder, as Umarov tries to avoid the shot.
Umarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tatum looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tatum leaves Umarov 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.
A low kick from Tatum is predictable there #TD2#
and Umarov counters with a single leg into guard. Tatum didn't expect that.
Umarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tatum looking to control.
#T1#
Umarov wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving. #SUB2#
Umarov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tatum dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Tatum looking to sit in guard and control but Umarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Umarov pushing down on Tatum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tatum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umarov. #SUB2#
Umarov is trying to work for a kimura but Tatum is defending well.
Tatum wants to control but Umarov is keeping busy.
#T2#
Tatum gets back to full guard.
Tatum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Umarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Umarov wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
Umarov stopping the sweep attempt from Tatum.#ES#
Tatum is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Umarov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tatum regains guard immediately. #ES#
Tatum is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Tatum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Umarov has Tatum pressed against the cage, preventing Tatum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tatum prevents the takedown attempt.
Terry Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Umarov is controlling him.
Tatum prevents the takedown attempt.
Tatum working hard to break the clinch.
Tatum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tatum tries to circle away but Umarov has him pinned against the cage.
Umarov has Tatum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tatum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Umarov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Umarov can't get the takedown.
Umarov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Umarov looking for a takedown. #BC#
Tatum breaks the clinch.
Tatum misses with a head kick.
Umarov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tatum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Umarov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Umarov shoots in and drives through. Tatum sprawls well.
Tatum scores with a head kick. Umarov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Umarov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Tatum had his way with Timur Umarov in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Umarov goes for a double leg but Tatum avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tatum continues to drive forward.
Umarov circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Umarov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Umarov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tatum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tatum moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov postures up in Tatum's guard and throws a big left but Tatum blocks it.
Umarov throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Umarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tatum controls Umarov momentarily but Umarov frees himself.
Umarov throws a strike but Tatum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tatum wants to control from the top but Umarov keeps moving.
Tatum throws a big elbow that misses.
Tatum controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Umarov trying to control the position here. #T2#
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Umarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatum tries to free his leg and advance position but Umarov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Umarov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tatum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tatum preventing the sweep.
Tatum trying to stand up but can't free himself from Umarov's guard.#SUB2#
Umarov looking for a guillotine here but Tatum defends easily.
#T3#
Umarov keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Umarov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tatum advances position into side control!#SU#
Tatum decides to stand back up.
Tatum tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tatum is looking to clinch. #T4#
Umarov avoids the head kick by Tatum.
Umarov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tatum.#CUT#
It looks like Timur Umarov has been cut.
Tatum misses with a low kick.
Terry Tatum is winning the standup battle so far.
Tatum leaves Umarov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Umarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Tatum sprawls well. He's pushed Umarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Terry Tatum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Terry Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.
Umarov fails to land the takedown.
Timur Umarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umarov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Umarov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tatum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Tatum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tatum 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Tatum!
Terry Tatum retains his welterweight title!
Terry Tatum thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC 9: Rollins vs Glatt
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Pidaso shoots in for a double leg but Umarov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pidaso dives in and grabs Umarov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Umarov pushes down on Pidaso 's head and hops out.
Umarov unleashes a big counter combination but Pidaso bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pidaso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Umarov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Pidaso . That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB2#
Umarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Umarov lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pidaso wants to get back to his feet but Umarov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Umarov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov stops Pidaso from standing up. #T1#
Pidaso wants to sweep but no luck.
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pidaso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Umarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Umarov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Umarov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pidaso is looking to regain half guard here but Umarov keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Pidaso manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Umarov taking some punishment here, with Pidaso in his half guard.
Umarov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Umarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pidaso .
Pidaso pushing down on Umarov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Umarov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pidaso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Umarov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pidaso looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Umarov keeping hold of Pidaso 's head, controlling as best he can.
Umarov is continuing to stall.#T3#
Pidaso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Umarov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pidaso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pidaso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pidaso is trying to control the action in half guard but Umarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pidaso 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.
Umarov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Umarov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Umarov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Umarov looking for submissions off his back.
Umarov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Umarov managing to control the position.
Pidaso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Umarov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Umarov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pidaso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pidaso passes Umarov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pidaso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Umarov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timur Umarov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pidaso shoots in but Umarov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pidaso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pidaso enables Umarov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pidaso manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Umarov prevents Pidaso from getting back to his feet.
Umarov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Umarov postures up and lands a big shot to Pidaso 's brow.
Umarov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pidaso wants to stand and escape but Umarov is having none of it.
Pidaso has momentary wrist control but Umarov slips an elbow through the middle.
Umarov lands a couple of elbows.
Umarov postures up and lands a big shot to Pidaso 's brow.
Timur Umarov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Pidaso is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Umarov is controlling him.
Umarov distracts Pidaso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Umarov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Umarov 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.
Umarov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Umarov forces his way into half guard.
Pidaso is looking to escape.
Pidaso wants to control but Umarov passes into side.
Pidaso tries to bench press Umarov off him but Umarov keeps the position. #T2#
Umarov working the ground and pound from side control.
Umarov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pidaso to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Umarov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Umarov scores with punches from side control.
Umarov cracks Pidaso with a big right hand but Pidaso just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Umarov working the head and body with strikes.
Umarov staying calm.
Umarov scores with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Umarov stalls from top position.
Umarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB2#
Umarov has an Americana. Pidaso didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Umarov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Umarov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Timur Umarov!
A very excited looking Timur Umarov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TGC 5: Umarov vs Tatum
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Tatum cracks Umarov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#
It looks like Timur Umarov has been cut.#TD#
Umarov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tatum struggling a bit here.
Umarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatum keeps working.
Tatum is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Umarov is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Umarov tries for a kimura but Tatum is defending well. #T1#
Tatum is looking for a sweep.
Umarov laying and praying for a moment but Tatum takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tatum wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Umarov is trying to work for a kimura but Tatum is defending well.
#SUB#
Umarov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tatum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Umarov working over Tatum with some ground and pound. Tatum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umarov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tatum desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tatum moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Umarov wants to pass the guard but Tatum is keeping the position.#T3#
Umarov passes Tatum's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Umarov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tatum is trying to get back to full guard.
Umarov works his way into full mount!
Umarov trying to control but Tatum is having none of it. #SUB#
Umarov working for a guillotine from mount but Tatum is in no mood to give up. #T4##SUB#
Umarov goes for an armbar but Tatum turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tatum.
Umarov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Umarov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tatum manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Umarov won't allow Tatum to get back to his feet.
Umarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatum working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Umarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tatum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Umarov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umarov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Umarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tatum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Umarov with a poor takedown
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Umarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatum throws a head kick that misses.
Tatum throws a good cross that connects.
#KD2#
Tatum lands a big head kick that sends Umarov tumbling to the mat! Tatum takes a step backwards and waves Umarov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Umarov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umarov fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Tatum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Umarov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Umarov is defended easily by Tatum.
We've been informed that Tatum has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tatum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Terry Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Umarov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Umarov wants to free his trapped foot but Tatum is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Tatum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tatum is trying to stand back up but Umarov is controlling him
Timur Umarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tatum tries to roll over but Umarov keeps him under control.
Tatum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tatum trying to control here.
Tatum looks like he's trying to stand up.
Umarov lands strikes from half guard.
Umarov misses with a head shot. Tatum uses the momentum to regain guard.
Umarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Tatum wants to sweep here but Umarov controlling him for the moment.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Umarov from controlling successfully.
Umarov won't allow Tatum to get back to his feet.
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umarov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tatum is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tatum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timur Umarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatum misses with a kick to the body
and Umarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Umarov slips a jab and a cross from Tatum.
Umarov shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatum tries to sprawl out of it but Umarov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tatum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Umarov.
Umarov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tatum swivels and escapes.
Tatum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umarov circles away quickly and effectively.
Umarov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tatum sprawls and moves away.
Tatum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Umarov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tatum throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Umarov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Tatum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Umarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tatum.
Tatum lands a nice shot that snaps Umarov's head back.
Tatum connects with a leg kick. Umarov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Umarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Umarov fails with a takedown attempt.
As Umarov backs off Tatum throws a huge counter combo but Umarov manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umarov slips a jab and a cross from Tatum.
As Tatum looks to move away, Umarov throws a big counter combo but Tatum just gets out of the way.
Tatum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Umarov.
Tatum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Umarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Good shot there by Tatum.
Tatum throws a head kick that half lands.
Umarov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Tatum darts in and clinches Umarov up against the cage.
Umarov has Tatum pressed against the cage, preventing Tatum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Umarov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tatum after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Tatum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tatum has knocked Umarov down with a huge combo! Tatum steps away and waves a wobbly Umarov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Umarov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Umarov tries for a takedown but Tatum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tatum tries a quick counter leg kick but Umarov is wise to it.
Umarov seems to have got his legs back now.
Tatum lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Terry Tatum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Umarov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
Timur Umarov's cut is getting worse.
Tatum throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Umarov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Tatum as Umarov shoots in.
Tatum throws a head kick that half lands.
Umarov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tatum is fending him off so far but Umarov persists. Nope, Tatum circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Umarov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tatum, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Tatum stuffs the takedown attempt from Umarov. Umarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Tatum replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Umarov blocks it well.#CL2#
Tatum gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Tatum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Umarov tries for a takedown but Tatum circles away easily
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Tatum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Umarov dodges the punch combination from Tatum.
#T4#
Tatum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umarov circles away quickly and effectively.
Umarov shoots in and drives through. Tatum sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Tatum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Umarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tatum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tatum connects with a leg kick. Umarov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tatum misses with a double jab.
A right-left combo lands from Tatum.
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!
Tatum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Tatum looks to move away, Umarov throws a big counter combo but Tatum just gets out of the way.
Umarov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Umarov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Tatum really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov's cut.
That's time! Umarov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Umarov tries to clinch but Tatum is having none of it.
Umarov dodges the punch combination from Tatum.
Tatum throws a right and a left that Umarov avoids nicely. #TD#
Umarov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Umarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Umarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tatum's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tatum wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Umarov wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving. #T1#
Umarov is really struggling to control Tatum but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tatum is trying to control the position but Umarov postures up.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Umarov from controlling successfully.
Umarov cracks Tatum with a solid left hand.
Tatum has control of Umarov's left arm, preventing Umarov from doing any damage. #SUB#
Umarov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tatum dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Tatum sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2##SU2#
Tatum stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Umarov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Umarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Umarov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Umarov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tatum's guard.
Tatum is looking for a sweep. Umarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tatum wants to control but Umarov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Nice strikes from Umarov there.
Tatum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tatum.
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umarov postures up.
Umarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Umarov is posturing up here but Tatum has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Umarov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Umarov has to tap! Slick submission there by Tatum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Tatum!
Terry Tatum is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Terry Tatum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC 2
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck for Umarov with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Umarov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Penn did well to prevent Umarov getting side control.
Penn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Umarov on the ground.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Penn tries to get out of the position.
Umarov working the head and body with strikes.
Umarov controlling the pace.
Umarov is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov working the head and body with strikes.
Umarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penn's head. #T1##SUB2#
Umarov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Umarov is trying to work for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Umarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Umarov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Umarov.
Umarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Umarov thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Penn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Umarov.
Umarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Umarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Umarov lands with a punch from half guard.
Umarov is trying to control. Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Umarov drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Umarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Umarov is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Umarov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Umarov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Umarov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Penn is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Timur Umarov!
A very excited looking Timur Umarov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Umarov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johansson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Johansson clinches.
Johansson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johansson is trying to break the clinch but Umarov has him pressed against the cage.
Umarov blocks a body shot from Johansson. #BC#
Johansson breaks the clinch.
Johansson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Johansson gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Umarov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johansson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Johansson drives through and clinches with Umarov against the cage.
#T1##BC#
Johansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johansson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Umarov.#TD2#
Johansson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johansson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Umarov wants to control from the top but Johansson keeps moving.
Umarov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Umarov postures up and lands a big shot to Johansson's brow. #ES#
Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Umarov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johansson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johansson wants to stand up but Umarov is controlling him.
Umarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umarov. #SUB2#
Umarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet but Umarov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Umarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Umarov wants to control from the top but Johansson keeps moving.
Umarov throwing strikes from guard but Johansson blocks nicely. #T3##ES#
Johansson kicks Umarov off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Umarov shoots in and bounces Johansson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Umarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johansson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Umarov from controlling successfully. #ES#
Johansson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Johansson is looking to break free of the clinch but Umarov has double underhooks. #T4#
Johansson can't break the clinch.
Johansson wants to break free but Umarov has control.
Johansson tries to break free but Umarov pushes him back against the cage.
Johansson gets underhooks to prevent Umarov's takedown attempt.
Umarov goes for a takedown attempt but Johansson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
John Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.
Johansson misses with a shot to the body
and Umarov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
John Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Umarov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johansson did well to prevent Umarov getting side control.
Johansson tries to kick Umarov off but Umarov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Umarov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Umarov 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 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. Umarov connects with a nice short shot to Johansson's temple.
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 John Johansson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Johansson moves into the clinch.
Johansson can't find room to land a body shot as Umarov controls the action.
Johansson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Johansson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johansson tries to break the clinch but Umarov is controlling the position.
Umarov avoiding damage as Johansson throws knees to the body.
Umarov can't get the takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Umarov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Umarov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johansson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Johansson gets caught napping as Umarov dives in and scores a takedown. Johansson manages to retain guard.#T1#
Umarov stops Johansson from standing up.
Umarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johansson wants to stand up but Umarov is controlling him.
Umarov stays in close to Johansson's body and controls the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Umarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES#
Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johansson moves in looking to clinch but Umarov pushes him off.
Johansson is looking to clinch.
Umarov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Johansson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Umarov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Umarov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Umarov checks the leg kick.
Johansson tries to clinch up but Umarov circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Umarov dives in and scores a takedown into Johansson's guard.
Umarov wants to control from the top but Johansson keeps moving.
Umarov landing some decent shots from guard.
Umarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Johansson is looking to stand up but Umarov isn't so interested in that idea.
Umarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet but Umarov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Umarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Umarov looking to pass the guard.
Timur Umarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Umarov pushing down on Johansson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Umarov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Umarov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Umarov landing shots from mount.
Johansson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Umarov landing punches.
Umarov lands a big shot there that rocks Johansson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
You get the feeling that Johansson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB2#
Umarov working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Johansson looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Umarov! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Timur Umarov!
A very excited looking Timur Umarov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Alexander throws a lazy head kick
and Umarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander wants to clinch#TD2#
and Umarov counters with a single leg into guard. Alexander didn't expect that.
Umarov landing with the ground and pound.
Alexander is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Umarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Umarov is working Alexander over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Umarov is in close to Alexander's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Umarov stands up over Alexander, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alexander 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.
Umarov landing with the ground and pound.
Umarov landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Alexander has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Umarov has passed into side control.
Umarov cracks Alexander with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Umarov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Alexander is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Umarov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Umarov!
A relieved looking Timur Umarov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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