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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018 |
#R1# Kasperski shoots in looking for a takedown. Umino tries to sprawl out of it but Kasperski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Umino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Umino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. No luck for Kasperski with that takedown attempt. #CL# Kasperski clinches up with Umino and pushes him back against the cage. Kasperski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kasperski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dawid Kasperski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Umino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kasperski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Umino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. The referee is keeping an eye on Umino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1# Umino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kasperski backwards. Kasperski trying to stall but Umino improves his position.
Umino leaning against his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Umino lands a hook that snaps the head of Kasperski backwards. Umino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Umino scores with an uppercut up the middle. Umino goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kasperski prevents it.
Umino cracks Kasperski with a nice body shot. Umino tries to pull guard but Kasperski won't allow it.
Umino cracks Kasperski with a nice body shot. Umino stalls. #T2# Kasperski misses with a short punch on the inside. Umino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kasperski wants to get back to striking at distance but Umino won't allow it.
Umino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kasperski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Umino has Kasperski pushed against the cage. Kasperski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Umino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kasperski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Umino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Kasperski tries for a takedown but Umino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Umino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL# Kasperski takes the fight into the clinch. Kasperski wants to get back to striking at distance but Umino won't allow it.
#T3# Kasperski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Umino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Umino is trying to break the clinch but Kasperski is controlling him. Kasperski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Umino after a bit of a struggle. Kasperski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Umino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Kasperski jumps guard but Umino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Umino leaning his opponent against the cage. Kasperski is looking to break free of the clinch but Umino has double underhooks. Umino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kasperski is pressed up against the cage. Umino has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kasperski down to the mat. Kasperski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Kasperski tries for a takedown but Umino circles away easily and Umino counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4##CL2# Umino drives through and clinches with Kasperski against the cage.
Umino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kasperski backwards. #TD2# Kasperski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Umino is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kasperski to the mat. Kasperski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Umino trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasperski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Umino is looking to work some ground and pound but Kasperski has wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Umino postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kasperski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Umino, into his guard. #REVR# Umino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Umino dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Umino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL# Kasperski instigates a clinch. Kasperski stops a takedown attempt from Umino.
Kasperski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Umino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kasperski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Umino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Umino stalling in the clinch.
Umino pressing his opponent against the cage. Umino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kasperski trying to stall but Umino improves his position.
Kasperski looking for a takedown. #T1# Kasperski stops a takedown attempt from Umino.
Dawid Kasperski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tetsuya Umino. Umino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kasperski tries to pull guard but Umino holds him up against the cage and eventually Kasperski drops back down to his feet.
Umino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Umino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Umino is working for takedown but Kasperski is calmly controlling the position for now. Kasperski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kasperski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Umino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kasperski wants a takedown but no success here.
Kasperski stops a takedown attempt from Umino.
Kasperski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Umino smiles and moves away.
#T2# An inside leg kick lands from Kasperski. Umino swings and misses with a shot to the body and Kasperski counters with a left and a right that stings Umino. Umino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kasperski tries to avoid it but Umino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kasperski to the ground. Kasperski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Kasperski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kasperski looks for a takedown but Umino sprawls well. Umino has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kasperski looks to land a combination but Umino avoids it well. Some bone on bone action there as Umino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3# Kasperski shoots in for a takedown but Umino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kasperski sets himself, and Umino steps forward looking for the clinch! Kasperski avoids it this time. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Umino blocks a jab. Umino tries to counter with a clinch but Kasperski shakes him off and moves away. Kasperski lands a glancing blow to the side of Umino's head.#TD2# Umino gets the takedown into side control. Umino wants to stand but Kasperski has his arm trapped. Kasperski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kasperski tries to kick Umino off but Umino keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2# Umino is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Umino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4# Kasperski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Umino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kasperski works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Umino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kasperski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kasperski 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. Umino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Umino throws a strike but Kasperski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Umino keeping moving, preventing Kasperski from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawid Kasperski dominated that second round. 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# Kasperski closes the distance and clinches up with Umino, looking for a takedown. Kasperski pushes Umino against the cage but Umino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Umino now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL# Kasperski rushes Umino and presses him up against the cage. Kasperski fails to pull guard.
Kasperski letting Umino take a breather here. Umino stalling in the clinch.
Umino is pressed up against the cage. Kasperski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Umino down to the mat. Umino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dawid Kasperski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Umino closes the distance and clinches up with Kasperski, looking for a takedown. Umino pushes Kasperski against the cage but Kasperski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Dawid Kasperski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Umino throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kasperski was covering up waiting for the punch and Umino finishes the takedown easily into guard. Kasperski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1# Kasperski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Kasperski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Umino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Kasperski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Umino wants to stand but Kasperski is controlling the position. Kasperski 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. #T2# Umino keeping moving, preventing Kasperski from controlling successfully. Kasperski is really struggling to control Umino but he's trying to hold on to the position. Dawid Kasperski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Umino seems keen to control Kasperski's posture. Kasperski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3# Umino wants to improve his position but instead Kasperski has moved into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Umino can do anything to dispel that myth. Kasperski is looking to take a break and control but Umino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Umino is trying to get back to full guard. Umino is staying active underneath Kasperski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Umino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kasperski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#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. Kasperski is trying to control the action in half guard but Umino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB# Kasperski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Umino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kasperski. Kasperski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kasperski works his foot free and advances to mount. Umino reaches up to try and control the position but Kasperski seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Umino rolls and tries to escape and now Kasperski has his back!
And that's the end of the fight! Dawid Kasperski showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kasperski 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dawid Kasperski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2018 |
#R1# Umino darts in looking for a takedown but Petrovski gets double underhooks and turns Umino into the cage. Petrovski looks for a takedown but Umino sprawls well. Umino feints a counter leg kick.#CL# Petrovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Petrovski tries to break free but Umino pushes him back against the cage. Umino stalling against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Umino wants a takedown.
Umino wants a takedown.
Aleksandr Petrovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tetsuya Umino. Umino is trying to push Petrovski away but Petrovski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A right handed body shot lands from Umino.
Umino struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrovski controls his hands.
Umino scores with a shoulder strike. #T1# Petrovski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Petrovski has Umino pressed against the cage, preventing Umino from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Petrovski is trying to pull guard but Umino has him pressed against the cage. Umino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Petrovski tries to pull guard but Umino won't allow it.
Umino is looking to take this one to the mat. Nice body punch from Umino - that landed with a thud.
Petrovski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Petrovski wants to stall.
Umino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petrovski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Umino wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Petrovski tries to work over Umino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Petrovski prevents the takedown attempt.
Umino goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrovski prevents it.
#T2# Umino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Umino looks winded! Petrovski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Umino to keep the fight standing. Umino keeps control of Petrovski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Petrovski is looking to control Umino's arms but Umino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petrovski has his back to the cage. Petrovski gets underhooks to prevent Umino's takedown attempt.
Umino can't get the takedown.
Petrovski looking to stall.
Umino is looking for a takedown. The referee calls for Umino to work.
Umino is trying to break free.#T3# A frustrated look appears on Umino's face as he tries to break the clinch. Umino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petrovski has him pressed against the cage. Nice body punch from Umino. Umino fails to pull guard.
Umino digs a right hand underneath Petrovski's ribcage. Petrovski let out a lung full of air as it connected. Petrovski is looking to break free of the clinch but Umino has double underhooks. Petrovski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Umino prevents a body shot from Petrovski. Petrovski is trying to maintain a safe position but Umino gets an underhook and turns Petrovski into the cage. Petrovski wants a takedown.
Petrovski is trying to pull guard but Umino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Umino.
Umino is looking for a takedown.#TD2# Umino decides to pull guard. #T4# Petrovski sitting in guard here, content to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Umino working a defensive guard here.
Petrovski 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. Petrovski'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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Umino wants to stand but Petrovski is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tetsuya Umino will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Petrovski throws a sloppy head kick and Umino moves out of range easily. We've been informed that Umino has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD# Petrovski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petrovski lands in his opponent's guard. Petrovski stands and throws Umino's legs to the side, diving into side control. Petrovski controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Petrovski tries to stand but Umino is controlling his head. A lull in the action here as Petrovski stalls from top position.#T1# Umino is looking to regain half guard here but Petrovski keeps moving and retains side control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Umino can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Umino wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Petrovski has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Umino's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Umino is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Petrovski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Aleksandr Petrovski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1# Nandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Umino tries to avoid it but Nandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Umino to the ground. Umino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Nandez fails with a takedown attempt. Nandez dives in and grabs Umino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Umino pushes down on Nandez's head and hops out. Nandez sets himself, and Umino steps forward looking for the clinch! Nandez avoids it this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nandez misses with a takedown #CL2# and Umino counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Nandez dodges an elbow strike from Umino.
Umino wants to get back to striking at distance but Nandez won't allow it.
Umino misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nandez is trying to break the clinch but Umino has him pressed against the cage. Umino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Umino is pushing Nandez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Umino looking for a takedown. #T1# Umino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Umino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Umino stalling.
Umino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nandez tries to land knees in the clinch but Umino avoids the damage to the body. A frustrated look appears on Umino's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nandez looking to slow down the pace here. Umino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nandez prevents the takedown attempt.
Umino is stalling here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Umino as Nandez tries to tie him up. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Umino is struggling to control the position. Nandez prevents the takedown attempt.
Umino wants a takedown but no success here.
Umino has had enough of the clinch but Nandez keeps him there for the moment. Nandez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Umino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2# Umino breaks from the clinch.
Umino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umino. Nandez does a little dance to reset his feet. Nandez slips a straight right by Umino.#CL# Nandez darts in and clinches Umino up against the cage. Nandez tries to score a body lock takedown but Umino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3##TD2# Umino successfully pulls guard.
Nandez trying to control but Umino is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Umino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Umino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nandez forces his way into half guard. We've been informed that Umino has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Umino wants to get back to full guard. Nandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Umino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4# It looks like Nandez is going to stand back up.
Nandez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Umino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB# Nandez is looking for a kimura but Umino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nandez to get the leverage. Nandez sitting and controlling from the half guard. Nandez wants to control but Umino is keeping him busy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nandez tries to stand but can't do so whilst Umino controls his leg. Nandez prevents Umino from standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tetsuya Umino will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Nandez throws a body kick that misses and Umino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nandez throws a head kick but Umino moves out of range.
Umino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Nandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Umino sprawls well. He's pushed Nandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2# Umino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nandez throws an elbow but it misses.
Nandez has Umino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Umino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Umino goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nandez prevents it.
Nandez wants to take the fight to the mat but Umino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Umino has Nandez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nandez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Umino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Nandez is trying to pull guard but Umino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Umino tries to circle away but Nandez has him pinned against the cage. Umino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Umino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nandez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Umino is trying to break the clinch but Nandez is controlling him. Umino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nandez letting Umino take a breather here. Nandez tries to break the clinch but Umino is controlling the position. Nandez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Umino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Umino is looking to take this one to the mat. Nandez avoiding damage as Umino throws knees to the body.
Umino lands a right hand. Nice body punch from Umino. Nandez tries to pull guard but Umino forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Nandez tries to pull guard but Umino won't allow it.
Nandez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Umino is defending well for now.#BC2# Umino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL# Nandez has closed the distance and engaged Umino in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Umino scores with a nice short uppercut. Umino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Umino tries to circle away but Nandez has him pinned against the cage. Nandez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Umino has Nandez pressed against the cage, preventing Nandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Umino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nandez is trying to pull guard but Umino has him pressed against the cage. Nandez fails to pull guard.
Umino has Nandez pressed against the cage, preventing Nandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Nandez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Umino to keep the fight standing. Nandez is pressed up against the cage. Umino has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nandez down to the mat. Nandez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3# Nandez fails to land the takedown. Umino dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Umino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Nandez shoots and misses and Umino counters with a nice body shot. Nandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Umino is fending him off so far but Nandez persists. Nope, Umino circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Umino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nandez as he jumps to the side. Umino just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNandez.#T4# Nandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Umino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nandez somewhat. Nandez throws a head kick that misses. Umino fails to land the takedown. Nandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Umino tries to avoid it but Nandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Umino to the ground. Umino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nandez throws a head kick that misses and Umino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nandez with a lazy takedown attempt and Umino counters with a right hand to the body. Umino stuffs the takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Umino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Umino lands with a nice body punch. Umino throws out a powerful jab.#CL# Nandez instigates a clinch. #TD2# Umino gets control of Nandez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Umino will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Umino has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nandez passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB# Nandez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Umino wants to control but Nandez postures up.#T1# Umino is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Nandez trying to control the action but Umino is working from the bottom. Nandez prevents Umino from escaping the position. Umino striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nandez misses with the ground and pound. Umino tries to improve position but can't. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Nandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Umino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Nandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Umino keeps working. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Umino can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU# Nandez decides to take the fight back to the feet. Umino slips a jab and a cross from Nandez.
Umino feints the counter takedown. Nandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Leonardo Nandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Umino defends well and Nandez ends up having to push Umino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3# Umino stuffs the takedown attempt from Nandez. Nandez gets slowly back to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nandez fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Nandez clinches. Umino wants to break free but Nandez has control.
Umino is trying to drag Nandez to the mat but Nandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Umino is trying to break the clinch but Nandez has him pressed against the cage. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Nandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Umino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nandez misses with a short punch on the inside. Umino changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nandez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nandez has his takedown stuffed and Umino counters with a straight right hand. Tetsuya Umino 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! Umino scores with a body shot.
Nandez misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Umino counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonardo Nandez. I think Umino 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuya Umino! Tetsuya Umino gave a mention to ZZ POPS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Edwards gets tackled into the cage by Umino. Umino maintains the clinch. Edwards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Umino.
A bit of stalling here from Umino.
Umino scores with a hook to the body. Umino has Edwards pressed against the cage.
Edwards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Umino.
Umino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Umino's efforts to push away. Edwards prevents Umino from breaking the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Umino is trying to force a seperation but Edwards has the dominant position. Umino lands a body shot. Come on Umino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Umino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edwards.
#T1# Umino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Umino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Umino works on Edwards's body with a couple of short punches. Edwards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A short right from Umino on the inside. Umino is trying to break free. Umino lands a hook to the side of the head. Umino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umino is trying to break the clinch but Edwards has him pressed against the cage. Umino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Umino.
Umino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umino digs a right hand into Edwards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edwards's gas tank. Edwards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Umino is looking for a takedown. Umino is pushing Edwards up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Edwards tries to pull guard but Umino won't allow it.
#T2# Umino throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Umino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Umino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Umino lands a body punch in the clinch. Edwards stalling in the clinch but Umino improves position. Umino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tetsuya Umino. Umino tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing Umino back against the cage. Umino lands with a right to the head. Edwards has Umino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Umino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Umino is trying to break free. Edwards is trying to push Umino away but Umino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3# Edwards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Umino leaning his opponent against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Umino as Edwards tries to tie him up. Edwards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Umino smiles and moves away.
#CL# Edwards instigates a clinch. Edwards is trying to pull guard but Umino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Umino has him pressed against the cage. Umino lands with a right to the head. A short right from Umino. #T4# Umino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Umino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Edwards trying to stall but Umino improves his position.
Edwards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Umino is keeping busy. Maybe Edwards would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. Edwards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Umino walks away with a smile on his face. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Umino fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Umino throws a series of punches but Edwards moves out of range. #CL2# Umino darts in and clinches Edwards up against the cage. Umino lands a nice shot to the body. Umino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Umino stalls. Umino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Umino is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Umino dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Umino darts in looking for a takedown but Edwards gets double underhooks and turns Umino into the cage. Edwards appears to be looking for a big counter. Michael Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Edwards fails to land the takedown.#CL2# Umino moves into the clinch. Edwards stalling in the clinch but Umino improves position. Edwards is looking to break free of the clinch but Umino has double underhooks. Umino has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Umino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Umino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Umino's efforts to push away. Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Umino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Edwards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Umino.
Umino lands a nice uppercut. Edwards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Edwards fails to pull guard.
Umino lands a shoulder strike. Umino is trying to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling him. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2# Umino pulls guard effortlessly. Umino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there. Edwards tries to stand but Umino is controlling from the bottom. #T2# Umino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Edwards would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Edwards wants to control from the top but Umino keeps moving. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Edwards throws a half hearted mid kick. Edwards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Edwards dives in and grabs Umino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Umino pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Edwards tries to break free but Umino pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Umino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Umino dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on Umino's head and hops out.#CL2# Umino instigates a clinch. Umino cracks Edwards with a nice body shot. Umino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Edwards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Umino is defending well.#T4# Umino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edwards smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Umino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Umino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Edwards changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Umino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Umino moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Umino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Umino leaning his opponent against the cage. Umino is leaning against Edwards and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Umino 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! And we move into the final round! #R3# Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Umino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2# Umino instigates a clinch. Umino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Umino. Umino tries to break free but Edwards pushes him back against the cage. Umino digs a right hand underneath Edwards's ribcage. Edwards let out a lung full of air as it connected. Umino lands with a left to the head. Umino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Edwards has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A left hand lands to the body for Umino.
Umino is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwards has double underhooks. Umino has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Edwards after a bit of a struggle. Umino is leaning against Edwards and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Umino works on Edwards's body with a couple of short punches.#T1# Umino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Edwards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Nice body punch from Umino. Umino tries to circle away but Edwards has him pinned against the cage. Edwards jumps guard but Umino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Umino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2# Umino has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Edwards clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Umino doesn't have the hooks in and Edwards manages to turn into his guard.
Umino 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. Umino keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully. #T2# Edwards trying to stand up but can't free himself from Umino's guard. Edwards throws a big right hand that misses. Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Umino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Umino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edwards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Edwards passes easily into side control. Nice work. Edwards throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3# Edwards lands an elbow. Edwards tries to stand but Umino is controlling his head. Edwards controls the position. An elbow from Edwards crashes against the mat.
Umino tries to improve position but can't. Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Umino keeps working. Edwards wants to stand but Umino has his arm trapped. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Edwards has hold of Umino's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Umino tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Edwards cranks the arm and Umino screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Umino, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Michael Edwards!
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