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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ZaZa Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mutombo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wyclef Jean - 911. Thory has chosen It's a fight as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, ZaZa Mutombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thory throws a lazy uppercut
and Mutombo counters with a left to the body.
Mutombo throws a hook but Thory avoids it easily.
Mutombo throws a right hand that misses
and Thory counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mutombo misses with a two punch combination.
Mutombo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mutombo scores with a jab. Thory acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thory throws a leg kick
and Mutombo counters with a stiff right hand.
Vic Thory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thory throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mutombo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thory on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thory ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thory throws a low kick, looking for Mutombo's leg but Mutombo calmly moves out of range.
Thory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mutombo throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Thory misses its intended target.
Thory swings for the body but Mutombo moves out of range.
Thory has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mutombo finds it's way round the side to connect with Thory's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mutombo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thory throws a hook but Mutombo avoids it easily.
Thory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mutombo throws a body kick that misses
and Thory counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mutombo's knee momentarily.
Thory chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mutombo can pounce on him.
Mutombo lands a leg kick that knocks Thory off balance momentarily.
Mutombo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mutombo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thory counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thory misses with a hook. Mutombo ducked under it nicely.
Mutombo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mutombo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mutombo throws a body punch but Thory moves out of range.
Thory tries to land a front kick but Mutombo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mutombo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thory.
Thory misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutombo is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutombo closes the distance and clinches.
Thory is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mutombo is defending well for now.
Mutombo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorys head.
Mutombo has Thory pressed against the cage, preventing Thory from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mutombo lands an elbow inside.
Mutombo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thory's defenses.
Thory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutombo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mutombo misses with a punch to the body.
Mutombo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mutombo looking to throw knees to the head but Thory is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thory's defenses.
It looks like Vic Thory has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Mutombo.
Thory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mutombo throws an elbow but misses.
Mutombo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorys head.
Mutombo misses with an elbow over the top.
Thory scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thory wants to get back to striking at distance but Mutombo won't allow it.
Mutombo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thory.
Thory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutombo lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutombo prevents the takedown attempt.
Thory drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mutombo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mutombo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo scores with a shot to the side of Thory's head.
Mutombo manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Thory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thory.
Mutombo lands a nice shot that snaps Thory's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thory. That's going to slow Mutombo down.
Mutombo moves into the clinch.
Mutombo breaks the clinch.
Mutombo shoots in for a takedown but Thory shows good takedown defense.
Thory throws a good cross that connects.
Mutombo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mutombo lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mutombo lands a right hook to the body.
Mutombo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mutombo jabs Thory right on the nose. Thory blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZaZa Mutombo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thory scores with a jab to the head.
Thory just misses with a punch to the body.
Thory avoids the head kick by Mutombo.
Thory throws a leg kick but Mutombo moved away.
Thory throws a leg kick but Mutombo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mutombo.
Thory looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutombo is just out of range.
Mutombo scores with a nice head shot.
Mutombo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thory throws out the jab.
Thory wants to slow Mutombo down by chopping away at his legs.
Thory misses with the combination.
Mutombo throws a sloppy head kick and Thory moves out of range easily.
Mutombo motions for Thory to come forward. Mutombo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thory shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mutombo as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thory was well out of range. Poor timing from Mutombo.
Thory swings for the body but Mutombo moves out of range.
Mutombo avoids the body shot from Thory.
Mutombo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mutombo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thory lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Thory misses.
Mutombo misses with a body shot.
Thory shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mutombo as he avoids it easily.
Mutombo dodges the punch combination from Thory.
Thory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutombo manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thory. That did some damage!
Mutombo tries to clinch up but Thory circles away and keeps his distance.
Thory throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mutombo on the side of the head.
Mutombo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thory manages to avoid it.
Mutombo looks to land a body kick but Thory moved away.
A good leg kick by Mutombo.
Good exchange - Mutombo coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thory fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mutombo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mutombo lands a two punch combo.
Thory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutombo.
Mutombo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thory throws a jab but it's blocked by Mutombo.
Thory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mutombo.
Thory misses with a lunging right hand
and Mutombo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mutombo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thory as Mutombo tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thory avoids it.
Thory blocks an elbow strike.
Mutombo slows down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Mutombo as the two fighters clinch.
Thory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thory is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mutombo.
Mutombo pushes off an throws an elbow but Thory leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thory wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mutombo working aggressively here.
A short right from Mutombo.
Thory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mutombo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory dodges an elbow strike from Mutombo.
Thory blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thory takes a shot to the head.
Thory wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thory.
Thory swings wildly with an uppercut but Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thory wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mutombo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mutombo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thory's efforts to push away.
Thory gets through Mutombo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mutombo lands an uppercut.
Mutombo misses with some punches.
Thory manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that ZaZa Mutombo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thory takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mutombo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mutombo throws a low kick but Thory moves out of range easily.
Mutombo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mutombo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thory lands a slapping body shot.
Thory scores with a hook to the body. Mutombo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thory tests Mutombo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mutombo blocks a low kick nicely.
Thory shoots for a takedown but Mutombo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mutombo has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thory gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thory ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thory blocks a jab.
Mutombo tries to clinch up.
Mutombo wants to land a leg kick but Thory is out of range.
Mutombo throws a hook but Thory avoids it easily.
ZaZa Mutombo is winning the standup battle so far.
Mutombo lands a right hook to the body.
Thory scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thory has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mutombo.
Thory throws a big shot that misses.
Thory throws a big shot that misses.
Thory blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutombo punishes Thory's body with a nice straight punch.
Thory swings for the body but Mutombo moves out of range.
Thory checks a low kick from Mutombo.
Thory lands with a good body shot.
Thory ducks under a wild hook from Mutombo.
Thory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mutombo.
Thory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mutombo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mutombo.
Thory scores with a shot to the body.
Thory misses with a body shot.
Thory lands with a straight right. Mutombo didn't see that one coming.
Mutombo tests Thory's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thory checks a low kick from Mutombo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws out a loose jab but Thory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thory walks into a jab.
Thory's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mutombo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thory keeps the fight on the outside.
Thory looks to land a combination but Mutombo avoids it well.
Thory throws a hook but Mutombo avoids it easily.
Vic Thory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mutombo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mutombo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mutombo misses with a leg kick.
Mutombo throws a body punch but Thory moves out of range.
Thory throws a lazy right hand but Mutombo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thory circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mutombo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mutombo is looking to clinch.
Mutombo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutombo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
ZaZa Mutombo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thory lunges at Mutombo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mutombo's hand.
Mutombo misses with an uppercut. Thory saw that one coming.
Mutombo lands with a good body shot.
Mutombo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thory lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mutombo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thory tries to work over Mutombo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thory.
Thory misses with some punches.
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 ZaZa Mutombo.
Well Mutombo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaZa Mutombo!
An out of breath ZaZa Mutombo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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