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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ZaZa Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Perkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mutombo comes to the cage accompanied by Wyclef Jean - 911. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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200 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 4 - 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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Perkovic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutombo misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Perkovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Mutombo, which made it look bad.
Mutombo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkovic with the counter takedown but Mutombo avoids it easily.
Perkovic tries to clinch but Mutombo moves out of range.
Perkovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mutombo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mutombo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Perkovic quickly recovers to half guard.
Mutombo thows a huge punch but Perkovic dodges it nicely.
Perkovic tries to roll over but Mutombo keeps him under control.
Mutombo throwing shots but Perkovic is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo working Perkovic over with strikes.
Perkovic moves into full guard.
Perkovic wants to sweep here but Mutombo controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutombo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perkovic is working away from the top position though.
Mutombo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkovic seems to be working for a kimura but Mutombo defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mutombo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic wants to control from the top but Mutombo keeps moving.
Perkovic throwing strikes from guard but Mutombo blocks nicely.
Mutombo keeping full guard, as Perkovic tries to pass.
Perkovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mutombo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mutombo has escaped and now he's on top!
Mutombo looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo postures up.
Perkovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mutombo 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.
Perkovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Perkovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mutombo wants to control but Perkovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mutombo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Perkovic is thwarting Mutombo's attempts to control the position.
Mutombo punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic throwing shots but Mutombo is blocking nicely.
Perkovic seems to be working for a kimura but Mutombo defends the submission attempt.
Mutombo is looking for a sweep. Perkovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perkovic is working for a kimura but Mutombo is defending it quite comfortably.
Perkovic is working for a kimura but Mutombo is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkovic is trying to work for a kimura but Mutombo is defending well.
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 ZaZa Mutombo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mutombo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Perkovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mutombo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perkovic somewhat.
Perkovic scores with a takedown into Mutombo's guard.
Mutombo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perkovic is one step ahead there.
Perkovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkovic trying to control but Mutombo is working from the bottom.
Perkovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mutombo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo trying to keep a closed guard but Perkovic is proving a slippery customer.
Mutombo keeping moving, preventing Perkovic from controlling successfully.
Perkovic is looking to advance position but Mutombo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Perkovic regains half guard.
Mutombo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Perkovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mutombo is working away from the top position though.
Perkovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic is controlling Mutombo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Perkovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mutombo.
Perkovic is looking to control Mutombo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perkovic avoid being mounted?
Perkovic is not content to let Mutombo control the position.
Perkovic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Perkovic wants to improve his position but Mutombo is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo uses his free foot to push down on Perkovic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Perkovic.
Perkovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mutombo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Perkovic tries to hold on but Mutombo pushes him away.
Mutombo lands with some strikes.
Perkovic is squirming around, avoiding Mutombo's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mutombo trying to control but Perkovic is having none of it.
Mutombo working Perkovic over with strikes here.
Mutombo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mutombo throws a strike there. Perkovic manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Mutombo stops Perkovic from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZaZa Mutombo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A combination from Mutombo does no damage.
Perkovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mutombo defends it well.
Perkovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkovic shoots in for a takedown but Mutombo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mutombo feinted with a counter takedown.
Mutombo throws a body punch but Perkovic moves out of range.
Mikhail Perkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutombo leaves Perkovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perkovic is looking to clinch but Mutombo is avoiding it.
Mutombo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perkovic is looking to clinch.
Mutombo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo gets the takedown into side control.
Perkovic tries to improve position but can't.
Mutombo taking a breather here.
Sloppy strikes there by Mutombo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo tries to score with some ground and pound. Perkovic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Perkovic wants to control but Mutombo postures up.
Perkovic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mutombo is staying active.
Mutombo is working Perkovic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mutombo lands a nice forearm strike.
Perkovic manages to get back to half guard.
ZaZa Mutombo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mutombo is keen to just control but Perkovic is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perkovic controlling the position well.
Perkovic trying to hold on to Mutombo's head to control him but Mutombo postures up.
Mutombo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Perkovic is looking for a sweep. Mutombo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mutombo thows a huge punch but Perkovic dodges it nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo is looking to score with low kicks.
Good exchange - Mutombo coming out on top.
Mutombo scoring well with a low kick there.
Perkovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mutombo is fending him off so far but Perkovic persists. Nope, Mutombo circles away and we're back to standing.
ZaZa Mutombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Perkovic.
Perkovic clinches.
Mutombo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perkovic backwards.
Mutombo lands with a short shot to the head.
Mutombo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mutombo stops a takedown attempt from Perkovic.
Mutombo stalling in the clinch.
Perkovic tries for a takedown but Mutombo manages to get underhooks.
Perkovic wants a takedown.
Perkovic is looking for a takedown.
Perkovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Mutombo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutombo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A solid body kick from Mutombo.
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!
Perkovic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mutombo. That one must have hurt.
Mikhail Perkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ZaZa Mutombo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perkovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mutombo.
Perkovic walks into a jab.
Mutombo fakes the leg kick and cracks Perkovic in the body.
Perkovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mutombo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mutombo lands with a shot to the body.
Mutombo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perkovic's calf.
Mutombo scores with a jab to the head.
Mutombo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Perkovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Perkovic misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
ZaZa Mutombo showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaZa Mutombo!
A very excited looking ZaZa Mutombo 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.
Mikhail Perkovic spoke after the fight, saying 'No problem at all... I will get back to the top!'.
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energy
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