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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Make Munalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Harbor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Make Munalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Harbor!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harbor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munalukko.
Harbor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Munalukko misses with a looping left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harbor.
Munalukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harbor blocks a jab.
Harbor moves out of range of the leg kick from Munalukko.
Make Munalukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munalukko misses with a straight right.
Munalukko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harbor cracks Munalukko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Munalukko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harbor's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Munalukko misses.
Munalukko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harbor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Munalukko lands with a cross.
Harbor misses with an uppercut
and Munalukko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munalukko. That's going to slow Harbor down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbor misses with a body shot
and Munalukko counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munalukko.
Munalukko scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munalukko. That's going to slow Harbor down.
A big right from Munalukko misses.
Munalukko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harbor is out of range and Munalukko settles back down.
Munalukko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Munalukko lands with a shot to the body.
Harbor ducks right into an uppercut from Munalukko.
Munalukko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Munalukko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harbor doesn't seem bothered though.
Harbor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munalukko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harbor somewhat.
Make Munalukko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harbor throws a nice looking combination but Munalukko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harbor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Munalukko.
We've been informed that Harbor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Harbor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harbor moves out of range of the body kick from Munalukko.
Munalukko throws the left hand but Harbor avoids the punch easily.
Munalukko is looking to land body kicks.
Munalukko slips a jab from Harbor.
Harbor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harbor misses the body punch
and Munalukko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Harbor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munalukko.
Harbor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Munalukko misses with a wild body shot.
Munalukko connects with a crisp jab.
Harbor looks to land a left hand but Munalukko moved out of range nicely.
Harbor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munalukko throws out the jab.
Munalukko dips to his left and cracks Harbor with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko misses with a looping left.
Harbor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Munalukko defends it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Munalukko.
A chopping leg kick lands by Munalukko.
Munalukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harbor.
Harbor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munalukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harbor tests Munalukko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Munalukko throws a body punch but Harbor moves out of range.
Harbor feints the counter takedown.
Munalukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harbor dips to his left and cracks Munalukko with an uppercut!
Harbor scores with a nice strike.
Munalukko avoids the body shot from Harbor.
Munalukko looks for the body kick but Harbor saw that one coming.
Harbor throws a hook but Munalukko blocks it.
Good leg kick by Munalukko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munalukko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munalukko throws a solid leg kick but Harbor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munalukko.
Munalukko connects with a body shot.
Munalukko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harbor on the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harbor or perhaps it was just good defense by Munalukko, which made it look bad.
Make Munalukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Harbor.
Munalukko throws a body shot but no joy.
Munalukko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harbor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Munalukko has his feet on Harbor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Munalukko tries to bum rush Harbor with a series of wild strikes but Harbor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harbor feints the counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munalukko misses with a jab to the body
and Harbor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harbor.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munalukko has control of Harbor's left arm, preventing Harbor from doing any damage.
Harbor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Make Munalukko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harbor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Munalukko misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Munalukko. Beautiful body shot.
Munalukko throws a hook to the side of Harbor's head but Harbor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Munalukko takes one to the chin there.
Munalukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Harbor is just out of range.
Harbor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Munalukko's hands.
Munalukko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Munalukko throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munalukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Harbor is just out of range.
Harbor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Munalukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harbor.
Harbor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munalukko.
Munalukko misses with a leg kick
and Harbor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harbor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munalukko working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harbor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Munalukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munalukko can't keep his opponent in guard - Harbor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Munalukko with the active half guard here but Harbor passes nicely into side control.
Harbor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Munalukko prevents Harbor from moving into mount.
Harbor is looking to take a break and control but Munalukko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harbor tries to move into full mount but can't pass Munalukko's legs.
Harbor working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko is trying to escape the position but Harbor is controlling the position.
Munalukko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Munalukko wants to get back to full guard.
Harbor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Munalukko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Munalukko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Munalukko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Munalukko is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Harbor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Munalukko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munalukko is trying to maintain the position but Harbor is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Harbor with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Harbor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Munalukko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Harbor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Munalukko.
Munalukko throws a push kick but Harbor slaps the foot to one side.
Munalukko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harbor.
Harbor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harbor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harbor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munalukko.
Munalukko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harbor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Munalukko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munalukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harbor.
Munalukko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harbor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Munalukko's guard.
Munalukko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Munalukko pulls Harbor in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbor passes into half guard.
Munalukko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harbor pulls his head out easily.
Munalukko looking for submissions off his back.
James Harbor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harbor is keen to just control but Munalukko is a slippery customer.
Munalukko is trying to maintain the position but Harbor is very close to passing his half guard.
Munalukko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Munalukko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harbor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harbor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harbor wants to control from the top but Munalukko keeps moving.
Munalukko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harbor sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Munalukko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harbor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Munalukko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harbor defends well.
Harbor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harbor passes Munalukko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Munalukko wants to improve his position but Harbor is controlling well.
Harbor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Munalukko taking some punishment here, with Harbor in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harbor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Munalukko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Munalukko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Harbor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harbor 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Harbor!
After winning the bout, James Harbor 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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