PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ZaZa Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mutombo comes to the cage accompanied by Wyclef Jean - 911. TheMan has chosen Get Up Again as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mutombo
vs
TheMan

185 cm
32
190 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

181 cm
39
202 lbs
41 - 27 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ZaZa Mutombo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 27 - 1, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheMan cracks Mutombo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
TheMan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutombo is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from TheMan misses the target.
Mutombo throws a hook to the side of TheMan's head but TheMan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
TheMan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutombo is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Mutombo. Those never looked like landing.
Mutombo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mutombo throws a sloppy head kick and TheMan moves out of range easily.
Mutombo throws a leg kick but TheMan sees it coming and moves out of range.
TheMan swats away the attempt to clinch by Mutombo.
ZaZa Mutombo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TheMan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
TheMan's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on TheMan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
TheMan misses with an uppercut
and Mutombo counters with a two punch combo.

It looks like Stan TheMan has been cut.
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!
Mutombo throws out a loose jab but TheMan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by TheMan there.
TheMan throws a hook but Mutombo blocks it.
TheMan throws a leg kick
and TheMan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
TheMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutombo manages to avoid it.
Mutombo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for TheMan. That snapped Mutombo's head back.
Mutombo misses with an uppercut.
TheMan punishes Mutombo's body with a nice straight punch.
Mutombo is looking to clinch.
TheMan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for TheMan.
TheMan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
TheMan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mutombo.
Mutombo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
TheMan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mutombo connects with a high kick.
Mutombo throws a leg kick but TheMan checks it.
Mutombo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutombo throws a leg kick but TheMan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mutombo misses with an uppercut
and TheMan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
TheMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutombo manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mutombo has closed the distance and engaged TheMan in a clinch.
TheMan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
TheMan lands a left hand.

Mutombo breaks from the clinch.
TheMan with a nice cross.
TheMan connects with a leg kick. Mutombo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mutombo looks to land a body kick but TheMan moved away.
TheMan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mutombo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been told by Mutombo's head coaches at V Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mutombo throws a body shot but no joy.
TheMan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mutombo finds it's way round the side to connect with TheMan's head.
Mutombo misses with a body kick.
TheMan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mutombo misses with an uppercut.
Mutombo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mutombo tests TheMan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from TheMan misses.

Mutombo clinches with his opponent.
Mutombo missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

TheMan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mutombo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and TheMan counters with a nice body shot.
Mutombo misses with a wild body shot.
Mutombo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mutombo moves away from the strike by TheMan.
TheMan misses with a hook
and Mutombo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mutombo misses the jab.
TheMan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
TheMan checks a leg kick nicely.
Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from TheMan.
TheMan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
TheMan counters with a body kick.
TheMan misses with a wild body shot.
TheMan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
TheMan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and TheMan duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Mutombo does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMan avoids the head kick by Mutombo.
Mutombo tries to close the distance and clinch up but TheMan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mutombo checks a low kick from TheMan.
Mutombo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
TheMan scores with a hook to the body. Mutombo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
TheMan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
TheMan keeps Mutombo at a distance using the push kick.

Mutombo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
TheMan tries to throw a body punch but Mutombo avoids it by throwing TheMan back against the cage.
Mutombo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
TheMan lands with a right to the head.
TheMan working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Mutombo fails to land.
TheMan misses with a hook to the ribs.

TheMan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mutombo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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.
The cut man is working on Stan TheMan's cut.
That's time! Mutombo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mutombo looks to land a combination. TheMan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
TheMan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutombo.
TheMan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
TheMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutombo moves away.
TheMan missing with a left hand there. Mutombo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mutombo throws a body shot but no joy.
TheMan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mutombo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mutombo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from TheMan.
TheMan misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - TheMan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mutombo throws a hook but TheMan avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from TheMan.
Mutombo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
TheMan throws a sloppy head kick
and Mutombo counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutombo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMan misses with a hook
and Mutombo counters with a three punch combo that has TheMan backing up. TheMan nods at Mutombo to acknowledge the strikes.
Mutombo dips to his left and cracks TheMan with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Mutombo as he connects with a hook.
Mutombo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mutombo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. TheMan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by TheMan.
Nice body punch from TheMan.
TheMan throws a push kick but Mutombo slaps the foot to one side.
Mutombo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheMan. Mutombo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mutombo throws a big counter combination but TheMan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mutombo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
TheMan digs a good body shot into Mutombo's ribs.
Mutombo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutombo misses with a wild body shot.
TheMan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
TheMan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mutombo loads up on a big right hand but TheMan slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling TheMan to counter with a crisp jab.
TheMan looks to land a right hand but Mutombo moved out of range.
Mutombo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches TheMan on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from TheMan.
A nice inside leg kick there by TheMan. That's going to slow Mutombo down.
Mutombo checks the leg kick.
Mutombo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mutombo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutombo lands with a slapping head kick.
TheMan scores with a nice head shot.
TheMan misses with a looping right.
TheMan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
TheMan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mutombo half committed to a counter leg kick.
TheMan throws a right hand that Mutombo ducks under and follows up with a left that Mutombo also avoids with ease.
TheMan loads up on a big right hand but Mutombo slips the punch.
TheMan throws a shot from downtown. Mutombo moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan checks the leg kick.
TheMan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
TheMan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
TheMan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutombo is just out of range.
ZaZa Mutombo is winning the standup battle so far.
TheMan circles away from the clinch attempt.
TheMan throws a head kick that misses.
Mutombo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but TheMan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mutombo.
A slow jab from TheMan misses its intended target.
TheMan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mutombo can pounce on him.
TheMan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
TheMan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
TheMan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mutombo. That did some damage!
Mutombo with a jab.
Mutombo throws a hook to the side of TheMan's head but TheMan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
TheMan slips a jab from Mutombo.
Mutombo ducks under a wild hook from TheMan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Mutombo.
TheMan tried to score with a low kick but Mutombo checks it.
TheMan misses with a wild body shot.
Mutombo tries to clinch but TheMan is having none of it.
Mutombo feints a jab promting TheMan to slip. Mutombo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. TheMan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mutombo with a hook.
TheMan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mutombo takes one to the side of the head.
No joy there for Mutombo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TheMan lands a head kick. Mutombo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like ZaZa Mutombo has been cut.
Mutombo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mutombo looks to throw the jab but TheMan is out of range.
TheMan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
TheMan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutombo was well out of range. Poor timing from TheMan.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

TheMan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mutombo.
Mutombo checks a leg kick.
Mutombo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TheMan.
TheMan misses the jab.
TheMan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mutombo.
Mutombo takes a swing at TheMan's ribcage but misses.
Mutombo lands with a kick to the ribs.
TheMan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
TheMan throws a leg kick which misses Mutombo's front leg but catches the back leg as Mutombo tries to avoid it.
TheMan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mutombo sprawls well. Mutombo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. TheMan gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
TheMan misses with a low kick as Mutombo jumps back.
TheMan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mutombo is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mutombo misses the target.
A punch combination from Mutombo misses.
TheMan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mutombo throws a looping overhand right but TheMan ducks down to avoid it.
Mutombo tries to close the distance and clinch but TheMan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
TheMan misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from TheMan misses the target.
Mutombo is looking to clinch but TheMan is avoiding it.
TheMan staying out of range there.
TheMan needs to keep his hands up - Mutombo had a free shot at his head there.
TheMan misses with a hook. Mutombo ducked under it nicely.
TheMan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mutombo.
Mutombo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. TheMan eats them both and turns towards Mutombo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mutombo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from TheMan.
TheMan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mutombo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from TheMan! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo misses with a straight right.
TheMan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mutombo throws out the jab.
TheMan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TheMan staying out of range there.
Mutombo misses with a looping right.
TheMan cracks the inside of Mutombo's front leg.
Mutombo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
TheMan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
TheMan misses with a head kick.
Mutombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
TheMan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mutombo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and TheMan is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like TheMan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
TheMan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutombo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mutombo scores with a punch to the head.
TheMan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutombo.
A good leg kick by Mutombo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan works over Mutombo's head and body with a nice combination.
TheMan 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.
TheMan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mutombo misses with a straight left.
Mutombo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TheMan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from TheMan.
Mutombo throws a lazy uppercut
and TheMan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mutombo throws a low kick, looking for TheMan's leg but TheMan calmly moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mutombo.
Mutombo tries to clinch up but TheMan circles away and keeps his distance.
Mutombo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mutombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
TheMan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mutombo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TheMan scores with a hook.
TheMan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mutombo's hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMan misses with an uppercut.

Mutombo moves into the clinch successfully.
TheMan tries to break free but Mutombo pushes him back against the cage.
TheMan lands with a short head shot on the inside.

TheMan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from TheMan misses.
TheMan throws a big shot that misses.
TheMan throws a left and a right that both miss
and TheMan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
TheMan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mutombo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mutombo connects with a good right hand that stumbles TheMan. TheMan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
TheMan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mutombo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mutombo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mutombo lands with a cross.
TheMan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mutombo circles away quickly and effectively.
Mutombo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mutombo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but ZaZa Mutombo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mutombo cracks the inside of TheMan's front leg.
A decent looking cross lands there for TheMan.
Mutombo lands a leg kick that knocks TheMan off balance momentarily.
TheMan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
TheMan staying out of range there.
A nice side step and TheMan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
TheMan misses with an uppercut.
Mutombo throws a body shot but no joy.
Mutombo tries to clinch up.
TheMan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mutombo.
Mutombo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for TheMan.
TheMan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
TheMan lands a right hook to the body.
Mutombo looks to throw the jab but TheMan is out of range.
TheMan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMan throws a leg kick but Mutombo sees it coming and moves out of range.
TheMan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
TheMan throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Mutombo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mutombo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mutombo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but TheMan moves away.

Mutombo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mutombo lands a shoulder strike.
TheMan blocks a body shot from Mutombo.

TheMan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
TheMan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
TheMan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mutombo with a jab.
Mutombo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
TheMan ducks right into an uppercut from Mutombo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mutombo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMan misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by TheMan.
TheMan walks into a stiff left hand from Mutombo.
A head kick misses from Mutombo.
TheMan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
TheMan misses the jab.
Mutombo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mutombo staying out of range there.
TheMan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mutombo scoring well with a low kick there.
Mutombo throws the left hand but TheMan avoids the punch easily.
TheMan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutombo is just out of range.
Mutombo throws a big counter combination but TheMan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mutombo clobbers TheMan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws a leg kick
and TheMan counters with a leg kick.
Mutombo throws a right hand that misses
and TheMan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
TheMan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mutombo.
Mutombo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
TheMan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mutombo avoids the body shot from TheMan.
Mutombo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by TheMan.
Mutombo tries to clinch but TheMan moves away
enabling TheMan to counter with a crisp jab.
TheMan misses with a straight right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mutombo checks a leg kick.
TheMan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
TheMan throws a nice inside leg kick.
TheMan throws an overhand right that lands on Mutombo's shoulder, as Mutombo tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to TheMan's calf.
TheMan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mutombo wants to slow TheMan down by chopping away at his legs.
Mutombo lands a nice shot that snaps TheMan's head back.

Mutombo darts in and clinches TheMan up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by TheMan as Mutombo tries to tie him up.
Mutombo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mutombo swings wildly with an uppercut but TheMan uses good head movement to avoid it.
TheMan misses with the head strike.
TheMan blocks a body shot from Mutombo.
Mutombo lands with a right to the head.
Mutombo lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that ZaZa Mutombo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mutombo throws a leg kick which misses TheMan's front leg but catches the back leg as TheMan tries to avoid it.
Mutombo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mutombo fails in his attempt to clinch.
TheMan misses with an uppercut. Mutombo saw that one coming.
Mutombo wants to land a leg kick but TheMan is out of range.
Mutombo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - TheMan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
TheMan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
TheMan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mutombo is out of range and TheMan settles back down.
Mutombo moves in looking to clinch but TheMan pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mutombo.
TheMan throws an overhand right that lands on Mutombo's shoulder, as Mutombo tries to avoid the shot.
Mutombo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mutombo moves out of range of the strikes.
Mutombo throws a body shot but no joy.
TheMan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TheMan circles away quickly and effectively.
TheMan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
TheMan cracks a nice hook into Mutombo's ribs.
Nice jab there from TheMan.
Mutombo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
TheMan misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Mutombo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
TheMan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
TheMan misses with a looping left.
Mutombo looks to score with a jab to the body but TheMan is just out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mutombo presses TheMan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
TheMan misses with the head strike.

TheMan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mutombo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo misses with a wild combination.
Mutombo throws an overhand right that lands on TheMan's shoulder, as TheMan tries to avoid the shot.

Mutombo has taken the fight to the clinch.
ZaZa Mutombo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
TheMan avoiding damage as Mutombo throws knees to the body.
Mutombo lands a right hand that snaps the head of TheMan backwards.
TheMan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

TheMan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
TheMan avoids the head kick by Mutombo.
TheMan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
TheMan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mutombo scores with a head kick.
TheMan misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan blocks a head kick by Mutombo.
Mutombo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mutombo tries to close the distance and clinch but TheMan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from TheMan misses.
TheMan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mutombo throws a head kick that half lands.
TheMan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mutombo. Mutombo obviously looking to wear him down.
Stan TheMan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mutombo lands with a kick to the ribs.
TheMan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mutombo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mutombo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as TheMan throws out the jab.
TheMan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mutombo.
TheMan misses with a wild body shot.
Mutombo misses with a wild combination.
Mutombo cracks TheMan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMan throws a lazy uppercut
and Mutombo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TheMan misses with an uppercut.
Mutombo scores with a jab to the jaw.
TheMan throws a hook but Mutombo blocks it.
ZaZa Mutombo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mutombo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
TheMan slips a jab and a cross from Mutombo.
TheMan throws a shot from downtown. Mutombo moves away and avoids it.
TheMan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mutombo.

Mutombo clinches with his opponent.

TheMan manages to break the clinch.
TheMan checks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mutombo. TheMan shrugs it off though.
Mutombo scores with a nice head shot.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaZa Mutombo!
ZaZa Mutombo retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, ZaZa Mutombo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.