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Event:
SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 3
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Mukunzi misses with a body kick.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi stuns Rocksaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mukunzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rocksaw's sensitive parts.
Mukunzi loads up on a big right hand but Rocksaw slips the punch.
Rocksaw with a poor takedown
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Mukunzi is looking to reverse the position.
Rocksaw in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rocksaw in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rocksaw lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mukunzi is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mukunzi sneaks back into half guard.
Rocksaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mukunzi defending well though.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rocksaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mukunzi's head. #T2#
Rocksaw trying to pass the guard but Mukunzi defending well.
Mukunzi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mukunzi wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mukunzi tries to kick Rocksaw off but Rocksaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mukunzi is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mukunzi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Rocksaw chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mukunzi can pounce on him.
Rocksaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rocksaw slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Rocksaw thows a leg kick but Mukunzi checks it
and Mukunzi counters with a straight right hand.
Mukunzi throws out a powerful jab.
Rocksaw throws a hook but Mukunzi avoids it easily.
Mukunzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Rocksaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rocksaw misses the body punch
and Mukunzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Rocksaw looks to throw a body kick
letting Mukunzi counter with a right hand.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Rocksaw.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mukunzi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Salomon Mukunzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocksaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocksaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mukunzi.
Rocksaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mukunzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocksaw slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rocksaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A low kick from Mukunzi misses
and Mukunzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocksaw thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mukunzi if he has to take too many more of those.
Mukunzi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rocksaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw avoids a kick to the body.
Rocksaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rocksaw throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rocksaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Mukunzi with the inside leg kick.
Rocksaw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Mukunzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw blocks a low kick nicely.
Rocksaw flicks out a counter leg kick but Mukunzi steps away.
Rocksaw misses with a straight right.
Rocksaw slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Salomon Mukunzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocksaw throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Rocksaw misses. #T2#
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Rocksaw shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rocksaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mukunzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rocksaw checks a low kick from Mukunzi.
A combination from Rocksaw does no damage.
Mukunzi lunges at Rocksaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rocksaw's hand.
Decent striking displayed by Mukunzi there.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi. #T3#
Mukunzi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rocksaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocksaw looks to throw a body kick
enabling Mukunzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Rocksaw throws the left hand but Mukunzi avoids the punch easily.
Rocksaw misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rocksaw tries a low kick but Mukunzi avoids it.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mukunzi throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Mukunzi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Rocksaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocksaw throws out a counter right but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
Rocksaw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mukunzi digs a good hook to Rocksaw's body.
#TD2#
Rocksaw throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mukunzi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rocksaw is in Mukunzi's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocksaw wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving.
Mukunzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mukunzi tries to get out of the position.
Mukunzi pulls Rocksaw in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramone Rocksaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Mukunzi finds it's target.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Rocksaw was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rocksaw moves forwards but Mukunzi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mukunzi throws a body kick that misses.
Mukunzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mukunzi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rocksaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Mukunzi.
Rocksaw tries a quick counter leg kick but Mukunzi is wise to it.#T1#
A combination from Mukunzi does no damage.
Rocksaw throws a big counter head kick but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
Mukunzi checks the leg kick nicely there.
A counter left hand to the body from Mukunzi misses its target.
Rocksaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mukunzi but Mukunzi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Mukunzi misses the target.
Mukunzi throws a front kick aimed at Rocksaw's knee but Rocksaw avoids it well.
Mukunzi misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocksaw. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocksaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mukunzi counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Rocksaw takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocksaw throws a right hand that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a thumping low kick.
Mukunzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocksaw can do to turn this around?
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocksaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocksaw moves out of range as Mukunzi throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rocksaw. #T3#
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocksaw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rocksaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rocksaw checks a leg kick nicely.
Rocksaw let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Rocksaw moves out of range.
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the body.
Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocksaw.#T4#
Mukunzi throws a nice looking combination but Rocksaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mukunzi with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Rocksaw blocks the low kick.
Rocksaw scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rocksaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mukunzi is fending him off so far but Rocksaw persists. Nope, Mukunzi circles away and we're back to standing.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Rocksaw manages to avoid it.
Rocksaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mukunzi looks to land a body kick but Rocksaw moved away.
Rocksaw steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocksaw looks to land a left hand but Mukunzi moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salomon Mukunzi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mukunzi 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
During a confident post fight interview, Salomon Mukunzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ramone Rocksaw stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lanky piece of shit, it’s a joke'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Barkley vs Rocksaw
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Drake throws a lazy head kick
and Mukunzi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#TD2#
Drake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Drake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mukunzi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mukunzi tries to buck Drake off but Drake is having none of it.
Mukunzi is working hard here to advance position.
Mukunzi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drake on the ground.
Drake misses with the ground and pound.
Mukunzi is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mukunzi is looking to escape.
Mukunzi is not content to let Drake control the position.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Mukunzi gets full guard.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving.
Mukunzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mukunzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mukunzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving. #T2#
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.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Mukunzi blocks nicely.
Mukunzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mukunzi tries to get out of the position.
Drake passes Mukunzi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mukunzi taking some punishment here, with Drake in his half guard.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drake working Mukunzi over with strikes.
Mukunzi is looking to improve his position.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mukunzi trying to control here.
Drake is stalling here. Mukunzi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Drake seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mukunzi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Mukunzi happy to just control the position for now.
Mukunzi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Drake is looking to regain half guard here but Mukunzi keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Drake is looking for a sweep.
Drake sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drake is refusing to be controlled, as Mukunzi sits in half guard.
Drake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mukunzi trying to mount his opponent but Drake defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mukunzi is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Drake will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Drake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Drake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drake digs a good hook to Mukunzi's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Mukunzi moves away from the strike by Drake.
Mukunzi is looking to counter punch.
Mukunzi takes one to the chin there.
Drake shoots in looking for a takedown. Mukunzi tries to sprawl out of it but Drake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mukunzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake staying out of range there.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake misses with a straight left. #T1##TD2#
Drake looking to score a takedown here. Mukunzi is defending well but Drake drives through and ends up in Mukunzi's guard.
Drake preventing the sweep.
Mukunzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving.
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mukunzi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving.
Mukunzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Mukunzi is trying to keep Drake in close.
Drake trying to control but Mukunzi is working from the bottom.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake looking to sit in guard and control but Mukunzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mukunzi won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
Drake seems keen to control Mukunzi's posture.
Drake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mukunzi defending well though.
Mukunzi wants to get back to full guard.
Mukunzi is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mukunzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drake looks to land a strike but Mukunzi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mukunzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drake won't allow Mukunzi to get back to his feet.
Drake scoring with some ground and pound.
Mukunzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mukunzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there. #T4#
Drake slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Drake won't allow Mukunzi to sweep him here.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mukunzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Mukunzi.
Drake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drake wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mukunzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drake throws a lazy uppercut
and Mukunzi counters with a left to the body.
Drake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Drake.
It looked like Mukunzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mukunzi.
Drake tries to move into range but Mukunzi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses with a body shot
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Mukunzi. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
Drake misses with a looping left.#T1#
Mukunzi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake misses with a right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Mukunzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Salomon Mukunzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Drake misses with a straight left.
Drake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Drake pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mukunzi back to the cage. Drake follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Drake scores with a hook to the body. Mukunzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake lands a jab to Mukunzi's midsection.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Drake misses the body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Drake throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mukunzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drake misses with a combination
and Mukunzi counters with a leg kick.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salomon Mukunzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake throws a hook but Mukunzi avoids it easily.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Drake checks a low kick from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake has his takedown stuffed
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake throws a right hand that Mukunzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mukunzi also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mukunzi.
Drake throws a series of punches but Mukunzi avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Salomon Mukunzi.
I think Drake 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake! |
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Event:
SMASH: Silver vs Lee
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Hall wants to land a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range.
Mukunzi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Hall 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.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mukunzi moves out of range of the body kick.
Mukunzi tried to counter with a leg kick but Hall avoided it.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hall tries to land a front kick but Mukunzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mukunzi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Mukunzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hall blocks a jab.
Hall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mukunzi.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mukunzi - that will leave a mark!
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall moves out of range as Mukunzi throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Mukunzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Mukunzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mukunzi throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Mukunzi throws the kick towards the body but Hall avoids it.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Hall.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mukunzi. #T2#
Hall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mukunzi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hall misses with a hook
and Mukunzi counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Mukunzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mukunzi counters with a left and a right that stings Hall.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mukunzi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mukunzi throws a lazy body kick
and Hall counters with a left and a right that stings Mukunzi.
Mukunzi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hall if he has to take too many more of those.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Mukunzi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Mukunzi takes one to the chin there.
Mukunzi is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Hall pushes Mukunzi up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mukunzi.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hall prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall tries to work over Mukunzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Mukunzi breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Mukunzi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mukunzi rather than just go for the knockout.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mukunzi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall lands a leg kick that knocks Mukunzi off balance momentarily.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Mukunzi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mukunzi counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
It looked like Mukunzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mukunzi counters with a nice body shot.
Hall misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands with an overhand left.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Hall.
Henry Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Mukunzi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hall is out of range and Mukunzi settles back down.
Mukunzi misses with a leg kick.
Hall unleashes a big counter combination but Mukunzi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mukunzi momentarily.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Mukunzi moved out of range nicely.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Mukunzi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hall looks to clinch
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick from Hall, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mukunzi throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Hall is looking to slow Mukunzi down with leg kicks.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Hall tries to clinch but Mukunzi is having none of it.
Hall moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mukunzi is able to avoid easily.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Mukunzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.#T3#
Mukunzi throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mukunzi throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Hall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Hall moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mukunzi lands a shot to the body.
Mukunzi can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mukunzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hall lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Mukunzi pushes Hall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mukunzi's elbow.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mukunzi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mukunzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salomon Mukunzi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mukunzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mukunzi lands a left hand.
Mukunzi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mukunzi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Mukunzi is working Hall over against the cage.
Mukunzi lands a right hand.
A short right from Mukunzi on the inside.
Mukunzi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Mukunzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mukunzi lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mukunzi works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
Mukunzi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Salomon Mukunzi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hall looks to clinch
and Mukunzi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#KD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mukunzi drops Hall with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hall looks back up at him and smiles so Mukunzi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Hall is rocked!
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hall throws a chopping leg kick but Mukunzi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Mukunzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mukunzi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hall swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mukunzi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Mukunzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hall cracks Mukunzi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Hall misses.
It looked like Mukunzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.
A low kick lands for Hall.
Hall throws a solid leg kick but Mukunzi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hall.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mukunzi cracks Hall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mukunzi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body kick there by Mukunzi.
Hall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall throws a hook but Mukunzi avoids it easily.
Mukunzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
Hall 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.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mukunzi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hall in his tracks.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Mukunzi finish him?#T4#
Mukunzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Mukunzi counters with a head kick that drops Hall to the mat! Hall scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mukunzi thows a leg kick but Hall checks it
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Mukunzi circles away.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mukunzi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mukunzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Hall off the cage and back into range.
Mukunzi moves out of range of the body kick from Hall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salomon Mukunzi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mukunzi 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
During a confident post fight interview, Salomon Mukunzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Frewin vs Abner
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Legions throws a sloppy head kick
and Mukunzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mukunzi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mukunzi loads up on a big right hand but Legions slips the punch.
Legions misses with a right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Legions throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mukunzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Mukunzi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Mukunzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions throws a sloppy body shot
and Mukunzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Legions.
Legions scores with a jab. Mukunzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Mukunzi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Legions with a hook.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
Mukunzi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Legions takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Legions closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Legions misses with a hook.
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
Legions misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mukunzi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Legions appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Legions bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Nice jab there from Legions.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legions digs a good hook to Mukunzi's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukunzi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Legions walks into a jab.
Legions throws a body kick that misses.
Mukunzi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Legions takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mukunzi misses the target.
Legions throws the kick towards the body but Mukunzi avoids it.
Legions pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Legions tried to score with a low kick but Mukunzi checks it.#T3#
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Mukunzi misses the target.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Legions throws a counter combo.
Legions throws out a powerful jab.
Legions chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mukunzi can pounce on him.
We've been informed that Legions has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Legions throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
Good standup being displayed there by Mukunzi as he connects with a hook.
Legions throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Legions misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mukunzi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mukunzi dodges the punch combination from Legions.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legions lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fidel Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Mukunzi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mukunzi's head backwards.
Legions throws a shot from downtown. Mukunzi moves away and avoids it.
Legions misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Mukunzi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Legions has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Legions scores with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Legions throws a shot from downtown. Mukunzi moves away and avoids it.
Legions throws a right and a left that Mukunzi avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi is looking to counter punch.
Mukunzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legions connects with a leg kick.
Mukunzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mukunzi blocks a head kick by Legions.
Crunch! Mukunzi slams his shin into Legions's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi misses with a kick to the body.
Legions misses with a head kick.
Legions misses with a two punch combination.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Legions manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mukunzi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mukunzi tries to land a front kick but Legions steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi blocks a head kick by Legions.
Mukunzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mukunzi blocks a head kick by Legions.
Mukunzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mukunzi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Legions throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a nice body shot.
Legions throws a head kick but Mukunzi moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mukunzi misses the target.
Legions attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mukunzi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Mukunzi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mukunzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Mukunzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Legions slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick
and Mukunzi counters with a straight right hand.
Legions throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mukunzi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Legions is breathing heavily.
Legions swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Legions has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions cracks Mukunzi with an open hand slap.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mukunzi.
Legions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fidel Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Legions slips a jab from Mukunzi.
Legions throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Mukunzi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mukunzi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mukunzi lands a really nice looking cross but Legions seems unphased.
Legions throws a series of punches but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Legions.
Legions swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.#T4#
Legions misses with a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a low kick, right behind Legions 's knee.
Legions is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mukunzi rather than just go for the knockout.
Legions clobbers Mukunzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legions moves away.
Legions throws a right hand that Mukunzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mukunzi also avoids with ease.
Mukunzi is looking to counter punch.
Legions throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Legions avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Mukunzi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Legions thows a leg kick but Mukunzi checks it
and Mukunzi counters with a nice leg kick.
Legions scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fidel Legions will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mukunzi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Legions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legions fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range.
Mukunzi jabs Legions to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Legions scores with a nice head shot.
Mukunzi scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Mukunzi.
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Mukunzi has knocked Legions down with a huge combo! Mukunzi steps away and waves a wobbly Legions back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Legions is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Fidel Legions's cut even more.#T1#
Legions misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Legions lands.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the body.
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Legions is still on wobbly legs! Can Mukunzi finish him?
A head kick misses from Legions.
It appears Mukunzi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Legions displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Legions takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mukunzi finds Legions's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Legions flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Mukunzi lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Legions will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Salomon Mukunzi!
A victorious Salomon Mukunzi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMASH: Khan vs Mukunzi
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Mukunzi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Khan tries to land a leg kick but Mukunzi saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Mukunzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mukunzi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khan misses with a body shot
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Mukunzi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mukunzi jabs Khan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mukunzi throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Khan.
Mukunzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Khan off the cage and back into range.
Mukunzi throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khan scores with a nice strike.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mukunzi, as that shot connected.
Mukunzi tries to land a body kick
and Khan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mukunzi's knee momentarily.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Mukunzi blocks a jab.
Mukunzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khan with a body shot.
Khan 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.
Mukunzi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mukunzi throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Mukunzi rushes Khan and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mukunzi.
Mukunzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mukunzi misses with some punches.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mukunzi's elbow.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Mukunzi. #BC#
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan throws a jab when Mukunzi was well out of range.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Mukunzi lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Khan takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Mukunzi closes the distance and pushes Khan back into the cage.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mukunzi lands a hook that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Mukunzi is leaning against Khan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mukunzi can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan blocks a body shot from Mukunzi.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mukunzi backwards.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Mukunzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
A short left from Khan.
Mukunzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mukunzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Khan misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Khan.
Mukunzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan tries a body shot but Mukunzi blocks it.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Mukunzi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Khan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mukunzi can turn it around.
A short right from Mukunzi on the inside.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Khan scores with a hook to the body.
Khan scores with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi lands a shoulder strike.
Khan pushes Mukunzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mukunzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan is leaning against Mukunzi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
Khan lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Khan lands an uppercut.
Mukunzi blocking some punches.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Khan presses Mukunzi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan digs a right hand into Mukunzi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mukunzi's gas tank.
Khan working aggressively here.
Mukunzi tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Mukunzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khan working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Mukunzi fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Mukunzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan lands a body shot.
Mukunzi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mukunzi throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Mukunzi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khan is out of range and Mukunzi settles back down.
Khan connects with a single shot there.
Khan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mukunzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mukunzi tries to clinch up.
Mukunzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khan lands with a good body shot.
Khan misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Khan.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mukunzi throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mukunzi is looking to clinch but Khan is avoiding it.
Bora Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mukunzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan 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. #T1#
Mukunzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan misses with a lunging right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a left to the body.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Khan misses the target.
Khan lands a slapping body shot.
Mukunzi tries to clinch but Khan is having none of it.
Khan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
Khan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mukunzi momentarily.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mukunzi ducks right into an uppercut from Khan.
Mukunzi misses with a right hand
and Khan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
Khan throws a jab when Mukunzi was well out of range.
Mukunzi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Mukunzi tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Khan is looking to counter punch.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Mukunzi counter with a right hand.
Khan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Khan scores with a sloppy right hand. Mukunzi should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Khan.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Khan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mukunzi misses with a kick to the body.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
The fighters circling - Mukunzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mukunzi wants to land a leg kick but Khan is out of range.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the body.
Mukunzi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mukunzi misses with a hook.#CL2#
Mukunzi moves into range and clinches up with Khan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mukunzi.
Mukunzi can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mukunzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mukunzi prevents a body shot from Khan.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mukunzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan digs a right hand into Mukunzi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mukunzi's gas tank.
Mukunzi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
A right hand to the body from Khan.
Khan lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Khan.
Mukunzi misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Khan misses the target.
Mukunzi slips a jab from Khan.
Mukunzi misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Khan.#T4#
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan misses with a wild combination.
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a wild body kick that Khan sees coming a mile off.
Khan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mukunzi tries to clinch up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mukunzi.
Mukunzi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Khan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan lands a two punch combo.
Mukunzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bora Khan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Khan.
Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mukunzi throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Mukunzi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan moves away from the strike by Mukunzi.
Khan tries to bum rush Mukunzi with a series of wild strikes but Mukunzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan tried to score with a low kick but Mukunzi checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khan.
Khan avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Mukunzi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mukunzi lands an overhand right.#T1#
Khan scores with a nice strike.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi looks to land a right hand but Khan moved out of range.
Mukunzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mukunzi. #CL2#
Mukunzi clinches.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Mukunzi avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Khan.
Khan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mukunzi.
Mukunzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khan gets through Mukunzi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mukunzi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mukunzi fails to land.
Khan works on Mukunzi's body with a couple of short punches.
Mukunzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mukunzi backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
Mukunzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Khan on the inside.
Khan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mukunzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mukunzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Khan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mukunzi on the side of the head.
Khan checks a low kick from Mukunzi.
Khan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mukunzi momentarily.
#CL2#
Mukunzi moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khan is leaning against Mukunzi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khan digs a right hand underneath Mukunzi's ribcage. Mukunzi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Khan.
Khan cracks Mukunzi with a nice body shot.
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Mukunzi controls his hands.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mukunzi's elbow.
Khan misses with a knee to the head.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
Mukunzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan blocks a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mukunzi misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
A right hook to the body lands for Mukunzi.
Khan pushes Mukunzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mukunzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khan.
Khan is leaning against Mukunzi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mukunzis head.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Khan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mukunzi or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Khan manages to break the clinch.
Khan throws a leg kick which misses Mukunzi's front leg but catches the back leg as Mukunzi tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bora Khan clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Mukunzi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Mukunzi as he checks the leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a shot to the body.
Mukunzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi's corner calls for a 1-2. Mukunzi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
An attempted straight right counter from Khan misses the target.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a hook but Khan blocks it.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mukunzi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
#T1##CL#
Khan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mukunzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Mukunzi lands a nice uppercut.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Khan scores with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mukunzi tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Mukunzi can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mukunzi.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Mukunzi fails to land.
Mukunzi prevents a body shot from Khan.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mukunzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mukunzi throws a head punch that misses.
Khan lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mukunzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Mukunzi tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mukunzi throws a head punch that misses.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mukunzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan pushes Mukunzi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mukunzi can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Mukunzi misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Khan.
Mukunzi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.
Khan lands a left hand.
#T3#
Khan works on Mukunzi's body with a couple of short punches.
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan blocking some punches.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khan.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Khan lands a right hand.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Khan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mukunzi backwards.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
Mukunzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mukunzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mukunzi fails to land.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Mukunzi avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Khan blocking some punches.
Mukunzi working hard to break the clinch.
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khan prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bora Khan had his way with Salomon Mukunzi in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Mukunzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bora Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan misses with a looping left.
Mukunzi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Mukunzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi misses with a low kick as Khan jumps back.
Mukunzi takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Khan clinches up against the cage.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mukunzi's elbow.
Mukunzi lands a hook that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Mukunzi tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mukunzi tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Mukunzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mukunzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Khan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick from Mukunzi.
A punch lands to the side of Khan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mukunzi tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Mukunzi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mukunzi works Khan's body with a nice hook.
Salomon Mukunzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mukunzi checks a low kick from Khan.
Khan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mukunzi is looking to score with low kicks.
Mukunzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khan. That's going to slow Mukunzi down.
A shot to the liver by Mukunzi. Beautiful body shot.
Mukunzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mukunzi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khan blocks a jab.
Mukunzi throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Khan's corner calls for a 1-2. Khan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mukunzi throws a right hand that Khan ducks under and follows up with a left that Khan also avoids with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mukunzi - that will leave a mark!
Mukunzi misses with a straight right.
It looked like Khan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Mukunzi swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi swinging wildly here.
Mukunzi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mukunzi throws an overhand right that lands on Khan's shoulder, as Khan tries to avoid the shot.
Mukunzi tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khan thuds his right hand into Mukunzi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mukunzi misses with a low kick.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khan with a nice cross.
Mukunzi misses with a body kick.
Khan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
#T4#
Mukunzi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mukunzi scores with a head kick. Khan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Bora Khan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mukunzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mukunzi under the eye.
Khan thuds a left hand into Mukunzi's body.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick from Khan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khan tests Mukunzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mukunzi throws a series of punches but Khan avoids them all with ease.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mukunzi misses with a right hand
and Khan counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bora Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khan 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bora Khan!
Bora Khan retains his middleweight title!
Bora Khan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH:Nascimento vs Gustafsson
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Dredd just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Mukunzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mukunzi is looking to land body kicks.
Dredd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mukunzi connects with a nice looking jab.
Dredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dredd throws out the jab.
Dredd has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dredd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mukunzi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dredd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi staying out of range there.
Mukunzi is looking to counter punch.
Mukunzi tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Dredd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Mukunzi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dredd takes a step back to recover.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dredd was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Dredd feints a counter leg kick.
Dredd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dredd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mukunzi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mukunzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dredd slips under a jab.
Dredd with a nice cross.
Mukunzi misses with a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Dredd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good work by Mukunzi as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Dredd defending well as Mukunzi loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Dredd's head but Dredd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mukunzi lands a body shot.
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dredd throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Mukunzi clinches up with Dredd and pushes him back against the cage.
Mukunzi misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd tries to stall but Mukunzi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3#
Good body shot from Dredd.
Dredd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dredd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dredd gets through Mukunzi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mukunzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dredd.
Dredd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Dredd.
Mukunzi tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd tries a body shot but Mukunzi blocks it.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Mukunzi.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Mukunzi.
A hook to the body from Dredd.
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dredd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dredd.
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!
Mukunzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dredd controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Dredd.
Mukunzi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dredd backwards. #T4#
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Mukunzi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dredd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mukunzi misses with a body punch.
Dredd throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi blocking some punches.
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mukunzi is working Dredd over against the cage.
Dredd prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Dredd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mukunzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dredd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mukunzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dredd tries to work over Mukunzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mukunzi lands a shoulder strike.
Mukunzi misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dredd as the two fighters clinch.
Mukunzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Salomon Mukunzi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dredd misses with a kick to the body
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Dredd.
Mukunzi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dredd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mukunzi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dredd moves out of range as Mukunzi throws a body kick.
Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mukunzi scores with a nice head shot.
Mukunzi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Mukunzi throws the left hand but Dredd avoids the punch easily.
Mukunzi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dredd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mukunzi looks to land a body kick but Dredd moved away.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dredd was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Dredd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mukunzi blocks it well.
Dredd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mukunzi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dredd misses the jab.
Mukunzi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mukunzi looks to land a body kick but Dredd moved away.
Dredd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Mukunzi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Mukunzi.
Dredd throws out a counter right but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
Dredd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mukunzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mukunzi misses with a body kick.#CL#
Mukunzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mukunzi lands a body shot.
Dredd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Dredd.
Mukunzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dredd stalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dredd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dredd swings wildly with an uppercut but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Mukunzi presses Dredd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mukunzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi misses with some punches.
Mukunzi lands with a short shot to the head.
Dredd blocks a body shot from Mukunzi.
A shot in the inside from Dredd.
Mukunzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Mukunzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dredd's elbow.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Dredd avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Mukunzi avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dredd.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dredd.
Dredd prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Salomon Mukunzi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dredd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Mukunzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dredd misses with a left hand
and Mukunzi counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Dredd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salomon Mukunzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Dredd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dredd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mukunzi avoids a kick to the body.
Dredd misses with a kick to the body.
Mukunzi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dredd counters with an inside leg kick.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dredd was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Dredd misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Salomon Mukunzi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mukunzi throws a right hand that misses
and Dredd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mukunzi throws a shot to the body.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi closes the distance but Dredd moves to the side
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mukunzi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dredd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dredd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice side step and Dredd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Mukunzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dredd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick from Dredd misses. #T1#
Mukunzi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dredd misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mukunzi.
Mukunzi blocks a jab.
It looked like Mukunzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dredd.
Dredd throws an off balance right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mukunzi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dredd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi throws a shot to the body.
Dredd lands a body shot.
#T2#
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dredd manages to avoid it.
Brock Dredd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dredd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mukunzi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand.
Mukunzi lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dredd throws a leg kick but Mukunzi checks it.
Dredd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheers as Mukunzi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dredd doesn't seem phased though.
Mukunzi loads up on a big right hand but Dredd slips the punch.#T3#
Mukunzi moves in looking to clinch but Dredd pushes him off.
Dredd ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Salomon Mukunzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mukunzi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dredd motions for Mukunzi to come forward. Dredd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dredd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mukunzi misses with a left hand
and Dredd counters with a good low kick that Mukunzi was not able to check.
Mukunzi wants to clinch but Dredd slips to the side
and Dredd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Dredd does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Mukunzi jabs at Dredd's body.
Mukunzi clobbers Dredd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Mukunzi gets a clinch.
Dredd misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dredd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Mukunzi avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Mukunzi prevents a body shot from Dredd.
Mukunzi blocks a body shot from Dredd.
Dredd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mukunzi blocks a body shot from Dredd.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brock Dredd.
Well Mukunzi 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
Salomon Mukunzi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMASH: Erdogan vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Mukunzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Tenryu circles away.
Mukunzi scores with a spinning back kick!
Tenryu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tenryu misses with an uppercut. Mukunzi saw that one coming.
Tenryu misses with a straight right.
Mukunzi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tenryu tries to clinch there but Mukunzi circles away.
Mukunzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tenryu's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tenryu.
Mukunzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tenryu misses with an uppercut. Mukunzi saw that one coming.
Mukunzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good shot there by Mukunzi.#T1#
Tenryu throws a right hand that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tenryu thinking.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Mukunzi lands with a good body shot.
Mukunzi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tenryu moves forwards but Mukunzi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tenryu misses with a left hand
and Mukunzi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Mukunzi clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Mukunzi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tenryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Tenryu.
#T2#
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Mukunzi controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Mukunzi.
#BC#
Mukunzi breaks from the clinch.
Mukunzi moves in looking to clinch but Tenryu pushes him off.
Tenryu takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tenryu swings widly with a right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mukunzi misses the target.
Tenryu looks to land a left hand but Mukunzi moved out of range nicely.
Mukunzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tenryu misses with an uppercut
and Mukunzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Mukunzi is looking to clinch but Tenryu is avoiding it.
Tenryu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the body.
Mukunzi misses with a right hand
letting Tenryu counter with a right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mukunzi.
Mukunzi wants to clinch up but Tenryu keeps it at a distance.
Mukunzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tenryu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Tenryu misses.
Mukunzi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tenryu at a distance.
#T4#
Mukunzi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mukunzi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tenryu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Tenryu misses.
Mukunzi slips under a jab.
Tenryu wants to clinch
and Mukunzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Mukunzi forces Tenryu back against the cage and clinches.
Tenryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mukunzi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tenryu throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Mukunzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tenryu.
It appears Mukunzi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tenryu manages to avoid it.
Tenryu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mukunzi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tenryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mukunzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tenryu can do to turn this around?
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tenryu.
Mukunzi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Tenryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salomon Mukunzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Mukunzi is looking to clinch but Tenryu is avoiding it.
Tenryu avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Tenryu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tenryu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mukunzi at a distance.
Mukunzi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mukunzi looks to throw a body kick
and Tenryu counters with a straight right hand.
Mukunzi throws a hook but Tenryu avoids it easily.
Tenryu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Tenryu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tenryu.
Mukunzi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tenryu throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Mukunzi is looking to counter punch.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tenryu was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tenryu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenryu scores with a hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Mukunzi tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mukunzi tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tenryu tries to stall but Mukunzi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mukunzi lands with a light punch inside.
Tenryu lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Mukunzi is leaning against Tenryu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Mukunzi.
Tenryu is breathing heavily.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mukunzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tenryu stalling in the clinch but Mukunzi improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mukunzi.
A head punch on the inside from Mukunzi fails to land.
Mukunzi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Mukunzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenryu gets through Mukunzi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Mukunzi blocks a body shot from Tenryu.
Mukunzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mukunzi.
Tenryu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mukunzi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tenryu can turn it around.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenryu has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a body punch.
Mukunzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mukunzi blocks a body shot from Tenryu.
A right hand to the body from Mukunzi.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mukunzi lands with a left to the head.
Mukunzi throws a head punch that misses.
Mukunzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mukunzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mukunzi blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Mukunzi!
Mukunzi lands a right hook to the body.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Tenryu moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Mukunzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mukunzi.
Tenryu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tenryu manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Tenryu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Tenryu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tenryu tries to move into range but Mukunzi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Mukunzi loads up on a big right hand but Tenryu slips the punch.
Mukunzi scores with a decent looking hook.
Tenryu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mukunzi connects with a looping right hand.
Mukunzi is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tenryu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mukunzi misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Mukunzi forces Tenryu back against the cage and clinches.
Mukunzi can't find room to land a body shot as Tenryu controls the action.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenryu.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mukunzi.
A body shot lands from Mukunzi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukunzi misses with some punches.
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mukunzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Tenryu.
Salomon Mukunzi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tenryu digs a right hand underneath Mukunzi's ribcage. Mukunzi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mukunzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Tenryu.
Tenryu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mukunzi lands a shoulder strike.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tenryu misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Tenryu - that landed with a thud.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Mukunzi avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tenryu.
A short body shot lands from Mukunzi as the two fighters clinch.
Tenryu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Mukunzi lands with a left to the head.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salomon Mukunzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenryu taking a breather.
Mukunzi lands a body punch.
Mukunzi blocking some punches.
Tenryu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Tenryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tenryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tenryu has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi blocks an uppercut.
Mukunzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
Tenryu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salomon Mukunzi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mukunzi 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
After winning the bout, Salomon Mukunzi 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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Event:
SMASH: Storm vs Tosen 2
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Mukunzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Sole does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Sole was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mukunzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Mukunzi. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Mukunzi forces Sole back against the cage and clinches.
Sole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mukunzi backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mukunzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sole backwards.
Sole lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Mukunzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mukunzi is looking to clinch but Sole is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sole misses the target.#T1#
Mukunzi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sole at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mukunzi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Sole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Mukunzi pushes Sole up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Sole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mukunzi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mukunzi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Mukunzi throws a leg kick but Sole sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sole is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Mukunzi misses.
And Sole counters with a quick kick to the body but Mukunzi blocks it.
Mukunzi scores with a decent looking hook.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi lands with a right hand.
Mukunzi digs a good hook to Sole's body.
Mukunzi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Mukunzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sole quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Mukunzi rushes Sole and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Sole manages to break the clinch.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Sole's head but Sole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sole in his tracks.
Mukunzi misses with a hook. Sole ducked under it nicely.
Sole is looking to counter punch.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range.
It looked like Sole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Mukunzi looks to clinch
and Mukunzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sole takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mukunzi scores with a nice right hand.
Mukunzi scores with a hook to the body. Sole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sole slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi connects with a right hand. Sole shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sole misses with a hook to the body
and Mukunzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mukunzi works the jab nicely.
Mukunzi jabs at Sole's body.
Sole scores with a sloppy right hand. Mukunzi should have avoided that one.
Sole looks to throw the jab but Mukunzi is out of range.
A left lands for Mukunzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sole moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mukunzi scores with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Sole throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Mukunzi gets a clinch.
Mukunzi throws a head punch that misses.
Mukunzi keeps control of Sole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Sole avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Sole wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mukunzi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sole.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sole.
Sole throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Mukunzi.
#BC2#
Mukunzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sole throws a hook but Mukunzi avoids it easily.
Mukunzi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mukunzi checks a low kick from Sole.
Mukunzi throws out a counter right but Sole avoids it with no problem.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mukunzi presses Sole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mukunzi gets through Sole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mukunzi.
Sole can't break the clinch.
Mukunzi lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mukunzi's elbow.
A short uppercut from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mukunzi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sole seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mukunzi can turn it around.
Sole misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Mukunzi manages to break the clinch.
Mukunzi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sole's hands.
Mukunzi works Sole's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Mukunzi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sole keeps the fight on the outside.
Sole appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the body.
Mukunzi digs a good hook to Sole's body.
Mukunzi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sole on the side of the head.
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and Sole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Mukunzi. That snapped Sole's head back.
#T4#
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sole manages to avoid it.
Sole fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mukunzi just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mukunzi misses the target.
Mukunzi lands with a cross.
Mukunzi is looking to land body kicks.
Sole quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mukunzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Mukunzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mukunzi throws a looping overhand right but Sole ducks down to avoid it.
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sole misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mukunzi keeps Sole at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Mukunzi has closed the distance and engaged Sole in a clinch.
Mukunzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mukunzi.
Sole working aggressively here.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sole. #BC#
Sole breaks from the clinch.
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and Sole counters with a nice uppercut.
Sole is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi lands a jab to the head.
Mukunzi misses with a looping left.#T1#
Mukunzi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mukunzi misses with the body kick
and Sole counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mukunzi's knee momentarily.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sole misses the target.
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Sole moves away and avoids it.
Mukunzi cracks Sole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range and Sole settles back down.
Sole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Jacks Sole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Sole looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big right from Sole misses.
Sole slips under a jab.
Sole appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mukunzi connects with a body shot that sends Sole's belly button to the back.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Sole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mukunzi throws a lazy right hand but Sole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sole is looking for a counter combo.
Decent striking displayed by Mukunzi there.#T3#
Mukunzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sole.
Mukunzi misses with a kick to the body.
Salomon Mukunzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mukunzi looks to land a right hand but Sole moved out of range.
Mukunzi scores with a spinning back kick!
Mukunzi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mukunzi thuds his right hand into Sole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Sole throws a right and a left that Mukunzi avoids nicely.
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Sole moves away and avoids it.
Sole jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sole misses the jab.
Mukunzi lands with a cross.
Sole ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Sole appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Mukunzi takes the fight into the clinch.
Sole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salomon Mukunzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mukunzi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
A relieved looking Salomon Mukunzi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 223 Gora vs Martin
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown but Mukunzi shows good takedown defense.
Mukunzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clarkson fails with the takedown.
Hudson Clarkson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clarkson or perhaps it was just good defense by Mukunzi, which made it look bad.
Salomon Mukunzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Clarkson.#TD2#
Mukunzi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Mukunzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clarkson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson is fighting to break Mukunzi's control of his arms but Mukunzi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mukunzi keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarkson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mukunzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clarkson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Clarkson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mukunzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mukunzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Clarkson is looking for a triangle but Mukunzi pushes his legs off easily.
Mukunzi postures up.
#SUB2#
Clarkson looking for a guillotine here but Mukunzi defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Clarkson has his foot on Mukunzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mukunzi works his way back into a safe position though.
Clarkson controls Mukunzi momentarily but Mukunzi frees himself.
Mukunzi tries to stand but Clarkson is controlling from the bottom.
Mukunzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clarkson looking to control.
#SUB2#
Clarkson has his foot on Mukunzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mukunzi works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Clarkson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mukunzi is aware though and is defending well.
Mukunzi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Clarkson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mukunzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mukunzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Clarkson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mukunzi stacks Clarkson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mukunzi!
Clarkson wants to control but Mukunzi postures up.
Clarkson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mukunzi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Clarkson actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Mukunzi is thwarting Clarkson's attempts to control the position.
Mukunzi is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Clarkson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clarkson is looking to control Mukunzi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarkson avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mukunzi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Clarkson is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Salomon Mukunzi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Clarkson shoots in and gets a takedown into Mukunzi's guard.
Mukunzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clarkson preventing the sweep.
We've been informed that Clarkson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hudson Clarkson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarkson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi controls Clarkson momentarily but Clarkson frees himself.
Mukunzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Clarkson wants to pass the guard but Mukunzi is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mukunzi slaps away a takedown attempt from Clarkson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clarkson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Salomon Mukunzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clarkson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mukunzi tries to sprawl out of it but Clarkson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mukunzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salomon Mukunzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Clarkson.
Clarkson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mukunzi counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Clarkson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mukunzi's guard.
Mukunzi wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Clarkson trying to control but Mukunzi is working from the bottom.
Clarkson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mukunzi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mukunzi is looking for a sweep. Clarkson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Clarkson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mukunzi defends it well.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Clarkson is keen to just control but Mukunzi is a slippery customer.
Mukunzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Clarkson trying to control the action but Mukunzi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Clarkson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mukunzi wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Clarkson seems to be looking for submissions.
Clarkson prevents Mukunzi from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mukunzi wants to sweep but Clarkson has passed to side control!
Mukunzi tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hudson Clarkson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mukunzi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Clarkson dives in for a single leg takedown but Mukunzi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mukunzi is looking to counter punch.
Mukunzi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mukunzi looks to land a right hand but Clarkson moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Mukunzi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Mukunzi. No joy for Clarkson on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clarkson is defended easily by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Salomon Mukunzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Clarkson.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mukunzi as he avoids it easily.
Clarkson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mukunzi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Hudson Clarkson has been cut.
Clarkson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Mukunzi counter with a right hand. #T1#
Mukunzi throws a sloppy head kick and Clarkson moves out of range easily.
Mukunzi scores with a nice right hand.
Mukunzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clarkson can do to turn this around?
Clarkson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clarkson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Clarkson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mukunzi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Clarkson dives in and grabs Mukunzi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mukunzi pushes down on Clarkson's head and hops out.
Mukunzi thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Mukunzi.
Clarkson moves out of range of the strikes.
Mukunzi connects with the punch.#ROC#Clarkson is rocked!
Mukunzi fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Clarkson square on the jaw! Damn, Clarkson is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Salomon Mukunzi!
A very excited looking Salomon Mukunzi 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. |
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Event:
DMMA 215 Magrath vs Don 3
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Widenose stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi keeps the fight on the outside.
Mukunzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Widenose.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mukunzi.
Widenose drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mukunzi sprawls and moves away.
Widenose avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mukunzi misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Widenose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mukunzi's guard.
Mukunzi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Widenose puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose is nestled in close to Mukunzi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Widenose wants to control but Mukunzi is keeping him busy.
Widenose working Mukunzi over with strikes. #T1#
Mukunzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mukunzi has his hands clasped together around Widenose's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mukunzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Widenose is working away from the top position though.
Widenose wants to take a breather but Mukunzi is having none of it.
Widenose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Widenose works his way into side control.
Mukunzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Widenose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Widenose lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Widenose trying to control the position but Mukunzi is working away.
Mukunzi parries the strikes from Widenose easily there. Widenose is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mukunzi to escape.
Mukunzi dodges the ground and pound from Widenose.
Mukunzi trying his best to control but Widenose has mounted him.
Widenose is landing with some decent strikes but Mukunzi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Widenose is landing with some decent strikes but Mukunzi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mukunzi working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Widenose with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Widenose 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.#T3#
Widenose working the ground and pound effectively.
Widenose raining down shots from the mount!
Mukunzi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mukunzi has his hands clasped together around Widenose's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Widenose lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Widenose is looking to take a break and control but Mukunzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Widenose has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Widenose content to control rather than advance.
Mukunzi is controlling Widenose's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Widenose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Widenose in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Widenose tries to counter with a takedown but Mukunzi is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Widenose closes the distance and clinches.
Widenose prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Widenose wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Mukunzi.
Widenose goes for a takedown attempt but Mukunzi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Widenose tries to clinch but Mukunzi is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose is trying to control the action in half guard but Mukunzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bofur Widenose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Widenose winds up and cracks Mukunzi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Widenose passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Widenose lands a big elbow.
Mukunzi is squirming around, avoiding Widenose's attempts to control the action.
Mukunzi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Widenose controlling from the full mount.
Widenose punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mukunzi tries to hold on but Widenose pushes him away. #T2#
Widenose landing strikes, looking to finish!
Widenose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mukunzi can do to turn this around?
Widenose wants to control the pace but Mukunzi is squirming around nicely.
Widenose prevents Mukunzi from getting the reversal.
Mukunzi wants to control but Widenose is having none of it.#SUB#
Widenose working for a submission but Mukunzi is keeping him at bay.
Mukunzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Mukunzi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Widenose tries to control but Mukunzi wriggling away.
Mukunzi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Widenose wants to control the pace but Mukunzi is squirming around nicely. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Widenose lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mukunzi hang on?
Mukunzi can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Widenose working for a guillotine from mount but Mukunzi is in no mood to give up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mukunzi tries to hold on but Widenose postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose 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#
Mukunzi throws a leg kick #TD#
and Widenose counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Widenose working Mukunzi over with strikes.
Widenose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Widenose seems to be working for a kimura but Mukunzi defends the submission attempt.
Widenose scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi won't allow Widenose to pass to mount.
Widenose stalling.
Widenose prevents Mukunzi from improving his position.#T1#
Mukunzi keeps trying to improve his position.
Widenose lands strikes from half guard.
Widenose seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mukunzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Widenose slows the pace down in half guard.
Mukunzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Salomon Mukunzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bofur Widenose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Widenose is looking to advance position but Mukunzi won't allow it.
Widenose is keen to just control but Mukunzi is a slippery customer.
Mukunzi moves into full guard.
Mukunzi keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Widenose showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Widenose was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
A head kick by Mukunzi misses #TD#
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control.
Mukunzi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mukunzi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Widenose.
#T4#
Widenose trying to control momentarily.
Widenose is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Widenose is punishing Mukunzi with some ground and pound.
Mukunzi wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Widenose looking to break Mukunzi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mukunzi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Widenose will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Mukunzi right now.
#SUB#
Widenose is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bofur Widenose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Widenose, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bofur Widenose!
Bofur Widenose decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 204 Klimenko vs Johnson
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the body.
Mukunzi defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Torres looks to land a combination. Mukunzi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Torres moves out of range of the leg kick from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Torres moves away and avoids it.
Torres seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi tries to land a front kick but Torres steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That kick from Mukunzi tenderised Torres's leg. Torres is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mukunzi tries a low kick but Torres avoids it.
Torres swats away the attempt to clinch by Mukunzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mukunzi gets a clinch. #BC#
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Mukunzi loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Torres's head but Torres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mukunzi delivers a nice body kick.
Torres avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a hook
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Mukunzi does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mukunzi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Torres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mukunzi cracks Torres with an open hand slap.
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the body
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi throws an overhand right that lands on Torres's shoulder, as Torres tries to avoid the shot.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torres's sensitive parts. #T2#
Mukunzi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mukunzi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Torres takes a step back to recover.
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!
Torres takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've been told by Torres's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mukunzi throws out a leg kick but Torres moves out of range and Mukunzi only half commits.
It looked like Torres was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mukunzi.
Torres works Mukunzi's body with a nice hook.
Torres on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mukunzi misses with a right hand
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Mukunzi darts in trying to clinch
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Mukunzi looks to throw a body kick
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Mukunzi misses with a leg kick.
Mukunzi misses with a leg kick.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Torres moves away and avoids it.
Mukunzi throws a right hand that misses
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mukunzi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Mukunzi misses its intended target.
Mukunzi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the body
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Mukunzi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mukunzi connects with a high kick.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mukunzi stuns Torres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torres misses with a hook.
Mukunzi throws a shot to the body.
Mukunzi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Torres if he has to take too many more of those.
Mukunzi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mukunzi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mukunzi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Salomon Mukunzi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mukunzi throws a big shot that misses.
Torres avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Torres misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Mukunzi misses.
Mukunzi tries to clinch there but Torres circles away.
Mukunzi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torres appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mukunzi lands a front kick.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torres is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres moves out of range of the body kick from Mukunzi.
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
#T1##CL2#
Mukunzi rushes Torres and presses him up against the cage.
Torres is trying to break the clinch but Mukunzi has him pressed against the cage.
Mukunzi can't find room to land a body shot as Torres controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Torres.
Mukunzi lands with a right to the head.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Torres avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Torres blocks an uppercut.
Torres takes a shot to the head.
Mukunzi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Torres blocks a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mukunzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi digs a right hand into Torres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Torres's gas tank.
Mukunzi pushes Torres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mukunzi lands a left hand.
Mukunzi lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Torres prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land.
Mukunzi lands a right hand.
Torres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mukunzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mukunzi tries to work over Torres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torres is trying to push Mukunzi away but Mukunzi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torres tries to throw a body punch but Mukunzi avoids it by throwing Torres back against the cage.
Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
Mukunzi lands a body punch.
Torres is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Torres scores with a nice hook to the head.
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mukunzi or not.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Torres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mukunzi keeps control of Torres as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Mukunzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mukunzi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Torres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mukunzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mukunzi.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mukunzi tries a body shot but Torres blocks it.
Mukunzi throws a head punch that misses.
Mukunzi lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mukunzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mukunzi pushes Torres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land. #BC#
Torres breaks from the clinch.
Mukunzi lands a body shot.
Torres is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres takes one to the chin there.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Torres appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Nice shot by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a right hand that misses
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mukunzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torres moves out of range as Mukunzi throws a body kick.
Mukunzi throws a jab when Torres was well out of range.
Torres swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mukunzi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mukunzi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mukunzi throws a body kick that misses
and Torres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mukunzi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mukunzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Mukunzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Torres blocks an uppercut.
Torres throws a head punch that misses.
Mukunzi lands with a left to the head.
Mukunzi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torres is trying to break the clinch but Mukunzi is controlling him.
Mukunzi blocking some punches.
Mukunzi can't find room to land a body shot as Torres controls the action.
Mukunzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torres. #BC#
Torres manages to break the clinch.
Mukunzi misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Mukunzi has Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Mukunzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torres tries to work over Mukunzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mukunzi has Torres pressed against the cage, preventing Torres from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Torres throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
Torres will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi.
Torres working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torres.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torres.
Mukunzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Torres controls his hands.
Torres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mukunzi backwards.
Mukunzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torres's elbow.
Torres pushes Mukunzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi tries a body shot but Torres blocks it.
Torres prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Benji Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Torres breaks from the clinch.
Mukunzi tries to work over Torres's front leg with a kick but Torres checks it.
Mukunzi throws a body kick that misses
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mukunzi throws a head kick that misses
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Mukunzi misses with a body punch
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mukunzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mukunzi looks to throw a body kick
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Mukunzi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mukunzi throws a sloppy body shot
and Mukunzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
A jab lands there for Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws the kick towards the body but Torres avoids it.
Mukunzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
Salomon Mukunzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mukunzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torres misses the jab.
Mukunzi misses with a hook
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mukunzi.
Mukunzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mukunzi looks to clinch
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
#T4#
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Mukunzi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mukunzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mukunzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Torres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mukunzi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the body.
Mukunzi misses with a right hand
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Torres takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Salomon Mukunzi.
Well Mukunzi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
During a confident post fight interview, Salomon Mukunzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 194 Account vs Gora
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Mukunzi tries to bum rush Raledran with a series of wild strikes but Raledran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mukunzi lands the left hand.
Raledran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mukunzi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raledran scrambles back to his feet.
Mukunzi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raledran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
An inside leg kick from Raledran misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi lands with a cross.
Raledran checks a leg kick.
Raledran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mukunzi. Mukunzi obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Raledran throws a hook but Mukunzi blocks it.
Mukunzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raledran with a body shot.
Raledran has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raledran throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from Raledran misses
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Raledran throws a leg kick that misses.
Salomon Mukunzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Mukunzi blocks the low kick.
Iner Raledran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raledran tries to close the distance and clinch but Mukunzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mukunzi misses with a right hand
and Raledran counters with a straight right hand.
Raledran throws a sloppy head kick and Mukunzi moves out of range easily. #T2#
Mukunzi with a hook.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Raledran slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Raledran fails with a takedown attempt.
Mukunzi scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Iner Raledran has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raledran misses with a body kick.
Mukunzi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raledran.#T3##CL#
Raledran forces Mukunzi back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mukunzi. #BC2#
Mukunzi breaks from the clinch.
Mukunzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Raledran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mukunzi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raledran is able to avoid easily.
Raledran throws a body kick that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a good low kick that Raledran was not able to check.
Mukunzi cracks a nice hook into Raledran's ribs.
Raledran fails to land with a series of punches.
Mukunzi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raledran. #T4#
Mukunzi connects with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Mukunzi as he connects with a hook.
Raledran blocks the body kick.
Raledran half committed to a counter leg kick.
Raledran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mukunzi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Mukunzi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raledran moves in looking to clinch but Mukunzi pushes him off.#TD#
Raledran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mukunzi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mukunzi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mukunzi just trying to survive but Raledran is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iner Raledran's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Raledran throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A shot to the body from Raledran misses
and Mukunzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Raledran pushes Mukunzi up against the cage in a clinch.
Mukunzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raledran struggles to land a body shot inside as Mukunzi controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raledran.
Mukunzi is trying to break the clinch but Raledran is controlling him.#BC2#
Mukunzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raledran dives in and grabs Mukunzi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mukunzi pushes down on Raledran's head and hops out.
Mukunzi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raledran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran swings widly with a right hand
and Mukunzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Raledran throws a right hand that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a left to the body.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raledran half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mukunzi tries to work over Raledran's front leg with a kick but Raledran checks it.
Raledran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mukunzi finds it's way round the side to connect with Raledran's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raledran.
Mukunzi connects with a body shot that sends Raledran's belly button to the back.#T2#
Raledran throws a leg kick but Mukunzi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mukunzi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raledran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mukunzi throws a hook but Raledran blocks it.
Raledran half committed to a counter leg kick.
Raledran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
As Mukunzi backs away, Raledran returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Raledran tries to work over Mukunzi's front leg with a kick but Mukunzi checks it.
Raledran wants to clinch up but Mukunzi keeps it at a distance.
Mukunzi throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Raledran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mukunzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raledran is looking to chop away at Mukunzi's legs.
A little jabbing left from Mukunzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Raledran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mukunzi is able to avoid easily.
Mukunzi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raledran.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Raledran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mukunzi. That did some damage!
Raledran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mukunzi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Raledran throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mukunzi was covering up waiting for the punch and Raledran finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mukunzi keeping full guard, as Raledran tries to pass.
Raledran wants to control from the top but Mukunzi keeps moving. #T4#
Mukunzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raledran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mukunzi being controlled here, momentarily.
Raledran won't allow Mukunzi to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raledran trying to control the position from guard on top but Mukunzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Raledran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iner Raledran's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raledran.
Raledran tries a head kick but it misses.
Raledran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mukunzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mukunzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Raledran.
Raledran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Mukunzi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Raledran moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Good leg kick by Raledran.
Raledran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raledran shoots in for a takedown but Mukunzi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raledran scoring well with a low kick there.
Raledran moves out of range of the strikes.
Raledran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mukunzi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Iner Raledran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Raledran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Raledran blocks the low kick.
A shot to the body from Mukunzi misses
and Raledran counters with a nice body kick.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut
and Mukunzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mukunzi avoids the head kick by Raledran.
It seemed like Mukunzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mukunzi tests Raledran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mukunzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raledran.
Raledran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Raledran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raledran attempts a counter takedown but Mukunzi avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raledran tries to counter by clinching up but Mukunzi breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Raledran clinches up against the cage.
Raledran pushes Mukunzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salomon Mukunzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raledran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Raledran fails to land.
Raledran looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iner Raledran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raledran has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
Raledran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mukunzi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mukunzi throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Raledran throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raledran moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.
Mukunzi throws a solid leg kick but Raledran takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mukunzi.
Raledran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a straight left.
Raledran misses with a takedown
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mukunzi avoids a kick to the body.
Raledran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salomon Mukunzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mukunzi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
A victorious Salomon Mukunzi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 185 Klimenko vs Mukunzi
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Klimenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Klimenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Klimenko throws the kick towards the body but Mukunzi avoids it.
Klimenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klimenko misses with a kick to the body.
Mukunzi lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klimenko on the side of the head.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi stuns Klimenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Klimenko connects with the punch.
Mukunzi defending well as Klimenko loads up on a big left hand.
Klimenko with the inside leg kick.
Klimenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Klimenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klimenko throws out the jab.
Mukunzi tries to counter with a clinch but Klimenko shakes him off and moves away.
Klimenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klimenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Mukunzi takes one to the chin there.
Klimenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mukunzi on the side of the head.
Klimenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klimenko throws an overhand right that lands on Mukunzi's shoulder, as Mukunzi tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Klimenko.
Mukunzi defending well as Klimenko loads up on a big left hand.
Klimenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mukunzi takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimenko avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Klimenko circles away.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Mukunzi.
Klimenko misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Mukunzi counters by clinching up.
Klimenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Mukunzi avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Klimenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mukunzi lands a shoulder strike.
Klimenko takes a shot to the head.
Klimenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mukunzi backwards.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mukunzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Klimenko scores with a shot to the side of Mukunzi's head.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mukunzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Salomon Mukunzi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mukunzi moves out of range of the body kick.
Klimenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mukunzi connects with an inside leg kick.
Klimenko misses with a low kick.
Klimenko throws a solid leg kick but Mukunzi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Klimenko.
Mukunzi wants to counter the offense by Klimenko and move into the clinch position.
Mukunzi tries to land a leg kick but Klimenko saw it coming and moves away.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimenko.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Klimenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Klimenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but Mukunzi sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Klimenko moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mukunzi.
Klimenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mukunzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimenko scores with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike.
Klimenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Klimenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mukunzi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from Klimenko.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klimenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimenko scores with a shot to the side of Mukunzi's head.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mukunzi blocks an uppercut.
Zachary Klimenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mukunzis head.
A short right from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a body punch.
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
Mukunzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside.
Klimenko blocking some punches.
#T3#
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
Mukunzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimenko.
Klimenko is working Mukunzi over against the cage.
I was talking to Klimenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Klimenko avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Klimenko.
Klimenko blocking some punches.
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi tries a body shot but Klimenko blocks it.
Mukunzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Mukunzi.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimenko.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko is leaning against Mukunzi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klimenko cracks Mukunzi with a nice body shot.
Mukunzi is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Klimenko.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mukunzi tries to work over Klimenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Mukunzi blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Mukunzi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a shot to the body.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mukunzi misses with some punches.
Mukunzi throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klimenko.
Mukunzi can't find room to land a body shot as Klimenko controls the action.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko digs a right hand into Mukunzi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mukunzi's gas tank.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Klimenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mukunzi.
Klimenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klimenko crunches a lovely knee into Mukunzi's ribcage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Klimenko 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#
Klimenko lands an overhand right.
Klimenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mukunzi if he has to take too many more of those.
Klimenko misses with a straight right.
Klimenko throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a nice body shot.
Klimenko missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mukunzi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Klimenko lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Klimenko does it's job there.
Mukunzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klimenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Klimenko lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Klimenko, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klimenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mukunzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mukunzi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mukunzi tries to counter with a clinch but Klimenko shakes him off and moves away.
Klimenko is looking to slow Mukunzi down with leg kicks.
Mukunzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zachary Klimenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Klimenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Mukunzi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Klimenko.#KD#
Klimenko cracks Mukunzi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Klimenko has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mukunzi to stand back up!#ROC#Mukunzi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi wants to counter with a clinch but Klimenko pushes him away.
Mukunzi is still on wobbly legs! Can Klimenko finish him?
Mukunzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Klimenko counters with a big right hand! Oh Mukunzi is in trouble here! Klimenko follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 177 Pinkman vs OMalley 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
A low kick from Mukunzi misses
and Porter counters with a nice body shot.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
As Mukunzi looks to move away, Porter throws a big counter combo but Mukunzi just gets out of the way.
Porter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mukunzi is fending him off so far but Porter persists. Nope, Mukunzi circles away and we're back to standing.
Mukunzi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Porter lands a body shot.
Mukunzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Porter misses.
Porter moves out of range as Mukunzi throws a body kick.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Porter was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Porter ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
An attempted straight right counter from Porter misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter throws a right hand that Mukunzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mukunzi also avoids with ease.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porter manages to avoid it.
Porter connects with an inside leg kick.
Jay Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Mukunzi - just one landing. #T1#
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Porter.
Porter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Porter misses with a body shot
and Mukunzi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Porter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Porter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC2#Porter is rocked!
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Porter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mukunzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Porter counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Mukunzi has managed to clinch.
Porter seems to have got his legs back now.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Porter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mukunzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Porters head.
Porter lands a knee to the body.
Porter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi can't find room to land a body shot as Porter controls the action.
Mukunzi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Porter's efforts to push away.#T2#
Mukunzi works on Porter's body with a couple of short punches.
Mukunzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mukunzi misses with some punches.
Porter can't break the clinch.
Mukunzi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porter working aggressively here.
Porter prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Porter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mukunzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mukunzi.
Porter has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porter misses with some punches.
Porter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mukunzi backwards.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi.
Porter prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porter misses with some punches.
#T3#
Porter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porter lands a nice uppercut.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Porter avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Mukunzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mukunzi is leaning against Porter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porter.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Porter avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Mukunzi can't find room to land a body shot as Porter controls the action.
Porter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Porter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi lands a shot to the body.
Mukunzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mukunzi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mukunzi scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mukunzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mukunzi.
Porter is breathing heavily.
Porter throws an elbow but it misses.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porter tries to work over Mukunzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Porter tries a body shot but Mukunzi blocks it.
Porter working aggressively here.
Mukunzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mukunzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mukunzi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mukunzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mukunzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Mukunzi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Porter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mukunzi can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mukunzi.
Porter misses with the head strike.
Mukunzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Porter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mukunzi misses with some punches.
Mukunzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Porter controls his hands.
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mukunzi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Porter backwards.
Porter working aggressively here.
Mukunzi scores with a hook to the body.
Porter swings wildly with an uppercut but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mukunzi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Porter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Porter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Porter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Porter slips under a jab.
Porter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Porter does no damage.
Porter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mukunzi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mukunzi blocks a jab.
Porter backing away here, and Mukunzi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Porter misses with a two punch combination.
Mukunzi wants to counter with a clinch but Porter pushes him away.
A right-left combo lands from Porter.
Mukunzi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Porter. That did some damage!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mukunzi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mukunzi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Porter was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Porter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Porter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mukunzi on the side of the head.
Mukunzi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mukunzi blocks a head kick by Porter.
Salomon Mukunzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Porter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Mukunzi to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mukunzi eats them both and turns towards Porter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Porter throws a series of punches but Mukunzi avoids them all with ease.
Porter throws a jab when Mukunzi was well out of range.
Porter throws the left hand but Mukunzi avoids the punch easily.
Mukunzi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Porter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jay Porter is winning the standup battle so far.
Porter ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Porter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Mukunzi misses.
Porter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mukunzi lands a slapping body shot.
Porter swats away the attempt to clinch by Mukunzi.#T3#
Porter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Porter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mukunzi connects with a leg kick.
Porter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Porter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Porter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mukunzi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mukunzi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Porter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Porter duly obliges.
Mukunzi blocks a jab.
Porter takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Porter.
Mukunzi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Porter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Porter scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porter swings widly with a right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a straight right hand.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Porter's ribcage but misses.
Porter misses with a shot to the body
and Mukunzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Porter misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Mukunzi misses the target.
Jay Porter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mukunzi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Porter looks to land a combination but Mukunzi avoids it well.
Mukunzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Porter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jay Porter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Porter.
Porter blocks a jab.
Porter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mukunzi scores with a jab. Porter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Porter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mukunzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Porter throws a shot from downtown. Mukunzi moves away and avoids it.
Mukunzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Porter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mukunzi scores with a counter punch that sends Porter to the canvas! Mukunzi smells blood - he's punishing Porter with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Porter has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salomon Mukunzi!
Our winner, Salomon Mukunzi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA Wednesday Warfare 3
Date: Feb 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Cabrera wants to land a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range.
Mukunzi throws a front kick aimed at Cabrera's knee but Cabrera avoids it well.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the body.
Cabrera connects with a body shot that sends Mukunzi's belly button to the back.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Mukunzi is having none of it. #CL#
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches.
Mukunzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mukunzi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Mukunzi misses with some punches.
#BC#
Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cabrera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mukunzi takes a step back to recover.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
It seemed like Mukunzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mukunzi is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi.
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Mukunzi looks to land a body kick but Cabrera moved away.
A clash of legs there as Mukunzi blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by Mukunzi.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cabrera misses with a low kick as Mukunzi jumps back.
Mukunzi slips a jab from Cabrera.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mukunzi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mukunzi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Mukunzi misses the target.
Mukunzi moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.#T2#
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Mukunzi moves out of range easily.
Cabrera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Mukunzi takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi feints and then cracks Cabrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabrera down.
Mukunzi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cabrera finds it's way round the side to connect with Mukunzi's head.
Cabrera is looking to clinch.
Mukunzi feints a counter leg kick.
Mukunzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by Cabrera.
Cabrera wants to clinch up but Mukunzi keeps it at a distance.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cabrera counters with a thumping low kick.
Cabrera is looking to slow Mukunzi down with leg kicks. #T3#
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mukunzi has time to react.
Cabrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cabrera tries to clinch up.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mukunzi.
Cabrera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cabrera throws a wild body kick that Mukunzi sees coming a mile off.
Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mukunzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mukunzi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice leg kick from Cabrera, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera scores with the left hand. Mukunzi knows he should have avoided that one.
Cabrera takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Mukunzi misses.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a thumping low kick.
Cabrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Mukunzi misses
and Cabrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Cabrera misses.
Nice body kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a right hand that Mukunzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mukunzi also avoids with ease.
Mukunzi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Mukunzi flicks out a counter leg kick but Cabrera steps away.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick.
Mukunzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mukunzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and Cabrera counters with a left to the body.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Cabrera has closed the distance and engaged Mukunzi in a clinch.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Mukunzi manages to break the clinch.
Mukunzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cabrera thuds his right hand into Mukunzi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Mukunzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mukunzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabrera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Mukunzi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Hendrix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Cabrera is looking to land body kicks.
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Cabrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mukunzi, pushing him back against the cage.
Mukunzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Cabrera.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cabrera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Mukunzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cabrera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mukunzi is able to avoid easily.
Cabrera jabs Mukunzi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
A countering left hand to the body from Mukunzi misses.
Cabrera connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Mukunzi ducked under it nicely.
Mukunzi is looking to land body kicks.
Cabrera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mukunzi can do to turn this around?
Cabrera connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a nice head kick!
Cabrera tried to score with a low kick but Mukunzi checks it.
Mukunzi looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Cabrera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cabrera lands a leg kick that knocks Mukunzi off balance momentarily.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Mukunzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cabrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mukunzi.
#T3#
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
Cabrera motions for Mukunzi to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mukunzi delivers a nice body kick.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Mukunzi moves out of range.
It seemed like Mukunzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cabrera misses with a kick to the body
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera connects with a right hand. Mukunzi shakes it off.
Cabrera throws a right hand that Mukunzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mukunzi also avoids with ease.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the body.
Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mukunzi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cabrera really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cabrera needs to keep his hands up - Mukunzi had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cabrera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mukunzi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mukunzi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mukunzi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Cabrera. That snapped Mukunzi's head back.
Cabrera tries to clinch
enabling Mukunzi to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mukunzi misses the target.
Cabrera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mukunzi throws a shot to the body.
Cabrera avoids a kick to the body.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Mukunzi misses with a body kick.
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hendrix Cabrera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cabrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Cabrera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cabrera.
Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Mukunzi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mukunzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabrera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cabrera feints a jab promting Mukunzi to slip. Cabrera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mukunzi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cabrera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Mukunzi misses with a looping right.
Mukunzi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cabrera misses the body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a good low kick that Cabrera was not able to check.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Mukunzi moved out of range nicely.
Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mukunzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Mukunzi slips the punch.
Mukunzi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi misses with a looping right.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Mukunzi's head but Mukunzi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mukunzi scores with a leg kick.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salomon Mukunzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Mukunzi moves out of range easily.
Mukunzi throws out a counter right but Cabrera avoids it with no problem.
Mukunzi scores with a nice head shot.
Cabrera checks a low kick from Mukunzi.
Cabrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cabrera scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Cabrera finds it's way through Mukunzi's defenses.
A head kick by Cabrera misses
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Mukunzi moves out of range easily.
Mukunzi misses with a few strikes there.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cabrera checks a leg kick.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Cabrera tests Mukunzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a head kick that Mukunzi semi-blocks.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mukunzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
Cabrera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mukunzi in his tracks.
Cabrera lands with a right hand.
Cabrera is looking to slow Mukunzi down with leg kicks.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range. #T4#
A good leg kick by Cabrera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Cabrera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mukunzi throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mukunzi lands a jab to Cabrera's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cabrera misses with a straight right.
Cabrera backing away here, and Mukunzi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cabrera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera lands with a cross.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Mukunzi blocks a head kick by Cabrera.
Mukunzi checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrix Cabrera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cabrera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrix Cabrera!
A very excited looking Hendrix Cabrera 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. |
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DMMA 160 Championship Chaos 2
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Mukunzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mukunzi throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Outback misses the target.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Outback throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback throws a push kick but Mukunzi slaps the foot to one side.
Outback works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Outback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Outback looks to land a right hand but Mukunzi moved out of range.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Mukunzi throws a leg kick
and Outback counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Outback misses with a straight right.
Outback tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mukunzi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Outback swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Mukunzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Outback can pounce on him.
Mukunzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy body kick from Outback
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outback swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
Outback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Outback tries to close the distance and clinch but Mukunzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mukunzi throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
Outback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Outback throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Mukunzi blocks the low kick.
Mukunzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Outback with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Outback.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mukunzi.
Outback punishes Mukunzi's body with a nice straight punch.
Outback throws a lazy body kick
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback looks for the body kick but Mukunzi saw that one coming. #T3#
Outback throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Outback rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mukunzi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mukunzi swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with a left to the body.
Outback throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Outback rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mukunzi counters with a nice body shot.
Mukunzi motions for Outback to come forward. Mukunzi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Outback tries to clinch up.
Mukunzi throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
Outback lands a leg kick that knocks Mukunzi off balance momentarily.
Mukunzi misses with a body kick.
Outback connects with a leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Outback keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Mukunzi checks a leg kick nicely.
Mukunzi lands a really nice looking cross but Outback seems unphased.
Outback throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Outback connects with a looping right hand.
Outback throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mukunzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Outback moves out of range as Mukunzi throws a body kick.
Outback moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.
Outback scores with a nice right hand.
Outback throws a body kick that misses.
Mukunzi throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macca Outback dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Outback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Outback scores with a spinning back kick!
Outback bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mukunzi's head.
Outback blocks a jab.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Outback tries to land a front kick but Mukunzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Outback misses with a lunging right hand
and Mukunzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Outback takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Outback swings widly with a right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mukunzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mukunzi checks it well. #T1#
Outback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback digs a good hook to Mukunzi's body.
Outback doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Outback has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mukunzi is working Outback over against the cage.
Outback throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi. #BC2#
Mukunzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macca Outback is winning the standup battle so far.
Outback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mukunzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mukunzi blocks a jab.
A low kick from Outback misses
and Mukunzi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Outback's knee momentarily.
Mukunzi connects with a solid leg kick.
Outback lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mukunzi takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Outback looks for the body kick but Mukunzi saw that one coming.
A jab from Outback finds it's way through Mukunzi's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outback feints and then cracks Mukunzi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mukunzi down.
Outback shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Mukunzi misses.
A punch combination from Mukunzi misses.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick but Outback sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
Outback tries a low kick but Mukunzi avoids it.
Mukunzi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mukunzi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Outback is looking to counter punch.
Outback misses with an uppercut. Mukunzi saw that one coming.
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mukunzi moves away.#T3#
Outback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
A low kick from Outback is predictable there
and Mukunzi counters with a straight right hand.
Outback throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mukunzi counters with a series of strikes. Outback will be more careful next time no doubt.
Outback lands a really nice looking cross but Mukunzi seems unphased.
Mukunzi cracks a nice hook into Outback's ribs.
Mukunzi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Outback in his tracks.
Mukunzi misses with a body punch
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Outback takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Outback throws a solid leg kick but Mukunzi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Outback.
Mukunzi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Outback moves in looking to clinch but Mukunzi pushes him off.
Outback scores with a jab. Mukunzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outback scores with a shot to the body.
Mukunzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mukunzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Outback.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
Some bone on bone action there as Mukunzi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mukunzi tries a quick counter leg kick but Outback is wise to it.
Outback throws a body kick that misses.
Mukunzi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Outback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range and Outback settles back down.
Mukunzi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mukunzi takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Macca Outback will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Outback misses the jab.
Mukunzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mukunzi throws a chopping leg kick but Outback manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Outback misses with a looping left.
Mukunzi lands a nice shot to the body.
Outback is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Outback.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback tries a low kick but Mukunzi avoids it.#CL#
Outback closes the distance and clinches.
Mukunzi prevents a body shot from Outback.
Mukunzi blocks a body shot from Outback. #T1#
Outback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mukunzi prevents a body shot from Outback.
Mukunzi lands a left hand.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Outback lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mukunzi tries to break the clinch but Outback is controlling the position.
Mukunzi is looking to break free of the clinch but Outback has double underhooks.
Outback blocks a body shot from Mukunzi. #BC#
Outback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
Outback fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mukunzi checks it well.
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mukunzi moves away.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut.
Outback slips a straight right by Mukunzi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback 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. #T2#
Outback misses with a series of wild punches.
Outback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Outback lands a jab to Mukunzi's midsection.
Mukunzi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Outback checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Outback misses
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mukunzi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Outback is out of range and Mukunzi settles back down.
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mukunzi moves away.
Outback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mukunzi can do to turn this around?
Outback slips a jab from Mukunzi.
A jab from Outback misses.
Outback wants to land a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
#T3#
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Outback rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mukunzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Outback scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Outback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mukunzi thinks about the counter body kick.
Mukunzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Outback takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Mukunzi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Outback goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mukunzi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Outback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Outback gets a clinch.
Outback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mukunzi. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Mukunzi.
A head punch on the inside from Mukunzi fails to land.
Mukunzi presses Outback against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mukunzi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mukunzi.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Outback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Outback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Outback - that will leave a mark!
Mukunzi tests Outback's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Outback closes the distance but Mukunzi moves to the side
and Mukunzi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Outback really felt that one!
Mukunzi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mukunzi tries to land a front kick but Outback steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Mukunzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Salomon Mukunzi just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Mukunzi tries to score with a low kick but Outback moves his leg out of the way.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Outback turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Outback. Beautiful body shot.
Outback tries to clinch up.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Outback with a nice calf kick.
Outback tries to land a front kick but Mukunzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi stuns Outback with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mukunzi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Outback connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mukunzi scrambles back to his feet.
Mukunzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Outback backing away here, and Mukunzi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mukunzi checks a low kick from Outback.
Mukunzi flicks out a counter leg kick but Outback steps away.#T1#
Outback looks to throw the jab but Mukunzi is out of range.
Outback misses with a shot to the body
letting Mukunzi counter with a right hand.
Mukunzi dips to his left and cracks Outback with an uppercut!
Outback jabs at Mukunzi's body.
Outback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Outback takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Outback works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mukunzi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Outback counters with a good low kick that Mukunzi was not able to check.
Mukunzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mukunzi lands a body shot.
Mukunzi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Outback scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mukunzi misses with a jab to the body
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Outback shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Outback's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Outback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a body kick that misses
and Outback counters with a nice body shot.
Mukunzi throws a lazy body kick
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Outback looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Outback throws a big shot that misses.
Mukunzi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Outback with a hook.
Outback defending well as Mukunzi loads up on a big left hand.
Mukunzi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Outback lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mukunzi stuns Outback with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Outback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mukunzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Outback pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mukunzi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Outback looks to land a left hand but Mukunzi moved out of range nicely.
A solid body kick from Outback.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Mukunzi ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.#T4#
Outback misses with an uppercut. Mukunzi saw that one coming.
Mukunzi is looking for the big counter here.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Outback takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mukunzi blocks the body kick.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick which misses Outback's front leg but catches the back leg as Outback tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Outback throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Outback connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mukunzi momentarily.
Mukunzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Outback.
Mukunzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Outback with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macca Outback had his way with Salomon Mukunzi in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Outback takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Outback moves into range and clinches up with Mukunzi.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Outback.
Outback scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Outback lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mukunzi lands a body shot.
Mukunzi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mukunzi.
Outback misses with a body punch.
Outback has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Mukunzi lands a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mukunzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Outback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mukunzi's elbow.
Mukunzi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mukunzi lands a body punch. #T1#
Mukunzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a shot to the body.
Mukunzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Mukunzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Outback throws a poor cross that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a low kick, right behind Outback 's knee.
Mukunzi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Outback throws a body kick that misses.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Outback 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Mukunzi there.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Salomon Mukunzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Outback misses with a leg kick
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outback lands with a nice body kick.
Outback misses with a looping right.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback misses with a leg kick
letting Mukunzi counter with a right hand.
Outback misses with a body punch
enabling Mukunzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Mukunzi moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Outback throws a right hand that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mukunzi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Outback counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donk. Mukunzi catches Outback right on the button with a cross.
Outback shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Outback scores with a jab to the body.
Mukunzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Outback.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Macca Outback is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Outback uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Outback.
Crunch! Outback slams his shin into Mukunzi's torso.
Outback connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Outback swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mukunzi.#T4#
Outback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Outback closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Outback stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukunzi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mukunzi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Mukunzi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Outback slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Outback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Outback wants to clinch.
Outback moves in looking to clinch but Mukunzi pushes him off.
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 Macca Outback.
I think Outback 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:46
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Macca Outback!
Macca Outback retains his middleweight title!
Macca Outback was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights XV
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mukunzi in his tracks.
Garcia lands a nice looking body shot.
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mukunzi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Mukunzi moved out of range.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia misses with an uppercut
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mukunzi looks to land a body kick but Garcia moved away.
Mukunzi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.
Mukunzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Mukunzi flicks out a counter leg kick but Garcia steps away.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
A leg kick checked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Garcia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mukunzi momentarily.
Mukunzi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Garcia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Garcia scores with a nice head shot.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Mukunzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut.
Mukunzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mukunzi misses with a kick to the body.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Garcia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mukunzi misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Garcia misses its target.
Garcia motions for Mukunzi to come forward. Garcia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mukunzi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Segundo Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range. #T2#
Garcia defending well as Mukunzi loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Mukunzi saw that one coming.
Garcia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mukunzi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Mukunzi moves away and avoids it.
Mukunzi feints a counter leg kick.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
The crowd cheers as Garcia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mukunzi doesn't seem phased though.
Garcia thumps Mukunzi with a low kick.
Mukunzi throws a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Mukunzi's shoulder, as Mukunzi tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Garcia misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mukunzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia scores with a jab to the head.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mukunzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mukunzi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Mukunzi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garcia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mukunzi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Garcia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mukunzi walks into a left hand.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Mukunzi moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Garcia there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Mukunzi misses.
Garcia with a hook.#T4#
Mukunzi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mukunzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Mukunzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mukunzi in his tracks.
Garcia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Mukunzi misses.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mukunzi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mukunzi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Segundo Garcia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mukunzi slips under a jab from Garcia.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia. That's going to slow Mukunzi down.
Mukunzi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mukunzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Mukunzi throws a body kick that misses.
Mukunzi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Garcia misses
and Mukunzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia misses with a jab to the body
and Mukunzi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mukunzi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Garcia has got the better of the exchanges.
Garcia with a hook.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mukunzi moves away.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mukunzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mukunzi can do to turn this around?
Garcia misses with a straight left. #T1#
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the body
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia cracks Mukunzi with a good jab.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Garcia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mukunzi counters with a left to the body.
Mukunzi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mukunzi slips under a jab from Garcia.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Mukunzi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia.
Mukunzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Mukunzi misses with a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garcia scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia's corner calls for a 1-2. Garcia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Mukunzi saw that one coming.
Garcia lands with an overhand left.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mukunzi.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mukunzi moves out of range of the leg kick from Garcia.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Garcia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mukunzi.#T3#
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Garcia.
Garcia checks the leg kick.
Mukunzi moves away from the strike by Garcia.
It seemed like Mukunzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mukunzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mukunzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garcia thinking.
Garcia thows a leg kick but Mukunzi checks it
letting Mukunzi counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Segundo Garcia has been cut.
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mukunzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Segundo Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Mukunzi cracks Garcia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garcia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mukunzi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mukunzi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Mukunzi moved out of range nicely.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Mukunzi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garcia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mukunzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mukunzi throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Garcia jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mukunzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Mukunzi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Mukunzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a right hand to the body.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Mukunzi moved out of range.
Garcia 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Segundo Garcia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mukunzi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mukunzi jabs Garcia right on the nose. Garcia blinks but takes it well.
Mukunzi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Garcia is predictable there
and Mukunzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mukunzi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garcia misses with a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with an inside leg kick.
Garcia clobbers Mukunzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garcia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Mukunzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mukunzi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Mukunzi 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.#T1#
Mukunzi 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.
Garcia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mukunzi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mukunzi delivers a nice body kick.
Garcia throws a nice head kick!
Garcia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick by Garcia misses
and Mukunzi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick
and Mukunzi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garcia really felt that one!
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
It seemed like Mukunzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mukunzi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Salomon Mukunzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garcia misses with a kick to the body.
Garcia misses with a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Mukunzi moved out of range.
Mukunzi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
Garcia tried to counter with a leg kick but Mukunzi avoided it.
Good shot there by Garcia.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Garcia backs off Mukunzi throws a huge counter combo but Garcia manages to avoid it all.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Mukunzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Mukunzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Mukunzi throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia is looking to chop away at Mukunzi's legs.
Mukunzi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Garcia.
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Garcia defending well as Mukunzi loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia misses the body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia thows a leg kick but Mukunzi checks it
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Garcia to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Mukunzi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Salomon Mukunzi!
A very excited looking Salomon Mukunzi 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. |
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Event:
DMMA 147 Hightower vs Kalske 2
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Takeda misses with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Takeda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takeda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kazuki Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takeda throws a lazy right hand but Mukunzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mukunzi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takeda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mukunzi manages to circle out of the way.
Takeda misses with a looping left.
Takeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takeda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takeda moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takeda thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Takeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Mukunzi circles away.
A little jabbing left from Mukunzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takeda misses with a hook. Mukunzi ducked under it nicely.
Mukunzi is looking to slow Takeda down with leg kicks.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mukunzi sprawls well. Mukunzi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Mukunzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mukunzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mukunzi throws a low kick but Takeda avoids it.
Takeda closes the distance and clinches up with Mukunzi, looking for a takedown. Takeda pushes Mukunzi against the cage but Mukunzi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda dives in for a single leg takedown but Mukunzi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi - that landed with a thud.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the side of Takeda's head.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
#T2#
A short right from Mukunzi.
Takeda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mukunzi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mukunzi misses with a looping right.
Mukunzi throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Takeda throws a right hand that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takeda thinking.
Mukunzi staying out of range there.
Takeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mukunzi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the body
and Takeda counters with a nice uppercut.
Mukunzi cracks Takeda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mukunzi scores with a nice body kick.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Mukunzi misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Takeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mukunzi avoids it really well and circles away.
Mukunzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mukunzi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Takeda takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Nice straight punches there by Mukunzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mukunzi.
Mukunzi looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Takeda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mukunzi avoids it really well and circles away.
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and Takeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Takeda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Takeda misses.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mukunzi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takeda, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Takeda misses.
Takeda loads up on a big right hand but Mukunzi slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that round.
That's time! Takeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mukunzi throws a lazy right hand but Takeda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi throws a right hand that misses
and Mukunzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Takeda does no damage.
Takeda misses with a hook
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi stuffs the takedown.
Takeda moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takeda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mukunzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Takeda's head but Takeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Mukunzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Takeda's head but Takeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takeda lands a jab-cross combination.
Takeda lands the left hand.
Mukunzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takeda doesn't seem bothered though.
Takeda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
#T2#
Takeda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Takeda. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Mukunzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takeda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takeda defending well as Mukunzi loads up on a big left hand.
Mukunzi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mukunzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeda misses with a body shot
and Mukunzi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Takeda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Mukunzi.
Takeda works Mukunzi's body with a nice hook.
Takeda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mukunzi counters with a body kick. #T3#
Takeda scores with a sloppy right hand. Mukunzi should have avoided that one.
Takeda misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takeda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takeda missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mukunzi clobbers Takeda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takeda lands with a nice body punch.
Mukunzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mukunzi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mukunzi stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda dips to his left and cracks Mukunzi with an uppercut!#T4#
Takeda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mukunzi misses with a body kick.
Takeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Takeda.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Mukunzi jabs Takeda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mukunzi slips under a jab.
Mukunzi thinks about the counter body kick.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Takeda.
Mukunzi throws out a counter right but Takeda avoids it with no problem.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeda lands with an uppercut that bounces Mukunzi off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kazuki Takeda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mukunzi slips under a jab.
Mukunzi is looking for the big counter here.
Mukunzi lands a slapping body shot.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Takeda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Takeda.
Mukunzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeda lands with a straight right. Mukunzi didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mukunzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeda misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Takeda throws a poor cross that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Takeda lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Takeda misses with a body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Takeda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mukunzi misses with a right hand
and Takeda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takeda misses with a body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a straight right hand.
Takeda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeda scores with a jab. Mukunzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mukunzi lands with a nice body kick.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Mukunzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi fakes the leg kick and cracks Takeda in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mukunzi lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Mukunzi looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
Mukunzi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mukunzi throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Takeda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takeda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mukunzi misses with a low kick.
Takeda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takeda misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Takeda staying out of range there.
Takeda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
Takeda throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Takeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mukunzi slaps away a takedown attempt from Takeda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Takeda misses its intended target.
Takeda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mukunzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeda throws a jab when Mukunzi was well out of range.
Mukunzi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takeda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mukunzi throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Takeda misses
and Mukunzi counters with a good low kick that Takeda was not able to check. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Mukunzi.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takeda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takeda shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mukunzi eats them both and turns towards Takeda to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mukunzi moves away.
Takeda moves out of range of the strikes.
Takeda checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Mukunzi misses.
Mukunzi is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, jab by Takeda - just one landing.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
It looked like Takeda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salomon Mukunzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mukunzi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
Our winner, Salomon Mukunzi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 139 Hightower vs Zhdanov
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Le Franc ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Le Franc feints and then cracks Mukunzi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mukunzi down.
A lazy body kick from Mukunzi
enabling Le Franc to counter with a crisp jab.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick that misses.
Mukunzi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mukunzi connects with a right hand. Le Franc shakes it off.
Mukunzi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mukunzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Franc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mukunzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Le Franc tries to keep at a distance but Mukunzi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mukunzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mukunzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mukunzi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mukunzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow. #T1#
Le Franc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Le Franc manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mukunzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Franc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Franc.
A right handed body shot lands from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi pushes Le Franc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Le Franc.
Mukunzi blocks an uppercut.
Mukunzi lands a body shot.
I was talking to Mukunzi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mukunzi blocks an uppercut.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le Franc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Le Franc lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Franc. #T2#
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Le Franc tries to pull guard but Mukunzi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Le Franc lands a nice shot to the body.
Le Franc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Franc digs a right hand into Mukunzi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mukunzi's gas tank.
Mukunzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mukunzi fails to land.
Le Franc lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Le Franc manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Le Franc is trying to control the position but Mukunzi postures up.
Mukunzi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Le Franc working for a triangle but Mukunzi defends it easily.
Mukunzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Franc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mukunzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Le Franc trying to control the position.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Le Franc keeping moving, preventing Mukunzi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mukunzi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Le Franc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mukunzi lands with a shot to the body.
Mukunzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Le Franc counters with a three punch combo that has Mukunzi backing up. Mukunzi nods at Le Franc to acknowledge the strikes.
Mukunzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Le Franc does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Salomon Mukunzi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Le Franc misses the jab.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Le Franc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick but Le Franc moved away.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mukunzi looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Franc.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Franc scores with a nice right hand.
Mukunzi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mukunzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc lands a really nice looking cross but Mukunzi seems unphased.
A big left from Le Franc misses.
Mukunzi scores with a kick to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Le Franc.#T1#
Le Franc avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Le Franc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mukunzi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Le Francs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mukunzi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mukunzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Franc circles away.
Le Franc shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mukunzi scores with a jab. Le Franc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
Mukunzi misses with a low kick.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
Mukunzi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mukunzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Franc circles away.
#T2#
Mukunzi throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Le Franc! But no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mukunzi. That's going to slow Le Franc down.
Le Franc just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around?
Le Franc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mukunzi works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi swings widly with a right hand
and Le Franc counters with a nice leg kick.
Le Franc throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mukunzi.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mukunzi is looking to chop away at Le Franc's legs.
Le Franc appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Franc was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Le Franc let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Le Franc lands an overhand right.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi tries to clinch up
and Le Franc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le Franc lands a really nice looking cross but Mukunzi seems unphased.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the body.
Salomon Mukunzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Franc connects with a body shot.
Mukunzi throws a nice looking combination but Le Franc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Mukunzi drives through and clinches with Le Franc against the cage.
Mukunzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Franc controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Mukunzi.
Le Franc jumps guard but Mukunzi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Le Franc blocks a body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Franc stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Le Franc working aggressively here.
Le Franc misses with the head strike.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
Le Franc working aggressively here.
Salomon Mukunzi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mukunzi works on Le Franc's body with a couple of short punches.
Le Franc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Mukunzi blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Le Franc lands a body punch in the clinch.
Le Franc lands a left hand.
Mukunzi tries to work over Le Franc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc.
Le Franc lands an uppercut.
Le Franc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Le Franc.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Salomon Mukunzi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Le Franc avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Franc with the inside leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a wild body kick that Le Franc sees coming a mile off.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi wants to clinch up but Le Franc keeps it at a distance.
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mukunzi fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Le Franc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Le Franc misses the body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Franc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Le Franc throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range. #T1#
Mukunzi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mukunzi misses with a body punch
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mukunzi looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Le Franc misses with a body shot.
Le Franc throws a combination that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mukunzi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Le Franc counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Mukunzi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Le Franc working aggressively here.
#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Mukunzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mukunzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Le Franc.
Le Franc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mukunzi backwards.
Mukunzi misses with a body punch.
Mukunzi lands a right hand.
Le Franc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mukunzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mukunzi blocking some punches.
Le Franc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Le Franc scores with a shot to the side of Mukunzi's head.
Mukunzi has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Le Franc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mukunzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Le Franc blocking some punches.
#T3#
Mukunzi cracks Le Franc with a nice body shot.
Mukunzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Franc misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Le Franc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salomon Mukunzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Good body shot from Mukunzi.
Le Franc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Franc misses with a punch to the body.
Guy Le Franc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mukunzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Mukunzi misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Le Franc.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Le Franc.
Mukunzi blocks an uppercut.
Le Franc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Le Franc fails to land.
Le Franc has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
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 Salomon Mukunzi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mukunzi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
A victorious Salomon Mukunzi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 118 Imanari vs Petit
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Mukunzi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Amida is able to avoid easily.
Mukunzi throws a solid leg kick but Amida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a low kick but Amida moves out of range easily.
Mukunzi loads up on a big right hand but Amida slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
Amida works Mukunzi's body with a nice hook.
Mukunzi misses with a straight right.
Mukunzi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amida's head.
Amida lands with a hook. Mukunzi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mukunzi cracks a nice hook into Amida's ribs.
Mukunzi throws out a loose jab but Amida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi throws the left hand but Amida avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Mukunzi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Amida looks to throw the jab but Mukunzi is out of range.
Mukunzi misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Amida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi is looking to slow Amida down with leg kicks.
Mukunzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mukunzi looks to land a left hand but Amida moved out of range nicely.
Amida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amida tries to work over Mukunzi's front leg with a kick but Mukunzi checks it.
Mukunzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amida.
Amida checks a leg kick.
Amida misses with a hook. Mukunzi ducked under it nicely.
Mukunzi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mukunzi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amida in his tracks.
Amida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Mukunzi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Amida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Jab by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Amida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mukunzi tries to score with a low kick but Amida moves his leg out of the way.
Amida misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Mukunzi as he connects with a hook.
Mukunzi digs a good hook to Amida's body.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amida was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a leg kick that knocks Amida off balance momentarily.
Mukunzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Amida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amida appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mukunzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Amida off the cage and back into range.
Amida throws a hook to the side of Mukunzi's head but Mukunzi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Amida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Mukunzi misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Amida misses.
Mukunzi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mukunzi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amida throws an overhand right that lands on Mukunzi's shoulder, as Mukunzi tries to avoid the shot.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Amida staying out of range there.
Mukunzi tries to land a leg kick but Amida saw it coming and moves away.
Amida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amida throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Mukunzi delivers a nice body kick.
Amida avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Amida slips a straight right by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Mukunzi misses. #T4#
Amida slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Amida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amida loads up on a big right hand but Mukunzi slips the punch.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amida with a nice calf kick.
Mukunzi checks a leg kick nicely.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Amida manages to avoid it.
Amida with the inside leg kick.
Amida just misses with a punch to the body.
Amida cracks Mukunzi with a good jab.
Mukunzi lands with a straight right. Amida didn't see that one coming.
Amida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mukunzi looks to land a combination but Amida avoids it well.
Amida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mukunzi works Amida's body with a nice hook.
Mukunzi throws a hook but Amida avoids it easily.
Amida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mukunzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Amida moves away and avoids it.
Amida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Amida is looking to chop away at Mukunzi's legs.
Mukunzi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mukunzi throws a solid leg kick but Amida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mukunzi.
Amida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Amida throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi lands with an overhand left.
Mukunzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Amida.
Mukunzi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mukunzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Amida moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.#T1#
Mukunzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Amida might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mukunzi has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mukunzi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a lunging right hand
and Amida counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Amida.
Mukunzi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mukunzi throws out a loose jab but Amida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mukunzi throws a good cross that connects.
Amida tries a low kick but Mukunzi avoids it.
Salomon Mukunzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Amida lands a jab to the head.
Mukunzi moves out of range of the leg kick from Amida.
Amida throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mukunzi lands a leg kick that knocks Amida off balance momentarily.#T2#
Amida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mukunzi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Amida looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amida throws a low kick, looking for Mukunzi's leg but Mukunzi calmly moves out of range.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mukunzi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Amida slips a straight right by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amida to score with a decent uppercut.
Amida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mukunzi lands with a nice body punch.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Amida.
Mukunzi misses with a left hand
and Mukunzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Amida only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big left from Mukunzi misses. #T3#
Mukunzi tries to bum rush Amida with a series of wild strikes but Amida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mukunzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Amida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amida has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mukunzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Amida checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Amida feints a counter leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Amida's head but Amida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick but Amida checks it.
Mukunzi throws out a powerful jab.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Amida misses the body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a left and a right that stings Amida.
Amida avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Amida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Mukunzi misses the target. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amida tries a quick counter leg kick but Mukunzi is wise to it.
Amida lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Amida is just out of range.
Amida is looking to slow Mukunzi down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
A countering left hand to the body from Amida misses.
Mukunzi throws a shot to the body.
Mukunzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amida counters with a nice uppercut.
Mukunzi throws out a leg kick but Amida moves out of range and Mukunzi only half commits.
Mukunzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amida can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Amida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi lands an overhand right.
Mukunzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Amida moves out of range.
Amida slips under a jab.
Mukunzi misses with a hook. Amida ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Amida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mukunzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amida.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Amida moves out of range.
Amida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mukunzi moves away.
Amida with a hook.
Mukunzi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Amida counters with a slapping leg kick.
Amida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mukunzi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amida was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi throws a jab when Amida was well out of range.
Amida appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mukunzi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Mukunzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amida. #T1#
Amida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Amida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good work by Amida as he checks the leg kick.
Amida tries a quick counter leg kick but Mukunzi is wise to it.
Amida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mukunzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amida throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi digs a good hook to Amida's body.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Mukunzi lands a nice hook to Amida's body. Amida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mukunzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amida manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
Amida looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
Mukunzi is looking to counter punch.
Mukunzi misses with a leg kick.
Mukunzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amida circles away quickly and effectively.
Mukunzi throws a hook but Amida blocks it.#T2#
Amida blocks the body kick.
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and Amida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mukunzi's knee momentarily.
Amida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mukunzi.
Amida slips a jab from Mukunzi.
Amida tries a quick counter leg kick but Mukunzi is wise to it.
Amida checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mukunzi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Amida swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Amida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mukunzi moves out of range as Amida strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Mukunzi lands.
Amida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Amida.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut.
Minoari Amida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Amida only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Amida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Amida finds it's way through Mukunzi's defenses.
Amida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick but Amida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Salomon Mukunzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice jab there from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and Amida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Amida is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Mukunzi.
Amida throws a shot from downtown. Mukunzi moves away and avoids it.
Mukunzi looks to land a left hand but Amida moved out of range nicely.
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Amida moves away and avoids it.
Amida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mukunzi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Amida scores with a leg kick.
Amida throws a solid leg kick but Mukunzi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Amida.
It looked like Mukunzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Mukunzi.
Amida misses with a straight left.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amida.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Amida's head but Amida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Mukunzi blocks a head kick by Amida.
Amida blocks a leg kick.
Amida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salomon Mukunzi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mukunzi 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
During a confident post fight interview, Salomon Mukunzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 108 Tucker vs Niculescu
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano lands an overhand right.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mukunzi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luciano.
Mukunzi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Mukunzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Mukunzi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mukunzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mukunzi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Luciano wants to land a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range.
Mukunzi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Mukunzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Luciano's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Luciano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mukunzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luciano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Salomon Mukunzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mukunzi throws a body kick that misses.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luciano throws a leg kick which misses Mukunzi's front leg but catches the back leg as Mukunzi tries to avoid it.
Luciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano lunges at Mukunzi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mukunzi's hand.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mukunzi defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Mukunzi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a low kick, looking for Luciano's leg but Luciano calmly moves out of range.
Luciano lands a nice shot that snaps Mukunzi's head back.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luciano.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi is looking to chop away at Luciano's legs.
Luciano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Luciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mukunzi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mukunzi misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Luciano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luciano throws a front kick aimed at Mukunzi's knee but Mukunzi avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Luciano misses.
Mukunzi misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mukunzi counter with a right hand.
Luciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mukunzi at a distance.
Luciano connects with a body shot.
Mukunzi misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano connects with a body shot.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Luciano tests Mukunzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Mukunzi scores with a nice strike.
Mukunzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mukunzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mukunzi tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Luciano clinches with his opponent.
Mukunzi pushes Luciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi tries to break the clinch but Luciano is controlling the position.
Luciano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mukunzi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
Mukunzi dips to his left and cracks Luciano with an uppercut!#T4#
Mukunzi lands a head shot.
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!
Mukunzi misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi misses with a straight right.
Luciano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mukunzi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luciano tests Mukunzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mukunzi slips under a jab from Luciano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Mukunzi - just one landing.
Mukunzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Mukunzi moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Luciano will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
An inside leg kick from Luciano misses.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Luciano tries a low kick but Mukunzi avoids it.
Mukunzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
A jab from Mukunzi misses.
Luciano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mukunzi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Luciano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No joy there for Luciano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Luciano.
Luciano slips a straight right by Mukunzi.
Luciano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
Luciano jabs at Mukunzi's body.
Luciano misses with a body kick.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano tries to work over Mukunzi's front leg with a kick but Mukunzi checks it. #T1#
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luciano walks into a left hand.
Mukunzi lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mukunzi.
Luciano misses with a hook. Mukunzi ducked under it nicely.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
As Mukunzi backs off Luciano throws a huge counter combo but Mukunzi manages to avoid it all.
Mukunzi misses with a looping right.
Mukunzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano scores with a jab. Mukunzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A good leg kick by Mukunzi.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Mukunzi moves away and avoids it.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luciano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luciano tries for a takedown but Mukunzi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salomon Mukunzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Mukunzi lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
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!
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Luciano swinging wildly here.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Mukunzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mukunzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Luciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mukunzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luciano tries a quick counter leg kick but Mukunzi is wise to it.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Mukunzi delivers a nice body kick.
Luciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Mukunzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Luciano misses with a wild combination.
Luciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mukunzi dodges the punch combination from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Mukunzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luciano takes one on the button.
Luciano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mukunzis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luciano misses with a low kick as Mukunzi jumps back.
Mukunzi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Luciano slips a straight right by Mukunzi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Luciano connects with a looping right hand.
Mukunzi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukunzi. #T4#
Mukunzi is looking to slow Luciano down with leg kicks.
Mukunzi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Some wild striking there from Mukunzi.
Good work by Mukunzi as he checks the leg kick.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Mukunzi lands with a cross.
Mukunzi misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Mukunzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mukunzi works the jab nicely.
Mukunzi tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mukunzi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Luciano. That one must have hurt.
Mukunzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from Mukunzi both land. Nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that second round.
That's time! Mukunzi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Luciano.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Luciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mukunzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mukunzi slips under a jab from Luciano.
It looked like Mukunzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Luciano.
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano counters with a leg kick.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mukunzi swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luciano swinging wildly here.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Mukunzi moves out of range as Luciano throws a body kick.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mukunzi misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luciano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano throws a low kick but Mukunzi avoids it.
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mukunzi's hands.
Mukunzi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luciano's head.
Mukunzi tries to land a leg kick but Luciano saw it coming and moves away.
Mukunzi throws a body kick that misses.
Mukunzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Luciano misses with a body kick.
Mukunzi misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
Luciano scores with a kick to the body.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Mukunzi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Luciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mukunzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luciano dives in and grabs Mukunzi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mukunzi pushes down on Luciano's head and hops out.
Mukunzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Mukunzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mukunzi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Luciano.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi scores with a body shot.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano throws a body kick that misses.
Mukunzi walks into a left hand.
Luciano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mukunzi.#T3#
Mukunzi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Mukunzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
A combination from Luciano does no damage.
It looked like Mukunzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Luciano.
Mukunzi throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
Luciano doesn't manage to clinch there - Mukunzi circles away.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mukunzi scores with a decent looking hook.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Luciano. That snapped Mukunzi's head back.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mukunzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luciano closes the distance and clinches up with Mukunzi, looking for a takedown. Luciano pushes Mukunzi against the cage but Mukunzi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mukunzi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T4#
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mukunzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Mukunzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mukunzi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Mukunzi misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Luciano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some bone on bone action there as Mukunzi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Luciano.
I think Luciano 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ray Luciano!
A victorious Ray Luciano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 101: Johnson vs Outback 2
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Rocksaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Rocksaw throwing a counter right hand but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi throws an overhand right that lands on Rocksaw's shoulder, as Rocksaw tries to avoid the shot.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mukunzi duly obliges.
Rocksaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mukunzi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mukunzi scores with a nice strike.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Rocksaw moves out of range.
Mukunzi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rocksaw. Rocksaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rocksaw crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mukunzi - the referee stops the clock and Rocksaw gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mukunzi. Rocksaw manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw is looking to counter punch.
Mukunzi scores with a nice right hand.
Rocksaw has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mukunzi loads up on a big right hand but Rocksaw slips the punch.#T1#
Mukunzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rocksaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mukunzi lands with a shot to the body.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocksaw moves away.
Rocksaw is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rocksaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Rocksaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi swings widly with a right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a leg kick.
Mukunzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocksaw circles away.
Mukunzi misses with a looping left.
Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocksaw.
Mukunzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Rocksaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Mukunzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mukunzi.
Rocksaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a low kick.
Rocksaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Rocksaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocksaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mukunzi. That did some damage!
Rocksaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Mukunzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Rocksaw moves out of range.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Rocksaw counters with a good low kick that Mukunzi was not able to check.
Mukunzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rocksaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Mukunzi.
Rocksaw is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Mukunzi misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Mukunzi misses its intended target.
Mukunzi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rocksaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocksaw.
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the body
and Rocksaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Mukunzi wants to clinch
and Rocksaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mukunzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocksaw 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.
Rocksaw avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mukunzi lands a jab to Rocksaw's midsection.#T4#
Rocksaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rocksaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rocksaw has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mukunzi misses with the head strike.
Rocksaw lands a nice uppercut.
Rocksaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi - that landed with a thud.
Rocksaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mukunzi's elbow.
Rocksaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mukunzi backwards.
Mukunzi blocks a body shot from Rocksaw. #BC2#
Mukunzi manages to break the clinch.
Rocksaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Rocksaw misses the body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mukunzi works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that round.
That's time! Rocksaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
Rocksaw seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mukunzi lands a slapping body shot.
Mukunzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rocksaw counters with a right hand to the body.
Rocksaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mukunzi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mukunzi throws a combination that misses
and Rocksaw counters with a one-two to the body.
Rocksaw blocks a jab.
Rocksaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mukunzi throws the left hand but Rocksaw avoids the punch easily.
Rocksaw feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rocksaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Mukunzi lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut
and Rocksaw counters with a solid body kick.
Mukunzi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rocksaw takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Rocksaw as he checks the leg kick.
As Mukunzi backs away, Rocksaw returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocksaw is looking to counter punch.
Mukunzi jabs at Rocksaw's body.
Rocksaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Mukunzi clinches up against the cage.
Mukunzi tries to work over Rocksaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rocksaw throws a head punch that misses.
Rocksaw has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
Rocksaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Rocksaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Rocksaw avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mukunzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mukunzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocksaw's elbow.
Rocksaw has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
Good body shot from Rocksaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mukunzi.
Rocksaw misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Rocksaw - that landed with a thud.
Rocksaw working aggressively here.
Rocksaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mukunzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocksaw controls his hands.
Rocksaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mukunzi tries to work over Rocksaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mukunzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocksaw backwards.
Rocksaw is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rocksaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocksaw scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Rocksaw.
Mukunzi can't find room to land a body shot as Rocksaw controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Mukunzi.
Rocksaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Mukunzi takes a shot to the head.
Rocksaw blocks an uppercut.
Mukunzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mukunzi throws a head punch that misses.
Mukunzi digs a right hand underneath Rocksaw's ribcage. Rocksaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rocksaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a head punch that misses.
Rocksaw lands with a light punch inside.
Rocksaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocksaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mukunzi's elbow.
Rocksaw has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi prevents a body shot from Rocksaw.
Mukunzi blocking some punches.
Mukunzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocksaw misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Mukunzi.
Rocksaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Mukunzi backwards.
Rocksaw can't find room to land a body shot as Mukunzi controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rocksaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mukunzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocksaw can't find room to land a body shot as Mukunzi controls the action.
#T4#
Rocksaw takes a shot to the head.
Mukunzi misses with a body punch.
Rocksaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mukunzi lands with a light punch inside.
Mukunzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocksaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mukunzi.
Rocksaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Mukunzi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mukunzi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocksaw.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mukunzi.
Rocksaw takes a shot to the head.
Mukunzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Mukunzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mukunzi cracks Rocksaw with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Rocksaw is rocked!
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Rocksaw moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rocksaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mukunzi digs a good hook to Rocksaw's body.
Mukunzi misses with a left hand
and Rocksaw counters with a right hand to the body.
Mukunzi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rocksaw moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.
Rocksaw is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mukunzi misses with a looping left.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mukunzi misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocksaw manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Rocksaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mukunzi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Rocksaw avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a leg kick that knocks Rocksaw off balance momentarily.
Mukunzi swinging wildly here.
Rocksaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mukunzi misses with a hook
and Rocksaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mukunzi tries to clinch but Rocksaw moves away
and Rocksaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mukunzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocksaw throwing a counter right hand but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mukunzi.
Rocksaw slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocksaw.
Ramone Rocksaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mukunzi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rocksaw counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mukunzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mukunzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocksaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mukunzi looks to throw the jab but Rocksaw is out of range.
Rocksaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mukunzi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mukunzi tries to clinch but Rocksaw is having none of it.
Mukunzi misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Mukunzi moves into the clinch successfully.
Rocksaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Mukunzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rocksaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocksaw.
Mukunzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocksaw controls his hands.
Rocksaw misses with the head strike.
Mukunzi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Salomon Mukunzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rocksaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rocksaw working aggressively here.
Rocksaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rocksaw fails to land.
Mukunzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
Rocksaw misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Mukunzi blocking some punches.
Ramone Rocksaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rocksaw pushes Mukunzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocksaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocksaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocksaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocksaw misses with a body punch.
Rocksaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mukunzi's elbow.
Mukunzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocksaw's elbow.
Mukunzi misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mukunzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Ramone Rocksaw.
I think Mukunzi 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
A victorious Salomon Mukunzi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 88: Imanari vs O Malley
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Luciano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mukunzi moves away from the strike by Luciano.
Mukunzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano dips to his left and cracks Mukunzi with an uppercut!
Luciano staying out of range there.
Luciano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the body
and Luciano counters with a solid body kick.
Luciano is looking to slow Mukunzi down with leg kicks.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi connects with a body shot.
Luciano cracks Mukunzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mukunzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mukunzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mukunzi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mukunzi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the head.
Luciano lands with a nice combination. Mukunzi backs away looking to recover.
Mukunzi looks to land a combination but Luciano avoids it well. #T1#
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Luciano finds it's target.
Mukunzi scores with a body shot.
We've been informed that Mukunzi 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.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Mukunzi moved away.
A punch combination from Mukunzi misses.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Mukunzi throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Luciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mukunzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salomon Mukunzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luciano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Luciano misses. #T2#
Mukunzi needs to keep his hands up - Luciano had a free shot at his head there.
Luciano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Mukunzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mukunzi misses with the combination.
Luciano is looking to chop away at Mukunzi's legs.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mukunzi.
Luciano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mukunzi if he has to take too many more of those.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Mukunzi lands with a cross. #T3#
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mukunzi throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Luciano defending well as Mukunzi loads up on a big left hand.
Mukunzi scores with a hook.
Luciano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Luciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Luciano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luciano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Luciano is trying to control the action in half guard but Mukunzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mukunzi won't allow Luciano to pass to mount. #T4#
Mukunzi tries to get to full guard but Luciano has control of the leg.
Luciano is trying to control the action in half guard but Mukunzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Luciano winds up and cracks Mukunzi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Luciano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Luciano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mukunzi's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mukunzi's head.
Luciano controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Luciano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luciano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Luciano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Luciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mukunzi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luciano connects with a high kick.
Luciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi cracks Luciano with a good jab.
Mukunzi swings widly with a right hand
and Mukunzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mukunzi!
Mukunzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mukunzi slips a jab from Luciano.#T1#
Mukunzi throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Luciano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mukunzi's head.
Mukunzi misses with a looping left.
Luciano throws out a powerful jab.
Mukunzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Luciano. Those never looked like landing.
Mukunzi scores with a body shot.
Mukunzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mukunzi tries to move into range but Luciano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Mukunzi throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mukunzi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luciano in his tracks.
Mukunzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Luciano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mukunzi connects with a right hand. Luciano shakes it off.
Luciano lands an overhand right.
Mukunzi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luciano.
Mukunzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luciano can pounce on him.
Mukunzi connects with the punch.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Mukunzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Mukunzi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Mukunzi misses with a looping right.
Mukunzi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mukunzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Mukunzi throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mukunzi throws a series of punches but Luciano moves out of range.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mukunzi drops his hands momentarily and Luciano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mukunzi cracks Luciano with a good jab.
Mukunzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano tries for a takedown but Mukunzi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mukunzi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Mukunzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mukunzi misses with a right hand
and Mukunzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano looks to land a combination. Mukunzi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mukunzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Luciano's head.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Mukunzi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A bone on bone clash there as Mukunzi blocks the leg kick.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Mukunzi moves out of range of the body kick from Luciano.
Mukunzi works over Luciano's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mukunzi lands a nice shot that snaps Luciano's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Salomon Mukunzi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Luciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano scores with a shot to the body.
Luciano slips a jab from Mukunzi.
Luciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luciano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mukunzi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mukunzi tries to move into range but Luciano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Mukunzi misses.
Mukunzi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano throws a combination. Mukunzi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mukunzi connects with a right hand. Luciano shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Mukunzi throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mukunzi just manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mukunzi's knee momentarily.
Mukunzi throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.#T1#
Luciano cracks Mukunzi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Luciano lands a right hook to the body.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mukunzi throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Luciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
A counter left hand to the body from Luciano misses its target.
Luciano scores with a push kick.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mukunzi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luciano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mukunzi misses with a looping left.
Luciano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Luciano lands a jab to the nose.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mukunzi misses with a straight left.
Mukunzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Luciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mukunzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mukunzi connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
Mukunzi throws a series of punches but Luciano moves out of range.
Mukunzi looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Luciano throws the kick towards the body but Mukunzi avoids it.
Mukunzi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luciano slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Luciano scores with a shot to the body.
Mukunzi cracks Luciano with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mukunzi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mukunzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Luciano connects with a looping right hand.
Luciano cracks Mukunzi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mukunzi misses with a combination
and Luciano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mukunzi's knee momentarily.
Mukunzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mukunzi has time to react.
Mukunzi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mukunzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Mukunzi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick lands for Luciano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mukunzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mukunzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luciano 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ray Luciano!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Luciano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 78: Johnson vs Mukunzi
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Mukunzi off balance momentarily.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Mukunzi misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Mukunzi throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mukunzi misses with a wild combination.
Mukunzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kareem Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mukunzi just manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson with a hook.#T1#
Mukunzi moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been informed that Mukunzi 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.
Mukunzi tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Mukunzi down.
Mukunzi looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson defending well as Mukunzi loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mukunzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Mukunzi takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Mukunzi seems unphased.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Mukunzi's knee but Mukunzi avoids it well.
Mukunzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Mukunzi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Mukunzi throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Mukunzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mukunzi misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Mukunzi throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mukunzi connects with the punch.
Johnson misses with a hook
letting Mukunzi counter with a right hand.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Mukunzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Mukunzi moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Mukunzi.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mukunzi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Mukunzi misses its intended target.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mukunzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mukunzi misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson cracks Mukunzi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A cross from Johnson lands.
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mukunzi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Mukunzi checks it.
Mukunzi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mukunzi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mukunzi misses with a straight left.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mukunzi throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Mukunzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mukunzi under the eye.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Mukunzi digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Mukunzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Mukunzi throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Mukunzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi checks a low kick from Johnson.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mukunzi at a distance.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Mukunzi's head.
Mukunzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
#T1#
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mukunzi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mukunzi is able to avoid easily.
Mukunzi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mukunzi misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mukunzi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Kareem Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Mukunzi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Mukunzi's front leg but catches the back leg as Mukunzi tries to avoid it.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mukunzi throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Mukunzi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Mukunzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mukunzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.#T2#
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson jabs Mukunzi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mukunzi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mukunzi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.
Mukunzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Mukunzi.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mukunzi can do to turn this around?
A big left from Johnson misses. #T3#
Mukunzi scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#Kareem Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Mukunzi misses with a jab to the body
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range.
Johnson throws a hook but Mukunzi avoids it easily.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mukunzi's sensitive parts.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Johnson wants to slow Mukunzi down by chopping away at his legs.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Mukunzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi misses with a looping right.
Mukunzi misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Mukunzi saw that one coming.
Mukunzi throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mukunzi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Mukunzi drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mukunzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Mukunzi 's knee.
Mukunzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mukunzi on the side of the head.
Mukunzi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Mukunzi saw that one coming.
Mukunzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Mukunzi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mukunzi's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi misses with a straight right.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mukunzi's sensitive parts.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Mukunzi had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Mukunzi's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi misses with a wild combination.
Mukunzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Mukunzi misses its intended target.
Mukunzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson tests Mukunzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson tries to work over Mukunzi's front leg with a kick but Mukunzi checks it.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Mukunzi misses.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi misses with a right hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Mukunzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Mukunzi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mukunzi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Mukunzi swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mukunzi misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mukunzi's sensitive parts.
Mukunzi throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Mukunzi's leg but Mukunzi calmly moves out of range.
Mukunzi throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mukunzi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mukunzi, as that shot connected.
Mukunzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson. #T3#
Mukunzi throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mukunzi takes one on the button.
Mukunzi cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Mukunzi misses its intended target.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Mukunzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Mukunzi misses with a left hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mukunzi walks into a left hand.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Mukunzi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Mukunzi misses. #T4#
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Mukunzi moves away and avoids it.
Mukunzi misses with a looping left.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Johnson feints and then cracks Mukunzi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mukunzi down.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mukunzi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mukunzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Mukunzi's leg. Mukunzi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Mukunzi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.#T1#
Mukunzi misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mukunzi throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Mukunzi.
Johnson feints and then cracks Mukunzi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mukunzi down.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Mukunzi's ribs.
Mukunzi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Johnson connects with a jab.
Johnson lunges at Mukunzi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mukunzi's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut.
Mukunzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Mukunzi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mukunzi moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mukunzi's sensitive parts.
Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mukunzi checks the leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Mukunzi down.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.#T4#
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukunzi misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mukunzi checks it well.
Mukunzi throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Mukunzi.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mukunzi momentarily.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mukunzi drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mukunzi throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson thumps Mukunzi with a low kick.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson had his way with Salomon Mukunzi in that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
A slow jab from Mukunzi misses its intended target.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Mukunzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson lands with a hook. Mukunzi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson cracks Mukunzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mukunzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mukunzi lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mukunzi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Mukunzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Mukunzi's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
A left and a right from Mukunzi both land. Nice combination.
Mukunzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mukunzi looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Mukunzi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
Johnson cracks Mukunzi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salomon Mukunzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
A jab from Mukunzi finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Mukunzi throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mukunzi is able to avoid easily.
Johnson with a jab.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Mukunzi checks it.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson. #T3#
Johnson is looking to slow Mukunzi down with leg kicks.
Johnson scores with a jab. Mukunzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A combination from Mukunzi does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Mukunzi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Kareem Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mukunzi's hands.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mukunzi lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Mukunzi off balance momentarily.#T4#
Johnson scores with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Mukunzi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mukunzi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Mukunzi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Mukunzi's leg but Mukunzi calmly moves out of range.
Mukunzi throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mukunzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson cracks Mukunzi with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kareem Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kareem Johnson!
Kareem Johnson retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kareem Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 69: Tucker vs Pinks 2
Date: Dec 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Thermometer's head but Thermometer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thermometer wants to clinch up but Mukunzi keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Mukunzi lands with a good body shot.
Thermometer scores with a nice head shot.
Thermometer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thermometer tries to clinch there but Mukunzi circles away.
Thermometer lands with a straight right. Mukunzi didn't see that one coming.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Mukunzi looks to land a left hand but Thermometer moved out of range nicely.
Thermometer with a jab.
Mukunzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Thermometer's head coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mukunzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Thermometer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.#CL#
Thermometer rushes Mukunzi and presses him up against the cage.
Mukunzi lands a shot to the body.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Thermometer avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Mukunzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermometer's elbow.
Thermometer struggles to land a body shot inside as Mukunzi controls his hands.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Mukunzi fails to land.
Mukunzi lands an uppercut.
Mukunzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mukunzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mukunzi fails to land.
Thermometer lands a right hand.
Mukunzi lands a nice uppercut.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Thermometer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Mukunzi breaks the clinch.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermometer.
Mukunzi misses with a looping right.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermometer takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thermometer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mukunzi lands a nice shot that snaps Thermometer's head back.
Thermometer moves in looking to clinch but Mukunzi pushes him off.
Thermometer misses with a straight right. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Thermometer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mukunzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thermometer with a body shot.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thermometer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mukunzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thermometer lands with a right hand.
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Thermometer clobbers Mukunzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mukunzi misses with a looping right.
Thermometer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mukunzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mukunzi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Mukunzi is having none of it.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a slapping body shot.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
Thermometer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Thermometer connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Thermometer cracks Mukunzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mukunzi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice straight punches there by Thermometer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thermometer.
Good shot there by Thermometer.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Thermometer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Thermometer instigates a clinch.
Thermometer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Mukunzi.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Mukunzi blocks it.
Mukunzi gets through Thermometer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Mukunzi manages to break the clinch.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Thermometer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thermometer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thermometer lands a glancing blow to the side of Mukunzi's head.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mukunzi gets through Thermometer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mukunzi.
Thermometer is breathing heavily.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
#T4#
Mukunzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mukunzi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mukunzi cracks Thermometer with a nice body shot.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the side of Thermometer's head.
Mukunzi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mukunzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Mukunzi fails to land.
Mukunzi digs a right hand into Thermometer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thermometer's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Mukunzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Mukunzi manages to break the clinch.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermometer.
Thermometer is looking to counter the offense by Mukunzi and move into the clinch.
Thermometer takes one on the button.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mukunzi thuds a left hand into Thermometer's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer throws an off balance right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a three punch combo that has Thermometer backing up. Thermometer nods at Mukunzi to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer staying out of range there.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Mukunzi moves away and avoids it.
Thermometer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer is looking to counter the offense by Mukunzi and move into the clinch.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Thermometer throws a hook but Mukunzi blocks it.
A nice side step and Mukunzi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mukunzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thermometer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mukunzi throws a jab when Thermometer was well out of range.
A lazy left from Mukunzi finds it's target.
Mukunzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Mukunzi lands with a hook. Thermometer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mukunzi looks to land a right hand but Thermometer moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Mukunzi misses the target.
Mukunzi throws a jab when Thermometer was well out of range.
Thermometer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Thermometer lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Mukunzi scores with a hook to the body. Thermometer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thermometer throws a jab when Mukunzi was well out of range.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Thermometer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Thermometer's ribcage but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mukunzi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mukunzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thermometer misses with a lunging right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a left to the body.
Thermometer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
A big right from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Mukunzi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thermometer doesn't seem phased though.
Mukunzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mukunzi, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thermometer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thermometer misses with a straight right. #T2#
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Thermometer moves away and avoids it.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Mukunzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thermometer takes one to the chin there.
Mukunzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Mukunzi ducks down to avoid it.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mukunzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Thermometer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thermometer wants to clinch.
Mukunzi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mukunzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thermometer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Thermometer moves away and avoids it.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermometer.
Mukunzi's corner calls for a 1-2. Mukunzi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Mukunzi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Thermometer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mukunzi manages to circle out of the way.
Thermometer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thermometer moves away.
Thermometer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Mukunzi is having none of it.
It seemed like Mukunzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thermometer wants to clinch.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Thermometer throws a hook but Mukunzi avoids it easily.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
A jab from Thermometer does it's job there.
Thermometer tries to clinch up but Mukunzi circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mukunzi looks to land a right hand but Thermometer moved out of range.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thermometer doesn't seem bothered though.
Thermometer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Mukunzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thermometer with a body shot.
Thermometer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Thermometer moves out of range.
Mukunzi moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Mukunzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thermometer doesn't seem bothered though.
Thermometer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mukunzi staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Mukunzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thermometer misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi 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#
Thermometer takes one to the side of the head.
Thermometer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Thermometer defending well as Mukunzi loads up on a big left hand.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer lands with a good body shot.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer lands a jab to the nose.
Mukunzi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mukunzi digs a good body shot into Thermometer's ribs.
Mukunzi lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Thermometer misses
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mukunzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer lands with a hook. Mukunzi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mukunzi with a nice cross.
Mukunzi moves forwards but Thermometer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thermometer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mukunzi throws an overhand right that lands on Thermometer's shoulder, as Thermometer tries to avoid the shot.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mukunzi throws a lazy right hand but Thermometer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thermometer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thermometer slips a straight right by Mukunzi.
Thermometer misses with a hook.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Mukunzi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mukunzi takes one on the button.
Mukunzi walks into a straight right hand from Thermometer.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thermometer manages to avoid it.
Thermometer tries to counter by clinching up but Mukunzi breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Thermometer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi misses with a straight right.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Thermometer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mukunzi moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer blocks a jab.#T2#
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Thermometer defending well as Mukunzi loads up on a big left hand.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut.
Mukunzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thermometer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mukunzi has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukunzi staying out of range there.
Mukunzi scores with a nice head shot.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Thermometer.
Mukunzi blocks a jab.
Mukunzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thermometer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer moves in looking to clinch but Mukunzi pushes him off.
Mukunzi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thermometer at a distance.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Mukunzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Mukunzi slips the punch.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi slips a jab from Thermometer.
Mukunzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Thermometer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Salomon Mukunzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mukunzi scores with a sloppy right hand. Thermometer should have avoided that one.
Thermometer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mukunzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Rectal Thermometer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mukunzi misses with a looping left.
Mukunzi jabs Thermometer right on the nose. Thermometer blinks but takes it well.
Nice jab there from Mukunzi.
Thermometer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Mukunzi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mukunzi moves away from the strike by Thermometer. #T4#
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
A jab from Mukunzi misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermometer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mukunzi moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Mukunzi jabs Thermometer right on the nose. Thermometer blinks but takes it well.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut. Thermometer saw that one coming.
Mukunzi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mukunzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mukunzi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thermometer backs up against the cage.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Mukunzi avoids the punch easily.
Thermometer moves away from the strike by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thermometer moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mukunzi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mukunzi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mukunzi slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salomon Mukunzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mukunzi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
A very excited looking Salomon Mukunzi 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. |
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Event:
DMMA 59: Nansen vs Risin
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Mukunzi misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Sanninen counters by moving into the clinch.
Mukunzi is pushing Sanninen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanninen.
Mukunzi lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanninen backwards.
Sanninen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi.
The referee calls for Mukunzi to work.
Mukunzi stalling the fight.
#BC#
Mukunzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanninen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Sanninen wants to counter the offense by Mukunzi and move into the clinch position.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Sanninen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mukunzi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanninen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Mukunzi throws out a loose jab but Sanninen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanninen.
Sanninen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mukunzi scores with the left hand. Sanninen knows he should have avoided that one.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanninen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Sanninen throws a body kick that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanninen. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Sanninen lands with a nice body punch.
Sanninen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Sanninen.
Mukunzi throws a good cross that connects.
Sanninen staying out of range there.#T2#
Sanninen misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanninen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanninen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanninen takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Mukunzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanninen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanninen thuds a left hand into Mukunzi's body.
Mukunzi scores with a three punch combo!
Mukunzi takes one to the chin there.
Sanninen cracks Mukunzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Mukunzi misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Sanninen wants to counter the offense by Mukunzi and move into the clinch position.
Sanninen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Sanninen.
Sanninen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Sanninen misses.
Sanninen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanninen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanninen throws a hook but Mukunzi avoids it easily.
Sanninen slips a jab and a cross from Mukunzi.
Sanninen misses with an uppercut
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanninen.
Sanninen throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanninen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanninen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sanninen jabs at Mukunzi's body.
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!
Sanninen throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Mukunzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mukunzi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanninen walks into a straight right hand from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanninen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mukunzi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mukunzi lands a body shot.
Sanninen thuds a left hand into Mukunzi's body.
Mukunzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanninen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mukunzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mukunzi throws a lazy right hand but Sanninen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanninen tries to counter with a clinch but Mukunzi shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Sanninen 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#
Sanninen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mukunzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mukunzi throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Sanninen is rocked!
Sanninen throws out a loose jab but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanninen is still on wobbly legs! Can Mukunzi finish him?
Sanninen throws a hook to the side of Mukunzi's head but Mukunzi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Sanninen misses.
Sanninen seems to have recovered his senses.
Daniel Sanninen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanninen throws a head kick that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp right that sends Sanninen to the canvas! Mukunzi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salomon Mukunzi!
A relieved looking Salomon Mukunzi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Daniel Sanninen was interviewed post fight and said 'Opponent fought well. Congratulations. Back to the training. I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
DMMA 52: Luciano vs Johnson
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the head.
Hattori looks to land a left hand but Mukunzi moved out of range nicely.
Hattori misses with a left hand
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hattori bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Mukunzi lands a big right hand that sends Hattori crashing to the mat! Mukunzi stays standing though and waves Hattori back to his feet!#ROC#Hattori is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hattori blocks a jab.
Hattori is still on wobbly legs! Can Mukunzi finish him?
Hattori cracks Mukunzi with an open hand slap.
Mukunzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hattori throws out a counter right but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
Hattori seems to have recovered his senses.
Mukunzi is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Hattori hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Salomon Mukunzi!
Salomon Mukunzi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
DMMA 44: Imanari vs Abarai
Date: Sep 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Mukunzi throws the left hand but Saros avoids the punch easily.
Saros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi loads up on a big right hand but Saros slips the punch.
Saros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Saros throws a combination. Mukunzi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saros was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands the left hand.
Saros lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Saros.
Mukunzi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saros finds it's way round the side to connect with Mukunzi's head.
Saros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mukunzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saros.
Mukunzi throws a right hand that misses
and Saros counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mukunzi connects with a right hand. Saros shakes it off.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi connects with a body shot that sends Saros's belly button to the back.#T1#
Mukunzi throws a lazy right hand but Saros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mukunzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Saros off the cage and back into range.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Saros's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi dodges the punch combination from Saros.
We've been hearing reports that Saros has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saros. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi throws out a counter right but Saros avoids it with no problem.
Saros slips under a jab.
Saros ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Saros throws a hook but Mukunzi avoids it easily.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saros moves away.
The fighters circling - Mukunzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saros lands a right hook to the body.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Saros moves into the clinch.#T2#
Mukunzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saros stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mukunzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!#BC2#
Mukunzi breaks the clinch.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saros moves away.
Saros misses the shot to the body.
Saros throws a lazy uppercut
and Saros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saros displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Saros swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Saros fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Mukunzi with a nice cross.
Mukunzi looks to throw the jab but Saros is out of range.
Mukunzi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and Saros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Saros.#T3#
Mukunzi throws a big shot that misses.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Saros misses its target.
Saros swings widly with a right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mukunzi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saross jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mukunzi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saros to score with a decent uppercut.
Saros on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mukunzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saros throws out the jab.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mukunzi.#CUT2#It looks like Leevi Saros has been cut.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Good shot there by Saros.
Saros takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
Saros misses with a hook. Mukunzi ducked under it nicely.
Mukunzi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Saros cracks Mukunzi with a good jab.
Saros sizes up Mukunzi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saros scores with a jab to the head.
Saros is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saros misses with a shot to the body
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mukunzi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saros swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mukunzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saros thinking.
Saros scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mukunzi in his tracks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mukunzi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mukunzi at a distance.
Mukunzi works the jab nicely.
Saros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Saros swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leevi Saros will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leevi Saros's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mukunzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saros is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
Saros lands a jab to the head.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi with a nice cross.
Mukunzi lands a jab to Saros's midsection.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saros misses with a looping right.
Saros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mukunzi.
Saros misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Saros moves out of range.
Saros takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saros gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mukunzi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Saros is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salomon Mukunzi!
In his post fight interview, Salomon Mukunzi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Leevi Saros spoke after the fight, saying 'A man can't outlast whatever he's made. Tonight my opponent extended this inevitability beyond the realms of mine. Congratulations.
Rise or fall, we get up and keep grinding. And grinding, the constant movement, never ends. I will return.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 33: Grimes vs Nadadora
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grubbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Mukunzi misses its target.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Grubbs moves out of range.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grubbs was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grubbs.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Grubbs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grubbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mukunzi is looking to wear down Grubbs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grubbs throws a series of punches but Mukunzi avoids them all with ease.
Mukunzi cracks a nice hook into Grubbs's ribs.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Grubbs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grubbs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grubbs catches Mukunzi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mukunzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grubbs.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Grubbs does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grubbs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been told by Mukunzi's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grubbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Grubbs is just out of range.
Mukunzi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mukunzi misses with a body punch
and Grubbs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mukunzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mukunzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grubbs.
Grubbs lands a nice looking body shot.
Mukunzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grubbs misses the jab.
Mukunzi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grubbs counters with a straight right hand.
Grubbs scores with a jab to the body.
Mukunzi misses with a two punch combination.
Grubbs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Grubbs lands a body shot.
No joy there for Mukunzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grubbs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A cross from Grubbs lands.
Mukunzi lands with a straight right. Grubbs didn't see that one coming.
Grubbs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mukunzi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grubbs moves away.#KD2#
Grubbs lands a left and a right that send Mukunzi crashing to the mat, dazed. Grubbs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Mukunzi is rocked!
Mukunzi blocks a jab.
Oh Mukunzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grubbs has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Grubbs misses with a hook. Mukunzi ducked under it nicely.
Mukunzi seems to have got his legs back now.
Mukunzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Grubbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Grubbs's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grubbs throws out the jab.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grubbs misses with a right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Mukunzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grubbs.
A punch combination from Mukunzi misses.
Grubbs swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Mukunzi counter with a right hand.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grubbs was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Jab, jab by Grubbs - just one landing.
Edward Grubbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi throws a sloppy body shot
and Grubbs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mukunzi misses with a wild combination.
Grubbs throws out a counter right but Mukunzi avoids it with no problem.
Mukunzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Grubbs throws a right hand that misses
and Mukunzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grubbs lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Grubbs misses the target.
Mukunzi lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Grubbs.#T4#
Mukunzi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grubbs was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Grubbs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grubbs connects with a body shot.
Mukunzi moves away from the strike by Grubbs.
Mukunzi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grubbs manages to avoid it.
Grubbs looks to land a right hand but Mukunzi moved out of range.
Grubbs throws a series of punches but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Grubbs scores with a nice strike.
Grubbs scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mukunzi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD2#
Grubbs lands a left and a right that send Mukunzi crashing to the mat, dazed. Grubbs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Grubbs throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Mukunzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grubbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Grubbs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Grubbs scores with a body shot.
Grubbs scores with a nice strike.
Grubbs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A cross from Grubbs lands.
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Grubbs.
Mukunzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grubbs misses with a looping left.
Mukunzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Grubbs.
Grubbs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mukunzi.
Grubbs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Grubbs catches Mukunzi right on the button with a cross.
Grubbs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grubbs avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grubbs looks to land a right hand but Mukunzi moved out of range.
Mukunzi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#KD2#
Grubbs lands a big right hand that sends Mukunzi crashing to the mat! Grubbs stays standing though and waves Mukunzi back to his feet!
Mukunzi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grubbs.
#T1#
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi clobbers Grubbs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mukunzi misses with a hook. Grubbs ducked under it nicely.
Grubbs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grubbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grubbs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mukunzi doesn't seem bothered though.
Grubbs moves out of range of the strikes.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi slips a jab from Grubbs.
A little feinted left hand from Mukunzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grubbs walks into a left hand.
Grubbs lands a jab to the head.
Mukunzi lands a two punch combo.
Mukunzi slips a jab from Grubbs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grubbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Grubbs tests Mukunzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grubbs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.#T2#
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grubbs connects with a right hand. Mukunzi shakes it off.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi moves forwards but Grubbs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mukunzi gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Grubbs gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Grubbs!
An out of breath Edward Grubbs 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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Event:
DMMA 26: Tucker vs Kisei
Date: Jul 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Mukunzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mukunzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuti.
A jab from Kuti does it's job there.
Kuti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mukunzi misses the body punch
and Kuti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Kuti throws out a loose jab but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Kuti moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kuti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Mukunzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Kuti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi looks to land a right hand but Kuti moved out of range.
It seemed like Kuti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been told by Mukunzi's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuti throws the left hand but Mukunzi avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mukunzi misses its target.
Kuti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mukunzi's hands.
Kuti looks to land a right hand but Mukunzi moved out of range.
Kuti's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Kuti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Mukunzi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuti's hands.
Kuti misses with an uppercut. Mukunzi saw that one coming.
Mukunzi scores with a hook to the body. Kuti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Mukunzi as he connects with a hook.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Mukunzi misses.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti throws out a powerful jab.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Kuti moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kuti misses its intended target.
Mukunzi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuti, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuti tests Mukunzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Kuti does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuti.
Mukunzi is looking to wear down Kuti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Kuti moves out of range.
Kuti ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Kuti throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Kuti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mukunzi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kuti connects with a jab.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuti counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kuti.
Despite the aggression on Kuti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mukunzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Mukunzi throws a hook but Kuti blocks it.
Kuti throws an overhand right that lands on Mukunzi's shoulder, as Mukunzi tries to avoid the shot.
Kuti throws a looping overhand right but Mukunzi ducks down to avoid it.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Jab by Kuti.
A slow jab from Mukunzi misses its intended target.
Kuti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuti misses with a hook.
Mukunzi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuti lands the left hand.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kuti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuti misses with an uppercut
and Mukunzi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mukunzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuti moves away.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Mukunzi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mukunzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Kuti swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Kuti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Mukunzi works the jab nicely.
Mukunzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mukunzi doesn't seem bothered though.
Mukunzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Kuti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Mukunzi misses with a jab to the body
and Kuti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mukunzi's head.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
Kuti lands the left hand.
Mukunzi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fela Kuti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
Mukunzi thuds a left hand into Kuti's body.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
It looked like Mukunzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuti.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi slips under a jab from Kuti.
Kuti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mukunzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Kuti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fela Kuti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuti is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuti tests Mukunzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mukunzi throws out a loose jab but Kuti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kuti throws a shot from downtown. Mukunzi moves away and avoids it.
Mukunzi scores with a hook to the body. Kuti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mukunzi connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kuti.
Kuti is breathing heavily.
Mukunzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mukunzi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mukunzi digs a good hook to Kuti's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
Kuti dodges the punch combination from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Kuti throws a jab but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Kuti misses with an uppercut
and Mukunzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuti lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuti.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuti slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Kuti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mukunzi's head backwards.
Mukunzi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mukunzi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Kuti misses with an uppercut
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Kuti avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Kuti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Mukunzi slips a jab and a cross from Kuti.
Mukunzi misses with a hook.
Kuti connects with a looping right hand.
Kuti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Kuti slips a jab from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a series of punches but Kuti moves out of range.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuti is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Kuti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti.
Mukunzi defending well as Kuti loads up on a big left hand.
Kuti misses with a looping left.
It looked like Mukunzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuti.
Mukunzi misses with a looping right.
Kuti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mukunzi cracks Kuti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuti lands with a straight right. Mukunzi didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Kuti lands with a good body shot.
Mukunzi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuti on the side of the head.
Mukunzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Kuti throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mukunzi misses the body punch
and Kuti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuti lands a jab to Mukunzi's midsection.
The fighters circling - Mukunzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuti avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuti. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuti is just out of range.
Mukunzi slips under a jab from Kuti.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuti throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kuti lands a jab to Mukunzi's midsection.
Kuti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mukunzi lands with a good body shot.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi works Kuti's body with a nice hook.
Mukunzi lands a jab to Kuti's midsection.
Mukunzi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuti lands with a cross.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuti is just out of range.
Mukunzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Kuti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuti misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Mukunzi.
Kuti misses with a lunging right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kuti looks to throw the jab but Mukunzi is out of range.
Mukunzi throws a nice looking combination but Kuti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Kuti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Mukunzi lands.
A big right from Kuti misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Kuti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Kuti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mukunzi lands with a good body shot.
Mukunzi takes one on the button.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kuti to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
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!
Kuti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a jab to the body
and Kuti counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Kuti.
Kuti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuti tries to bum rush Mukunzi with a series of wild strikes but Mukunzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Kuti.
Kuti misses with a body shot.
#KD#
Mukunzi lands a big uppercut and Kuti crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kuti looks OK. Mukunzi waves Kuti back to his feet!#ROC#Kuti is rocked!
Kuti gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Mukunzi points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Kuti wakes up just in time to hear Mukunzi thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Salomon Mukunzi!
Salomon Mukunzi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
DMMA 16: Hussein vs Finlay
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Borgia misses with an uppercut.
Mukunzi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mukunzi swinging wildly here.
Borgia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mukunzi sprawls and moves away.
Borgia tries to bum rush Mukunzi with a series of wild strikes but Mukunzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borgia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
Borgia lands with a shot to the body.
Borgia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Borgia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Borgia tries to clinch
and Mukunzi counters with a nice body shot.
Borgia connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Borgia.
Borgia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mukunzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Borgia misses with a double jab
#KD2#
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Borgia! Mukunzi lets Borgia back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Borgia is rocked!#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Borgia does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Borgia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Borgia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borgia. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Borgia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mukunzi leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borgia.
Mukunzi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Borgia up against the cage.
Mukunzi lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Mukunzi on the inside.
Borgia misses with some punches.
Borgia takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Mukunzi.
Borgia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Mukunzi controlling the action here for a moment.
Mukunzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Borgia controls his hands.
Mukunzi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Borgia prevents Mukunzi from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Mukunzi breaks the clinch.
Borgia misses with a right hand
and Mukunzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgia cracks Mukunzi with a good jab.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Mukunzi has knocked Borgia down with a huge combo! Mukunzi steps away and waves a wobbly Borgia back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Borgia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Mukunzi tries to keep at a distance but Borgia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mukunzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mukunzi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Borgia up against the cage.#BC2#
Mukunzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borgia or perhaps it was just good defense by Mukunzi, which made it look bad. #T3#
Borgia switches off momentarily and Mukunzi cracks him with a monster right hand! Borgia topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Mukunzi dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Mukunzi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Salomon Mukunzi!
A very excited looking Salomon Mukunzi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
DMMA 7: Trivette vs Mac Airt
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Evans is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mukunzi.
Gwynn Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Evans scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mukunzi in his tracks.
Mukunzi misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Evans finds it's target.
Evans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a shot to the body.
Evans with a jab.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Evans sizes up Mukunzi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans feints and then cracks Mukunzi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mukunzi down.
Mukunzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans misses with a right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Evans takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Evans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mukunzi, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Mukunzi throws a head punch that misses.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans tries a body shot but Mukunzi blocks it.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
#BC2#
Mukunzi breaks the clinch.
Evans tries to clinch there but Mukunzi circles away.
Mukunzi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Evans.
Evans is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi cracks a nice hook into Evans's ribs.
Evans moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Evans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mukunzi's head backwards.
Mukunzi jabs at Evans's body.#CL#
Evans rushes Mukunzi and presses him up against the cage.
Evans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mukunzi is trying to push Evans away but Evans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Evans misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mukunzi.
A short right from Evans.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans lands with a right to the head.
Mukunzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
A short body shot lands from Mukunzi as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Mukunzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mukunzi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Evans scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Evans's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mukunzi under the eye.
Mukunzi digs a good body shot into Evans's ribs.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Evans wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big right from Evans misses.
Evans slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mukunzi.
#T3#
Evans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Evans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mukunzi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Evans is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Evans lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Evans with the inside leg kick.
Evans tries to clinch
and Mukunzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
The fighters circling - Mukunzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big right from Evans misses.
Evans listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans is looking to counter the offense by Mukunzi and move into the clinch.
Mukunzi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Evans rather than just go for the knockout.
Mukunzi misses with a wild combination.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mukunzi there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mukunzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans is looking to counter the offense by Mukunzi and move into the clinch.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi moves away from the strike by Evans.
Mukunzi throws a counter combo.
Evans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Evans moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mukunzi.
Mukunzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Evans scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mukunzi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mukunzi is trying to break the clinch but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Mukunzi takes a shot to the head.
Mukunzi is trying to break free.
Mukunzi is looking to control Evans's arms but Evans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mukunzi has his back to the cage.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Mukunzi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gwynn Evans 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#
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mukunzi staying out of range there.
Evans cracks Mukunzi with a good jab.
Mukunzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Evans lands a jab to Mukunzi's midsection.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Evans misses with a straight right.
Mukunzi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Evans back to the cage. Mukunzi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Evans throws a shot to the body.
Evans looks to throw the jab but Mukunzi is out of range.
Mukunzi slips a jab from Evans.
Mukunzi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mukunzi slips a jab from Evans.#T1#
Evans scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evans tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mukunzi manages to circle out of the way.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi tries to move into range but Evans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Evans with a jab.
Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Evans lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evans shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi. #T2#
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mukunzi's hands.
Evans is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Evans misses with a hook.
Mukunzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Mukunzi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Evans moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Evans.
Mukunzi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Evans fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range.
Mukunzi needs to keep his hands up - Evans had a free shot at his head there.
Evans tries to clinch up but Mukunzi circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans thuds his right hand into Mukunzi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Evans misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Evans.
Mukunzi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mukunzi can do to turn this around?#T3#
Good shot there by Evans.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Mukunzi works Evans's body with a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Evans misses with a left hand
and Mukunzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Evans moves into range and clinches up with Mukunzi.
Gwynn Evans has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Evans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Mukunzi breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukunzi slips a jab from Evans.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mukunzi throws out a counter right but Evans avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mukunzi swinging wildly here.
Evans seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick lands for Evans.
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Evans.
Mukunzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mukunzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evans listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Evans misses with a right hand
enabling Mukunzi to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Evans instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Evans lands a left hand.
Evans working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Mukunzi gets tackled into the cage by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.
Mukunzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Evans misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Mukunzi breaks the clinch.
Evans misses the jab.
Evans throws a leg kick which misses Mukunzi's front leg but catches the back leg as Mukunzi tries to avoid it.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Mukunzi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Evans shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Evans lands a lovely overhand right.
No joy there for Mukunzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans swings widly with a right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mukunzi clobbers Evans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.#T1#
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Mukunzi tries to keep at a distance but Evans has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Mukunzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Mukunzi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Mukunzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mukunzi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Still in the clinch, Evans scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Mukunzi breaks the clinch.
A jab from Mukunzi finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
Evans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Evans throws a leg kick which misses Mukunzi's front leg but catches the back leg as Mukunzi tries to avoid it.
Salomon Mukunzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mukunzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Evans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evans fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mukunzi is out of range.
A big left from Mukunzi misses.
Mukunzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
Mukunzi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gwynn Evans is winning the standup battle so far.
Mukunzi throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
Evans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mukunzi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Evans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mukunzi cracks Evans with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mukunzi's efforts to push away.
Evans prevents Mukunzi from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a right hand.
Mukunzi tries to break the clinch but Evans is controlling the position. #T3##BC2#
Mukunzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Mukunzi slips the punch.
Mukunzi connects with a body shot.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Mukunzi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mukunzi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mukunzi takes one on the button.
Mukunzi jabs at Evans's body.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mukunzi.
Evans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans with a hook.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Evans throws a hook but Mukunzi blocks it.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Evans is looking to counter the offense by Mukunzi and move into the clinch.
Mukunzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gwynn Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mukunzi connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salomon Mukunzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Evans 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gwynn Evans!
A victorious Gwynn Evans thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Tucker Vs Kisei
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Kahanui misses.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kahanui misses with a hook. Mukunzi ducked under it nicely.
Mukunzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahanui.
Kahanui is looking for a counter combo.
Mukunzi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kahanui is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kahanui uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
It looked like Kahanui wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mukunzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kahanui counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mukunzi thinking.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Kahanui moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahanui turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kahanui misses with a left hand
and Mukunzi counters with a straight right hand.
Kahanui takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
Kahanui ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Mukunzi. That snapped Kahanui's head back.
Kahanui misses the body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mukunzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kahanui was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kahanui clobbers Mukunzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kahanui takes one on the button.
Mukunzi misses with a hook
enabling Kahanui to counter with a crisp jab.
Mukunzi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mukunzi misses with a looping left.
Kahanui connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mukunzi momentarily.
A jab from Mukunzi does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Kai Kahanui 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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kahanui.
#T2#
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kahanui can pounce on him.
Mukunzi misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahanui misses the target.
Kahanui avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kahanui slips under a jab.
Kahanui throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mukunzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Mukunzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Kahanui moves out of range.
Mukunzi lands the left hand.
Kahanui steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Kahanui half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mukunzi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Mukunzi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Mukunzi misses.
It looks like Kahanui has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kahanui with a hook.
Mukunzi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mukunzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Mukunzi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kahanui throws a leg kick which misses Mukunzi's front leg but catches the back leg as Mukunzi tries to avoid it.
Crunch! Kahanui slams his shin into Mukunzi's torso.
Mukunzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahanui makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kahanui throws a right and a left that Mukunzi avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mukunzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kahanui tries to score with a low kick but Mukunzi moves his leg out of the way.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A shot to the body from Mukunzi misses
and Kahanui counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mukunzi thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a lazy right hand but Kahanui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kahanui throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mukunzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahanui.
Mukunzi blocks a jab.
Mukunzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Kahanui tenderised Mukunzi's leg. Mukunzi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kahanui tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kahanui connects with a leg kick.
Kahanui fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mukunzi checks it well.
Kahanui dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mukunzi. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kahanui dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Kahanui's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mukunzi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kahanui looks to land a right hand but Mukunzi moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mukunzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut. Kahanui saw that one coming.
Kai Kahanui is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahanui avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
As Mukunzi backs away, Kahanui returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mukunzi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kahanui works over Mukunzi's head and body with a nice combination.
Kahanui throws a leg kick but Mukunzi moved away.
Mukunzi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mukunzi blocks a head kick by Kahanui.
A little jabbing left from Mukunzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kahanui is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mukunzi can do to turn this around?
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kahanui fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mukunzi just manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mukunzi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kahanui has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Kahanui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kahanui swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahanui lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Mukunzi throws a jab when Kahanui was well out of range.
Kahanui is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kahanui takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mukunzi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kahanui finds it's way round the side to connect with Mukunzi's head.
Kahanui throws a wild body kick that Mukunzi sees coming a mile off.
A cross from Mukunzi lands.
Mukunzi misses with a hook
and Kahanui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kahanui jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kahanui lands with a shot to the body.
Mukunzi misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Mukunzi drops Kahanui with a beautiful combination! Kahanui stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mukunzi is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Kahanui is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mukunzi drops Kahanui with a big left hand! Kahanui is injured, injured bad! Mukunzi jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salomon Mukunzi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Facial moves away from the strike by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Salomon Mukunzi has been cut.
Mukunzi loads up on a big right hand but Facial slips the punch.
Facial uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Good exchange - Facial coming out on top.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick that misses.
Facial fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Facial lands with a good body shot.
Facial keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a lazy right hand but Facial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Facial appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mukunzi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good exchange - Facial coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Mukunzi misses its intended target. #KD2#
Facial sends Mukunzi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Facial is motioning to the referee to let Mukunzi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Mukunzi is rocked!#CL2#
Facial gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Facial is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mukunzi can't fight it off and eventually Facial manages to take the fight to the floor. Mukunzi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Facial stands up from Mukunzi's guard - Facial perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##KD2#
Facial drops Mukunzi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mukunzi looks back up at him and smiles so Facial waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mukunzi throws a series of punches but Facial moves out of range.
Mukunzi throws a looping overhand right but Facial ducks down to avoid it.
Facial has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Mukunzi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Facial uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mukunzi.
Facial is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Facial wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mukunzi is breathing heavily.
Facial scores with a shot to the body.
Facial scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Facial.
Oh Mukunzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Facial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mukunzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mukunzi seems to have got his legs back now.#T2##KD2#
Facial lands a big right hand that sends Mukunzi crashing to the mat! Facial stays standing though and waves Mukunzi back to his feet!
Mukunzi circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Facial. Mukunzi falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jism Facial!
After winning the bout, Jism Facial 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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