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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Haggar (ranked 5 p4p, 13 weight class) and Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 2 p4p, 4 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tinashe Chukwuma!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chukwuma leaves Haggar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chukwuma flicks out a counter leg kick but Haggar steps away.
Chukwuma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haggar scores with a nice right hand.
Haggar connects with a body shot that sends Chukwuma's belly button to the back.
Chukwuma takes one on the button.
No luck for Haggar with that takedown attempt.
Haggar lands a nice shot that snaps Chukwuma's head back.
Haggar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Chukwuma blocks the low kick.
Haggar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Haggar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Chukwuma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chukwuma 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Haggar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haggar misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar lands a lovely overhand right.
Haggar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chukwumas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Haggar connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Haggar.
Haggar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chukwuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haggar.
Chukwuma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chukwuma.
Haggar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chukwuma ducks right into an uppercut from Haggar.
Haggar lands a glancing blow to the side of Chukwuma's head.
Haggar shoots in for a takedown but Chukwuma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haggar fails with the takedown
and Chukwuma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mike Haggar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggar just misses with a punch to the body.
Haggar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chukwuma moves away.
Chukwuma only half commits to the counter leg kick.
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!
Chukwuma stuffs the takedown attempt from Haggar. Haggar gets slowly back to his feet.
Chukwuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Haggar or perhaps it was just good defense by Chukwuma, which made it look bad.
Chukwuma thinks about the counter body kick.
Haggar swings for the body but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Chukwuma jabs at Haggar's body.
Haggar is breathing heavily.
Haggar misses with a hook.
Haggar misses the jab.
Haggar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haggar looks for a takedown but Chukwuma sprawls well.
Chukwuma drops his hands momentarily and Haggar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chukwuma misses with a body shot.
Haggar gets a takedown into half guard.
Haggar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chukwuma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chukwuma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haggar.
Chukwuma is concentrating on defense, preventing Haggar from advancing position.
Haggar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chukwuma's head.
Haggar thows a huge punch but Chukwuma dodges it nicely.
Haggar 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.
Chukwuma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haggar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggar trying to mount his opponent but Chukwuma defends it.
Chukwuma preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Haggar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haggar thows a huge punch but Chukwuma dodges it nicely.
Chukwuma has his hands clasped together around Haggar's back. He's all about the action.
Haggar wants to advance to full mount but Chukwuma doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Haggar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chukwuma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Chukwuma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Haggar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Haggar.
Haggar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Chukwuma has wrist control.
Haggar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chukwuma keeping moving, preventing Haggar from controlling successfully.
Haggar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chukwuma trying to control the position here.
Haggar postures up in Chukwuma's guard and throws a big left but Chukwuma blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chukwuma is pulling down on Haggar's head. It's preventing any offense from Haggar, at least for the moment.
Chukwuma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haggar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chukwuma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haggar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haggar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haggar throws an elbow that misses. Chukwuma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haggar's guard. Nice move by Chukwuma!
Haggar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haggar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chukwuma manages to get himself to full guard.
Haggar wants to control from the top but Chukwuma keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggar throwing strikes from guard but Chukwuma blocks nicely.
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Chukwuma has wrist control.
Chukwuma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haggar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chukwuma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haggar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chukwuma is keeping the position for now.
Haggar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haggar throwing strikes from guard but Chukwuma blocks nicely.
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Chukwuma has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haggar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chukwuma has his hands on Haggar's head, controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mike Haggar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haggar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chukwuma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Chukwuma has wrist control.
Haggar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haggar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chukwuma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chukwuma. Haggar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haggar misses with a double jab.
Chukwuma ducks right into an uppercut from Haggar.
Chukwuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chukwuma clobbers Haggar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Mike Haggar has been cut.
Haggar looking to score a takedown here. Chukwuma is defending well but Haggar drives through and ends up in Chukwuma's guard.
Chukwuma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Haggar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Chukwuma has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chukwuma keeping full guard, as Haggar tries to pass.
Chukwuma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Haggar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Haggar cracks Chukwuma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chukwuma misses with a wild body shot.
Haggar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haggar scores with a punch to the head.
Chukwuma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haggar checks it well.
Chukwuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haggar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chukwuma thuds his shin into the meat of Haggar's side.
Haggar cracks Chukwuma with an open hand slap.
Haggar avoids the head kick by Chukwuma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar checks a leg kick.
Haggar looks to land a right hand but Chukwuma moved out of range.
Chukwuma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Haggar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haggar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Haggar.
Haggar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Haggar tries for a kimura but Chukwuma is defending well.
Haggar throws an elbow but Chukwuma slips to the side and avoids it well.
Haggar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chukwuma sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Haggar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chukwuma stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Haggar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chukwuma's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggar throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Chukwuma works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Haggar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chukwuma controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haggar working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chukwuma's thigh. Chukwuma counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Haggar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Chukwuma has wrist control.
Chukwuma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haggar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chukwuma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haggar postures up in Chukwuma's guard and throws a big left but Chukwuma blocks it.
Haggar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chukwuma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haggar.
Haggar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haggar.
Haggar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggar avoids a kick to the body.
Haggar misses the body punch
and Chukwuma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Chukwuma.
Nice sprawl there from Chukwuma as Haggar shoots in.
Chukwuma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chukwuma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chukwuma gets caught flat footed, as Haggar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chukwuma seems keen to control Haggar's posture.
Haggar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chukwuma holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Haggar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chukwuma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haggar.
Haggar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chukwuma can do to turn this around?
Haggar throws a jab when Chukwuma was well out of range.
Chukwuma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haggar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chukwuma.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chukwuma! But no joy.
Haggar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chukwuma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chukwuma desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Haggar is trying to control. Chukwuma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haggar.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haggar misses with a head shot. Chukwuma uses the momentum to regain guard.
Haggar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing.
Chukwuma managing to control the position.
Haggar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haggar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haggar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chukwuma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haggar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haggar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tinashe Chukwuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chukwuma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haggar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chukwuma was covering up waiting for the punch and Haggar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Haggar tries to free his leg and advance position but Chukwuma is retaining full guard.
Chukwuma managing to control the position.
Haggar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haggar is looking to pass into half guard but Chukwuma pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chukwuma is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggar wants to sweep but no luck.
Chukwuma trying to control but Haggar is working from the bottom.
Chukwuma connects with a couple of short punches.
Haggar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chukwuma passes into side control.
Chukwuma throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Haggar is looking to regain half guard here but Chukwuma keeps moving and retains side control.
Haggar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chukwuma throws a body shot but no joy.
Chukwuma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mike Haggar is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haggar lands a jab to the head.
Chukwuma slips a jab from Haggar.
And Chukwuma responds with a good body kick, but Haggar manages to step out the way in time.
Chukwuma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Haggar misses its intended target.
Haggar punishes Chukwuma's body with a nice straight punch.
Haggar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chukwuma's half guard.
Haggar throwing shots but Chukwuma is blocking nicely.
Haggar is looking to advance position but Chukwuma won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar had his way with Tinashe Chukwuma in that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Haggar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chukwuma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haggar.
Chukwuma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haggar works the jab nicely.
Chukwuma tries to sprawl but Haggar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chukwuma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haggar trying to mount his opponent but Chukwuma defends it.
Haggar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chukwuma defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar trying to mount his opponent but Chukwuma defends it.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chukwuma's head.
Chukwuma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggar.
Chukwuma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chukwuma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggar.
Haggar trying to control from half guard but Chukwuma is working away.
Chukwuma is controlling Haggar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Haggar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chukwuma's head.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chukwuma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tinashe Chukwuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggar.
Haggar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chukwuma is holding on to half guard well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haggar misses with a wild body shot.
Chukwuma replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Haggar blocks it well.
Chukwuma misses the jab.
Haggar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haggar lands the left hand.
Haggar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haggar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chukwuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Chukwuma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chukwuma tries to sprawl but Haggar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haggar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haggar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chukwuma's head.
Haggar with the ground and pound but Chukwuma uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Haggar throws a big right hand that misses.
Haggar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haggar postures up in Chukwuma's guard and throws a big left but Chukwuma blocks it.
Haggar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haggar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Haggar looking to pass the guard.
Haggar throws a big elbow that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggar throws a strike but Chukwuma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Haggar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chukwuma stops Haggar from standing up.
Haggar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chukwuma's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haggar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chukwuma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haggar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haggar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haggar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mike Haggar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chukwuma throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Haggar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haggar 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Haggar!
Mike Haggar retains his heavyweight title!
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FIGHT
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