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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Muharib Xornimada (ranked 2202 p4p, 2093 weight class) and Duke Nukem (ranked 247 p4p, 185 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Muharib Xornimada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Duke Nukem!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xornimada circles away.
Xornimada wants to clinch.
Xornimada pushes Nukem up against the cage in a clinch.
Nukem looking to slow down the pace here.
Nukem misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xornimada misses with a body punch.
A short right from Xornimada on the inside.
Xornimada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada working aggressively here.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nukem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nukem.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
Nukem blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xornimada.
Nukem misses with some punches.
Nukem lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Nukem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nukem misses with a punch on the inside.
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
Xornimada misses with a body punch.
Xornimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Xornimada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xornimada lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nukem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xornimada lands an uppercut.
Nukem lands an uppercut.
Xornimada is working Nukem over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nukem.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nukem.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nukem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada.
A right hook to the body lands for Nukem.
Xornimada has a couple of punches blocked by Nukem.
Xornimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nukem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xornimada as Nukem tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Still in the clinch, Xornimada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nukem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
Xornimada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nukem working aggressively here.
Xornimada scores with a shot to the side of Nukem's head.
Xornimada lands a shot to the body.
Xornimada scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Xornimada.
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
Xornimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
Xornimada pushes Nukem up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Xornimada.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada.
Xornimada trying to control the position but instead, Nukem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xornimada into the cage.
Nukem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xornimada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Xornimada.
Nukem throws a head punch that misses.
Xornimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nukem swings wildly with an uppercut but Xornimada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nukem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nukem can't find room to land a body shot as Xornimada controls the action.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xornimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Xornimada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nukem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nukem blocking some punches.
Xornimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nukem tries a body shot but Xornimada blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muharib Xornimada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xornimada misses with a left hand
letting Nukem counter with a right hand.
Xornimada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nukem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xornimada moves away.
Xornimada tries to counter by clinching up but Nukem breaks away and moves out of range.
Xornimada 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.
Nukem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nukem is rocked!
Xornimada closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Nukem to counter with a crisp jab.
Nukem is still on wobbly legs! Can Xornimada finish him?
Xornimada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nukem, pushing him back against the cage.
Nukem seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem blocking some punches.
Nukem lands with a light punch inside.
Nukem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
Xornimada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nukem can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xornimada tries to clinch there but Nukem circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xornimada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nukem tries to break free but Xornimada pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xornimada.
Xornimada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xornimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Xornimada - that landed with a thud.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
Nukem misses with some punches.
Xornimada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xornimada pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nukem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xornimada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xornimada stuns Nukem with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xornimada scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xornimada wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nukem! But no joy.
Xornimada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nukem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nukem gets tackled into the cage by Xornimada. Xornimada maintains the clinch.
Xornimada lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Xornimada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xornimada scores with a shoulder strike.
Nukem stalling in the clinch but Xornimada improves position.
Nukem stalls.
Xornimada has a couple of punches blocked by Nukem.
Xornimada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xornimada can't find room to land a body shot as Nukem controls the action.
Nukem blocks an elbow strike from Xornimada.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Nukem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nukem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xornimada tries to throw a body punch but Nukem avoids it by throwing Xornimada back against the cage.
Xornimada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nukem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nukem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xornimada misses with the head strike.
Nukem scores with a shoulder strike.
Nukem has a couple of punches blocked by Xornimada.
Xornimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xornimada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada misses with an elbow over the top.
Nukem can't find room to land a body shot as Xornimada controls the action.
Xornimada has a couple of punches blocked by Nukem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xornimada as Nukem tries to tie him up.
Xornimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xornimada backwards.
Nukem blocks an uppercut.
Nukem taking a breather.
Xornimada tries a body shot but Nukem blocks it.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Xornimada trying to control the position but instead, Nukem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xornimada into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nukem.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Nukem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xornimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muharib Xornimada dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Xornimada moves into range and clinches up with Nukem.
Xornimada blocking some punches.
Xornimada tries a body shot but Nukem blocks it.
Nukem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muharib Xornimada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xornimada working aggressively here.
Nukem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nukem trying to stall but Xornimada improves his position.
Xornimada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nukem's elbow.
Nukem blocking some punches.
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xornimada slips under a jab.
Xornimada wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nukem swats away the attempt to clinch by Xornimada.
Nukem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xornimada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Xornimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Nukem.
Xornimada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xornimada lands a shoulder strike.
Xornimada blocks a body shot from Nukem.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Nukem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada.
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
Xornimada is looking to clinch.
Nukem throws out a counter right but Xornimada avoids it with no problem.
Xornimada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nukem, pushing him back against the cage.
Xornimada drops Nukem onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nukem is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nukem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Xornimada misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem misses with some punches.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada.
Xornimada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xornimada working aggressively here.
Xornimada blocking some punches.
Xornimada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nukem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xornimada backwards.
Nukem blocking some punches.
Nukem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nukem blocks an elbow strike from Xornimada.
Xornimada blocking some punches.
Xornimada misses with a punch on the inside.
Xornimada misses with some punches.
Nukem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xornimada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xornimada presses Nukem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xornimada struggles to land a body shot inside as Nukem controls his hands.
Xornimada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
A bit of stalling here from Xornimada.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nukem.
Xornimada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xornimada throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada lands a body shot.
Nukem breaks the clinch.
Nukem clinches up against the cage.
Nukem prevents a body shot from Xornimada.
Duke Nukem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xornimada stalling in the clinch but Nukem improves position.
Xornimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muharib Xornimada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xornimada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem blocks an uppercut.
Nukem is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Xornimada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nukem blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xornimada has Nukem pressed against the cage, preventing Nukem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nukem can't find room to land a body shot as Xornimada controls the action.
Nukem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Nukem trying to stall but Xornimada improves his position.
A short left from Xornimada.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xornimada.
Nukem tries to throw a body punch but Xornimada avoids it by throwing Nukem back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Xornimada works on Nukem's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muharib Xornimada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xornimada, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muharib Xornimada!
A very excited looking Muharib Xornimada 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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