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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwawi Mumba (ranked 305 p4p, 165 weight class) and Sumbu Kalambay (ranked 47 p4p, 25 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwawi Mumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sumbu Kalambay !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumba blocks a jab.
Kalambay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumba.
Kalambay connects with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kalambay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kalambay throws a nice looking combination but Mumba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mumba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kalambay thuds a left hand into Mumba's body.
Mumba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalambay swings widly with a right hand
and Mumba counters with a nice body shot.
Mumba lands a jab to Kalambay 's midsection.
Mumba throws a shot from downtown. Kalambay moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Kalambay misses.
Mumba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kalambay .
Mumba staying out of range there.
Mumba misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kalambay throws a hook but Mumba blocks it.
Mumba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
Kalambay is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kalambay lands a leg kick that knocks Mumba off balance momentarily.
Kalambay throws a combination. Mumba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kalambay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mumba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kalambay . That's going to slow Mumba down.
Kalambay lands a jab to Mumba's midsection.
Kalambay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mumba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalambay with a nice cross.
Kalambay takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalambay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalambay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumba.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalambay .
Mumba moves away from the strike by Kalambay .
Kalambay misses with an uppercut. Mumba saw that one coming.
Mumba avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
Kalambay jabs Mumba right on the nose. Mumba blinks but takes it well.
Mumba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalambay .
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumba. Kalambay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalambay works over Mumba's head and body with a nice combination.
Kalambay throws a leg kick which misses Mumba's front leg but catches the back leg as Mumba tries to avoid it.
Mumba throws a jab when Kalambay was well out of range.
Kalambay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumba was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalambay .
Mumba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.
Kalambay throws out a counter right but Mumba avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalambay . Mumba does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalambay .
Mumba is looking to wear down Kalambay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kalambay throws a leg kick but Mumba moved away.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalambay swings for the body but Mumba moves out of range.
Kalambay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kalambay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mumba's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kalambay under the eye.
Mumba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mumba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kalambay .
Mumba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mumba walks into a jab.
Mumba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalambay thuds his shin into the meat of Mumba's side.
Kalambay cracks Mumba with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mumba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kalambay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumba tries to counter by clinching up but Kalambay breaks away and moves out of range.
Mumba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalambay .
Mumba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Kalambay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mumba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kalambay cracks Mumba with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumba gets tackled into the cage by Kalambay . Kalambay maintains the clinch.
Kalambay looking to stall.
I was talking to Mumba's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalambay .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sumbu Kalambay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kalambay lands with a nice body punch.
Mumba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mumba blocks the body kick.
Mumba throws a big counter combination but Kalambay scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mumba needs to keep his hands up - Kalambay had a free shot at his head there.
Good work by Mumba as he checks the leg kick.
Mumba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kalambay 's corner calls for a 1-2. Kalambay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the body from Kalambay misses
and Mumba counters with a right hand to the body.
Kalambay swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalambay lands a jab to Mumba's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalambay was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumba.
A low kick from Kalambay misses
and Mumba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kalambay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalambay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalambay throws a low kick, looking for Mumba's leg but Mumba calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumba throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Mumba.
Kalambay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumba is looking to counter the offense by Kalambay and move into the clinch.
Mumba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kalambay misses with a right hand
letting Mumba counter with a right hand.
Kalambay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumba misses with a looping right.
Kalambay misses with a wild body shot.
Mumba throws a big counter combination but Kalambay scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalambay swings widly with a right hand
and Mumba counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalambay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalambay slips under a jab.
Kalambay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mumba. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mumba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kalambay catches Mumba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kalambay thumps Mumba with a low kick.
Kalambay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumba throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalambay .
Mumba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kalambay on the side of the head.
Kalambay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mumba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mumba.
Mumba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kalambay to keep the fight standing.
Mumba tries to pull guard but Kalambay won't allow it.
Mumba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwawi Mumba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalambay .
Mumba takes a shot to the head.
Mumba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kalambay misses.
Mumba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalambay .
Mumba avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
Some bone on bone action there as Mumba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mumba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kalambay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mumba misses the target.
Kalambay moves out of range as Mumba strikes.
Kalambay throws the left hand but Mumba avoids the punch easily.
Mumba throws a shot from downtown. Kalambay moves away and avoids it.
Mumba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalambay lands a right hook to the body.
Kalambay pushes Mumba up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalambay misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalambay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalambay misses with a punch to the body.
Kalambay trying to land knees to the body.
Kalambay trying to control the position but instead, Mumba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kalambay into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalambay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mumba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalambay smiles and moves away.
Kalambay throws a poor cross that misses
and Mumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mumba lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalambay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalambay throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mumba's head.
Kalambay tries to clinch but Mumba is having none of it.
Mumba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalambay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sumbu Kalambay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kalambay looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumba is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Kalambay .
Kalambay takes a swing at Mumba's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Kalambay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from Kalambay misses.
Kalambay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mumba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kalambay .
Kalambay gets a clinch.
Mumba breaks the clinch.
Kalambay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba takes one to the side of the head.
Mumba misses with a hook
and Kalambay counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mumba's knee momentarily.
Kalambay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalambay lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kalambay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mumba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalambay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mumba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalambay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mumba scrambles back to his feet.
Kalambay misses with the combination.
Kalambay looks to throw the jab but Mumba is out of range.
Mumba is looking to counter punch.
Kalambay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kalambay throws a head kick that misses
and Mumba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalambay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kalambay tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kalambay !
Mumba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mumba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumba. Kalambay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalambay throws a leg kick which misses Mumba's front leg but catches the back leg as Mumba tries to avoid it.
Kalambay lands the left hand.
Kalambay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumba lands a slapping body shot.
Kalambay lands with a shot to the body.
Mumba lands a jab to Kalambay 's midsection.
Mumba throws a looping overhand right but Kalambay ducks down to avoid it.
Mumba throws a nice looking combination but Kalambay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalambay drives through and clinches with Mumba against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalambay lands a right hand.
Mumba blocks a body shot from Kalambay .
Kalambay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mumbas head.
Kalambay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalambay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kalambay .
Mumba is trying to pull guard but Kalambay has him pressed against the cage.
Mumba gets control of Kalambay 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mumba will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalambay decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mumba, up you get!
Kalambay misses with a right hand
and Mumba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mumba.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mumba prevents a body shot from Kalambay .
Mumba is trying to pull guard but Kalambay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mumba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwawi Mumba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mumba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kalambay walks away with a smile on his face. Mumba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left and a right from Kalambay both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalambay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalambay cracks Mumba with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumba. Kalambay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalambay lands a nice shot that snaps Mumba's head back.
Kalambay throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalambay .
Mumba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mumba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kalambay throws a hook to the side of Mumba's head but Mumba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kalambay throws a sloppy head kick and Mumba moves out of range easily.
Mumba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice leg kick from Kalambay , right into the meat of the thigh.
Kwawi Mumba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mumba loads up on a big right hand but Kalambay slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sumbu Kalambay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kalambay 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sumbu Kalambay !
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hype
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