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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mahdi Makungu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Trombone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Makungu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nelly - Heart of a Champion. Trombone has chosen Back in Black by AC/DC as his entrance music. Mahdi Makungu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mahdi Makungu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rusty Trombone!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trombone looks to land a right hand but Makungu moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trombone 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 Makungu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makungu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trombone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Makungu missing with a left hand there. Trombone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makungu misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Makungu misses the target.
Trombone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Makungu there.
Trombone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Makungu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trombone was well out of range. Poor timing from Makungu.
Makungu walks into a stiff left hand from Trombone.
A slow jab from Makungu misses its intended target.
Trombone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makungu.
Trombone throws a good cross that connects.
Trombone slips under a jab from Makungu.
Makungu dodges the punch combination from Trombone.
Trombone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makungu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makungu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trombone.
Trombone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trombone moves away from the strike by Makungu.
Trombone misses with a series of wild punches.
Makungu thuds his right hand into Trombone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Makungu lands with a cross.
It looks like Rusty Trombone has been cut.
Makungu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trombone.
Trombone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makungu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trombone lands a nice looking body shot.
Makungu misses the body punch
so Trombone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Trombone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makungu controlling Trombone's posture.
Trombone is looking to work some ground and pound but Makungu has wrist control.
Makungu wants to sweep here but Trombone controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone tries to free his leg and advance position but Makungu is retaining full guard.
Trombone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Makungu has his foot on Trombone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trombone works his way back into a safe position though.
Makungu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trombone misses with the combination.
Trombone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makungu manages to avoid it.
Trombone lands with a nice combination. Makungu backs away looking to recover.
Makungu throws a shot from downtown. Trombone moves away and avoids it.
Makungu throws a hook to the side of Trombone's head but Trombone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Trombone coming out on top.
Trombone throws a series of punches but Makungu moves out of range.
Makungu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makungu misses with a hook. Trombone ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Trombone misses.
Trombone shoots in for a takedown but Makungu shows good takedown defense.
Makungu thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Makungu.
Makungu walks into a jab.
Trombone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makungu throws out the jab.
Makungu misses the body punch
and Trombone counters with a good low kick that Makungu was not able to check.
Makungu misses with a looping right.
Trombone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trombone misses with a two punch combination.
Trombone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makungu.
Trombone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makungu.
Makungu misses the jab.
Makungu misses with a straight right.
Makungu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trombone.
Trombone moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Makungu lands with a straight right. Trombone didn't see that one coming.
Makungu misses with a straight right.
Makungu scores with a jab. Trombone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trombone lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Trombone does no damage.
Trombone moves out of range of the strikes.
Makungu looks to land a right hand but Trombone moved out of range.
Trombone walks into a left hand.
Trombone moves out of range of the strikes.
Makungu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Trombone.
Makungu misses with a hook to the body
and Trombone counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makungu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trombone but Trombone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makungu misses with an uppercut. Trombone saw that one coming.
Makungu throws a hook but Trombone blocks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rusty Trombone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rusty Trombone's cut.
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.
Makungu misses the shot to the body.
Trombone misses with the combination.
Trombone lands a jab-cross combination.
Makungu misses with a body shot
and Trombone counters with a nice body shot.
Makungu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trombone scores with a nice head shot.
Trombone throws a front kick aimed at Makungu's knee but Makungu avoids it well.
Makungu throws an overhand right that lands on Trombone's shoulder, as Trombone tries to avoid the shot.
Trombone jabs Makungu right on the nose. Makungu blinks but takes it well.
Trombone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trombone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trombone lands a really nice looking cross but Makungu seems unphased.
Makungu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trombone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makungu throws out the jab.
Makungu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trombone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trombone staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu misses the jab.
Trombone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trombone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makungu misses with a straight left.
Makungu clobbers Trombone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trombone throws a hook to the side of Makungu's head but Makungu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trombone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trombone throws a lazy right hand but Makungu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Trombone misses.
Trombone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Makungu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trombone postures up.
Trombone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trombone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone tries to free his leg and advance position but Makungu is retaining full guard.
Tromboneis looking to pass into half guard but Makungu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Makungu is in guard.
Trombone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makungu is one step ahead there.
Makungu looking to pass the guard.
Makungu trying to control the position from guard on top but Trombone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makungu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Makungu takes one to the side of the head.
Makungu swats away the attempt to clinch by Trombone.
Trombone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Trombone.
Makungu lands with a right hand.
Makungu ducks under a wild hook from Trombone.
Trombone lands a two punch combo.
Trombone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makungu is fending him off so far but Trombone persists. Nope, Makungu circles away and we're back to standing.
Makungu misses with a body shot
and Trombone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trombone stuns Makungu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trombone has his takedown stuffed
and Makungu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makungu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Makungu thows a body shot but no joy.
Trombone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makungu.
Makungu throws a hook to the side of Trombone's head but Trombone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makungu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trombone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Makungu's guard.
Trombone stopping the sweep attempt from Makungu.
Trombone lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trombone wants to control from the top but Makungu keeps moving.
Makungu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Trombone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rusty Trombone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Makungu looks to score with a jab to the body but Trombone is just out of range.
Makungu lands with a nice body punch.
Trombone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makungu.
Trombone with a nice cross.
Makungu misses the jab.
Trombone throws a hook but Makungu avoids it easily.
Makungu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trombone.
Rusty Trombone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Makungu misses.
Trombone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trombone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makungu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trombone lands a jab to the nose.
Trombone slips a jab from Makungu.
Makungu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahdi Makungu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trombone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makungu is fending him off so far but Trombone persists. Nope, Makungu circles away and we're back to standing.
Trombone punishes Makungu's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu misses with an uppercut.
Trombone ducks under a wild hook from Makungu.
Trombone scores with a one two! Makungu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Makungu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trombone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trombone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trombone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trombone throws a nice looking combination but Makungu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trombone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trombone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Makungu missing with a left hand there. Trombone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trombone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makungu manages to avoid it.
Rusty Trombone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trombone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trombone ducks under a wild hook from Makungu.
Makungu scores with a jab to the body.
Trombone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trombone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makungu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone looks to land a left hand but Makungu moved out of range nicely.
Trombone misses with a hook.
Makungu misses with a hook. Trombone ducked under it nicely.
Makungu misses with an uppercut.
Makungu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Makungu misses.
Trombone staying out of range there.
Makungu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Makungu throws a hook but Trombone blocks it.
Makungu throws a looping overhand right but Trombone ducks down to avoid it.
Makungu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trombone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makungu misses with a hook. Trombone ducked under it nicely.
Makungu with a nice cross.
Trombone tries to bum rush Makungu with a series of wild strikes but Makungu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trombone misses with a two punch combination.
Trombone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trombone ducks under a wild hook from Makungu.
Makungu scores with a body shot.
Trombone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makungu counters with a nice uppercut.
Trombone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trombone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Makungu did well to prevent Trombone getting side control.
Makungu is trying to control but can't.
Trombone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makungu trying to control but Trombone postures up.
Makungu tries to roll over but Trombone keeps him under control.
Trombone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trombone wants to free his trapped foot but Makungu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trombone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trombone is looking to take a break and control but Makungu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Trombone throws a right hand that Makungu ducks under and follows up with a left that Makungu also avoids with ease.
Makungu cracks Trombone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trombone tries to clinch but Makungu moves away
and Makungu counters with a stiff right hand.
Makungu throws a combination that misses
and Trombone counters with a low kick, right behind Makungu 's knee.
Makungu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trombone slips under a jab.
Makungu throws a looping overhand right but Trombone ducks down to avoid it.
Trombone throws a looping overhand right but Makungu ducks down to avoid it.
Trombone moves away from the strike by Makungu.
Nice shot lands for Makungu.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahdi Makungu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Trombone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Trombone looks to land a combination. Makungu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Trombone throws a body punch but Makungu moves out of range.
Trombone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trombone misses with a combination
and Makungu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makungu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trombone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trombone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Trombone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trombone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Makungu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trombone ducks under a wild hook from Makungu.
Trombone slips a straight right by Makungu.
Makungu scores with a jab.
Makungu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Makungu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu misses with a body shot
and Trombone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Makungu looks to throw the jab but Trombone is out of range.
Trombone moves out of range of the strikes.
Trombone closes the distance and clinches up with Makungu, looking for a takedown. Trombone pushes Makungu against the cage but Makungu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makungu misses the shot to the body.
Trombone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makungu is out of range.
Makungu slips under a jab.
Trombone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makungu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahdi Makungu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Trombone.
Trombone defending well as Makungu loads up on a big left hand.
Trombone looks to land a combination but Makungu avoids it well.
Good shot there by Makungu.
Trombone misses with the combination.
Trombone throws a hook to the side of Makungu's head but Makungu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makungu.
Trombone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makungu.
Makungu throws a sloppy body shot
and Trombone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Makungu throws a lazy right hand but Trombone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makungu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makungu misses with a straight right.
Makungu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trombone misses with a double jab
and Makungu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trombone thows a body shot but no joy.
Makungu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trombone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makungu manages to avoid it.
Makungu misses with a hook.
Makungu misses with an uppercut. Trombone saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makungu throws the left hand but Trombone avoids the punch easily.
Makungu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trombone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makungu misses with a double jab.
Makungu lands a nice hook to Trombone's body. Trombone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the body from Makungu misses
and Trombone moves into the clinch.
Makungu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trombone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Makungu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trombone tries for a takedown but Makungu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trombone is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Makungu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makungu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trombone.
Trombone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Trombone looks to land a combination but Makungu avoids it well.
Trombone tries to bum rush Makungu with a series of wild strikes but Makungu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makungu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trombone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Makungu scores with a four punch combination!
Nice takedown defense from Trombone. No joy for Makungu on that attempt.
Trombone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makungu swats away the attempt to clinch by Trombone.
Makungu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trombone manages to avoid it.
Makungu throws a body punch but Trombone moves out of range.
Makungu missing with a left hand there. Trombone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makungu misses the jab.
Makungu looks to throw the jab but Trombone is out of range.
Trombone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Makungu as Trombone shoots in.
Makungu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trombone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makungu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trombone.
Trombone takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahdi Makungu had his way with Rusty Trombone in that round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Trombone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Makungu throws a shot from downtown. Trombone moves away and avoids it.
Makungu misses with a straight right.
Makungu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trombone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Makungu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makungu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trombone throws a one two combo.
Trombone misses with the combination.
Makungu thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makungu throws a hook but Trombone blocks it.
Makungu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trombone.
Trombone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trombone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makungu.
Trombone slips a straight right by Makungu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu slips under a jab.
Makungu throws a shot from downtown. Trombone moves away and avoids it.
Trombone misses with the combination.
Trombone throws a combination that misses
and Makungu counters with a stiff right hand.
Makungu avoids the body shot from Trombone.
Makungu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trombone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trombone throws a shot from downtown. Makungu moves away and avoids it.
Trombone throws and low kick but Makungu moves out of range easily.
Makungu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trombone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Trombone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trombone lands with a punch from half guard.
Trombone wants to advance to full mount but Makungu doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Trombone is posturing up here but Makungu has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Trombone tries to roll out but it's too tight and Trombone has to tap! Slick submission there by Makungu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mahdi Makungu!
Mahdi Makungu retains his featherweight title!
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