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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Murkula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Make Munalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murkula kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Forever Angel. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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188 lbs
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181 cm
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192 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taisto Murkula!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Make Munalukko!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murkula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munalukko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Munalukko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murkula is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murkula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murkula 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.
Munalukko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Munalukko misses with an uppercut.
Murkula looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Munalukko throws a jab but it's blocked by Murkula.
It looked like Murkula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from Munalukko tenderised Murkula's leg. Murkula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murkula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murkula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munalukko.
Murkula throws a body punch but Munalukko moves out of range.
Munalukko scoring well with a low kick there.
Murkula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munalukko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murkula misses with a straight right.
Munalukko misses with a low kick.
Munalukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murkula moves away.
Taisto Murkula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munalukko misses with a left hand
and Murkula counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Murkula chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murkula misses with the combination.
Murkula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murkula lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murkula missing with a left hand there. Munalukko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munalukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munalukko loads up on a big right hand but Murkula slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Munalukko.
Murkula misses with a looping right.
Munalukko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murkula with a body shot.
Make Munalukko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murkula lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Munalukko circles away quickly and effectively.
Munalukko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murkula's corner calls for a 1-2. Murkula obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murkula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munalukko.
Munalukko moves into the clinch successfully.
Murkula can't get the takedown.
Murkula is looking to break free of the clinch but Munalukko has double underhooks.
Munalukko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murkula throws a head punch that misses.
Murkula tries to break the clinch but Munalukko is controlling the position.
Murkula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murkula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Munalukko slowing the pace effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murkula's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murkula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murkula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Murkula.
Munalukko throws a low kick but Murkula avoids it.
Murkula drops down looking for a counter takedown but Munalukko sprawls and moves away.
Munalukko 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.
Murkula checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Munalukko avoids the body shot from Murkula.
Munalukko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murkula.
A telegraphed right hand from Munalukko misses the target.
Murkula blocks a low kick nicely.
Murkula appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murkula tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murkula misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko thows a leg kick but Murkula checks it
and Murkula counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Munalukko is looking to chop away at Murkula's legs.
That kick from Munalukko tenderised Murkula's leg. Murkula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Munalukko misses with a body shot.
Murkula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murkula bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Munalukko's head backwards.
Good work by Murkula as he checks the leg kick.
Munalukko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murkula misses with a kick to the body.
Murkula smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Munalukko lands a jab to the head.
Munalukko wants to land a leg kick but Murkula is out of range.
Murkula takes one to the chin there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murkula crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Munalukko - the referee stops the clock and Murkula gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Munalukko. Murkula manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Murkula moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munalukko connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko lands with a good body shot.
Munalukko looks to land a combination but Murkula avoids it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Munalukko.
Murkula tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Munalukko tries to counter with a clinch but Murkula shakes him off and moves away.
Munalukko throws a big shot that misses.
Munalukko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murkula fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Munalukko on the side of the head.
Murkula looks to land a right hand but Munalukko moved out of range.
Munalukko thinks about the counter body kick.
Munalukko scores with the left hand. Murkula knows he should have avoided that one.
Murkula shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Munalukko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Murkula is looking to take a break and control but Munalukko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murkula is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Munalukko will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Make Munalukko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Murkula throws a hook but Munalukko avoids it easily.
Munalukko tries a quick counter leg kick but Murkula is wise to it.
Munalukko slips a jab from Murkula.
Munalukko moves out of range as Murkula strikes.
Murkula changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Munalukko tries to avoid it but Murkula manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Munalukko to the ground. Munalukko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murkula thumps Munalukko with a low kick.
A jab from Murkula misses.
Munalukko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murkula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murkula blocks a jab.
Murkula throws out a loose jab but Munalukko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munalukko lands a right hook to the body.
Munalukko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula ducks under a wild hook from Munalukko.
Munalukko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Munalukko looks for the body kick but Murkula saw that one coming.
It looked like Murkula was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Munalukko throws a leg kick but Murkula sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Munalukko throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munalukko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murkula to score with a decent uppercut.
Taisto Murkula is winning the standup battle so far.
Munalukko just misses with a punch to the body.
Munalukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murkula.
Munalukko throws out a counter right but Murkula avoids it with no problem.
Munalukko wants to land a leg kick but Murkula is out of range.
Munalukko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murkula avoids the body shot from Munalukko.
Munalukko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Murkula misses the target.
Murkula lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murkula.
Munalukko throws a leg kick but Murkula sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murkula on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murkula will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murkula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munalukko.
Murkula misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murkula lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murkula tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Munalukko is able to avoid easily.
Murkula keeps Munalukko at a distance using the push kick.
Murkula moves out of range of the body kick from Munalukko.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Munalukko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murkula is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Munalukko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murkula has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Munalukko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murkula.
Murkula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munalukko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munalukko throws a hook but Murkula blocks it.
Munalukko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murkula attempts a counter takedown but Munalukko avoids it well and moves away.
Murkula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munalukko.
Murkula avoids a kick to the body.
Munalukko lands a front kick.
Munalukko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murkula.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkula tries to land a front kick but Munalukko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murkula takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good leg kick by Murkula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murkula shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Munalukko defends it nicely.
Munalukko throws a solid leg kick but Murkula takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munalukko.
Murkula cracks a nice hook into Munalukko's ribs.
Murkula throws a body punch but Munalukko moves out of range.
Munalukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murkula moves away.
Murkula throws a leg kick that is checked
and Munalukko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murkula just misses with a punch to the body.
Munalukko scores with a jab.
Munalukko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Munalukko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Munalukko throws a wild body kick that Murkula sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Munalukko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murkula gets a double leg takedown into Munalukko's guard.
Munalukko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murkula slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Munalukko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murkula defends well.
Munalukko keeping moving, preventing Murkula from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Make Munalukko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Murkula. Munalukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Murkula misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Murkula lands an impressive looking overhand right. Munalukko doesn't seem phased though.
Murkula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munalukko.
Munalukko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murkula takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A swing and a miss from Murkula.
Munalukko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Munalukko.
Murkula swings for the body but Munalukko moves out of range.
Munalukko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murkula throws a hook to the side of Munalukko's head but Munalukko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula scoring well with a low kick there.
Munalukko blocks a jab.
Murkula looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murkula being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Munalukko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murkula.
Munalukko keeping moving, preventing Murkula from controlling successfully.
Murkula advances position into side control!
Murkula tries to move into full mount but can't pass Munalukko's legs.
That's two 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.
Munalukko gets back to half guard.
Munalukko is staying active underneath Murkula, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Munalukko has his hands clasped together around Murkula's back. He's all about the action.
Murkula trying to control from half guard but Munalukko is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko manages to get to full guard.
Murkula throwing strikes but missing.
Munalukko trying to keep a closed guard but Murkula is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murkula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A jab lands there for Murkula.
Murkula chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Munalukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murkula fires out a quick counter leg kick but Munalukko just manages to avoid it.
A big left from Murkula misses.
Munalukko walks into a stiff left hand from Murkula.
Munalukko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murkula lands a nice hook to Munalukko's body. Munalukko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab by Munalukko.
Murkula throws a hook but Munalukko avoids it easily.
Munalukko tries to work over Murkula's front leg with a kick but Murkula checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munalukko misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Munalukko blocks the low kick.
Munalukko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murkula.
Munalukko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murkula throws out the jab.
Murkula throws a jab but it's blocked by Munalukko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murkula tries to score with a low kick but Munalukko moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Munalukko.
Munalukko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Munalukko is looking to score with low kicks.
Murkula catches Munalukko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Munalukko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murkula's sensitive parts.
Munalukko avoids the body shot from Murkula.
Munalukko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murkula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munalukko slaps away a takedown attempt from Murkula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Munalukko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murkula with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula tries to work over Munalukko's front leg with a kick but Munalukko checks it.
Munalukko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Murkula blocks it well.
Murkula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murkula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Munalukko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murkula under the eye.
Munalukko wants to slow Murkula down by chopping away at his legs.
Murkula tries to work over Munalukko's front leg with a kick but Munalukko checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murkula swings for the body but Munalukko moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Munalukko misses the target.
Munalukko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Munalukko throws a leg kick but Murkula checks it.
Murkula feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murkula avoids the body shot from Munalukko.
Munalukko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murkula to score with a decent uppercut.
Munalukko misses with a body kick.
Murkula is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Munalukko blocks a leg kick.
Murkula on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Munalukko tries to clinch up.
Murkula pivots, looking for a leg kick but Munalukko is out of range and Murkula settles back down.
Munalukko throws out a counter right but Murkula avoids it with no problem.
Murkula blocks a jab.
Murkula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munalukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Murkula.
Munalukko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Munalukko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murkula takes a step back to recover.
Munalukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Murkula is just out of range.
Murkula misses with a body kick.
Munalukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murkula.
Murkula takes a swing at Munalukko's ribcage but misses.
Murkula tries to work over Munalukko's front leg with a kick but Munalukko checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murkula lands with an uppercut that bounces Munalukko off the cage and back into range.
Murkula misses with a low kick as Munalukko jumps back.
Munalukko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Munalukko 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 Murkula has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murkula and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murkula with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Munalukko misses with a leg kick.
Murkula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Munalukko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murkula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munalukko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkula cracks Munalukko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murkula cracks Munalukko with an open hand slap.
Munalukko throws a front kick aimed at Murkula's knee but Murkula avoids it well.
Murkula looks to score with a jab to the body but Munalukko is just out of range.
Munalukko throws a body kick that misses.
Munalukko throws a leg kick but Murkula checks it.
Munalukko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Murkula scores with a four punch combination!
Murkula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Munalukko misses.
Munalukko throws a lazy body kick
and Munalukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murkula lands with a thumping leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Munalukko enables Murkula to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Munalukko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Munalukko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Murkula.
Murkula connects with a body shot.
Munalukko cracks Murkula with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Munalukko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Munalukko misses.
Donk. Murkula catches Munalukko right on the button with a cross.
Murkula throws a body punch but Munalukko moves out of range.
Murkula blocks a jab.
Murkula throws out a leg kick but Munalukko moves out of range and Murkula only half commits.
A slow jab from Munalukko misses its intended target.
Murkula connects with a single shot there.
Murkula checks a low kick from Munalukko.
Munalukko throws a shot from downtown. Murkula moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Make Munalukko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Munalukko slaps away a takedown attempt from Murkula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murkula scores with a sloppy right hand. Munalukko should have avoided that one.
Munalukko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Murkula.
Munalukko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murkula is out of range and Munalukko settles back down.
A slow jab from Munalukko misses its intended target.
Murkula misses with a two punch combination.
Munalukko lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula throws an off balance right hand
and Munalukko counters with a thumping low kick.
Murkula throws a body punch but Munalukko moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Munalukko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murkula throws an overhand right that lands on Munalukko's shoulder, as Munalukko tries to avoid the shot.
Munalukko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Munalukko punishes Murkula's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murkula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Munalukko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murkula wants to control from the top but Munalukko keeps moving.
Murkula slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Murkula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munalukko keeps working.
Munalukko is trying to control Murkula's posture but Murkula avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taisto Murkula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munalukko manages to get back to half guard.
Murkula not doing much here.
Munalukko is positioning himself well to prevent Murkula advancing to mount.
Murkula trying to control from Munalukko's half guard. Munalukko has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkula is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Munalukko keeping moving, preventing Murkula from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Munalukko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murkula.
A counter left hand to the body from Murkula misses its target.
Murkula jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Munalukko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murkula misses with a double jab.
Munalukko tries to work over Murkula's front leg with a kick but Murkula checks it.
Murkula fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munalukko.
Murkula throws a leg kick but Munalukko checks it.
Murkula misses with a two punch combination.
Munalukko throws a shot from downtown. Murkula moves away and avoids it.
Munalukko connects with a jab.
Munalukko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Munalukko catches Murkula with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murkula thows a leg kick but Munalukko checks it
and Munalukko counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munalukko looks for the body kick but Murkula saw that one coming.
Murkula is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munalukko scores with a leg kick.
Murkula swings widly with a right hand
and Munalukko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murkula misses with a straight left.
Munalukko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murkula with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Make Munalukko.
I think Munalukko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Make Munalukko!
Make Munalukko is the new middleweight champion!
Make Munalukko 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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