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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Foot Fungus (ranked 386 p4p, 54 weight class) and Harald Gormsson (ranked 1722 p4p, 230 weight class). Gormsson has chosen Saor - Children of the Mist as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 cm
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215 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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186 cm
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213 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Foot Fungus! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Gormsson! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gormsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fungus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gormsson scrambles back to his feet. Gormsson misses with a few strikes there.
Gormsson scores with a shot to the body.
Gormsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A right-left combo lands from Gormsson. Gormsson misses with a looping left. Gormsson misses with a body shot.
Fungus throws a series of punches but Gormsson avoids them all with ease. Gormsson misses the jab. Gormsson walks into a jab. Fungus throws a right and a left that both miss. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fungus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gormsson.
Fungus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gormsson throws a body shot but no joy. Fungus avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fungus scores with the left hand. Gormsson knows he should have avoided that one. Gormsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Gormsson lands a nice hook to Fungus's body. Fungus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Fungus misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fungus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. We've been told by Fungus's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Fungus connects with a jab. A cross from Fungus lands. Gormsson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Fungus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Gormsson throws a shot from downtown. Fungus moves away and avoids it. Gormsson lands a nice hook to Fungus's body. Fungus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gormsson misses with a hook. Fungus throws the left hand but Gormsson avoids the punch easily. Fungus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gormsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fungus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gormsson sees it coming and avoids it easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gormsson lands with a nice body punch. Fungus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gormsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gormsson takes the fight into the clinch. Gormsson blocks a body shot from Fungus. Gormsson lands a nice uppercut. Fungus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gormsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fungus backwards. Fungus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gormsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fungus's elbow. Gormsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gormsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gormsson tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Fungus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Harald Gormsson has been cut. Gormsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fungus backwards. Gormsson misses with some punches.
Fungus misses with a hook from the clinch. Gormsson blocking some punches.
Gormsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fungus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gormsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Fungus lands a hook that snaps the head of Gormsson backwards. Gormsson works on Fungus's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fungus struggles to land a body shot inside as Gormsson controls his hands.
Fungus prevents a body shot from Gormsson. Fungus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A nice right hand lands inside from Fungus. Gormsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Fungus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A right hand to the body from Gormsson.
Gormsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fungus backwards. Gormsson tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Fungus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gormsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gormsson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. A head punch on the inside from Fungus fails to land. Fungus prevents a body shot from Gormsson. Gormsson lands a right hand. Gormsson lands a body punch in the clinch. Gormsson misses with some punches.
Fungus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gormsson misses with a body punch.
Gormsson working aggressively here.
Gormsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gormsson has a couple of punches blocked by Fungus.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A shot in the inside from Gormsson. Fungus misses with a body punch.
Fungus misses with a body punch.
Fungus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Nice body punch from Gormsson - that landed with a thud.
Gormsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fungus's elbow. Gormsson working aggressively here.
Gormsson blocks an uppercut.
Gormsson tries to work over Fungus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fungus misses with a hook from the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Gormsson.
Fungus is breathing heavily. Gormsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gormsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fungus misses with a short punch on the inside. Gormsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fungus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gormsson can turn it around. Gormsson lands with a short shot to the head. Fungus tries to work over Gormsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fungus misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gormsson. Fungus misses with a body punch.
Gormsson scores with a shot to the side of Fungus's head. Gormsson misses with a body punch.
Gormsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Gormsson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Harald Gormsson's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Gormsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fungus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gormsson. Gormsson lands with an overhand left. Jab from Fungus. Gormsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gormsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Gormsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gormsson looks to land a right hand but Fungus moved out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fungus, as that shot connected.
Harald Gormsson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fungus misses the shot to the body. Gormsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Gormsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Fungus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Fungus slips under a jab. Gormsson jabs at Fungus's body. Fungus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gormsson momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fungus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gormsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gormsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fungus throws out the jab. Gormsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fungus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gormsson throws a counter combo. Gormsson moves away from the strike by Fungus. As Fungus backs off Gormsson throws a huge counter combo but Fungus manages to avoid it all. Fungus pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Fungus throws a shot from downtown. Gormsson moves away and avoids it. Gormsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Fungus throws a good cross that connects.
Gormsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Gormsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gormsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fungus.
A punch combination from Gormsson misses. Fungus looks to throw the jab but Gormsson is out of range. Gormsson throws a hook but Fungus blocks it. Gormsson misses with a body shot.
Gormsson misses with a hook. Fungus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gormsson circles away quickly and effectively. Gormsson wants to counter the offense by Fungus and move into the clinch position. Good standup being displayed there by Fungus as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fungus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Gormsson just misses with a punch to the body.
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! Gormsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gormsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fungus rather than just go for the knockout. Fungus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gormsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fungus.
Gormsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fungus.
Fungus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gormsson. Gormsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gormsson there as he acknowledges the shot. Gormsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A cross from Gormsson lands. Fungus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gormsson. Fungus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gormsson doesn't seem bothered though. Gormsson jabs Fungus to the body, keeping him at a distance. Fungus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gormsson.
Despite the aggression on Gormsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Gormsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fungus at a distance.
Fungus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fungus scores with a nice strike. Fungus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Gormsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gormsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Gormsson cracks Fungus with an open hand slap. Gormsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Fungus on the wrong end of a nice hook. Fungus throws a right and a left that both miss. Nice uppercut there from Gormsson. Nice cross by Gormsson. This has been an exciting period of action! Gormsson misses with a hook. Fungus misses the jab. Fungus throws a hook but Gormsson avoids it easily. Gormsson fails in his attempt to clinch. Foot Fungus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fungus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gormsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gormsson throws a shot to the body.
Gormsson thows a left - swing and a miss! Gormsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gormsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fungus counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Gormsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Fungus's head. Gormsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fungus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gormsson.
It looks like Foot Fungus has been cut. Gormsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fungus at a distance.
Gormsson cracks a nice hook into Fungus's ribs. Fungus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gormsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fungus. Fungus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. The fighters circling - Fungus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fungus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Gormsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gormsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fungus is just out of range. Fungus throws a lazy right hand but Gormsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fungus swings for the body but Gormsson moves out of range.
Gormsson misses with a left hand and Fungus counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Fungus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gormsson looks to land a right hand but Fungus moved out of range. Fungus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A jab lands there for Fungus. Gormsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fungus.
Fungus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gormsson throws out the jab. Gormsson cracks Fungus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut lands for Fungus. That snapped Gormsson's head back.
Gormsson scores with a jab. Gormsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gormsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Gormsson. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gormsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fungus moves away. Fungus throws a body shot but no joy. Gormsson misses with an uppercut. Fungus throws a jab but it's blocked by Gormsson. Gormsson lunges at Fungus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fungus's hand. Gormsson needs to keep his hands up - Fungus had a free shot at his head there. Gormsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Fungus misses with an uppercut. It seemed like Gormsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gormsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fungus avoids the body shot from Gormsson.
Gormsson moves in looking to clinch but Fungus pushes him off. Gormsson looks to land a combination but Fungus avoids it well. Gormsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fungus.
Fungus slips a jab and a cross from Gormsson.
Fungus slips a jab from Gormsson. Fungus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fungus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gormsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fungus.
A telegraphed right hand from Gormsson misses the target. Gormsson throws a hook to the side of Fungus's head but Fungus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gormsson dodges the punch combination from Fungus.
Fungus connects with a single shot there. Gormsson misses with a straight left. Gormsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Gormsson closes the distance and pushes Fungus back into the cage. Gormsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fungus backwards. Fungus misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Gormsson.
Fungus blocks a body shot from Gormsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gormsson lands with a right to the head. Gormsson is leaning against Fungus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gormsson misses with some punches.
Gormsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Gormsson as the two fighters clinch.
Gormsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gormsson tries to throw a body punch but Fungus avoids it by throwing Gormsson back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fungus. Gormsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Harald Gormsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A body shot lands from Gormsson.
Gormsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Gormsson.
Gormsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fungus's elbow. Gormsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fungus or not. Gormsson lands a nice uppercut. Gormsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fungus backwards. A short uppercut from Gormsson. Gormsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fungus controls his hands.
Gormsson lands a body shot. Gormsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fungus backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fungus takes a shot to the head. Gormsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gormsson cracks Fungus with a nice body shot. Gormsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fungus is rocked! Gormsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Gormsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Oh Fungus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gormsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fungus backwards. Gormsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fungus seems to have got his legs back now. Fungus misses with a punch on the inside.
Gormsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gormsson prevents a body shot from Fungus. Gormsson tries to throw a body punch but Fungus avoids it by throwing Gormsson back against the cage. Gormsson scores with a hook to the body. Gormsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Gormsson. Nice body punch from Gormsson - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Gormsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gormsson works on Fungus's body with a couple of short punches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Gormsson really dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gormsson jabs at Fungus's body. A big left from Gormsson misses. Fungus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fungus misses with a wild body shot. A countering left hand to the body from Gormsson misses. Gormsson throws a hook but Fungus avoids it easily. Fungus misses with a double jab.
As Fungus backs off Gormsson throws a huge counter combo but Fungus manages to avoid it all. Fungus misses with a two punch combination.
Fungus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Gormsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Gormsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fungus moves away. Fungus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut lands for Fungus. That snapped Gormsson's head back.
Fungus avoids the body shot from Gormsson.
Fungus swings and misses with a shot to the body and Gormsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Fungus moves away from the strike by Gormsson. Gormsson walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gormsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gormsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fungus misses with an uppercut. Gormsson misses with a hook. The fighters circling - Gormsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fungus is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Fungus misses with an uppercut. Gormsson saw that one coming. Gormsson misses with a hook. Fungus swats away the attempt to clinch by Gormsson. Gormsson scores with a nice right hand.
Fungus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gormsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gormsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A telegraphed right hand from Gormsson misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fungus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gormsson moves away. Fungus cracks Gormsson with a good jab. Fungus takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Fungus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fungus thows a left - swing and a miss! Gormsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fungus.
Fungus misses with the combination.
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! Gormsson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fungus takes a swing at Gormsson's ribcage but misses. Fungus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Fungus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gormsson works Fungus's body with a nice hook. Gormsson misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gormsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Fungus loads up on a big right hand but Gormsson slips the punch. Gormsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fungus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fungus misses with a double jab.
Fungus blocks a jab. Gormsson moves out of range as Fungus strikes. Gormsson lands a slapping body shot.
Gormsson moves out of range as Fungus strikes. Gormsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Fungus misses the target. Fungus with a jab. Fungus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gormsson.
Gormsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Gormsson defending well as Fungus loads up on a big left hand. Gormsson gets a clinch. Fungus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gormsson working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gormsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gormsson scores with a nice hook to the head. Fungus lands with a right to the head. Gormsson cracks Fungus with a nice body shot. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Gormsson lands a nice shot to the body. Gormsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gormsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gormsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gormsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gormsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fungus's elbow. Gormsson lands a nice uppercut. Fungus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gormsson prevents a body shot from Fungus. Fungus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gormsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fungus tries to throw a body punch but Gormsson avoids it by throwing Fungus back against the cage. Gormsson can't find room to land a body shot as Fungus controls the action.
Gormsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Harald Gormsson will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A left lands for Gormsson. Gormsson scores with a jab. Fungus misses with a straight left. It seemed like Gormsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Fungus swings for the body but Gormsson moves out of range.
Gormsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fungus. Fungus blocks a jab. Fungus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fungus lands a jab to the nose. Fungus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A lazy left from Fungus finds it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gormsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Fungus fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Gormsson. Fungus throws a shot from downtown. Gormsson moves away and avoids it. A nice side step and Gormsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A lazy left from Fungus finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fungus throws a lazy right hand but Gormsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fungus lands an overhand right. Gormsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gormsson swinging wildly here.
Fungus misses with a looping left. Gormsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fungus doesn't seem bothered though. Fungus throws a right and a left that both miss. Fungus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fungus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fungus 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.
Gormsson avoids the body shot from Fungus.
Gormsson slips under a jab. Fungus throws a hook but Gormsson avoids it easily. Gormsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fungus.
Foot Fungus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fungus pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gormsson scores with a hook. Fungus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action! Gormsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fungus circles away quickly and effectively. Gormsson throws a nice looking combination but Fungus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Fungus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gormsson swings for the body but Fungus moves out of range.
Fungus slips a jab from Gormsson. Gormsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Gormsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Gormsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gormsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Fungus. Fungus lands a big uppercut and Gormsson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gormsson looks OK. Fungus waves Gormsson back to his feet! Gormsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Fungus's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fungus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fungus lands a slapping body shot.
Gormsson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Fungus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fungus misses with a straight left. Gormsson throws a series of punches but Fungus moves out of range. Fungus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gormsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fungus. Gormsson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fungus misses with a wild combination.
Gormsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fungus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Gormsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fungus jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gormsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Fungus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gormsson. Gormsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gormsson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fungus throws the left hand but Gormsson avoids the punch easily. Fungus throws a lazy right hand but Gormsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gormsson lands a jab. Fungus throws a jab when Gormsson was well out of range. Gormsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gormsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gormsson! But no joy. Fungus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fungus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gormsson. Gormsson scores with a decent looking hook. Gormsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Fungus looks to land a combination but Gormsson avoids it well. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gormsson scores with a nice strike. Fungus looks to throw the jab but Gormsson is out of range. Gormsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Gormsson takes the fight into the clinch. Fungus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Foot Fungus. Well Gormsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harald Gormsson! Harald Gormsson is the new light heavyweight champion! A very excited looking Harald Gormsson 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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