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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Muuka Laine (ranked 173 p4p, 24 weight class) and Mike McLaughlin (ranked 604 p4p, 69 weight class). Mike McLaughlin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Muuka Laine's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muuka Laine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike McLaughlin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from McLaughlin finds it's target.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLaughlin momentarily.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
Laine throws a low kick but McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Laine's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin works Laine's body with a nice hook.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLaughlin - the referee stops the clock and Laine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLaughlin. Laine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin lands a front kick.
McLaughlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Laine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLaughlin's head backwards.
McLaughlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Laine catches McLaughlin right on the button with a cross.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLaughlin.
Laine misses with a straight left.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaughlin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin lands with a cross.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLaughlin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but McLaughlin avoided it.
Laine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laine with a body shot.
Laine throws a series of punches but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
Laine checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
McLaughlin digs a good hook to Laine's body.
McLaughlin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLaughlin - the referee stops the clock and Laine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLaughlin. Laine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin misses with a left hand
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Laine scores with a head kick. McLaughlin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McLaughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laine jabs at McLaughlin's body.
McLaughlin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laine on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Laine blocks the low kick.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaughlin's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from McLaughlin.
A lazy left from McLaughlin finds it's target.
McLaughlin scores with the left hand. Laine knows he should have avoided that one.
Laine punishes McLaughlin's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Laine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
McLaughlin thumps Laine with a low kick.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin cracks Laine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McLaughlin. McLaughlin obviously looking to wear him down.
McLaughlin tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laine throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine connects with a jab.
McLaughlin lands a jab to the head.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine misses with a shot to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow Laine down.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a lovely overhand right.
Laine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McLaughlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from McLaughlin is predictable there
and Laine counters with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Laine.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheers as Laine lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLaughlin doesn't seem phased though.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod.
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.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Laine throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Laine throws a push kick but McLaughlin slaps the foot to one side.
McLaughlin feints a counter leg kick.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
McLaughlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick that knocks Laine off balance momentarily.
Laine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaughlin's sensitive parts.
McLaughlin cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That kick from Laine tenderised McLaughlin's leg. McLaughlin is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laine's calf.
McLaughlin connects with a solid leg kick.
McLaughlin tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine throws a good cross that connects.
McLaughlin thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Laine might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McLaughlin lands a glancing blow to the side of Laine's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow Laine down.
Laine cracks McLaughlin with a good jab.
McLaughlin tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
Laine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine tries to work over McLaughlin's front leg with a kick but McLaughlin checks it.
Laine blocks a jab.
It looked like Laine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McLaughlin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Laine.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLaughlin can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Laine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
McLaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin is looking to score with low kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Laine. McLaughlin shrugs it off though.
Nice uppercut there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Laine.
McLaughlin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Laine missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A low kick from McLaughlin misses
and Laine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Laine strikes.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine scores with a push kick.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laine connects with a body shot.
That kick from Laine tenderised McLaughlin's leg. McLaughlin is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow Laine down.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from McLaughlin misses
and Laine counters with a leg kick.
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!
Laine looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws a shot to the body.
McLaughlin swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
McLaughlin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Laine.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLaughlin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Laine throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range.
McLaughlin cracks Laine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McLaughlin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laine misses with a hook.
McLaughlin misses with a kick to the body.
Laine is looking to counter punch.
Laine throws a sloppy body shot
and McLaughlin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McLaughlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a good cross that connects.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laine scores with a decent looking hook.
Laine lands a lovely overhand right.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but McLaughlin saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
Laine slips under a jab.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
Laine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laine looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLaughlin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Laine throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
McLaughlin tries a quick counter leg kick but Laine is wise to it.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine misses the jab.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Laine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McLaughlin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McLaughlin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by McLaughlin.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLaughlin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine throws a lazy uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLaughlin misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McLaughlin lands a jab to the head.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Laine.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine thows a leg kick but McLaughlin checks it
and McLaughlin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but McLaughlin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Laine misses with an uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Laine strikes.
McLaughlin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
McLaughlin blocks the body kick.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid body kick from McLaughlin.
A jab from McLaughlin does it's job there.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine digs a good body shot into McLaughlin's ribs.
McLaughlin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin cracks Laine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine staying out of range there.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
McLaughlin walks into a stiff left hand from Laine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Laine misses.
Some wild striking there from Laine.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from McLaughlin tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laine there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from McLaughlin lands.
Laine motions for McLaughlin to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
That kick from McLaughlin tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick that knocks Laine off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLaughlin 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
A less than humble Mike McLaughlin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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