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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rectal Thermometer (ranked 346 p4p, 808 weight class) and Salomon Mukunzi (ranked 46 p4p, 118 weight class). Mukunzi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: All We Got - Chance The Rapper. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rectal Thermometer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salomon Mukunzi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Thermometer's head but Thermometer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thermometer wants to clinch up but Mukunzi keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Mukunzi lands with a good body shot.
Thermometer scores with a nice head shot.
Thermometer 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.
Thermometer tries to clinch there but Mukunzi circles away.
Thermometer lands with a straight right. Mukunzi didn't see that one coming.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Mukunzi looks to land a left hand but Thermometer moved out of range nicely.
Thermometer with a jab.
Mukunzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Thermometer's head coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mukunzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Thermometer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
Thermometer rushes Mukunzi and presses him up against the cage.
Mukunzi lands a shot to the body.
Mukunzi tries to throw a body punch but Thermometer avoids it by throwing Mukunzi back against the cage.
Mukunzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermometer's elbow.
Thermometer struggles to land a body shot inside as Mukunzi controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mukunzi fails to land.
Mukunzi lands an uppercut.
Mukunzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mukunzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mukunzi fails to land.
Thermometer lands a right hand.
Mukunzi lands a nice uppercut.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Mukunzi working aggressively here.
Thermometer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mukunzi breaks the clinch.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermometer.
Mukunzi misses with a looping right.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermometer takes a swing at Mukunzi's ribcage but misses.
Mukunzi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thermometer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mukunzi lands a nice shot that snaps Thermometer's head back.
Thermometer moves in looking to clinch but Mukunzi pushes him off.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thermometer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mukunzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thermometer with a body shot.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thermometer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mukunzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thermometer lands with a right hand.
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Thermometer clobbers Mukunzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mukunzi misses with a looping right.
Thermometer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mukunzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mukunzi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Mukunzi is having none of it.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a slapping body shot.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
Thermometer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Thermometer connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer cracks Mukunzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mukunzi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice straight punches there by Thermometer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thermometer.
Good shot there by Thermometer.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Thermometer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thermometer instigates a clinch.
Thermometer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Mukunzi.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Mukunzi blocks it.
Mukunzi gets through Thermometer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mukunzi manages to break the clinch.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Thermometer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukunzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thermometer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thermometer lands a glancing blow to the side of Mukunzi's head.
Mukunzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mukunzi gets through Thermometer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mukunzi.
Thermometer is breathing heavily.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mukunzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mukunzi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mukunzi cracks Thermometer with a nice body shot.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Mukunzi scores with a shot to the side of Thermometer's head.
Mukunzi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mukunzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Mukunzi fails to land.
Mukunzi digs a right hand into Thermometer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thermometer's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Mukunzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mukunzi manages to break the clinch.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermometer.
Thermometer is looking to counter the offense by Mukunzi and move into the clinch.
Thermometer takes one on the button.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mukunzi thuds a left hand into Thermometer's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer throws an off balance right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a three punch combo that has Thermometer backing up. Thermometer nods at Mukunzi to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer staying out of range there.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Mukunzi moves away and avoids it.
Thermometer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer is looking to counter the offense by Mukunzi and move into the clinch.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Thermometer throws a hook but Mukunzi blocks it.
A nice side step and Mukunzi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mukunzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thermometer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mukunzi throws a jab when Thermometer was well out of range.
A lazy left from Mukunzi finds it's target.
Mukunzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Mukunzi lands with a hook. Thermometer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mukunzi looks to land a right hand but Thermometer moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Mukunzi misses the target.
Mukunzi throws a jab when Thermometer was well out of range.
Thermometer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Thermometer lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi scores with a hook to the body. Thermometer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thermometer throws a jab when Mukunzi was well out of range.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Thermometer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mukunzi takes a swing at Thermometer's ribcage but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mukunzi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mukunzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thermometer misses with a lunging right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a left to the body.
Thermometer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
A big right from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Mukunzi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thermometer doesn't seem phased though.
Mukunzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mukunzi, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thermometer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Thermometer moves away and avoids it.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Mukunzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thermometer takes one to the chin there.
Mukunzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Mukunzi ducks down to avoid it.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mukunzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Thermometer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thermometer wants to clinch.
Mukunzi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
Mukunzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mukunzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thermometer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Thermometer moves away and avoids it.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermometer.
Mukunzi's corner calls for a 1-2. Mukunzi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Mukunzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Mukunzi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Thermometer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mukunzi.
Thermometer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mukunzi manages to circle out of the way.
Thermometer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mukunzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thermometer moves away.
Thermometer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer tries to clinch but Mukunzi is having none of it.
It seemed like Mukunzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thermometer wants to clinch.
Mukunzi misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer throws a hook but Mukunzi avoids it easily.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
A jab from Thermometer does it's job there.
Thermometer tries to clinch up but Mukunzi circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mukunzi looks to land a right hand but Thermometer moved out of range.
Thermometer ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thermometer doesn't seem bothered though.
Thermometer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Mukunzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thermometer with a body shot.
Thermometer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mukunzi throws out the jab.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Thermometer moves out of range.
Mukunzi moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Mukunzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thermometer doesn't seem bothered though.
Thermometer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mukunzi staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Mukunzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thermometer misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Thermometer takes one to the side of the head.
Thermometer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Thermometer defending well as Mukunzi loads up on a big left hand.
Mukunzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer lands with a good body shot.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer lands a jab to the nose.
Mukunzi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mukunzi digs a good body shot into Thermometer's ribs.
Mukunzi lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Thermometer misses
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mukunzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer lands with a hook. Mukunzi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mukunzi with a nice cross.
Mukunzi moves forwards but Thermometer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thermometer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mukunzi throws an overhand right that lands on Thermometer's shoulder, as Thermometer tries to avoid the shot.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi throws a lazy right hand but Thermometer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thermometer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thermometer slips a straight right by Mukunzi.
Thermometer misses with a hook.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Mukunzi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mukunzi takes one on the button.
Mukunzi walks into a straight right hand from Thermometer.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thermometer manages to avoid it.
Thermometer tries to counter by clinching up but Mukunzi breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Thermometer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi misses with a straight right.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Thermometer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mukunzi moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Thermometer defending well as Mukunzi loads up on a big left hand.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut.
Mukunzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thermometer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mukunzi has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukunzi staying out of range there.
Mukunzi scores with a nice head shot.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Thermometer.
Mukunzi blocks a jab.
Mukunzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thermometer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer moves in looking to clinch but Mukunzi pushes him off.
Mukunzi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thermometer at a distance.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Mukunzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Mukunzi slips the punch.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi slips a jab from Thermometer.
Mukunzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Thermometer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Salomon Mukunzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mukunzi scores with a sloppy right hand. Thermometer should have avoided that one.
Thermometer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mukunzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Rectal Thermometer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mukunzi misses with a looping left.
Mukunzi jabs Thermometer right on the nose. Thermometer blinks but takes it well.
Nice jab there from Mukunzi.
Thermometer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Mukunzi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thermometer throws out a loose jab but Mukunzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mukunzi moves away from the strike by Thermometer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
A jab from Mukunzi misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermometer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mukunzi moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Mukunzi jabs Thermometer right on the nose. Thermometer blinks but takes it well.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut. Thermometer saw that one coming.
Mukunzi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mukunzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mukunzi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thermometer backs up against the cage.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Mukunzi avoids the punch easily.
Thermometer moves away from the strike by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thermometer moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mukunzi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mukunzi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mukunzi slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salomon Mukunzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mukunzi 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
A very excited looking Salomon Mukunzi 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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