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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Muhammed Meho (ranked 4650 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christoph Columbus (ranked 3728 p4p, 0 weight class). Christoph Columbus acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Muhammed Meho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christoph Columbus!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Columbus tries to clinch up.
Meho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Columbus wants to counter with a clinch but Meho pushes him away.
Columbus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Meho counters with a stiff right hand.
Meho looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Meho.
Columbus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Columbus closes the distance and pushes Meho back into the cage.
Meho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meho working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Columbus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Columbus up against the cage.
Columbus digs a right hand into Meho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meho's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Meho.
Columbus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Columbus as Meho tries to tie him up.
Meho wants to get back to striking at distance but Columbus won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Columbus.
A frustrated look appears on Meho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Meho blocks a body shot from Columbus.
Columbus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Columbus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meho working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Columbus as the two fighters clinch.
Columbus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Columbus tries a body shot but Meho blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbus.
Columbus is working Meho over against the cage.
Columbus lands with a left to the head.
Columbus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Columbus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meho backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbus works on Meho's body with a couple of short punches.
Columbus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mehos head.
Columbus has Meho pressed against the cage, preventing Meho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Columbus misses with a body punch.
Columbus being controlled against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Columbus.
Meho tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Columbus scores with a shot to the side of Meho's head.
Columbus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Columbus.
Columbus pushes Meho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Columbus lands with a right to the head.
Meho blocks a body shot from Columbus.
Meho trying to stall but Columbus improves his position.
Columbus tries to work over Meho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meho misses with the head strike.
Columbus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Columbus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Meho.
Columbus is working Meho over against the cage.
Columbus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meho.
Meho misses with some punches.
Meho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Columbus tries to work over Meho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Columbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Columbus.
Columbus tries to work over Meho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Columbus.
Meho is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus misses with a body punch.
Meho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Columbus is keeping busy.
Columbus gets through Meho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Columbus.
A short left from Columbus.
Columbus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meho taking a breather.
Columbus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meho backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christoph Columbus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Meho throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus works the jab nicely.
Columbus clinches with his opponent.
Meho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow.
Columbus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Christoph Columbus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Columbus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Columbus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus digs a right hand into Meho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meho's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Columbus struggles to land a body shot inside as Meho controls his hands.
A short right from Columbus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Columbus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Columbus.
A head punch on the inside from Meho fails to land.
Columbus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Columbus working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Columbus.
Columbus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Columbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Meho.
Meho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Columbus is keeping busy.
Columbus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meho backwards.
Columbus tries to work over Meho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Columbus works on Meho's body with a couple of short punches.
Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as Meho controls the action.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Columbus scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meho taking a breather.
Columbus struggles to land a body shot inside as Meho controls his hands.
Columbus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus pushes Meho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Columbus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meho backwards.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Columbus.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Meho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Meho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Meho is trying to maintain a safe position but Columbus gets an underhook and turns Meho into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Columbus.
Columbus lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Columbus as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Columbus lands a nice shot to the body.
Meho prevents a body shot from Columbus.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meho's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Columbus.
Columbus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meho or not.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Columbus.
Meho is looking to control Columbus's arms but Columbus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Meho has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Columbus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Columbus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Columbus tries to work over Meho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Columbus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meho backwards.
Columbus lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Columbus as the two fighters clinch.
Columbus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Columbus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Columbus.
Columbus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meho backwards.
Columbus lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Columbus.
Columbus lands a nice uppercut.
Columbus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Columbus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Columbus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meho backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christoph Columbus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Columbus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Columbus scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus tries to clinch but Meho moves out of range.
Columbus stuns Meho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus lands with a light punch inside.
Meho takes a shot to the head.
Columbus lands an uppercut.
Columbus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meho backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Columbus.
Columbus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mehos head.
Columbus digs a right hand into Meho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meho's gas tank.
Columbus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Columbus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meho tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Meho back against the cage.
Columbus lands a body shot.
Columbus cracks Meho with a nice body shot.
Columbus scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Columbus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Columbus works on Meho's body with a couple of short punches.
Columbus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Columbus - that landed with a thud.
Columbus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Columbus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Columbus.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meho's elbow.
Meho takes a shot to the head.
Columbus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Columbus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meho takes a shot to the head.
Columbus digs a right hand underneath Meho's ribcage. Meho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Columbus pushes Meho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Columbus scores with a hook to the body.
Columbus lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Columbus.
Columbus lands with a left to the head.
Columbus is leaning against Meho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meho takes a shot to the head.
Columbus gets through Meho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Columbus.
Columbus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Columbus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Columbus is working Meho over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Columbus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Columbus.
Columbus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christoph Columbus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Columbus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Meho looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Columbus has him pressed against the cage.
Columbus lands a body punch.
Columbus is working Meho over against the cage.
Meho trying to control the position but instead, Columbus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Meho into the cage.
Good body shot from Columbus.
Muhammed Meho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christoph Columbus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Columbus 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christoph Columbus!
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hype
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