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Event:
GC 268
Date: Jan 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Muller. That snapped Joshua's head back.
Joshua misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Muller gets tackled into the cage by Joshua. Joshua maintains the clinch.
Joshua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
Joshua scores with a shot to the side of Muller's head.
Muller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller letting Joshua take a breather here.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Muller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joshua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Muller up against the cage.
Muller lands a body punch.
Muller lands with a light punch inside.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Muller gets through Joshua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller misses with the head strike.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
#T1#
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
I was talking to Joshua's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Muller tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
Come on Joshua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Muller.
#BC2#
Muller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshua blocks a jab.
Joshua tries to work over Muller's front leg with a kick but Muller checks it. #T2#
Joshua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and Muller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joshua lands a really nice looking cross but Muller seems unphased.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Muller moved away.
Joshua misses with a straight right.
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshua swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Joshua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muller cracks a nice hook into Joshua's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller tests Joshua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joshua throws out a loose jab but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller misses with a hook.
Joshua catches Muller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joshua tries to clinch but Muller moves out of range.
Muller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joshua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Joshua misses with a looping right.
Joshua throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Muller scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Muller gets tackled into the cage by Joshua. Joshua maintains the clinch.
Joshua stalls.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but Muller gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the cage.
Joshua takes a shot to the head.
Joshua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshuas head.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Muller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joshua.
Muller pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Muller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muller blocks a head kick by Joshua.
Muller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joshua thuds a left hand into Muller's body.
Joshua slips under a jab from Muller.
Joshua half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joshua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muller cracks a nice hook into Joshua's ribs.
Muller connects with a jab.
Joshua walks into a stiff left hand from Muller.
Muller throws a body punch but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua lands a slapping body shot.
Joshua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muller misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller lands with an uppercut that bounces Joshua off the cage and back into range.
Muller defending well as Joshua loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bode Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bode Muller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Joshua throws a leg kick but Muller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Muller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Muller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshua.
Joshua tries a head kick but it misses.
Muller replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Joshua blocks it well.
Muller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mr Joshua is winning the standup battle so far.
Muller checks a leg kick.
Joshua slips under a jab.
Muller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Joshua clinches.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muller as Joshua tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joshua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Muller lands a body punch. #T1#
Joshua lands with a left to the head.
Muller blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Muller tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
Muller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muller letting Joshua take a breather here.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Joshua lands with a short shot to the head.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua prevents a body shot from Muller.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Joshua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but Muller gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the cage.#T2#
Joshua trying to control the position but instead, Muller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joshua into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe Joshua would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Muller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller lands a right hand.
Joshua slows down the pace here.
A short right from Joshua.
Joshua presses Muller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Joshua on the inside.
Joshua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muller 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.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshua.
Joshua leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua is stalling here.
Muller misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Joshua prevents a body shot from Muller.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Joshua.
Nice body punch from Muller - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Joshua stalling in the clinch but Muller improves position.
Muller misses with some punches.
Muller is leaning against Joshua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joshua tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua lands with a right to the head.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Joshua blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Joshua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muller is breathing heavily.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joshua.
Good body shot from Joshua.
Joshua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joshua lands a shot to the body.
Joshua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joshua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muller.
Joshua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joshua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Muller up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joshua.
Joshua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Joshua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Joshua seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mr Joshua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joshua effectively controlling the action here.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Joshua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bode Muller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Joshua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joshua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Muller takes a swing at Joshua's ribcage but misses.
Joshua throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Joshua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joshua at a distance.
Muller throws a push kick but Joshua slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters circling a little - Joshua finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshua misses the target.
A shot to the body from Joshua misses
letting Muller counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller jabs at Joshua's body.
Muller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joshua.
Muller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Joshua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
Muller scores with a jab to the body.
Joshua takes one on the button.
Joshua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joshua cracks Muller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joshua throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshua swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Joshua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joshua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muller.
A nice side step and Muller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joshua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muller.
Muller scores with a shot to the body.
Joshua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joshua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Joshua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshua tries a low kick but Muller avoids it.
Muller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Muller connects with a single shot there.
Muller lands with a straight right. Joshua didn't see that one coming.
Joshua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller.
Joshua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshua throws out a powerful jab.
Muller lands an overhand right.
Joshua misses the jab.
Joshua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshua appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joshua scores with a shot to the body.
Muller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Muller misses with a hook.
Joshua scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
Muller is rocked!#T3#
Joshua throws a hook but Muller avoids it easily.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshua changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Joshua, right into the meat.
#CL#
Joshua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muller, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Muller breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Joshua connects with a leg kick. Muller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Muller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joshua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joshua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Joshua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joshua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Muller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T4#
Joshua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Muller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller throws a low kick but Joshua avoids it.
Joshua throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Muller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joshua with a body shot.
Muller scores with a shot to the body.
Muller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joshua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Muller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Muller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joshua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joshua misses with a head kick.
Muller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joshua circles away quickly and effectively.
Joshua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshua. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bode Muller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bode Muller!
Our winner, Bode Muller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GC 258
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Muller lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Chip Chocolate has been cut.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chocolate.
Muller is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chocolate connects with a decent elbow.
Muller manages to get back to half guard.
Chocolate throwing shots but Muller is blocking nicely.
Muller wants to control but Chocolate is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chocolate not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Chocolate is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chocolate seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muller is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Chocolate scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT#
It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
Muller tries to get to full guard but Chocolate has control of the leg.
Chocolate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muller keeps working. #SUB2#
Muller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chocolate winds up and cracks Muller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chocolate seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Muller wants to control but Chocolate is keeping busy.
Chocolate sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muller defending well though. #T2#
Muller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chocolate takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chocolate working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Muller is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Muller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chocolate's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chocolate's back!
Muller missing with punches from the back.
Muller struggling to land strikes to the head as Chocolate covers up.
Muller is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Muller missing with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Chocolate trying to control the hands but Muller breaks the grip. #T3##SUB2#
Muller looking for the RNC.
Even with his hooks in, Muller manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Chocolate trying to control the position but Muller manages to sink in the hooks.
Chocolate manages to reverse the position and now he's in Muller's guard. Nice work there by Chocolate.
#SUB2#
Muller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chocolate is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chocolate.
Chocolate working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chocolate stands and throws Muller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chocolate lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Muller taking punishment in the form of punches.
Muller is looking to reverse the position.
Chocolate content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chocolate creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Muller tries to improve position but can't.
Chocolate connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Muller some visible discomfort.
Muller is still in real trouble! Can Chocolate finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chocolate in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Muller looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Chocolate turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chip Chocolate!
Chip Chocolate was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GC 253
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Spike.
Muller wants to clinch up but Spike keeps it at a distance.
Spike scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spike dodges the punch combination from Muller.
No joy there for Muller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Muller.
Good standup being displayed there by Spike as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spike lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Muller throws a leg kick but Spike sees it coming and moves out of range. #KD#
Spike sends Muller crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Spike is motioning to the referee to let Muller up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Muller is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Spike Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Muller is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sunray Spike!
Sunray Spike decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
GC 239
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Muller closes the distance and clinches.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Starker lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
Starker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muller blocks an elbow strike from Starker.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Starker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Starker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Starker misses with the head strike.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muller blocks an elbow strike.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Starker.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller lands an uppercut.
Muller wants a takedown but no success here.
Starker prevents a body shot from Muller.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Muller is working for takedown but Starker is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Starker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Muller tries a body shot but Starker blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Starker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Starker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starker lands an elbow inside that Muller shrugs off.
Starker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Muller is trying to pull guard but Starker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paul Starker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bode Muller.
Muller is trying to pull guard but Starker has him pressed against the cage.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Starker.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Muller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muller takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller is trying to pull guard but Starker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Starker working aggressively here.
Muller blocks an elbow strike.
Muller blocks the elbow strike.
Starker lands an elbow just above Muller 's eye. #T2#
Starker lands an elbow just above Muller 's eye. #CUT#
That has opened up Bode Muller's cut even more.
Muller is leaning against Starker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muller dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller pushes Starker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Starker to keep the fight standing.
Starker lands an elbow inside.
Muller blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller.
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Muller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Muller jumps guard but Starker stands there with Muller around his waist. Muller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Starker.
Starker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Starker. #CUT#
The cut above Bode Muller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Starker lands a right hand.
Muller avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Muller dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Muller avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Starker lands a shoulder strike.
Starker blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muller's brow.
Starker lands with a left to the head.
Starker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Starker walks away with a smile on his face. Muller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Starker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Starker moves into range and clinches up with Muller.#TD2#
Muller ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Muller no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Starker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Muller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muller has a closed guard, preventing Starker from standing up.
Muller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller throwing strikes from guard but Starker blocks nicely.
Muller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Muller wants to control from the top but Starker keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muller trying to control but Starker is working from the bottom.
Muller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starker keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Muller postures up and lands a big shot to Starker's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Starker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bode Muller's cut.
That's time! Starker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Muller shoots in and bounces Starker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Muller with a nice head shot there.
Starker keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Muller wants to pass the guard but Starker is keeping the position.
Starker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Starker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muller on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Starker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Starker keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully. #T1#
Muller is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Muller lands a lovely overhand right.
Paul Starker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Starker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Starker wants to clinch.
Paul Starker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL#
Starker closes the distance and clinches.
Muller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Starker prevents it.
Starker stops a takedown attempt from Muller.
Muller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Starker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paul Starker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bode Muller.
Muller lands with a short shot to the head.
Starker lands a damaging elbow.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
#TD2#
Muller pulls Starker into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starker wants to stand but Muller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Muller is controlling Starker's posture.
Starker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Muller is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SU#
Starker gets to his feet - Muller follows without any prompting.
Muller misses with a body kick.#CL#
Starker moves into range and clinches up with Muller.
A short right from Muller on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Starker.
Starker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land. #TD2#
Muller jumps guard and drags Starker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Starker postures up.
Muller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Muller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Starker's guard. #REVB#
Muller looking to pass the guard.
Muller trying to control the position from guard on top but Starker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Starker keeping full guard, as Muller tries to pass.
Muller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Starker wants to stand but Muller is controlling the position.
Muller trying to control but Starker is working from the bottom.
Bode Muller has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Starker can't keep his opponent in guard - Muller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bode Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bode Muller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Starker tries to clinch there but Muller circles away.
Muller connects with a nice looking jab.
Muller stalks Starker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Starker's face. Starker staggers backwards, shaken.
Starker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Starker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Starker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Muller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Starker kicks Muller off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Starker. No joy for Muller on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Starker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Starker rushes Muller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Muller.
Starker throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Starker lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Muller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Starker lands an elbow inside.
Muller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Starker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Muller avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Muller misses with a punch to the body.
Muller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Starker lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
Bode Muller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bode Muller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Starker!
Paul Starker decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Muller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Muller takes the fight into the clinch.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dock misses with a knee strike.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Dock.
A short uppercut from Muller.
Muller lands a shot to the body.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muller lands an uppercut.
Dock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muller works on Dock's body with a couple of short punches.
Dock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muller lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Muller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Muller wants the takedown. Dock is fighting it off but Muller persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dock's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Dock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muller defends it easily.
Dock looks winded!
Muller advances to half guard.
Dock is not content to let Muller control the position.
Muller working Dock over with strikes. #T1##SUB#
Muller seems to be working for a kimura but Dock defends the submission attempt.
Muller slips a nice elbow through Dock's hands, connecting with Dock's forehead.
Dock won't allow Muller to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dock looking for submissions off his back.
Muller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Muller working the head and body with strikes.
Muller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Muller connects with a nice short shot to Dock's temple. #SUB2#
Dock actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dock is looking for a sweep. Muller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muller pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Muller winds up and cracks Dock with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Muller is trying to work for a kimura but Dock is defending well.
Muller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Muller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Muller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Muller is looking to take a break and control but Dock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dock looking for submissions off his back.
Muller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dock has hold of Muller's hands but Muller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Dock is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Muller moves into full mount! Dock won't be happy about that!
Muller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Muller punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dock is still in real trouble! Can Muller finish him?
Muller controlling his opponent.
Dock seems to have recovered his senses.
Dock can't escape the position.
Muller with shots to the head and body - Dock looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dock manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Muller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Muller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Muller lands a big elbow - Dock is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Muller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bode Muller!
During a confident post fight interview, Bode Muller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bode Muller (ranked 3780 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Machado (ranked 6118 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Muller might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Feuer Frei. Xander Machado told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bode Muller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Xander Machado!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Machado closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Muller quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muller (0) vs (2) Machado
Muller is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller looking for submissions off his back.
Machado sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Muller tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Machado has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Muller (0) vs (5) Machado
Machado manages to capitalize on a mistake by Muller to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Muller (0) vs (8) Machado
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado has the hooks in. Muller is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado looking for the choke from the back.
Muller tries to roll but Machado sticks to his back.
Muller is working hard here to advance position.
Machado has good solid back control here.
Machado has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Muller has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Muller can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado struggling to keep hold of the position.
Machado is hanging on to Muller's back as he tries to escape.
Muller tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Machado has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Muller is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xander Machado!
Xander Machado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zlatko Zahovic (ranked 12918 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bode Muller (ranked 3770 p4p, 0 weight class). Muller has chosen Feuer Frei as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zlatko Zahovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bode Muller!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zahovic clinches.
Zahovic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zahovic (2) vs (0) Muller
Muller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zahovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zahovic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Muller dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zahovic (2) vs (2) Muller
Zahovic keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Zahovic keeping full guard, as Muller tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahovic working a defensive guard here.
Muller wants to control from the top but Zahovic keeps moving.
Muller sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahovic keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Zahovic has his foot on Muller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muller works his way back into a safe position though.
Muller passes Zahovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Muller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zahovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Muller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zahovic is just riding it out for now. Muller eventually gives up the hold.
Muller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zahovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zahovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muller's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zahovic (6) vs (2) Muller
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic is looking for the choke from the back position but Muller is controlling his hands well.
Muller manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zahovic's guard. Nice work there by Muller.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zahovic (6) vs (4) Muller
Zahovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Muller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Muller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zahovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller advances to half guard.
Zahovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zahovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muller trying to mount his opponent but Zahovic defends it.
Muller wants to work for an arm triangle but Zahovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zahovic works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muller defends well.
Muller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Muller trying to control but Zahovic is working from the bottom.
Zahovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muller trying to control the position from guard on top but Zahovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic is pulling down on Muller's head to control his posture.
Zahovic keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Zahovic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Muller passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zahovic (6) vs (7) Muller
Zahovic is looking to reverse the position.
Muller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Muller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zahovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Muller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zahovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic is looking to regain half guard here but Muller keeps moving and retains side control.
Muller trying to control the position but Zahovic is working away.
Muller goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zahovic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Muller's guard! Nice work there by Zahovic! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zahovic (8) vs (7) Muller
Muller is trying to keep Zahovic in close.
Muller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zahovic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Muller's guard.
Zahovic prevents Muller from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Muller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Muller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muller working for submissions but it's allowed Zahovic to get to half guard.
Muller gets back to full guard.
Zahovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zahovic won't allow Muller to sweep him here.
Zahovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muller is looking for a triangle but Zahovic pushes his legs off easily.
Muller looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Muller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muller looking to control but Zahovic passes into half guard.
Muller trying to control but Zahovic postures up.
Zahovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Zahovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Muller works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Muller looking for a guillotine here but Zahovic defends easily.
Muller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zahovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muller is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zahovic (8) vs (9) Muller
Muller wants to pass the guard but Zahovic is keeping the position.
Muller trying to control the position from guard on top but Zahovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zahovic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Muller is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zahovic. Score +3 for passing guard: Zahovic (8) vs (12) Muller
Muller is trying to get an arm triangle but Zahovic is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Muller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Muller working away.
Zahovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Zahovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Muller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zahovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Muller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zahovic trying to control but Muller postures up.
Zahovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muller trying to control from half guard but Zahovic is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller is looking for a kimura but Zahovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muller to get the leverage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Muller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zahovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Muller passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zahovic (8) vs (15) Muller
Muller fails to take his opponent's back.
Zahovic tries to hold on but Muller postures up.
Muller has control of Zahovic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zahovic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zahovic tries to hold on but Muller postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic has given up his back here. Will Muller look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Zahovic (8) vs (18) Muller
Zahovic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Muller.
Muller not allowing Zahovic to control his hands.
Muller looking to break Zahovic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zahovic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Muller will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Zahovic wants to control his opponent's hands but Muller gets his hands free.
Zahovic is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Muller avoiding Zahovic 's attempts to control his hands.
Zahovic tries to roll but Muller sticks to his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Zahovic tries to escape the position.
Muller looking for the choke but no joy.
Muller is hanging on to Zahovic's back as he tries to escape.
Muller is looking for a rear naked choke here but Zahovic reverses the position brilliantly into Muller's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zahovic (10) vs (18) Muller
Zahovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Muller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Muller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zahovic (10) vs (20) Muller
Zahovic manages to get to full guard.
Muller wants to pass the guard but Zahovic is keeping the position.
Zahovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zahovic (12) vs (20) Muller
Zahovic wants to pass the guard but Muller is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zahovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zahovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muller wins on points by 20 to 12.
After winning the bout, Bode Muller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ORC 14: Headstrong
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Muller blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi walks into a jab.
Muller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nicolosi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolosi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muller moves to clinch but Nicolosi breaks away
and Nicolosi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
Nicolosi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Nicolosi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nicolosi jabs Muller to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD#
Nicolosi scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Muller to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Nicolosi away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Muller got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicolosi moves out of range of the leg kick from Muller.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolosi.
Muller lands a glancing blow to the side of Nicolosi's head.#T1#
Muller misses with a straight right.
Nicolosi throws a looping overhand right but Muller ducks down to avoid it.
Muller unleashes a big counter combination but Nicolosi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Muller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicolosi throws a sloppy head kick
and Muller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Nicolosi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolosi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Muller moves away from the strike by Nicolosi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicolosi, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Muller pushes Nicolosi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Muller avoids a wild elbow strike from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolosi.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolosi controls the action.
Muller misses with the head strike.
Nicolosi lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Nicolosi has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolosi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Muller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muller managing to block the knees to the body from Nicolosi.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolosi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolosi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Nicolosi breaks from the clinch.
Nicolosi throws a poor cross that misses
and Muller counters with a nice body kick.
Bode Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Nicolosi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bode Muller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nicolosi throws a leg kick but Muller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nicolosi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Muller to counter with a crisp jab.
Muller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicolosi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frank Nicolosi is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Muller. Beautiful body shot.
Nicolosi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Muller has time to react.
Nicolosi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muller lands a slapping body shot.
Muller loads up on a big right hand but Nicolosi slips the punch.
Nicolosi blocks a jab.#CL2#
Muller moves into the clinch.
Nicolosi taking a breather.
Muller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicolosi throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Muller.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Muller scores with a shoulder strike.
Muller lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Nicolosi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muller thuds a left hand into Nicolosi's body.
Muller connects with a leg kick. Nicolosi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nicolosi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Muller.
Muller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nicolosi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nicolosi slips under a jab.
Muller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nicolosi's head backwards.
Muller with a nice cross.
Muller is looking to chop away at Nicolosi's legs.
Muller connects with a jab.
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!
Nicolosi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolosi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Muller has time to react.#T2#
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolosi misses with a left hand
and Muller counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Muller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muller scores with a shot to the body.
Nicolosi misses with a straight left.
Muller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Muller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nicolosi on the side of the head.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nicolosi's head backwards.
Nicolosi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolosi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Nicolosi.
Muller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nicolosi.
Good exchange - Nicolosi coming out on top.
Muller looks to clinch
letting Nicolosi counter with a right hand. #KD#
Muller ducks into a a hook from Nicolosi and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC#
Muller is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bode Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bode Muller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Nicolosi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Muller moves out of range as Nicolosi strikes.
Muller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nicolosis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD#
Muller walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Nicolosi rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Muller has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Muller is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicolosi finish him?
Muller misses with a looping left.
Muller misses with a looping right.
Nicolosi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller slips a jab from Nicolosi.
Muller seems to have recovered his senses.
Muller connects with a crisp jab.
Nicolosi looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Muller is looking to chop away at Nicolosi's legs.
Nicolosi half committed to a counter leg kick.#KD#
Muller walks into a big right hand from Nicolosi and goes down! The referee sends Nicolosi to a neutral corner as Muller gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#CUT#
That has opened up Bode Muller's cut even more.
Muller throws a hook but Nicolosi blocks it.
Nicolosi misses with a lunging right hand
and Muller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Muller lands a glancing blow to the side of Nicolosi's head.
Frank Nicolosi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Nicolosi misses.
Nicolosi lands a right and a left and another right! Muller goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Nicolosi!
Frank Nicolosi is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Frank Nicolosi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ORC 10: Immortal
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Chlapik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mullers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chlapik blocks a jab.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chlapik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chlapik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muller scores with a punch to the head.
Muller slips a jab and a cross from Chlapik.
Chlapik ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Chlapik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Chlapik.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chlapik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chlapik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Chlapik has managed to clinch.
Chlapik prevents a body shot from Muller.
Muller tries a body shot but Chlapik blocks it.
Chlapik slows down the pace here.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Chlapik.
#T1#
Chlapik blocking some punches.
Chlapik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller lands a right hand. #BC#
Chlapik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chlapik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Muller tries to keep at a distance but Chlapik has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Chlapik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muller loads up on a big right hand but Chlapik slips the punch.
Chlapik was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Muller.
Chlapik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Muller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Muller.
Muller looks to score with a jab to the body but Chlapik is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Chlapik checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chlapik throws a right and a left that Muller avoids nicely.
Muller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chlapik on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Chlapik is rocked!#T2#
Muller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Chlapik rushes Muller and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Chlapik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Muller.
Oh Chlapik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muller cracks Chlapik with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Chlapik is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Chlapik is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Chlapik could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bode Muller!
A relieved looking Bode Muller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Jakub Chlapik stepped up to the mic, saying 'HE'S ON STEROIDS! IM TELLIN YA HE IS!'.
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Event:
ORC 5: Bloodsport
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Muller tries a low kick but Nobonaga avoids it.
Muller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nobonaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nobonaga misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Nobonaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nobonaga.
Nobonaga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Muller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller prevents a body shot from Nobonaga.
Nobonaga blocks a body shot from Muller.
Nobonaga blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nobonaga lands with a short shot to the head.
Nobonaga avoiding damage.
Nobonaga is trying to maintain a safe position but Muller gets an underhook and turns Nobonaga into the ropes.
Nobonaga throws an elbow but it misses.
Muller tries to work over Nobonaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Muller working aggressively here.
Nobonaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Muller scores with a shot to the side of Nobonaga's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muller as Nobonaga tries to tie him up.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muller lands with a short shot to the head.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller digs a right hand into Nobonaga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nobonaga's gas tank.
Nobonaga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Nobonaga.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nobonaga backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Muller on the inside.
Muller lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nobonaga fails to land.
Nobonaga blocking some punches.
Nobonaga misses with an elbow over the top.
Nobonaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nobonaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nobonaga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muller avoids it.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Nobonaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nobonaga misses with a body punch.
Nobonaga misses with a knee to the head.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Nobonaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nobonaga missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bode Muller dominated that round.
That's time! Nobonaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Muller throws out a loose jab but Nobonaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller takes a swing at Nobonaga's ribcage but misses.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nobonaga throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Sagoya Nobonaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nobonaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nobonaga misses with a kick to the body.
Muller misses the jab.
Nobonaga misses with a jab to the body
and Muller counters with a good low kick that Nobonaga was not able to check.
Nobonaga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Nobonaga drives through and clinches with Muller against the ropes.
Nobonaga blocking some punches.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller working aggressively here.
Nobonaga lands a body shot.
Muller managing to block the knees to the body from Nobonaga.
Nobonaga scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nobonaga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nobonaga misses with a knee to the head.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Nobonaga tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Nobonaga back against the ropes.
Nobonaga can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Nobonaga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muller blocks it with crossed arms.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nobonaga connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nobonaga misses with a body punch.
Sagoya Nobonaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Muller.
Nobonaga tries to land knees in the clinch but Muller avoids the damage to the body.
Nobonaga misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nobonaga.
Nobonaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nobonaga leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Muller as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Nobonaga has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Nobonaga looking to slow down the pace here.
Muller misses with some punches.
Muller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Muller pushes Nobonaga back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muller as Nobonaga tries to tie him up.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Nobonaga.
Nobonaga lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Muller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nobonaga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muller.
Nobonaga lands with a right to the head.
Muller lands with a right to the head.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bode Muller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bode Muller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Nobonaga blocks the low kick.
Muller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nobonaga at a distance.
Sagoya Nobonaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nobonaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Muller tries to clinch up.
Nobonaga throws a big counter combination but Muller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nobonaga misses with a body shot.
Muller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Nobonaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nobonaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Nobonaga misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobonaga trying to land knees to the body.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Nobonaga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muller.
Muller tries a body shot but Nobonaga blocks it.
Nice elbow from Nobonaga.
Nobonaga working Muller over with knees to the body.#T1#
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nobonaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller digs a right hand underneath Nobonaga's ribcage. Nobonaga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nobonaga pushes off an throws an elbow but Muller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nobonaga misses with a knee to the head.
Muller working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muller as Nobonaga tries to tie him up.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nobonaga tries to land knees in the clinch but Muller avoids the damage to the body.
Muller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muller managing to block the knees to the body from Nobonaga.
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nobonaga backwards.
Still in the clinch, Muller scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nobonaga.
Muller blocks a body shot from Nobonaga.
Nobonaga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Nobonaga throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Nobonaga fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Nobonaga.
Nobonaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Muller misses with the head strike.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
Nobonaga just leaning against Muller, taking a breather.
Nobonaga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Muller is keeping busy.
Nobonaga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muller is defending well for now.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muller.
Nobonaga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Muller is keeping busy.
Muller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nobonagas head.
Nobonaga takes a shot to the head.
Muller avoids the elbow strike from Nobonaga, against the ropes.
Nobonaga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bode Muller.
Well Muller 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Bode Muller!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Bode Muller!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Bode Muller!
Bode Muller wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Bode Muller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ORC 2: Uprising
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Cooper has Muller up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Muller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Muller blocks an elbow strike.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper blocking some punches.
Muller tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller lands a shoulder strike.
Muller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cooper or not.
Muller avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Muller blocks the elbow strike.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Muller blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Muller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
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!
Muller avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the ropes.
Cooper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Muller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cooper can turn it around.
Cooper looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Cooper trying to stall but Muller improves his position.
Cooper presses Muller against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cooper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cooper looking to slow down the pace here.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muller.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muller's brow.
Muller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooper tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muller as Cooper tries to tie him up.
Muller lands with a left to the head.
Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Cooper back against the ropes. #T2#
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller blocks a body shot from Cooper.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Muller.
Cooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooper leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Cooper will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Cooper pushes Muller up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller working aggressively here.
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
Muller digs a right hand underneath Cooper's ribcage. Cooper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muller lands a body shot.
Bode Muller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Muller working aggressively here.
Muller cracks Cooper with a nice body shot.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Muller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller blocks the elbow strike.
Muller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Muller. #ROC#
Cooper is rocked!
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Muller finish him?
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Cooper seems to have recovered his senses.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Cooper crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Cooper face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Muller takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bode Muller!
Our winner, Bode Muller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Syn 562 - Clash o/t Behemoths
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Muller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lillard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lillard thumps Muller with a low kick.
Muller throws a big shot that misses.
Lillard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Lillard feints and then cracks Muller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Muller down.
A head kick misses from Lillard.
Muller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lillards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Muller checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Muller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muller misses with a takedown attempt - Lillard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lillard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been told by Lillard's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lillard moves away.
Lillard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lillard looks to land a left hand but Muller moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Muller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Muller lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Muller pushes down on Lillard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lillard tries to roll over but Muller keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muller is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lillard reverses the position - he's now on top in Muller's guard. #SUB2#
Muller has his foot on Lillard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lillard works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Muller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Muller being controlled here, momentarily.
Lillard continues to stall.#SUB2#
Muller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lillard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lillard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Muller looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Muller wants to control but Lillard passes easily into half guard.
Muller tries to get to full guard but Lillard has control of the leg.
Muller gets full guard.#SUB2#
Muller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lillard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Muller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lillard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lillard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muller wants to hit a switch here but Lillard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Muller there! #T4#
Muller tries to hold on but Lillard postures up.
Muller gets back to half guard.
Lillard prevents Muller from improving his position.
Muller trying to control here.
Muller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leeland Lillard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bode Muller's cut.
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.
#R2#
Lillard is looking to chop away at Muller's legs.
Muller needs to keep his hands up - Lillard had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Muller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Muller trying to control the action but Lillard is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Muller seems to be looking for submissions.
Lillard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muller.
Muller wants to control but Lillard is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Muller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lillard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Muller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lillard is just riding it out for now. Muller eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Muller is trying to work for a kimura but Lillard is defending well.
Lillard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Muller wants to free his trapped foot but Lillard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lillard is trying to control but can't.
Muller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muller is looking to stall here but Lillard recovers full guard.
Lillard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lillard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Muller throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lillard throws a wild body kick that Muller sees coming a mile off.
Lillard lands a head kick!
#T3#
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lillard wants to land a leg kick but Muller is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lillard. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Muller replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lillard blocks it well.
Muller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lillard.
Lillard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Muller goes for a double leg but Lillard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lillard continues to drive forward.
Leeland Lillard is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Muller misses.
Lillard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Lillard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lillard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Lillard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lillard throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Lillard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller misses with a looping right.
It looked like Lillard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lillard misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Muller.
Lillard is looking to land body kicks.
Muller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lillard with a body shot.
Lillard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lillard misses with a body punch
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Lillard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muller.
Muller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lillard is looking to slow Muller down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Lillard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lillard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by Lillard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leeland Lillard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bode Muller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lillard scores with a nice strike.
Lillard looks to land a body kick but Muller moved away.
Muller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lillard can pounce on him.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Muller throws an off balance right hand
and Lillard counters with a left to the body.
Lillard misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lillard enables Muller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lillard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Muller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lillard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller postures up in Lillard's guard and throws a big left but Lillard blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller looking to sit in guard and control but Lillard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lillard stopping the sweep attempt from Muller.#T1##SUB2#
Muller is looking for a triangle but Lillard pushes his legs off easily.
Muller is trying to hold Lillard in close to prevent damage but Lillard has managed to pass into half guard.
Muller wants to get back to full guard.
Muller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muller manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Muller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Lillard stands up from Muller's guard - Lillard perhaps looking for a knockout.
Muller clobbers Lillard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lillard's head.
Muller moves away from the strike by Lillard.
A little jabbing left from Muller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lillard tries to land a front kick but Muller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lillard. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller scores with a nice right hand.
Muller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lillard has time to react.
Muller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lillard ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Lillard throws a leg kick
and Lillard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lillard.
Lillard throws a solid leg kick but Muller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lillard.
Muller misses with a leg kick
and Lillard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Muller scores with a jab to the body.
Lillard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Lillard is looking to wear down Muller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lillard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lillard tries a head kick but it misses.
Leeland Lillard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Muller misses with a hook. Lillard ducked under it nicely.
Lillard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lillard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller throws a hook but Lillard avoids it easily.
Lillard is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lillard avoids the body shot from Muller.
Muller swings widly with a right hand
letting Lillard counter with a right hand.
Lillard with a jab.
Lillard tries to land a front kick but Muller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lillard misses with a body shot
and Muller counters with a nice uppercut.
Lillard checks a leg kick.
Muller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lillard moves away from the strike by Muller.
Lillard misses with a head kick.
Bode Muller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lillard throws a shot to the body.
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 Leeland Lillard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lillard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leeland Lillard!
After winning the bout, Leeland Lillard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
C26: Antonio vs Slice
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Secoy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Secoy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muller counters with a two punch combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muller.
Muller throws a hook but Secoy avoids it easily.
Secoy is looking to score with low kicks.
Muller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Secoy.
Secoy connects with a leg kick. Muller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Muller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Secoy tries to get to full guard but Muller has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Muller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Muller is nestled in close to Secoy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Secoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Muller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Muller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Secoy tries to roll over but Muller keeps him under control.
Muller working the head and body with strikes.
Secoy is trying to get back to full guard.
Secoy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Muller is looking to advance position but Secoy won't allow it.
Muller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Secoy wants to improve his position but Muller is controlling well.
Muller trying to control from half guard but Secoy is working away.
Secoy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muller's back!#SUB2#
Secoy tightening his grip on Muller, looking for the choke.
Secoy is trying to stick to Muller's back but Muller is turning into Secoy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Secoy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Muller.
Muller is in close to Secoy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller stopping the sweep attempt from Secoy.
Secoy can't keep his opponent in guard - Muller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Muller is stalling here. Secoy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Muller seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Secoy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Muller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Muller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Muller is working hard here to advance position.
Secoy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Muller regains half guard.
Secoy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Muller is pressing down on Secoy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Muller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Secoy.
Secoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muller is keeping the position for now.
Muller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Secoy trying to control but Muller is working from the bottom.
Muller controls Secoy momentarily but Secoy frees himself. #T4#
Secoy passes Muller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Secoy trying to mount his opponent but Muller defends it.
Muller is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Muller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Muller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Secoy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Secoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Secoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Muller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Secoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Muller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Secoy's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bode Muller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Muller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muller takes one to the side of the head.
Muller checks a leg kick.
Azamat Secoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Secoy throws an overhand right that lands on Muller's shoulder, as Muller tries to avoid the shot.
Secoy scores with a jab.
Muller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Secoy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Secoy moves out of range of the body kick.
Secoy tries a quick counter leg kick but Muller is wise to it.
A cross from Muller lands.
Secoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Muller finds it's way through Secoy's defenses.
Muller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Secoy can do to turn this around?
Muller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Secoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Muller somewhat.
A jab from Secoy misses. #T1#
A cross from Secoy lands.
Good shot there by Secoy.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Secoy.
Secoy lands a jab.
Muller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Azamat Secoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Secoy misses.
Secoy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Secoy throws an overhand right that lands on Muller's shoulder, as Muller tries to avoid the shot.
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Secoy manages to avoid it.
Muller connects with a jab.
Secoy scores with a nice head shot.
Muller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Azamat Secoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muller misses with a body shot.
Muller takes one on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Muller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Secoy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Secoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muller.
Muller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Secoy misses with a lunging right hand
and Muller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Muller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Secoy is out of range.
Secoy throws a right hand that misses
and Muller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Secoy.
Muller takes a swing at Secoy's ribcage but misses.
Muller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Secoy.
A little feinted left hand from Muller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Secoy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Muller throws a looping overhand right but Secoy ducks down to avoid it.
Muller loads up on a big right hand but Secoy slips the punch.
Muller tries a low kick but Secoy avoids it.
Muller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Secoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Secoy tries to keep at a distance but Muller has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Muller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Secoy working aggressively here.
Muller misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Secoy scores with a hook to the body.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Secoy uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Muller gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Muller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Muller won't allow Secoy to sweep him here.
Muller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Secoy wants to sweep here but Muller controlling him for the moment.
Muller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Secoy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muller is aware though and is defending well.
Bode Muller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Secoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Muller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Muller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Muller drops back looking for a leg! Secoy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Secoy manages to kick Muller off! Muller jumps back into Secoy's guard.
Secoy wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Muller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Secoy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Muller cracks Secoy with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller trying to control but Secoy is working from the bottom.
Muller stopping the sweep attempt from Secoy.
Muller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bode Muller will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Muller checks the leg kick.
Muller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Muller misses.
Muller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Secoy avoids the body shot from Muller.
Secoy tries to land a leg kick but Muller saw it coming and moves away.
Muller dives in and grabs Secoy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Secoy pushes down on Muller's head and hops out.
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Secoy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Muller.
Secoy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Secoy does it's job there.
Muller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Muller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Secoy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Secoy.
Muller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Muller moves out of range as Secoy strikes.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Secoy's head but Secoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Secoy throws a lazy uppercut
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Muller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Secoy.
Muller shoots in for a double leg but Secoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bode Muller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Secoy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Secoy misses with a body shot.
Secoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller.
Muller throws the kick towards the body but Secoy avoids it.
Muller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Secoy.
Secoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muller throws a looping overhand right but Secoy ducks down to avoid it.
Muller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Secoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Muller.
Secoy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Muller scores with a three punch combo!
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Secoy.
Secoy cracks Muller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Muller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Secoy jabs Muller right on the nose. Muller blinks but takes it well.
Muller doesn't manage to clinch there - Secoy circles away.
Secoy clobbers Muller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Secoy scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Muller has managed to clinch.
Secoy cracks Muller with a nice body shot.
Secoy tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azamat Secoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Secoy misses with the head strike.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Secoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Secoy doesn't seem bothered though.
Secoy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muller's hands.
Secoy cracks Muller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Secoy connects with a right hand. Muller shakes it off.
Secoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
As Muller backs off Secoy throws a huge counter combo but Muller manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Secoy lands a glancing blow to the side of Muller's head.
Muller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Muller scores with a hook to the body. Secoy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Muller misses its intended target.
Secoy clobbers Muller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Secoy misses with a looping left.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Secoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Secoy moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Muller as he connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Secoy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Secoy ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Secoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Secoy. That snapped Muller's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller walks into a stiff left hand from Secoy.#T4#
Muller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Secoy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muller wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Secoy. No joy for Muller on that attempt.
Muller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Secoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muller.
Secoy misses with a straight right.
Muller lands a glancing blow to the side of Secoy's head.
Secoy looks to land a left hand but Muller moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Muller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muller misses with a kick to the body.
Muller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Secoy moves out of range as Muller throws a body kick.
Secoy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
Secoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azamat Secoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bode Muller!
An out of breath Bode Muller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
C20: Lu vs Spillane
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Reilly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Muller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Muller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Muller with a nice head shot there.
Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Muller preventing the sweep.
Muller passes Reilly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reilly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Muller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller wants to pass the guard but Reilly is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Muller tries to free his leg and advance position but Reilly is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Muller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Muller chips away with some ground and pound.
Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Muller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Muller wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
Muller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Reilly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muller defends well.
Muller trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reilly looking for a guillotine here but Muller defends easily.
Muller chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Muller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Muller slips nicely into half guard.
Reilly tries to roll over but Muller keeps him under control.
Muller is trying to control. Reilly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Muller prevents Reilly from improving his position.
Muller wants to pass to mount but Reilly is defending the position.
Reilly wants to control but Muller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muller winds up and cracks Reilly with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3##SUB#
Muller is looking for a kimura but Reilly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muller to get the leverage.
Reilly is looking for a sweep. Muller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reilly is trying to control but can't.
Reilly is looking for a sweep. Muller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reilly taking some punishment here, with Muller in his half guard. #ROC#
Reilly is rocked!
Muller lands a big elbow - Reilly is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Muller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bode Muller!
Our winner, Bode Muller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
C14: Obamacare vs Westlund
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Muller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hughes blocks the body kick.
Muller slips a jab from Hughes.
Muller jabs Hughes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Hughes misses
and Muller counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hughes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muller is fending him off so far but Hughes persists. Nope, Muller circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Hughes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Muller breaks from the clinch.
Hughes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hughes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muller.#CL#
Hughes rushes Muller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hughes misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Muller gets through Hughes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Muller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muller misses with a left hand
letting Hughes counter with a right hand.
Muller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muller cracks the inside of Hughes's front leg.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Muller misses the jab.
Muller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Michael Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Muller sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muller throws out a counter right but Hughes avoids it with no problem.
Hughes throws a leg kick
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Hughes rushes Muller and presses him up against the cage.
Hughes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes blocking some punches.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Muller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hughes back to the cage. Muller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hughes is looking to clinch but Muller is avoiding it.
Muller throws a nice looking combination but Hughes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hughes walks into a straight right hand from Muller.
Muller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Hughes misses with a combination
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Muller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Hughes is rocked!#T3#
Muller looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Muller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muller scores with a nice strike.
Oh Hughes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hughes fails with the takedown
and Muller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes with a poor takedown
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hughes walks into a jab.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muller. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Muller and Hughes goes tumbling to the canvas! Muller follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes is looking to escape.
Hughes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Muller is working for a kimura but Hughes is defending it quite comfortably.
Hughes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muller.
Muller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes seems to have got his legs back now.
Muller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hughes is trying to stand back up but Muller is controlling him
Muller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Muller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hughes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bode Muller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hughes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muller throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
Muller throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
Hughes lands an overhand right.
Hughes tries to clinch but Muller is having none of it.
Muller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller connects with a looping right hand.
Muller throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Hughes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Hughes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Muller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Muller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hughes throws a good cross that connects.
Muller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Muller pushes him off.
Muller looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Muller staying out of range there.
Hughes wants to clinch
and Muller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hughes.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes wants to clinch.
Muller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hughes throws a right hand that Muller ducks under and follows up with a left that Muller also avoids with ease.
Hughes tries to score with a low kick but Muller moves his leg out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muller.
Bode Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes motions for Muller to come forward. Hughes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muller jabs Hughes right on the nose. Hughes blinks but takes it well.#T3##KD2#
Muller catches Hughes napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Hughes to the canvas!
Muller works over Hughes with some ground and pound from guard.
Muller trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muller is looking to work some ground and pound but Hughes has wrist control.
Muller wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Muller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller is in close to Hughes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Muller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Muller scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Muller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes working a defensive guard here.
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muller passes Hughes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Muller trying to control from half guard but Hughes is working away.
Muller tries to pass to full mount but Hughes defends it.
Hughes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bode Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bode Muller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Muller pushes him off.
Hughes misses the body punch
and Muller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Muller clobbers Hughes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Muller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muller misses with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Muller. Hughes shrugs it off though.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Muller moved out of range.
Hughes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Muller lunges at Hughes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hughes's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Hughes does it's job there.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hughes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Muller's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown. Muller tries to sprawl out of it but Hughes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Muller scores with a nice head shot.
BOOM! Muller lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hughes. Hughes tries to recover but Muller is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hughes lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bode Muller!
A relieved looking Bode Muller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RFL 022 Tyyp vs Kriel
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Pete checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Pete tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pete lands with an uppercut that bounces Muller off the cage and back into range.
Muller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Texas Pete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pete slips a straight right by Muller.
Pete lands an overhand right.
Muller walks into a jab.
Muller swings for the body but Pete moves out of range.
Muller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muller walks into a straight right hand from Pete.
Pete misses with a straight right.
Muller ducks right into an uppercut from Pete.
Pete throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller misses with a hook. Pete ducked under it nicely.
Muller tries to score with a low kick but Pete moves his leg out of the way.
Pete stalks Muller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Muller's face. Muller staggers backwards, shaken.
Muller swings for the body but Pete moves out of range.
#T1#
Muller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheers as Pete lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muller doesn't seem phased though.
Pete throws a jab but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pete lands with a right hand.
Pete scores with a jab to the body.
Pete scores with a body shot.
Pete lands with an uppercut that bounces Muller off the cage and back into range.
Muller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Pete coming out on top.
Muller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pete misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pete misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
Pete ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
Muller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pete throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Pete tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Pete.
Muller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pete connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muller scrambles back to his feet.
Pete ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Muller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pete was well out of range. Poor timing from Muller.
Pete is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pete with a hook.
Pete moves away from the strike by Muller.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pete misses with an uppercut. Muller saw that one coming.
Pete moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pete moves out of range of the strikes.
Pete misses with a looping right.
Pete swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Pete misses its intended target.
Pete thuds his right hand into Muller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Muller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pete.#T3#
A big right from Pete misses.
A jab from Muller finds it's way through Pete's defenses.
Muller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pete.
Pete keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pete swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Muller to counter with a crisp jab.
Muller takes a swing at Pete's ribcage but misses.
Muller throws a low kick but Pete avoids it.
Pete has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pete there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pete misses the shot to the body.
Pete lands a nice hook to Muller's body. Muller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muller tries a low kick but Pete avoids it.
Muller throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Pete does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
Pete lands the left hand.#T4#
Pete shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pete sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pete swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
Pete throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muller on the side of the head.
Pete lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Muller at a distance.
Pete cracks Muller with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Pete misses the target.
Muller missing with a left hand there. Pete was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pete is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muller.
Pete throws out a loose jab but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pete looks to throw the jab but Muller is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pete on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pete rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muller counters with a good, hard body kick but Pete shrugs it off.
Muller scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Texas Pete dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Muller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pete moves out of range of the strikes.
Pete is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by Pete.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Pete sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pete takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Muller scores with the left hand. Pete knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Pete.
Muller cracks Pete with a good jab.
Muller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pete throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pete.
Pete is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muller can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Pete.
Muller misses with a straight right.
Muller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pete sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pete was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pete lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller scores with the left hand. Pete knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Pete throws a jab but it's blocked by Muller.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muller.
Muller misses with a body shot.
Pete throws a lazy uppercut
and Muller counters with a solid body kick.
Pete throws out a loose jab but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pete walks into a straight right hand from Muller.
Muller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pete.
A telegraphed right hand from Pete misses the target.
Pete doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pete lands with a nice body punch.
Pete keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pete lands with a hook. Muller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pete looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Muller slips a straight right by Pete.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller throws out a loose jab but Pete uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pete takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pete will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pete throws the left hand but Muller avoids the punch easily.
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
Muller missing with a left hand there. Pete was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pete.
Texas Pete is winning the standup battle so far.
Pete closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pete throws a big shot that misses.
Muller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pete sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Pete misses the target.
Muller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pete on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Muller misses its intended target. #T3#
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Pete.
Pete misses with a hook.
Muller connects with the punch.
Muller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pete lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Pete. Beautiful body shot.
Muller looks to land a right hand but Pete moved out of range.
Pete fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Muller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pete's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pete duly obliges.
Muller jabs Pete right on the nose. Pete blinks but takes it well.
Pete throws out a loose jab but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pete keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Pete misses the target.
Muller misses with a double jab
and Pete counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pete ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muller throws a body shot but no joy.
Pete was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pete throws out a loose jab but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muller scores with a jab to the head.
Muller scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Pete. Beautiful body shot.
Pete is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pete throws an overhand right that lands on Muller's shoulder, as Muller tries to avoid the shot.
Muller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Texas Pete will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pete misses with a straight right.
Pete lands a nice shot that snaps Muller's head back.
Pete thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muller pushes Pete away with a front kick.
Pete misses with a wild body shot.
Muller ducks right into an uppercut from Pete.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pete lands a jab to Muller's midsection.
Pete throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pete stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Muller slips under a jab from Pete.
The fighters circling - Muller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Pete's head but Pete sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Muller throws a hook but Pete avoids it easily.
Muller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pete connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muller scrambles back to his feet.
Pete throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller throws a hook but Pete avoids it easily.
Pete lands a lovely overhand right.
Pete misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pete. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pete doesn't seem bothered though.
Muller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pete throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pete throwing a counter right hand but Muller manages to avoid it.
Muller defending well as Pete loads up on a big left hand.
Muller misses the jab.#T2#
Muller slips under a jab from Pete.
Pete swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pete lands a glancing blow to the side of Muller's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller missing with a left hand there. Pete was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pete is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pete scores with a jab to the jaw.
Muller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by Pete.
Pete swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muller throws a right hand that misses
and Pete counters with a nice uppercut.
Pete is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muller.
Muller misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Pete misses the target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Muller might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pete has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters circling - Pete throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller sizes up Pete with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pete thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pete thuds his right hand into Muller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Texas Pete is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Pete throws a hook but Muller blocks it.
Muller misses with a body shot.
Muller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pete.
Pete needs to keep his hands up - Muller had a free shot at his head there.
Pete throws a right hand that Muller ducks under and follows up with a left that Muller also avoids with ease.
Pete misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Muller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pete moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pete throws a right hand that Muller ducks under and follows up with a left that Muller also avoids with ease.
Muller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pete throws a hook but Muller blocks it.
Pete misses with a straight left.
Pete with a nice cross.
Muller misses with a looping right.
Pete swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pete displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muller throws out the jab.
Muller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pete is out of range. #T4#
Muller throws a body punch but Pete moves out of range.
Pete appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Muller misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pete lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pete loads up on a big right hand but Muller slips the punch.
Pete throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Pete. Beautiful body shot.
Pete misses with a body shot.
Muller drops his hands momentarily and Pete takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pete has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Muller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pete swats away the attempt to clinch by Muller.
Bode Muller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Pete throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Texas Pete showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pete has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Texas Pete!
An out of breath Texas Pete thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RFL 014 Kjolby vs Smith
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
As Muller backs off Judah throws a huge counter combo but Muller manages to avoid it all.
Judah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muller.
Judah throws a hook but Muller blocks it.
Muller throws a right hand that misses
enabling Judah to counter with a crisp jab.
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muller misses with a body shot.
Judah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muller lands with a hook. Judah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left and a right from Muller both land. Nice combination.
Muller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Muller lands a slapping body shot.
Muller scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller misses with a hook
and Judah counters with a nice uppercut.
Muller cracks a nice hook into Judah's ribs.#T1#
Muller throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range. #CL#
Muller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Judah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Judah blocks a body shot from Muller.
Muller misses with some punches.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
A nice right hand lands inside from Judah.
Muller lands a shoulder strike.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Muller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
Muller lands a hook that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
Judah struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Muller.
Muller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Judah.
Muller lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Uzziah Judah has been cut.
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!
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Muller lands a shoulder strike.
Judah throws a head punch that misses. #T2##KD#
Judah tumbles to the floor! Muller threw a big shot that dropped him and now Muller is on top looking to finish! Judah has guard but can he survive?!
#ROC#
Judah is rocked!
Muller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Judah is still in real trouble! Can Muller finish him?
Judah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Muller goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Judah has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Muller but great work by Judah.
Muller manages to get back to half guard.
Judah seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are battling for position here. Muller manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Muller is looking for a triangle but Judah pushes his legs off easily.
Muller wants to sweep here but Judah controlling him for the moment.
Muller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Judah wants to get up but he can't break Muller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Muller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Muller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Judah keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Judah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Judah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judah is keeping the position for now.
Muller stands and throws Judah's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller trying to control the position but Judah is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Muller connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Judah some visible discomfort.
Judah takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Muller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Judah takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Muller just content to control the position.
Muller is putting a hurting on Judah here, landing some big shots from side control.
Muller controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bode Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uzziah Judah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Muller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Judahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Muller is looking to counter punch.
Muller's corner calls for a 1-2. Muller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Muller lands with an overhand left.
Muller pushes Judah away with a front kick.
Judah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muller throws a leg kick which misses Judah's front leg but catches the back leg as Judah tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Judah backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.
Muller throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range. #T1#
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Muller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Muller cracks Judah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Muller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judah can do to turn this around?#CL#
Muller moves into the clinch successfully.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Muller.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Judah throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muller working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judah.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Judah controls the action.
Judah misses with an elbow strike.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Muller. #T2#
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judah.
Muller lands a nice uppercut.
Muller lands a shoulder strike.
Muller tries a body shot but Judah blocks it.
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judah.
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller lands a body shot.
Judah blocks a body shot from Muller.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
Muller lands a nice uppercut.
Muller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Judah is breathing heavily.#KD#
Muller lands a big uppercut and Judah is down! He's in big trouble - Muller follows him to the mat!
Muller throwing shots but Judah is blocking nicely.
Muller works his way into full mount! #T3#
Muller drops a big elbow. That's hurt Judah! More shots from Muller and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bode Muller!
Bode Muller thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RFL 008 Ring Edition I
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Campion rushes Muller and presses him up against the ropes.
Muller gets through Campion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller.
Muller lands with a left to the head.
Muller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Campion.
Campion blocks an uppercut.
Muller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muller stops a takedown attempt from Campion.
Muller is pressed up against the ropes. Campion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muller down to the mat. Muller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bode Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Campion.
Muller sizes up Campion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Muller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller cracks Campion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Campion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
Muller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Muller. #T1#
Campion throws a nice looking combination but Muller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muller lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Campion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Muller misses the target.
Campion tries to clinch there but Muller circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Muller misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Muller.
Campion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Muller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Campion has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Campion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Campion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Campion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muller but Muller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Campion tries for a takedown but Muller circles away easily
and Muller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Muller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Muller misses.
Muller scores with a decent looking hook.
Campion throws a right and a left that Muller avoids nicely.
Campion shoots for a takedown but Muller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muller with a hook.
Muller connects with a right hand. Campion shakes it off.
Campion takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Campion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Muller trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Campion prevents Muller from improving his position.
Muller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Muller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Muller looking for a sweep. Not yet Muller, not yet.
Campion wants to stand but Muller has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Muller is looking for a triangle but Campion pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Muller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campion defends it easily.
Campion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Campion manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Campion pulls Muller in to control the position.
Campion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muller manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Muller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Muller is proving hard to escape from.
Campion won't allow Muller to sweep him here.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Campion won't allow Muller to sweep him here.
Muller working a defensive guard but Campion passes into half guard.
Muller is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Campion is looking for a kimura but Muller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campion to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bode Muller dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Muller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Campion is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Muller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campion.
A big right from Muller misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Muller as he connects with a hook.
Muller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Campion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion fails to land the takedown.
Bode Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Campion.
Campion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muller defends it nicely.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Muller.
No luck for Campion with that takedown attempt.
Muller looks to throw the jab but Campion is out of range.
Muller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Campion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bode Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campion avoids the body shot from Muller.
#CL#
Muller clinches up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller. #TD2#
Campion successfully pulls guard.
Muller trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom.
Campion can't keep his opponent in guard - Muller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Muller wants to control but Campion is keeping him busy.
Muller is nestled in close to Campion, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Muller stalling away here and it's allowed Campion to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Muller landing some decent shots from guard.
Muller trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom.
Muller is in close to Campion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Campion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Muller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Muller trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom.
Muller passes Campion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Muller working the head and body with strikes.
Muller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Campion keeps working.
Muller is nestled in close to Campion, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Muller is keen to just control but Campion is a slippery customer.
Campion works his way to full guard. Good work.
Muller works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Muller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Muller is looking to take a break and control but Campion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Campion taking some punishment here, with Muller in his half guard. #SUB#
Muller is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Campion still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Campion has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Muller is trying to control Campion's posture but Campion avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bode Muller dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Campion looks to clinch
and Muller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Campion's knee momentarily.
Campion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muller can pounce on him.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campion.
Campion feints the counter takedown.
Muller throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Campion counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Campion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Muller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Campion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Campion is looking for a kimura but Muller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campion to get the leverage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Campion lands with a punch from half guard.
Muller gets full guard.
Muller keeping full guard, as Campion tries to pass.
Campion stopping the sweep attempt from Muller.#T1#
Muller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campion won't allow Muller to sweep him here.
Campion wants to pass the guard but Muller is keeping the position.
Campion postures up in Muller's guard and throws a big left but Muller blocks it.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Muller trying to control the position.
Campion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Muller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Campion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Muller's guard. #T2#
Muller manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Muller has his foot on Campion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campion works his way back into a safe position though.
Muller can't keep his opponent in guard - Campion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Muller is pressing down on Campion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Muller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campion defends it easily.#SUB#
Muller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Campion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Muller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campion can do to turn this around?#T3#
Campion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Muller trying to keep a closed guard but Campion is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Campion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campion has managed to get both his arms back between Muller's legs - danger averted.
Campion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Campion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Campion preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Muller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campion. #T4#
Muller looking for a sweep. Not yet Muller, not yet.
Campion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Campion trying to control but Muller is working from the bottom.
Campion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muller is keeping the position for now.
Muller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Thomas Campion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Campion actively working from the bottom here.
Thomas Campion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muller works his way into full mount!
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 Bode Muller.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bode Muller!
Our winner, Bode Muller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Thomas Campion spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.
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Event:
RFL 003 Muller vs Vinci
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Muller.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Vinci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller scores with a jab. Vinci acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Muller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vinci takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Muller connects with a nice looking jab.
Muller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vinci is able to avoid easily.
Vinci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muller.
Muller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vinci. Vinci circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Muller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Muller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Muller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Muller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller misses with a body kick.#T1#
Muller throws an overhand right that lands on Vinci's shoulder, as Vinci tries to avoid the shot.
Vinci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muller scores with a jab to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Muller.#CUT#
It looks like Sigurd Vinci has been cut.
Muller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vinci swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Muller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vinci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller.
Muller lands a jab.
Muller with a hook.
Vinci misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Vinci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Muller looks to land a right hand but Vinci moved out of range.
Bode Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinci moves away.
Vinci steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Muller.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
A left and a right from Muller both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller connects with a leg kick. Vinci looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Muller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Vinci has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Vinci controls the action.
Muller creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Vinci's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Vinci drops to his knees and Muller pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bode Muller!
Bode Muller thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Death Squad 361:Bogdan v Aku
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Muller looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanzzle is just out of range.
Hanzzle throws a low kick but Muller moves out of range easily.
Hanzzle throws a body kick that misses.
Hanzzle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller slips a straight right by Hanzzle.
Hanzzle moves away from the strike by Muller.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanzzle.
Nice straight punches there by Hanzzle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanzzle.
Muller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanzzle is out of range and Muller settles back down.
Muller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Muller moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Muller tries to sprawl but Hanzzle drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hanzzle wants to stand up but Muller has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hanzzle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Muller wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hanzzle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Muller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hanzzle scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hanzzle lands a nice short elbow.
Hanzzle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are battling for position here. Muller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanzzle distracts Muller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Muller trying to control the position.
Muller has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Casino. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hanzzle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muller tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanzzle is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hanzzle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Muller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Muller trying to control but Hanzzle is working from the bottom.
Muller lands a couple of elbows.
Hanzzle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hanzzle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanzzle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Muller wants to control from the top but Hanzzle keeps moving.
Muller slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Hanzzle gets back to full guard.
Muller looking to pass the guard.
Muller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanzzle is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Muller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanzzle is one step ahead there.
Muller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Muller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Muller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Muller prevents Hanzzle from improving his position.
Muller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hanzzle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Muller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hanzzle is looking to improve his position.
Hanzzle is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Muller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Muller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanzzle taking some punishment here, with Muller in his half guard.
Hanzzle is pressing down on Muller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yuri Hanzzle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
Hanzzle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hanzzle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hanzzle defending well as Muller loads up on a big left hand.
Muller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hanzzle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Muller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yuri Hanzzle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanzzle is looking to land body kicks.
Hanzzle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muller.
It seemed like Muller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanzzle throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muller! But no joy.
Hanzzle throws a right hand that misses
and Muller counters with a three punch combo that has Hanzzle backing up. Hanzzle nods at Muller to acknowledge the strikes.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
Muller scores with a decent looking hook.
Hanzzle throws a leg kick which misses Muller's front leg but catches the back leg as Muller tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanzzle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hanzzle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
Muller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanzzle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Hanzzle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanzzle connects with a body shot that sends Muller's belly button to the back.
Yuri Hanzzle is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanzzle misses with a jab to the body
and Muller counters with a leg kick.
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanzzle.
Hanzzle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A good leg kick by Hanzzle.
Hanzzle thows a leg kick but Muller checks it
and Muller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Muller with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanzzle stuns Muller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Hanzzle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muller, pushing him back against the cage.
Hanzzle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanzzles head.
Hanzzle lands a right hand.
Muller lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanzzle backwards. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanzzle.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Hanzzle controls the action.
A short right from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller prevents a body shot from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Muller tries a body shot but Hanzzle blocks it.
Hanzzle lands a body shot.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzzle misses with some punches.
Hanzzle struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Hanzzle.
Hanzzle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller working aggressively here.
Hanzzle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanzzle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller keeps control of Hanzzle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Hanzzle controls the action.
Hanzzle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanzzle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hanzzle misses with some punches.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Yuri Hanzzle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanzzle.
Hanzzle misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller lands a left hand.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Hanzzle lands a left hand.
Hanzzle blocks a body shot from Muller.
A body shot lands from Muller.
A right hand to the body from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Hanzzle tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Hanzzle back against the cage.
Hanzzle prevents a body shot from Muller. #T4#
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Hanzzle avoids it by throwing Muller back against the cage.
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanzzle backwards.
Hanzzle swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanzzle.
Muller presses Hanzzle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Muller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanzzle backwards.
Hanzzle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muller has him pressed against the cage.
Hanzzle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanzzle swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanzzle.
Hanzzle pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bode Muller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hanzzle throws out a loose jab but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hanzzle blocks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Hanzzle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanzzle as he connects with a hook.
Muller scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Muller. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Hanzzle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanzzle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Hanzzle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller scores with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanzzle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller cracks Hanzzle with an open hand slap.
Muller is looking to clinch.
Hanzzle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Hanzzle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muller lands a nice hook to Hanzzle's body. Hanzzle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanzzle.
Decent striking displayed by Hanzzle there.
Hanzzle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
A left and a right from Muller both land. Nice combination.
Hanzzle swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
#CL#
Hanzzle darts in and clinches Muller up against the cage.
Hanzzle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Hanzzle.
#BC#
Hanzzle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muller works the jab nicely.
Hanzzle moves to clinch but Muller breaks away
and Muller counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanzzle.#T2#
That kick from Hanzzle tenderised Muller's leg. Muller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Muller lands a really nice looking cross but Hanzzle seems unphased.
Muller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Muller misses.
Hanzzle lands a leg kick that knocks Muller off balance momentarily.
A jab from Muller misses.
Hanzzle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
Muller lands a head shot.
Hanzzle throws a leg kick
and Hanzzle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muller takes a swing at Hanzzle's ribcage but misses.
Muller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bode Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Muller as he checks the leg kick.
Hanzzle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hanzzle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muller.
Hanzzle moves out of range as Muller strikes.#T3#
Muller avoids a kick to the body.
Muller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Muller looks to land a left hand but Hanzzle moved out of range nicely.
Hanzzle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanzzle lands a leg kick that knocks Muller off balance momentarily.
Muller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Hanzzle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Muller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hanzzle throws out a loose jab but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Muller tenderised Hanzzle's leg. Hanzzle is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Muller moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanzzle misses with a body punch.
Hanzzle works on Muller's body with a couple of short punches.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Muller lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanzzle backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanzzle's elbow.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanzzle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanzzle blocks an uppercut.
Hanzzle blocks a body shot from Muller.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muller.
Muller misses with a punch to the body.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Hanzzle misses with the head strike.
Muller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller digs a right hand into Hanzzle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hanzzle's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Hanzzle fails to land.
Muller misses with the head strike.
Hanzzle misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bode Muller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bode Muller!
A very excited looking Bode Muller 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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Event:
Death Squad 353:Donnie v Bush
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Muller throws a big shot that misses.
Severn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muller counters with a nice uppercut.
Severn misses with a right hand
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muller takes a swing at Severn's ribcage but misses.
Muller connects with a solid leg kick.
Severn cracks Muller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Muller cracks Severn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Severn tries to clinch up
and Muller counters with a nice body kick.
Severn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casino in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot by Severn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Severn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severn wants to counter with a clinch but Muller pushes him away.#T1#
Muller swinging wildly here.
Severn tries to clinch but Muller is having none of it.
Muller walks into a straight right hand from Severn.#CUT2#
It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
Severn misses with an uppercut
letting Muller counter with a right hand.
Muller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muller blocks a jab.#KD2#
Severn lands a big right hand that sends Muller crashing to the mat! Severn stays standing though and waves Muller back to his feet!#ROC2#
Muller is rocked!
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!
Severn throws a looping overhand right but Muller ducks down to avoid it.
Oh Muller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Severn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Muller looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Severn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Muller is trying to maintain the position but Severn is very close to passing his half guard.
Muller seems to have got his legs back now.
Muller won't allow Severn to pass to mount. #T2#
Severn controlling the action here.
Muller wants to control but Severn is keeping busy.
Muller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Severn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muller keeps working.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Severn looks to land a strike but Muller avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Muller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Severn wants to pass the guard but Muller is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muller looking for a sweep. Not yet Muller, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muller is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Severn is pulling down on Muller's head. It's preventing any offense from Muller, at least for the moment.
Severn keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Muller advances to half guard.
Muller is keen to just control but Severn is a slippery customer.
Severn is looking to improve his position.
Severn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muller is working away from the top position though.
Severn is looking for a sweep. Muller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Severn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Muller is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Muller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Muller cracks Severn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Severn is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Severn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Chris Severn has been cut.
Severn is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Severn regains half guard.
Muller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Muller is trying to control the action in half guard but Severn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Muller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bode Muller will probably get the nod.
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!
#R2#
Muller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Muller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muller throws a right hand that misses
and Severn counters with a nice body kick.
Muller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muller looks to land a right hand but Severn moved out of range.
Muller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Severn is out of range.
And Severn tries to counter it with a takedown but Muller pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muller throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Severn counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Severn misses with the head strike.
Muller fails to pull guard.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Muller tries a body shot but Severn blocks it.
#T1#
Severn blocks a body shot from Muller.
Severn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Severn misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Muller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Severn has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Severn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Severn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Severn.
Muller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Severn backwards.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Severn manages to break the clinch.
Severn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muller. Muller obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Severn moves into the clinch.
Severn lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Muller misses with the head strike.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Severn controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Severn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Muller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Severn can turn it around.
Severn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muller has Severn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Severn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bode Muller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muller.
Severn wants a takedown.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Severn controls his hands.
Severn working aggressively here.
Severn lands with a left to the head.
Muller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Severn walks away with a smile on his face. Muller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Muller throws a body shot but no joy.
Severn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
Muller tries to sprawl but Severn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Severn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Muller is staying active underneath Severn, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Muller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muller has hold of Severn's hands but Severn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Severn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Severn is looking to take a break and control but Muller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Severn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Muller manages to get to full guard.
Muller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Muller looking to control.
Muller seems keen to control Severn's posture.
Severn stopping the sweep attempt from Muller.
Severn pushing down on Muller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Muller is looking to improve his position.
Muller gets full guard.
Severn wants to control from the top but Muller keeps moving.
Muller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Severn throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Severn 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.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Muller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Severn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Muller is in Severn's guard.
Muller wants to control from the top but Severn keeps moving.
Severn working a defensive guard here.
Severn looking for a sweep. Not yet Severn, not yet.
Muller postures up.
Muller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Severn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Severn is keeping the position for now.
Severn keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Muller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1##SUB2#
Severn has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Muller doesn't defend quickly enough and Severn has managed to lock this one up! Can Muller escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Severn on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Severn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chris Severn thanked Hellbent for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Death Squad 344:Heart v Sionis
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Muller looks to land a body kick but Bell moved away.
Bell lands with a shot to the body.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
Muller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Muller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bell throws a hook to the side of Muller's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Muller is looking to chop away at Bell's legs.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bell.
Muller throws a looping overhand right but Bell ducks down to avoid it.
Muller moves out of range of the body kick from Bell.
Muller lands an overhand right.
Bell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muller throws out the jab.
Bell drops his hands momentarily and Muller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bell lands a really nice looking cross but Muller seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell moves out of range of the body kick.
Bell connects with a body shot.
Bell throws a leg kick which misses Muller's front leg but catches the back leg as Muller tries to avoid it.
Muller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Bell misses.
Muller throws a low kick but Bell moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Muller - the referee stops the clock and Bell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Muller. Bell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Muller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller scores with a sloppy right hand. Bell should have avoided that one.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Muller moves forwards but Bell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Muller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muller throws a hook but Bell blocks it.
Nice shot by Muller.
Muller loads up on a big right hand but Bell slips the punch.
It looked like Bell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Muller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.#T2#
Bell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Muller tries a low kick but Bell avoids it.
Muller loads up on a big right hand but Bell slips the punch.
Muller is looking to score with low kicks.
Muller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bell scores with a head kick.
Muller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Muller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bell sprawls well. Bell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Muller gets slowly back to his feet.
Muller cracks Bell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bell blocks a low kick nicely.
Bell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Bell looks to land a right hand but Muller moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Muller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Russell Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muller throws a body shot but no joy.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Bell saw that one coming.
Bell misses with a hook.
Bell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Muller gets a clinch.
Muller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bell blocks an uppercut.
Muller tries to work over Bell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4##BC#
Bell manages to break the clinch.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
Bell misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muller! But no joy.
Muller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muller.
Muller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bell half committed to a counter leg kick.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Bell moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Muller misses.
A slow jab from Bell misses its intended target.
Muller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Muller checks a leg kick nicely.
Muller shoots in for a takedown but Bell shows good takedown defense.
Russell Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bode Muller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bell thows a body kick. Muller tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
A jab from Muller does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bode Muller will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bell scrambles back to his feet.
Muller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bell. That one must have hurt.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
Muller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Muller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller jabs Bell right on the nose. Bell blinks but takes it well.
Bell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Muller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Bell saw that one coming.
Muller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bell.
It looked like Bell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bode Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Bell.
Muller 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.
Bell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bell looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Muller throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Muller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bell throws a looping overhand right but Muller ducks down to avoid it.
Bell just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Muller.
Bell throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Bell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Muller throws a hook but Bell avoids it easily.
Bell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muller.
Muller blocks a head kick by Bell.
Bell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bell misses with an uppercut. Muller saw that one coming.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
Muller is looking to slow Bell down with leg kicks.
Muller blocks a head kick by Bell.
That kick from Bell tenderised Muller's leg. Muller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut there from Bell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Muller connects with a looping right hand.
Muller shoots in for a takedown but Bell shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Bell misses the target.
Bell scores with a jab to the head.
Bell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muller.
Bell thuds his right hand into Muller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bell dips to his left and cracks Muller with an uppercut!
Muller tries to land a leg kick but Bell saw it coming and moves away.
Muller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muller thows a body kick. Bell tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2#
Muller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bell struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Muller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Muller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bell struggling a bit here.
Muller throws an elbow but Bell slips to the side and avoids it well.
Muller in side control, throwing shots but Bell defends. #SUB2#
Muller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bell can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bell is not content to let Muller control the position.
Bell parries the strikes from Muller easily there. Muller is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bell to escape.
Bell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Muller cracks Bell with a big right hand but Bell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bode Muller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bell checks a leg kick.
Muller lands a leg kick that knocks Bell off balance momentarily.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Bell lands a head shot.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Muller throws a hook but Bell avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Bell misses its intended target.
Muller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Muller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bell.
Muller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Bell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller lands with a good body shot.
Bell throws a hook to the side of Muller's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bell misses with a straight right.
Bell motions for Muller to come forward. Bell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bell.#T1#
Bell digs a good hook to Muller's body.
Muller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Bell.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Bell saw that one coming.
Bell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bell throws a body kick that misses.
Bell throws a looping overhand right but Muller ducks down to avoid it.
Muller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Muller.
Muller throws a good cross that connects.
Muller looks to throw the jab but Bell is out of range.
Muller avoids the body shot from Bell.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muller! But no joy.
Muller avoids the body shot from Bell.
Bell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Muller counters with a stiff right hand.
Bell moves out of range of the body kick.
Bell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Muller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bell scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Bell connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Bell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell blocks a head kick by Muller.
A little feinted left hand from Bell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Muller misses.
Muller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donk. Bell catches Muller right on the button with a cross.
Muller throws a right hand that misses
and Bell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Russell Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bell misses with a wild body shot.
Muller unleashes a big counter combination but Bell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bell 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.
A head kick misses from Muller.
Muller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bell avoids a kick to the body.
Bell 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.
Bell digs a good hook to Muller's body.
Bell slips under a jab.#T3#
Muller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bell tries to avoid it but Muller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bell to the ground. Bell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bell scores with the left hand. Muller knows he should have avoided that one.
Bell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muller flicks out a counter leg kick but Bell steps away.
Bell misses with a low kick.
Muller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bell on the side of the head.
Muller takes a swing at Bell's ribcage but misses.
Bell takes a swing at Muller's ribcage but misses.
Muller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bell misses with a looping right.
Muller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muller.
A little feinted left hand from Bell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bell avoids the body shot from Muller.
Bell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Muller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muller loads up on a big right hand but Bell slips the punch.
Bell is looking to score with low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bell checks a leg kick.
Muller throws a one two combo.
Muller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bell looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Bell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bell looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Bell misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
Bell works Muller's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Bell backs off Muller throws a huge counter combo but Bell manages to avoid it all.
Bell cracks Muller with a good jab.
A good leg kick by Bell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Muller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bode Muller!
During a confident post fight interview, Bode Muller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Death Squad 340:Karol v Alex
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Laar throws a chopping leg kick but Muller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Muller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Muller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Muller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casino in the buildup to the fight.
Laar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muller. Muller obviously looking to wear him down.
Laar misses with a low kick.
Muller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muller misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laar.
Laar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
Laar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Muller checks it well.
Laar scores with a leg kick.
Muller blocks a low kick nicely.
Laar tries a low kick but Muller avoids it.
Muller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laar on the side of the head.
Muller misses with a body shot.
Laar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Laar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laar connects with an inside leg kick.
Laar thows a leg kick but Muller checks it
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Laar motions for Muller to come forward. Laar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muller throws a body punch but Laar moves out of range.
Laar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laar thumps Muller with a low kick.#T1#
Laar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laar throws a front kick aimed at Muller's knee but Muller avoids it well.
Muller looks to land a right hand but Laar moved out of range.
Muller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laar takes a swing at Muller's ribcage but misses.
Laar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laar throws a body shot but no joy.
Muller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laar takes a step back to recover.
Muller cracks Laar with an open hand slap.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Muller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laar wants to slow Muller down by chopping away at his legs.
Laar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Muller counters with a thumping low kick.
Muller looks to land a body kick but Laar moved away.
Laar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laar throws a right hand that Muller ducks under and follows up with a left that Muller also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
A low kick from Laar is predictable there
and Muller counters with a series of strikes. Laar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Muller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laar under the eye.
Laar throws a leg kick but Muller checks it.
Muller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arvo Laar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laar stuns Muller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muller.
Muller digs a good hook to Laar's body.
Laar throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Laar tenderised Muller's leg. Muller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laar misses with a low kick as Muller jumps back.
A counter left hand to the body from Muller misses its target.
Laar swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Muller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Laar slips a straight right by Muller.
Laar connects with an inside leg kick.
Laar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Muller throws a leg kick but Laar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laar throws a leg kick but Muller moved away.
Muller misses with a looping left.
Muller tests Laar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laar throws a leg kick
and Muller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Laar moves away and avoids it.
Muller checks a leg kick nicely.
Muller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laar lands a nice shot to the body.
Laar needs to keep his hands up - Muller had a free shot at his head there.
Laar slips under a jab from Muller.
Muller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Laar moves away from the strike by Muller.
A good leg kick by Laar.
Muller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laar on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Muller rather than just go for the knockout.
Muller thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Muller throws a big shot that misses.
Muller scores with a nice right hand.
A leg kick checked by Muller.
A clash of legs there as Muller blocks the low kick.
Laar thuds a left hand into Muller's body.
Laar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller.
Nice straight punches there by Muller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Muller.
Muller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laar tried to score with a low kick but Muller checks it.
Muller checks the leg kick.
Laar tries to work over Muller's front leg with a kick but Muller checks it.
Muller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Laar saw that one coming.
Laar throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muller. Muller obviously looking to wear him down.
Laar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muller's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Laar misses
and Muller counters with a left to the body.
Laar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Laar throws a leg kick
and Muller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bode Muller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A big left from Muller misses.
Donk. Muller catches Laar right on the button with a cross.
Laar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laar throws a head kick that misses
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Muller counters with a thumping low kick.
Muller throws a good cross that connects.
Laar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laar misses with a leg kick.
Muller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laar has time to react.
Muller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laar on the side of the head.
Laar throws a chopping leg kick but Muller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller.
Muller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Laar takes a swing at Muller's ribcage but misses.
Laar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laar is looking to chop away at Muller's legs. #T1#
A low kick from Laar is predictable there #TD#
and Muller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Muller wants to control from the top but Laar keeps moving.
Laar is wriggling around but Muller manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Muller there.
Laar won't allow Muller to pass to mount.
Muller working Laar over with strikes.
Muller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laar tries to kick Muller off but Muller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Laar won't allow Muller to pass to mount.
Muller winds up and cracks Laar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Laar wants to get back to his feet.
Muller slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Muller trying to control the action but Laar is working from the bottom.
Laar is trying to stand back up but Muller is controlling him
Muller sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Muller trying to control the action but Laar is working from the bottom.
Laar wants to get back to his feet.
Laar has hold of Muller's hands but Muller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Laar taking some punishment here, with Muller in his half guard.
Muller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Muller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Muller trying to control from half guard but Laar is working away.
Muller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Muller lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Muller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laar defends it well.
Muller is keen to just control but Laar is a slippery customer.
Muller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Laar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laar.#SUB2#
Laar looking for subs off his back but Muller has passed one foot through into half guard.
Laar is trying to stand up here but Muller is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Laar looking for submissions off his back.
Laar is refusing to be controlled, as Muller sits in half guard. #SUB#
Muller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laar defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bode Muller dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Muller lands a slapping body shot.
Muller looks to land a left hand but Laar moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Laar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muller connects with a leg kick. Laar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laar blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Muller.
Nice body kick there by Muller.
Laar blocks the body kick.
Muller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laar takes a step back to recover.
Muller throws out a powerful jab.
Muller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laar's calf.
Muller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laar misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Muller counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Muller wants to control but Laar is keeping him busy.
Laar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Muller trying to control the action but Laar is working from the bottom.
Muller taking a break here but Laar is having none of it and regains half guard.
Muller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Muller wants to work for an arm triangle but Laar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Muller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Muller working the head and body with strikes.
Laar tries to roll over but Muller keeps him under control.
Muller is looking to take a break and control but Laar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muller working over Laar with some ground and pound. Laar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Muller wants to take a breather but Laar is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Muller seems content to control.
Muller trying to mount his opponent but Laar defends it.
Muller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Muller is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Laar is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bode Muller!
Bode Muller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Death Squad 334:Wang v Breaker
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Burns walks into a straight right hand from Muller.
Burns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Muller swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns .
A nice side step and Muller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Muller throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Muller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Muller.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Burns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Muller appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Muller.
Jab from Muller.
Muller scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burns .
Muller lands with an overhand left.#T1##KD#
Burns lands a big head kick that sends Muller tumbling to the mat! Burns takes a step backwards and waves Muller back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
Muller connects with a crisp jab.
Muller misses with a leg kick.
Burns smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#
Muller is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Muller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Muller.
Muller connects with a jab.
Muller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD#
Burns drops Muller with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Muller looks back up at him and smiles so Burns waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Muller is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Muller throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Muller seems to have recovered his senses.
Muller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab lands there for Burns .#T2#
Muller thows a leg kick but Burns checks it
and Burns counters with a big right hand! Oh Muller is in trouble here! Burns follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex John Conor Burns !
During a confident post fight interview, Alex John Conor Burns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Death Squad 327:Donnie v Chris
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Muller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gordon throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Muller looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Muller connects with a right hand. Gordon shakes it off.
Muller 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.
We've been informed that Muller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gordon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gordon motions for Muller to come forward. Gordon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Gordon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muller counters with a body kick.
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Muller misses.
Good work by Muller as he checks the leg kick.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Muller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gordon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller lands with a hook. Gordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gordon - that will leave a mark!
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Gordon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gordon throws a front kick aimed at Muller's knee but Muller avoids it well.
Muller connects with a nice looking jab.
Muller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muller looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Muller. Beautiful body shot.
Gordon throws the kick towards the body but Muller avoids it.
Gordon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mullers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gordon misses with a jab to the body
and Muller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gordon thinking.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Muller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Muller takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses.
Gordon loads up on a big right hand but Muller slips the punch.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
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!
A shot to the liver by Muller. Beautiful body shot.
Gordon walks into a straight right hand from Muller.
Muller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Gordon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Muller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Gordon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.
Gordon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Muller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gordon misses with a hook to the body
and Muller counters with a leg kick.
Gordon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gordon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muller throws a hook but Gordon blocks it.
A nice combination there by Muller.
A punch lands to the side of Gordon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Muller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller.
Muller misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Gordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gordon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gordon defending well as Muller loads up on a big left hand.
Muller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muller lands with a straight right. Gordon didn't see that one coming.
Gordon misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
Muller looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
Gordon lands a nice looking body kick.
Muller throws a right and a left that Gordon avoids nicely.
Gordon lands the left hand.
Gordon blocks a jab.
Gordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gordon misses with a body shot.
Gordon throws a series of strikes that have Muller backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
Muller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Muller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gordon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Muller cracks Gordon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
A slow jab from Gordon misses its intended target.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muller checks a leg kick.
Gordon misses with a hook
and Muller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gordon blocks a jab.
Gordon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Muller scores with a punch to the head.
Gordon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Gordon.
Gordon misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD#
Muller gets caught flat footed, as Gordon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Muller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gordon throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#SU#
Gordon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Muller takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bode Muller will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gordon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bode Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gordon throws a push kick but Muller slaps the foot to one side.
Muller throws a low kick, looking for Gordon's leg but Gordon calmly moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Gordon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muller 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.
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Muller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Muller lands a right hook to the body.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Gordon saw that one coming.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Gordon misses
and Muller counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Muller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gordon throws a low kick but Muller avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Muller throws out a counter right but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
Muller swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller.#T1#
Gordon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Muller thuds his right hand into Gordon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Muller digs a good body shot into Gordon's ribs.
Muller moves out of range of the body kick from Gordon.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Muller jabs at Gordon's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muller. That's going to slow Gordon down.
Gordon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darby Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gordon lands a high kick!
Muller scores with a kick to the body.
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Muller tries to land a leg kick but Gordon saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Gordon.
Muller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gordon slips a jab from Muller.
Bode Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Muller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Gordon moves out of range as Muller throws a body kick.
A left lands for Muller.
Muller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muller.
A jab lands there for Muller.
Gordon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Muller slips a straight right by Gordon.
Muller connects with a single shot there.
Muller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Muller takes one to the side of the head.
Gordon scoring well with a low kick there.
Muller moves away from the strike by Gordon.
A low kick from Gordon is predictable there
and Muller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Muller looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick
and Muller finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Gordon. #T3#
Muller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body.
Gordon takes a swing at Muller's ribcage but misses.
Gordon throws a shot to the body.
Muller avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Muller.
Muller tests Gordon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Muller.
Gordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muller keeps Gordon at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Muller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Gordon saw that one coming.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gordon throws out a leg kick but Muller moves out of range and Gordon only half commits.
Muller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Muller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gordon throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Muller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Gordon takes one to the side of the head.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller moves out of range as Gordon strikes.
A big right from Muller misses.
Muller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon cracks the inside of Muller's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muller.
Muller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gordon doesn't seem bothered though.
Gordon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gordon dives in and grabs Muller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muller pushes down on Gordon's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muller! But no joy.
Gordon throws a looping overhand right but Muller ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Muller misses its intended target.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Muller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Muller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Muller as he connects with a hook.
Muller moves out of range of the body kick from Gordon.
Muller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gordon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Muller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bode Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Muller scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon blocks a jab.
Muller tried to score with a low kick but Gordon checks it.
Gordon connects with a solid leg kick.
Gordon lands a high kick!
A jab from Gordon does it's job there.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Muller blocks a head kick by Gordon.
A combination from Gordon does no damage.
Gordon misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller throws a right hand that Gordon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gordon also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gordon cracks Muller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Muller moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck for Gordon with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Gordon 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Gordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muller scores with a sloppy right hand. Gordon should have avoided that one.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon thumps Muller with a low kick.
Muller jabs at Gordon's body.#CL#
Gordon clinches up with Muller and pushes him back against the cage.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Gordon has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Muller tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Muller in his tracks for a moment.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Muller.
Muller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Muller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Muller prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Darby Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Still in the clinch, Gordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Muller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muller looks for the body kick but Gordon saw that one coming. #CL#
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Muller back into the cage.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gordon tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Muller breaks from the clinch.
Gordon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Muller is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muller! But no joy.
Gordon takes one to the side of the head.
Muller misses with a leg kick.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller throws a big shot that misses.
Muller works Gordon's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Gordon.
A jab lands there for Muller.
Muller throws a low kick but Gordon moves out of range easily.
Muller tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gordon avoids a kick to the body.
Muller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gordon on the side of the head.
Gordon cracks Muller with a good jab.
Muller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Muller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.
Gordon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gordon scrambles back to his feet.
Muller scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Muller avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bode Muller.
I've got Muller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bode Muller!
A victorious Bode Muller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Death Squad 322:Heart v Chris
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Vanzetti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vanzetti staying out of range there.
Vanzetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vanzetti takes a swing at Muller's ribcage but misses.
Muller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vanzetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Muller staying out of range there.
Vanzetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vanzetti lands a jab to Muller's midsection.
Muller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Vanzetti's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Muller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vanzetti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Muller throws a hook but Vanzetti blocks it.
It looked like Vanzetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vanzetti cracks Muller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Muller ducks right into an uppercut from Vanzetti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Muller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti tries to bum rush Muller with a series of wild strikes but Muller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vanzetti with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Vanzetti scores with a four punch combination!
Muller scores with a jab to the head.
Vanzetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanzetti looks to land a combination but Muller avoids it well. #T1#
Muller digs a good hook to Vanzetti's body.
Vanzetti needs to keep his hands up - Muller had a free shot at his head there.
Vanzetti misses with a body shot.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Vanzetti moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Vanzetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vanzetti just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Muller misses.
Muller missing with a left hand there. Vanzetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Muller gets tackled into the cage by Vanzetti. Vanzetti maintains the clinch.
Vanzetti misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Muller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Muller manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Muller tries for a kimura but Vanzetti is defending well.
Muller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vanzetti is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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!
Muller trying to control the action but Vanzetti is working from the bottom.
Muller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2##SUB2#
Muller is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vanzetti is trying to escape and Muller transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vanzetti is forced to tap! Nice work there by Muller! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bode Muller!
Bode Muller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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SP-ICON:Corozzo V.S. Harris
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Harris clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Muller scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Harris has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Harris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Harris to work.
Muller is pressed up against the cage. Harris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muller down to the mat. Muller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Muller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Muller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harris misses with a double jab
and Muller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller.#CL#
Harris clinches with his opponent.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller working aggressively here.
Muller scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris motions for Muller to come forward. Harris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bode Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Muller sprawls and moves away.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Muller.
Muller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harris momentarily.
Harris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muller.#CL#
Muller tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Harris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muller smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruarc Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muller lands a body shot.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harris avoids the body shot from Muller.
Muller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harris looking for a takedown.
Harris looking to stall.
Harris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Muller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Harris tries to clinch but Muller is having none of it.
Harris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.#KD2#
Muller sends Harris crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Muller is motioning to the referee to let Harris up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Harris is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ruarc Harris has been cut.
Muller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harris's calf.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harris seems to have got his legs back now.
Muller has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A jab lands there for Muller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muller throws an overhand right that drops Harris like a sack of potatoes! Muller dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bode Muller!
After the fight, Bode Muller was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Ruarc Harris was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost this match because i had a injured heart you see someone ran over my dog earlier today. If it where not for that i would have kicked this guys ass.'.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Adams V.S. Williams
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Muller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Muller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pitakaka with a body shot.
Muller has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pitakaka moves out of range as Muller throws a body kick.
Muller blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pitakaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Pitakaka's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Muller blocks the body kick.
Muller throws a jab when Pitakaka was well out of range.
Pitakaka pushes Muller away with a front kick.
Pitakaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Muller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pitakaka moves out of range as Muller throws a body kick.
Pitakaka lands a nice looking body kick.
Muller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pitakaka has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka slips a straight right by Muller.#T1#
Muller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitakaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Muller moves out of range.
That kick from Pitakaka tenderised Muller's leg. Muller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elijah Pitakaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Muller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pitakaka.
Muller blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka moves out of range of the body kick from Muller.
Pitakaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Muller works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitakaka throws a front kick that sends Muller stumbling back into the cage.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muller looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitakaka is just out of range.#T2#
Pitakaka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick which misses Muller's front leg but catches the back leg as Muller tries to avoid it.
Pitakaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muller only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Muller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Muller duly obliges.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka ducks right into an uppercut from Muller.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pitakaka. That's going to slow Muller down.
Muller scores with a punch to the head.
Muller moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Pitakaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Muller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pitakaka punishes Muller's body with a nice straight punch.
Pitakaka is looking to land body kicks.
Pitakaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Muller lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Pitakaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Pitakaka saw that one coming.
Pitakaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muller pushes Pitakaka away with a front kick.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Pitakaka's head but Pitakaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muller moves out of range of the body kick.
Pitakaka lands a head kick. Muller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A decent looking cross lands there for Muller.
Muller scores with a nice strike.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pitakaka. Muller shrugs it off though.
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitakaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
Muller checks the leg kick.
Muller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
And Pitakaka counters with a quick kick to the body but Muller blocks it.#T4#
Muller misses with a few strikes there.
Muller misses with a body shot.
Pitakaka scores with a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a nice head kick!
Muller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pitakaka checks it well.
Pitakaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pitakaka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muller throws a body punch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Muller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pitakaka. Pitakaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Muller moved away.
Muller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muller throws a front kick aimed at Pitakaka's knee but Pitakaka avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller tries a low kick but Pitakaka avoids it.
Muller jabs Pitakaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Pitakaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muller throws a hook but Pitakaka avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Muller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pitakaka doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Pitakaka dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Muller tests Pitakaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pitakaka avoids the body shot from Muller.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Pitakaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Muller's head.
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Elijah Pitakaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Muller lands with a good body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Muller might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pitakaka has got the better of the exchanges.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muller.
Muller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pitakaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muller.
Muller misses with a kick to the body.
Pitakaka scores with a kick to the body.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Pitakaka's head but Pitakaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Muller throws a head kick that half lands.
Pitakaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Muller's calf.#T1#
A left lands for Muller.
Pitakaka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Muller.
Pitakaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muller throws a wild body kick that Pitakaka sees coming a mile off.
Muller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Muller throws a leg kick but Pitakaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Muller moves out of range.
Pitakaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Muller. That did some damage!
Nice body kick there by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka thumps Muller with a low kick.
Muller checks a leg kick.
Pitakaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pitakaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muller.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Muller just misses with a punch to the body.
Muller dips to his left and cracks Pitakaka with an uppercut!
Pitakaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Muller has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but Muller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Muller connects with a right hand. Pitakaka shakes it off.
A low kick from Pitakaka is predictable there
and Muller counters with a left to the body.
Pitakaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muller stuns Pitakaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pitakaka takes a step back to recover.
Pitakaka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Muller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muller throws the kick towards the body but Pitakaka avoids it.
Muller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Muller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pitakaka sprawls well initially but Muller persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Muller is trying to control. Pitakaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitakaka is trying to stand back up but Muller is controlling him
Pitakaka trying to hold on to Muller's head to control him but Muller postures up.
Muller controlling the action here.
Muller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pitakaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muller. #SUB2#
Muller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pitakaka defends it well.
Muller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Muller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muller drops an elbow to the side of Pitakaka's head.
Muller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pitakaka is staying active underneath Muller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Muller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Muller lands a nice short elbow.#ES#
Pitakaka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitakaka.
Muller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pitakaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Pitakaka saw that one coming.
Muller throws a low kick but Pitakaka moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Muller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bode Muller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pitakaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Muller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Muller stuns Pitakaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pitakaka lands a high kick!
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Muller moves out of range.
Muller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Muller shoots in looking for a takedown. Pitakaka tries to sprawl out of it but Muller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pitakaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Pitakaka is looking to land body kicks.
Pitakaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muller.
Nice cross by Pitakaka.#T1#
Muller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Pitakaka misses
and Muller counters with a nice uppercut.
Muller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
Pitakaka looks for the body kick but Muller saw that one coming.
Muller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pitakaka walks into a left hand.
Pitakaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pitakaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Muller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Pitakaka tries to move into range but Muller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Muller moves out of range of the body kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries to work over Muller's front leg with a kick but Muller checks it.
Muller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller shoots in but Pitakaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pitakaka leaves Muller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Elijah Pitakaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bode Muller.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muller checks a leg kick.
Muller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pitakaka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Muller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Pitakaka moves away and avoids it.
Pitakaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Muller is able to avoid easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Muller tests Pitakaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pitakaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muller throws out the jab.
Muller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pitakaka can pounce on him.
Pitakaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka wants to land a leg kick but Muller is out of range.
Pitakaka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Muller. That one must have hurt.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Pitakaka's head but Pitakaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that Muller semi-blocks.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitakaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Muller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pitakaka's guard.
Muller stops Pitakaka from standing up.
Muller stands up over Pitakaka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Muller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pitakaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitakaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller works over Pitakaka with some ground and pound from guard.
Muller stopping the sweep attempt from Pitakaka.
Bode Muller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bode Muller.
I think Muller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Elijah Pitakaka!
Elijah Pitakaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Donk. Muller catches Thornton right on the button with a cross.
Thornton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Muller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Muller punishes Thornton's body with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Muller drops Thornton with a beautiful combination! Thornton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Muller is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Thornton is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lou Thornton has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller lands a brutal uppercut that launches Thornton off his feet! Thornton tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bode Muller!
Bode Muller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Muller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Muller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filipovic. That did some damage!
Muller misses with a low kick as Filipovic jumps back.
Filipovic moves in looking to clinch but Muller pushes him off.
Muller is looking to counter punch.
Muller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Filipovic wants to clinch.
Muller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Filipovic's hands.#CL2#
Filipovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Muller breaks the clinch.
Filipovic tries to clinch there but Muller circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller throws a leg kick but Filipovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Filipovic is looking to clinch but Muller is avoiding it.
Muller connects with a looping right hand.
Donk. Muller catches Filipovic right on the button with a cross.
Muller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#TD2#
Filipovic shoots in and gets a takedown into Muller's guard.#T1#
Filipovic wants to control from the top but Muller keeps moving. #SUB#
Muller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Filipovic is aware though and is defending well.
Muller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Muller is trying to control. Filipovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Muller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Filipovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muller.
Muller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Muller trying to mount his opponent but Filipovic defends it.
Muller is controlling the pace.
Filipovic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Muller is looking to advance position but Filipovic won't allow it.
Muller moves into full mount! Filipovic won't be happy about that!
Muller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Filipovic is looking to escape. #T3#
Filipovic blocking the ground and pound.
Muller is landing with some decent strikes but Filipovic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Muller lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Filipovic is bucking up trying to escape but Muller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Muller controlling the position easily from mount.
Filipovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Muller tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4#
Muller controlling from mount.
Muller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Filipovic?
#SUB#
Filipovic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Muller.
Muller scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller throwing strikes here but Filipovic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Muller misses with some ground and pound and Filipovic recovers position to half guard.
Filipovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bode Muller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Filipovic with a poor takedown
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Muller tries to keep at a distance but Filipovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Muller - that landed with a thud.
Muller lands a body punch.
Filipovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Muller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Filipovic is trying to stall.
Filipovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bode Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Filipovic.
Muller scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller lands with a left to the head.
Muller lands an uppercut.
Filipovic is trying to break free.
Filipovic is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Muller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Filipovic misses with a few strikes there.
Muller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Michal Filipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Muller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Filipovic if he has to take too many more of those.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Filipovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Good shot there by Muller.#ROC#
Filipovic is rocked!
Muller lands a body shot.
Filipovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Muller finish him?
Muller feints and then cracks Filipovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Filipovic down.
Muller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Muller scores with a hook to the body. Filipovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Filipovic seems to have recovered his senses.
and Muller counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Filipovic! He's just covering up as Muller starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bode Muller!
Bode Muller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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